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Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room

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Lounge view over estuary on a rainy day
Leather Armchair
Stressless leather armchair
Lounge, Dining Table
Stressless leather sofa

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Kingswear, ENG
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Visit Dartmouth
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Naval College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room

MAY to SEPTEMBER INCLUSIVE & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - ONLY SATURDAY CHANGEOVERS, 7 NIGHT BOOKINGS ONLY DURING THIS PERIOD, we only accept short break reservations during this period if we are vacant two weeks before you make your reservation.
SORRY WE DO NOT SUPPLY BED LINEN OR TOWELS, UNLESS YOU WANT TO RENT A PACK FOR £60 PER BOOKING ( my cleaner wont do laundry/ironing).

53 STEPS DOWN FROM FREE ON ROAD CAR PARKING TO ROSE COTTAGE.

Our Dartmouth holiday accommodation offers you a range of modern facilities in a stone holiday cottage which will enable you to enjoy a self catering holiday in Devon, where you will experience a seaside holiday in a peaceful location. The house has been redecorated and refurbished.
Free WiFi.
Our Devon holiday rental cottage is available all year round for a vacation ranging from a short break / weekend break to a week or mores stay. So you can escape from the stress of life and enjoy the panoramic sea and estuary views of Devon and the visitor attractions of Dartmouth, Salcombe, the Eden Project, Dartmoor, Heligan, Plymouth and Torquay.
We only use new furniture, cutlery, crockery, etc.

53 illuminated steps, with handrail, down from Ridley Hill on road car parking to Woodland Terrace.
Most houses in Dartmouth are serviced by a set of steps.

Sorry NO pets as we respect our neighbours, however we do accept pet at our Norfolk Broads holiday home.
Please bring your own bed linen, towels, tea towels.
5 Star views from every room and garden.
Easy on road free car parking within 20 yards.

Rose Cottage
Woodland Terrace
Ridley Hill
Kingswear
Dartmouth
Devon
UK
TQ6 0BZ
Travel info / SatNav
Latitude 50.348768, Longitude -3.570696
Map Reference (50°20'55.6"N 3°34'14.5"W)
You can also see our location on the What3Words website / App –
https://what3words.com/dined.airfields.signal

We have been renting Rose Cottage since 2004 without any complaints from our guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
Sorry out of consideration to our neighbours
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We ask guests to supply their mail address and mobile phone number so that we can send comprehensive information and have an Emergency Contact.
Guests need to supply their own bed linens and towels.
Guest's need to be willing to go down the 53 steps to the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plainmoor Stadium or Torquay United FC. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Kingswear, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Visit Dartmouth - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Naval College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dartmouth Castle - 7 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Belle Bistro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cherub Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steam Packet Inn - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room on 15 Dec 2023 start from AU$151, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead, Dartmouth Museum and Flavel Church. Visit Dartmouth and St. Saviour's Church 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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Excellent

We stayed for a week and where not disappointed. It's a lovely cottage with stunning views. Lovelly walks and great pubs close by. The cottage had everything we required and was very cosy.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Great guests from booking to leaving, thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Shouldn't be missed

Beautiful views from a charming cottage. Had a lovely week here and will certainly be back. Yvonne & Lorraine
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Yvonne & Lorraine were perfect guests, we look forward to hearing from them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Breathtaking views

Perfectly equipped cottage. Very clean. Stunning views day and night. Well worth the steps. Can't wait to return. Friendly and attentive owners. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review and for your help. My cleaner told me that you left Rose Cottage in an excellent way. I look forward to hearing from you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Rose Cottage, Kingswear June 21

The views from the cottage/patio are outstanding. A full view over the river and across to Dartmouth. We felt very comfortable in the cottage and enjoyed the facilities. There are frequent ferries across to Dartmouth with bus conections to Totnes. There are bus conections from Kingswear to Brixham and Paignton and of course there is the steam train to Paignton. We did feel that the condition of accessing the premises could be better explained. The steps were very steep and narrow and slippy when wet. Whilst we were able to negotiate them (I'm 70) this would be most unsuitable for persons with any eyesight/ mobility issues. Also the walks from the ferry area are very steep. We also felt that visitors should be advised which household waste collection will be taking place during their stay i.e. general waste or recycling as these are collected on separate weeks. Communication with Max, the owner is excellent and overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2021
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback and for the 5 star review. The fact that the access to Rose Cottage from the free on road car parking is via 53 steps is mentioned on the VRBO pages 5 times on the following pages Parking, Amenities, Description - twice, Rooms & Spaces. The exterior photographs also clearly show the location of the cottage on a steep valley side which is where most properties are built on the estuary. Also the VRBO map shows that Rose Cottage is not located on a roadside. Likewise our own website mentions it numerous times as we appreciate that guests may visit that when the receive our receipt. 5 of the 7 neighbours are in their 70's, the other 2 are retired, as are my wife and I in our 70's. Thank you for telling me about the steps which are rough finished and embedded with sharp stone chippings to ensure great grip. When I next visit I will spray them with algae killer. We ask guests to leave their waste in a seagull proof sack tied to a pole at the top of the steps each week. Our cleaner removes it on recycling weeks. Because the council has a poor, not regular service we do it that way because then we know that it will be removed. All the details are on the top of the kitchen swing bin and our Welcome Book. We try and keep things simple as we appreciate that guests don't want to move other guests refuse and our cleaner is to old to carry a sack of refuse up the steps.
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2/10 Terrible

Jean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location

Rose cottage

Firstly the cottage is on the topmost road in Kingswear. Long hard walk upto cottage. There is no sign on the road to where Rose cottage is so took a while to find it. Although the owner stated 53 steps down we never thought they would be so steep and try carrying suitcases etc with self catering baggage, so difficult. The light didn’t work on the stairs and on the first night there my husband tripped in the dark. Yes the view is lovely and cottage well equipped and clean but sadly that was spoilt for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey C.

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

Amazing views

What an amazing place to stay, spotlessly clean, good parking, and the views are amazing. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Max
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2021
Geoff was a perfect guest from start to finish and gave me helpful feedback, please stay at Rose Cottage again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie N.

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

Excellent holiday cottage

Enjoyable week. Plenty of exercise walking coastal path. Location of cottage is such that you need to be prepared to climb a few hills and steps!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Rooms with a view!

Location location location, could not be better (if you're ok with steps), view across to Dartmouth stunning, watching the comings and goings on the water plus a steam train! What more could you ask for?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzsi C.

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

Fabulous views and location - steps keep you fit!!

The views from the cottage are even better than the photos. We wanted to get away and just relax and look at a lovely view, and so Rose Cottage was ideal. You can pull the 2 armchairs up to the window and watch the weather change - fabulous. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable for the 2 of us. We were happy to bring our own bedding and towels as we felt the property was reasonably priced to allow for that. In summer the patio must be great too (it was pretty cold and wet during our stay) . We preferred being on the Kingswear side and it's so easy to get the little passenger or car ferry across to Dartmouth whenever it's needed. The coastal walk between Kingswear and Brixham is really spectacular. Many other visitors seem to have mentioned the steps down to the property. They were not a problem for us (a good workout) but you do have to be relatively fit/mobile as the are very steep and a bit uneven, but that is clearly stated in the owners information. We would definitely visit again and have already recommended the cottage to several friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Suzsi was a great guest from beginning to end
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10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

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

Cosy cottage with amazing views!

Steps....there are quite a few steps!! However, the cottage is situated in a location offering absolutely stunning views across the river to Dartmouth. The cottage is very well equipped and in an extremely quiet location. Parking is easy at the top of the steps and we hardly used the car during our week stay as we found plenty to do whether it be a trip on a steam train - station below - or a trip across the river via one of the 3 ferries. The harbour paddle steamer and steam train to Paignton trips are a must! Dartmouth offers a good variation of shops and eateries too. A very enjoyable stay and would recommend the cottage to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Rose Cottage

A beautiful place to stay in Dartmouth. Views from the cottage were stunning, even if it rained. Rose cottage itself was very clean and had absolutely everything you could need. The neighbours were delightful and very helpful. Lots of gorgeous coastline and countryside to explore. The steps and slopes may be a challenge for some but I think it just adds to the charm of the area. We had a lovely week and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin B.

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

Kingswear

A great little cottage, with spectacular views toward Dartmouth. It was cosy for us with two little ones, and the steps are a challenge, but worth the extra effort. A great area with friendly neighbours. Thank you to Max for your kind communications.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M M.

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

Delightful break

Stunning views across the estuary and a comfortable, thoughtfully equipped cottage with a flower filled terrace in this fascinating part of South Devon. The exceptionally steep steps would be hard for people with tricky feet or hips or anyone carrying young children but the view is truly worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Dartmouth

Stunning views from the cottage, need to be fairly fit, there are lots of steps and hills to contend with. Cottage small but comfortable and well kitted out. Definitely recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill Y.

Lovely cottage with excellent views

Very well appointed cottage with spectacular views, which more than make up for the steep hills in Kingswear and steps to the property . Can thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

An absolute gem

We had a fantastic week here with our two little boys, loads of things to do for the whole family the boys especially enjoyed of the steam train going down the valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

An amazing place to stay.

Well equipped cottage, beautiful view,always something to watch day and night on the river. Steps would be a problem if you were elderly. Good central position for visiting local areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Janet, I look forward to you returning. I am 68 and the 53 steps keep me fit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Lovely cottage

Wonderful views, always something happening. Clean, tidy, well equipped & comfortable. Bit chilly but then we did arrive with the snow. Log burner was nice touch though.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

richard g.

I've never liked a view more

Rose Cottage is well up there among the best holiday homes we've rented and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The house itself is impeccable and the communication with the owners rapid and reliable. But the main thing is the view: it's hard to capture in pictures just how fine it is, and to have that view every morning and return to it each evening was something special. If you're touring the many beauties of south/central Devon, the charm of this location easily makes up for the few extra minutes' driving time. The National Trust's Coleton Fishacre estate, walkable or a short drive away, is idyllic (better than many of their more famous properties) and the many local walks along river or coast are also exceptional. This is a lovely corner of the world, so much so that the many local attractions, like steam trains and river cruises, seem almost superfluous.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
A first class visitor from beginning to end, thank you for staying at Rose Cottage.
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8/10 Good

Mr Gary Gurnett

Well wolrth

A lovely comfortable cottage and well appointed. The view more than makes up for the 53 steps up to the road. It takes a couple of days to get used to them and build up some stamina but they are do-able. The double bed in the main bedroom is very comfortable, which is not always so in holiday cottages. Would recommend it to anyone, as long you are fit. A brilliant base to tour Devon and go into Cornwall.
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

Very comfortable cottage with a beautiful view.

Very Comfortable with all necessary appliances. The view was wonderful especially at night. Lovely walks. The steam train a definite attraction. The regular ferry very good. We only used the car once during our stay which in its self was a bonus. Really enjoyable relaxing holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Valerie Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for being such a great guest from beginning to end, I look forward to hearing from you again. Regards Max
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10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Location Location Location!

Just got back from a weeks stay at this little gem of a property. The owners should be proud of the cleanliness & upkeep of this beautiful cottage. From the initial contact to the day we arrived Max made the experience a pleasure. After a chance meeting the day we arrived we found Max & Jill to be both friendly & welcoming. As to the cottage itself, where do I start, breath-taking views of Dartmouth & the busy river. The pictures simply do not do the views justice. Everything you could need for a quiet break. Had lovely meals in The Rockfish Restaurant & The Floating Bridge Pub. The only downside to the location is the steep banks & steps that need traversing but I suppose you need to climb to be rewarded with the spectacular views. On the whole the glorious weather was a bonus to a relaxing enjoyable week. Highly recommended. Thank you Max & Jill.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Looking after perfect guests is easy and they were both a pleasure to help, we look forward to them returning, thank you for staying at Rose Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

What a find. The most magnificent location.

When we arrived after a long drive we found the place easily with helpful instructions provided. As soon as we descended the steps to the cottage and saw the magnificent view over towards Dartmouth we were on HOLIDAY. The cottage itself is well laid out, clean and equipped offering all we needed for a comfortable stay. Being located high up on the headland gives great views but also means going up and down steep hills to get to the ferry to Dartmouth, We are keen walkers and the South West Coastal path is right on the doorstep. It was great fun to be able to catch the ferry and many boat trips available. Rockfish restaurant was quirky and fish really fresh. Great selection of individual shops in Dartmouth. I would recommend the property to anyone fit and able..By the way great neighbours.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Jeremy was a 1st Class Guest from making an enquiry, onwards. We look forward to hearing from you and your friends in the future.
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8/10 Good

Tara B.

Stunning

The view was really breathtaking - those steps down were worth it. Compact but very well equipped, comfortable cottage and perfect for me with my 3 kids. We had a lovely chilled stay. It was lovely that the owner, max called day after arrived to check all well- nice touch. Thank you so much max.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Wow What a View

Had a lovely stay in this wonderful cottage. Very well maintained and clean. Owner was very helpful when we had a problem with the toilet cistern by sending a plumber while we were out. If they could only install a chair lift it would be even more perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Perfect guests from Booking to Leaving, I look forward to hearing from them again.

About the host

Hosted by Max Manners

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We fell in love with Dartmouth and had to buy this cottage because of the wonderful views and location.

53 illuminated steps down to Rose Cottage from free on road car parking.

We have only used good quality new furniture and fittings in Rose Cottage.

Rose Cottage is equipped with everything you need during a family holiday.

We were attracted to Dartmouth because of the wonderful scenery and fantastic range of specialist shops and restaurants, very few national chains except M&S, Boots, Banks, Sainsbury.

Jill makes a seasonal feature of the flower beds, if guests have time we would appreciate them watering the plants.

The local ARTS centre - The Flavel - offers a wide range of the arts from current release films to international events to recitals, etc.

We are very interested in completing a house swap with you at any time of year.

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Location - the best panoramic view of Dartmouth and the R Dart estuary.

Dartmouth, South Hams, Devon is a very well cared for area with wonderful people, a mini Med. climate, super restaurants, places to visit, beaches, walks, etc.

A local steam train is linked to a ferry trip to Totnes and an open bus to Paignton.

Great walks linked to bus routes and ferries enables you to walk half way and return by bus, steam train or ferry.

Dartmouth is NOT a "Kiss me Quick" location. It has a large range of art galleries, art related shops and specialist shops that you will only see in Dartmouth.

The local Flavel Arts Centre has a catholic range of entertainment ranging from national names to "art house".

What makes this property unique

Its a great village with free on road parking. We visit Rose Cottage every month and can always park within 20 yards, except Dartmouth Royal Regatta week which is at the end of August. 53 illuminated steps down to Rose Cottage from free on road car parking.

Many guests leave the car parked for the week and just walk, use the ferry, steam train or bus - its very relaxing.

The view from all the rooms and garden, including the loo, is perfection, no camera can do it justice. The night view is even better, who needs a TV or Broadband - but we have both.

Dartmouth has a Marks & Spencer Food Hall, a large Sainsbury's, Co-Op and lots of small local shops and restaurants ranging from Michelin starred to corner cafe's and pubs with food.

Lots of locations specifically aimed at children ranging from crab fishing to a theme park.

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