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Port Side - River views

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A balcony with wicker furniture, a table with drinks, and a view of a town.
A room with a beige sofa, a table with a bottle of rose wine and glasses, and a bowl of cinnamon sticks.
A dining table set with white bowls, plates, and cutlery, a bottle of wine, and glasses of wine.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a wicker chair with a cushion, a white dresser, and a cabinet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Kingswear, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Visit Dartmouth
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Naval College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and South Devon. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Churston Station are also worth visiting.
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Kingswear, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Visit Dartmouth - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dartmouth Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Naval College - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 36 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 24 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steam Packet Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Side - River views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Port Side - River views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Port Side - River views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Side - River views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Port Side - River views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead, Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. St. Saviour's Church and Royal Naval College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quick break

Always comes up trumps. We love this accommodation, use it every year sometimes twice! Home from home
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Devon heaven

As always fabulous stay, home from home. Outstanding views and comfortable accommodation. Parking is a big bonus here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at port side

Was second time with my family visiting port side , Very nice house in great location. Has it's own parking which is a good thing in this area. Had a lovely week stay at port side.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place great location

Very clean and well furnished property. Lovely views over the river dart Parking for two cars a bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Port side

We had a wonderful time staying at Port Side. Super location overlooking the estuary and a short walk to the ferry and a lovely pub, bakery and cafe! We loved the area and would highly recommend the house. It was clean and super comfortable for us as a family of 4. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and spacious

Kingswear is a great place to stay , house is quiet , great views , lots of steps up and down , lovely spacious house 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property with gorgeous views

We loved our stay. Gorgeous setting and location. Bonus with parking which is great for this location. Would stay here again. Customer service teams were helpful and quick to respond to queries. Thanks for a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Spacious, comfortable, quiet and amazing views. Would stay again if going to Dartmouth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

This really is a gorgeous place to spend a week - but do be aware there are a lot of steps so not entirely suitable for anyone with any mobility problems.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another lovely stay at Port Side

This was our 2nd visit to Port Side after staying here in summer 2025. Our party of 5 had a lovely stay and made good use of the multiple balconies during the hot weather with the stunning river views. It was nice to see there had been improvements from the previous year with a new family shower room suite. Our only issue was that the door latch to the 2nd doors blew bedroom failed on the day we arrived leaving my mum trapped in the room. Fortunately we were able to get the door open but despite calling Dart Valley Cottages, no one came round to fix the door. The lock to the upstairs toilet/utility room had also not been repaired as this was also not working at our previous visit. We would love to stay again but sure to declining mobility issues the 33 steps to the property were starting to become an issue for us. Overall I would definitely recommend staying at Port Side and it is a fantastic base to explore Dartmouth, Kingswear and the surrounding areas.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, the owner did actually arrange for someone to come over and fix the locks. I am sorry this was not done during your stay. He felt it was better to do it when you vacated and presumed you would not shut that door again. The good news is that the house is being refurbished this autumn so it will be even better if you come again. Best wishes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great birthday

We stayed for a few days over my birthday and had a lovely break. The house was just like the photos and had stunning views. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Devon. Our only feedback was the 10am checkout time felt a little early. The standard 11am time would’ve provided for a more relaxing end to our holiday.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent views.

Lovely house in a nice location. Beautiful decor and furnished to a high standard. There were fabulous views over the river to Dartmouth Two nice pubs in the village that do food if you don't want to travel anywhere. It was great going over the river on the ferry to Dartmouth. Our only negative is the house was very cold during the afternoon when the central heating system was off.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing Views & Excellent location.

The location was excellent, with truly amazing views from the balcony. The apartment was generally clean and comfortable. However, it was disappointing to find that areas behind cabinets, skirting boards, and behind the doors were quite dusty. Additionally, there was noticeable black mould around the shower door and on the bathroom ceiling, which detracted from the overall experience. With a bit more attention to deep cleaning, this place could be outstanding.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning

We stay in Kingswear every year for our Wedding anniversary it has such great memories for us. Port Side was only a short distance from the property we have previously stayed in and as much as we always enjoyed our stays this was by far the best. the location is perfect for us. The weather could not have been better. We ended each evening on the main balcony with a bottle of prosecco ( or maybe two )looking across to Dartmouth with the sun setting. The house is lovely beautifully decorated and it felt like a home. There was milk and a bottle of wine in the fridge when we arrived what a lovely surprise Communication from Dart Valley Cottages was very good, we had a problem initially when booking but it was all sorted by a very helpful lady and we received regular updates prior to arrival. The only down side was that my wife fell in love with it and wants to buy it. Access might be tricky for people with poor mobility due to the steps up from the drive but certainly not meant as a negative about the property. We loved it and can’t wait to return.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful view, comfortable house

We enjoyed our stay at Port Side. The house is light and airy, spacious with fabulous views. Lovely balcony off the kitchen, a great place to relax when the sun came out. Lots of steps up to the front door and a good walk to the quayside so wouldn't suit anyone with mobility issues. Well equipped house, Dart Valley resolved a hot water issue very quickly (thank you).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven in Kingswear!

The property is beautiful and maintained to a very high standard. The views from the bedrooms, balconies and terrace are quite simply stunning. You can see the Paignton to Dartmouth steam train crossing the railway bridge from the terrace which kept our 6 year old happy. You can cross over to Dartmouth via car ferry or as a foot passenger. Its a 10 / 15 minute walk (with a child) from the house down to the ferry. The house has all.the essentials and a great range of games in the living room. If I won the lottery I would be very tempted to put in an offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Did not disappoint….

The first thing to say is that the website images do not do justice to the Port Side property. There are wonderful views of Kingswear/Dartmouth from the living areas and ample chairs and table space on the decking. The house is comfortable, well equipped and clean. Port Side is an excellent base for a holiday - easy access to the ferries and a joy to be able to watch (and hear) the steam trains go back and forth from the comfort of the house. There is easy access to the South Devon Coastal path if you’re a walker. For info - there are lots of steps to access the house so it’s not wheelchair friendly. But it’s a great house and I’d go back in a heartbeat…
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely view and comfortable house

This is a lovely house with outstanding views. There is comfortable external furniture on the large terrace which has the advantage of a large parasol for shade. This would be vital in very hot weather as there is no natural shade on the terrace. A table with bench seating makes outside dining easy due to its proximity to the kitchen. Lovely comfortable sitting room. The bedrooms are downstairs and my only criticism would be the quality of the beds, particularly the double (without the en suite), where the mattress is past its best. For the price of the house the lack of a welcome pack is disappointing.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

On the whole very good, just let down by a few things

On the whole the house is nice, but a few points Plus points are the location with great views, the parking space (advertised as for 2 cars but would be tight for 2 unless both very small), well equipped house, lots of plates, mugs, glasses etc. Beds are very comfortable, for the most part decor throughout is very good but just the areas below in the negatives let it down a bit. A few negative points. You'll need to have your own iPlayer and ITV accounts to use the TVs as smart TVs as the aerial signal wasn't strong enough so not possible to watch via freeview. Dart Valley did offer to have someone in to look into but as it's an aerial issue and not a quick fix we didn't want the interruptions. Just making people aware they'll need to use TVs as smart TVs only. The main bathroom is a bit dated which is a shame as the other en-suite is very nice. The curtains didn't pull properly, lots of hooks missing and need re-hanging. Oven could do with a proper clean.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

lovely apartment

Great stay .. easy walk to ferry/steam train .. beautiful scenery/ view out of most windows .. definitely return!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay at Portside

My husband, brother in law and 2 sisters in law enjoyed a lovely stay in Kingswear at Portside. We think Kingswear is the best side of the river to stay as it offers wonderful views of the river and Dartmouth, and enjoys the afternoon and evening sunshine. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house and gorgeous views

Spacious house that was very clean and well-appointed with lovely views from the large terrace as well as the balconies. Really enjoyed our stay very much indeed and would not hesitate to come again. Slight negatives - (1) there were a few items that we would have expected in the kitchen as basic consumables present in most holiday lets that were missing - kitchen roll, salt, pepper, oil, coffee, sugar and tea, (2) the terrace and balcony doors upstairs were incredibly difficult to open/close/lock - to the point that we really didn’t think we were going to get them secured on some occasions, (3) parasol on terrace was amazing and essential in sunny weather but even when there was hardly any breeze it simply blew over because it was so top-heavy and the bottom weights were not sufficient… I fixed the issue by securing to balcony rails with string to give a second (higher) tether point otherwise staying there in a heatwave we would not have been able to sit out and enjoy the main point of the property - the view - at all and that really would have been a negative. None of these are serious in any way but they did niggle at little although nothing here that would stop us returning or recommending warmly to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Port Side Review

great place to stay and great location . The views over towards Dartmouth are superb and it is ideally placed to walk down to the ferry to go across to Dartmouth itself or alternatively to drive slightly further afield to some great places like Salcombe. The property is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay - we particularly liked the upper terrace which had the sun all day. We would love to come back and visit again! (Just a minor point -the bedrooms could ideally do with blackout curtains (or something else), for if you are a light sleeper the light will come flowing in at dawn).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable house

Excellent stay in Portside. Fantastic views from many of the rooms and comfortable beds. Well equipped. If your car is on the long side you probably won’t be able to fit a second one on the drive (but there’s always the Marina carpark very close by). Ferry just a short stroll away. We hope to return to Portside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kingswear Break

Excellent accommodation in ideal location for all local walks and access to Dartmouth via Lower Ferry. Upper terrace provides excellent view of river activity and Dartmouth town perfect for late afternoon drinks.
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