Dartmouth
Cottages in beautiful locations in Dartmouth, South Devon
T: +44 (0) 1803 833082
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As a South Devon holiday cottage specialist, Dartmouth Holiday Homes offers a range of self catering holiday cottages and houses across Dartmouth and South Devon. Whether you are looking for cottage for couples or large groups, prestige and luxury cottages or apartments with swimming pools, Dartmouth Holiday Homes offers a first class friendly service to ensure that you have a great holiday or short break.
About the Region
Offering great charm and character, Dartmouth is a small Devon town that is one of the most picturesque and interesting in the West Country. It is superbly situated around the historic harbour, on steep hills, at the mouth of the River Dart. The tiers of streets, lined with very individual and sometimes quite unusual properties, all converge on the town centre around the Boat Float and Embankment of the river. Two castles stand astride the entrance to the river and 'guard' the approaches from the sea, whilst the Britannia Royal Naval College, set in its own beautiful grounds, commands one of the finest views over all the town to the sea beyond.
Important since Roman times, the harbour was a centre for the flourishing wine trade with Bordeaux during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It has also been the launching point for many historic naval expeditions - the Mayflower called into Dartmouth in l620 on her way to America with the Pilgrim Fathers. Today the harbour is busy with yachts, sailing dinghies and fishing boats of all descriptions and the Yacht Clubs of Dartmouth and Kingswear maintain a full racing schedule throughout the year, which culminates in the Royal Regatta at the end of August.
The town of Dartmouth has been carefully preserved and largely restored, with several Elizabethan buildings still standing almost in their original form, and the town as a whole remains virtually unspoiled. During the summer months the whole town bursts alive with colourful floral displays in the streets, outside shops, private gardens, window boxes and in fact, from every nook and cranny. There are many fine pubs and several excellent restaurants which are frequented as much by the locals as by the visitors. Among the many shops offering the visitor almost anything he might require, are several specialising in local crafts. Fishermen, sailors, artists and authors abound and the natives are extremely friendly!
Cottages in beautiful locations in Dartmouth, South Devon
T: +44 (0) 1803 833082
e: dhh@dartmouthuk.com
w: www.dartmouthuk.com
