The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location!
The Bolthole is a compact cosy detached studio nestled in the valley in the heart of Kingswear just above the River Dart and Waterhead Creek which can be seen from the garden terrace. Perfect location for the coastal path and with no hills to climb the pub, cafe and ferries to Dartmouth are just 5 minutes walk away. Recently developed using carefully selected reclaimed materials mixed with all the modern comforts to complement. It is located in front of The Loft apartment and has a lovely little private garden with some views of the river from the decked area. You can retreat from the hustle and bustle of Dartmouth in the garden and enjoy the evening sun. The idea and inspiration was to create a hidden space to escape to and the perfect base to explore South Devon & Cornwall. The decor has a coastal feel with white washed T&G timber and a hardwood waxed wooden floor reclaimed from marina boards having been weathered for 20 years. The King-size bed has a memory foam mattress and white Egyptian cotton bed linen, we also provide white bath towels and hand towels. There is also tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets, cooking oil, salt, pepper, handwash, toilet roll and washing up liquid. There is an area to cook in the well equipped kitchenette and a vintage dining table & chairs. Natural light floods in and the garden has afternoon and evening sun accessed via double doors that open to the oak steps and up to the terrace. Free street parking is 5 mins walk away and paid parking is across the road in Dart Haven Marina. Both car and passenger ferries to cross the river are 5 mins walk away, so just park up and most things can be done on foot.
Property manager
Matthew
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Dartmouth
Located in Dartmouth, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Churston Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Kingswear, England
What's nearby
Visit Dartmouth - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Royal Naval College - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
Dartmouth Castle - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
Blackpool Sands - 19 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Paignton Station - 13 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Bayard's Cove Fort - 5 min drive
Floating Bridge Inn - 6 min drive
Rockfish Takeaway - 4 min drive
Dartmouth Arms - 4 min drive
Bushell's Riverside - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. St. Saviour's Church and Royal Naval College are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is described well. It is a bed sit but it’s lovely. It’s very neat and tiny but it had everything I wanted. I took some recipe boxes with me and managed with minimal effort.
Unfortunately there was a storm all weekend but after an adventure on the lower ferry found some excellent coffee shops in Dartmouth, went for a run around the castle then hunkered down in the cosy bolthole and had the most relaxing weekend
This is the second time we have stayed here for the Dartmouth Regatta, if we race next year we will be back.
I made a mistake with my booking but the owner was extremely understanding and we remain here for another lovely evening.
Richard T.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Paul
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, bathroom ok as I'm vertically challenged but wouldn't like to be over 6ft as tight fit.
Paul
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My daughter snd I stayed for two nights at this delightful property. The ferry is close by, and it was very easy to find once we’d crossed over from Dartmouth. It was very, very quiet, which we loved and we heard beautiful birdsong in the mornings. Place is cute and cosy, and we had all the amenities we needed. A short walk away is a “general “ shop. And also within quick walking distance are two pubs with great food. The wee private garden was wonderful, as well. Would definitely come back!
Tiny; but that is exactly how it is presented on the listing
Certainly the most comfortable bed i have slept in staying away from home.
It will be my first choice for the next time I stay there.
Small apartment but with every convenience. Easy free parking nearby and good access to ferry into Dartmouth.
Only negative was that bathroom was a bit cramped
Perfect location and ideal accommodation for our 5 day stay. Had everything we needed, even included toilet rolls, towels, cleaning equipment and teabags etc. Really clean and well kept. We would definitely stay at The Bolthole again.
Very welcoming greeting by Matt the owner. Very tastefully furnished, clean and comfortable studio. We used the nearby marina car park. All the beauty what Dartmouth offers you is on your doorstep. From beautiful river walks, good mix of shops, to nice eateries. Just perfect.
Beautifully presented but Very Small.... the shower room especially is not for the claustrophobic. I loved the toot & chuff of the steam railway situated adjacent, but might not be to everyone's taste. Pretty much all food/drink options are over in Dartmouth, so a ferry ride each way
Great location, 2 min walk from the lower ferry. Small property but cosy with all the appliances you should need and tastefully decorated. Matt was very helpful and responded to emails quickly. Thank you!
Matt made the whole process very easy, and we had a lovely few days exploring the area.
No view from inside the property... but then it never said it had one either !
Recommendations for eating out were spot on. Crackling log fire, good beer and food at the Steam Packet.
We couldn’t have been more happy.
Great communication in advance from the owner meant that we found the property and parking really easily.
The Bolthole was even better than we expected. Set in a great location, it was spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a short break.
Highly recommended
Schönes kleines Apartment in Kschönes kleines Apartment ingswear
Schönes kleines Apartment mit teilweise Blick auf den Dart. Nett und gemütlich eingerichtet. Kleine Küche mit allem was man braucht. Schöne Terrasse. Das Bad ist sehr klein. Hätten wir uns etwas größer gewünscht.
Sabine L.
10/10 Excellent
Jo W., Evesham, UK
6 December 2018
Excellent
We had a lovely overnight stay in a beautiful property that is excellently equipped and maintained. Will definitely be back and highly recommend
Jo W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Norman C.
26 September 2018
A very nice well appointed property and very cosy .
Very enjoyable stay at the bolthole .we did the stream train to paignton and also visited Torquay and Brixham. Had a lovely meal in the the steam packet on Saturday night. We were however expecting better from view of the river dart from the property.
Norman C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Karen brightmore
10 September 2018
Small but with everything we needed
It was very well appointed and was ok for our 3nights stay. Not sure we could have coped for a week. The bathroom is very small, my husband had to have the door open whenever he showered or shaved. He is 6' tall and found the doorways too low and cracked his head more then once. We did however enjoy our stay and loved Dartmouth.
Karen brightmore
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Matthias B.
6 August 2018
Klein und fein: Die Schiffskabine
Ja, es ist eine kleine Unterkunft, aber auch nicht kleiner als ein Hotelzimmer. Und hier kann man immerhin noch an Deck gehen - sprich: auf die kleine Terrasse mit Blick auf das wunderschöne Kingswear und den River Dart. Alles da, alles nah: bei der Planung wurde an nahezu alles gedacht: Miniküche ist gut ausgestattet, Stauraum bietet der Bettkasten, sogar für ein kleines Sofa ist noch Platz. Die Matratze könnte etwas dicker sein, aber auch das unterm Strich gepasst.
Matthias B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kylie P.
26 July 2018
Hidden gem
I loved everything about this little place. From its location to all the little comfort touches provided on arrival. Matt was so quick to respond with any query both before and during my stay. I found the bathroom snall but its an extremely functional space. I found cooking in the kitchen area pretty easy. They also have all the utensils you could possibly need. All in all its a great use of space. You can utilise the street parking however it's restricted from 10-3pm. But as I was out every day it saved me the £8 per day parking charge at the marina.
I'd definitely recommend it.
Kylie P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Chris B.
5 July 2018
Compact, comfortable and practical
Cooking is possible but involves different bits of equipment. View is just visible from the terrace, which is a lovely place to sit in the evening sun. The step in the split level floor could do with a white edge to make it more obvious in half light. The whole place is lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable.
Chris B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
1 June 2018
Lovely little chalet with everything you need!
Really enjoyed our stay. The Bolthole has been very well designed to include everything you need for a short trip. The furnishings are of a very high quality and Matthew is quick to respond to any queries. Close to local pubs, the ferry and bus stops too. A little gem!
Rachel B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
keith m.
4 April 2018
Perfectly positioned for a stay in Dartmouth!
Lovely place, beautifully decorated and well equipped! Had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Very cosy and quiet!
keith m.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nick L.
5 March 2018
Very nice and comfortable 2 night stay.
Nicely decorated, views from the courtyard garden over the river. Kingswear attractive town with two nice pubs and a quick ferry trip to Dartmouth. Free parking a short walk away along the creek. Helpful owners.
Nick L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Matthew
Hi, my wife and I bought the property in 2016 and previously lived in Dartmouth for several years but wanted to experience the lovely river views from Kingswear and the afternoon & evening sun! The Bolthole is separate to the main house has recently been developed specifically for people to enjoy where we live. We're more than happy to assist with any local knowledge and tips but rest assured if you don't want any contact then your stay will be very private while you're here, it's your home from home.
Why they chose this property
The central village location, some views of the river, short distance to all amenities and the enjoyable ferry trip to Dartmouth, plus we hope it's very comfy.
What makes this property unique
Walking distances to shops, restaurants, pubs, a theatre, a cinema, marinas, ferry trips, steam train, steam boat, coastal path, country walks, beaches are a short to name a few things.
Languages:
English
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