KINGSWEAR HOLIDAY COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
Coastguard Cottage
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 5
From £590
This Grade II listed cottage in Kingswear, Devon is the perfect place for a family holiday. Coastguard Cottage has everything you need for a great time, including easy access to boat trips along the River Dart and a wide variety of pubs and restaurants, sure to entice the foodies of the group! The kitchen is well-equipped with the essential amenities you need to whip up meals, including an electric oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. The living/dining room is a great space for relaxing and socialising. It features dining seating for five, a Smart TV, a sofa, two armchairs, and a woodburning stove. The front garden is a lovely space to enjoy alfresco dining with friends and family. It has decking, seating, and a barbecue, which is perfect for grilling with a view.
Agent: Sykes Cottages
Dartwood House
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 9
From £948
Stay in this charming, detached property in stunning Kingswear for a peaceful holiday away from it all with friends or family. Enter the house on the first floor, where three of the four bedrooms are located – two king-size rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a twin room. Head down the stairs and you’ll reach the main living area as well as the kitchen, fourth bedroom and family bathroom. The glass-fronted balcony is equipped with a table and chairs for enjoying breakfast in the fresh air. There’s also a delightful garden with terrace areas offering lovely views, plus a BBQ for al fresco feasts. With its brightly painted buildings, welcoming pubs and winding streets rising up the hillside from the water, Kingswear is a truly picturesque village.
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk
Ferryside
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 4
From £520
This contemporary duplex apartment lies in the sought-after harbour village of Kingswear, Devon, opposite the historic steam Railway station and close to both car and passenger ferries to Dartmouth. Situated in the heart of the historic village this is a vibrant location, great for people watching, with the steam trains from Paignton arriving with passengers en-route for the ferries to Dartmouth and the regular 'clang', as the car ferry lowers its ramp onto the slipway nearby. At times this is a busy and bustling location, but it is fun, and you couldn't wish for a more convenient location at Ferryside: close to the quay and the river.
Agent: Sykes Cottages
Genista
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8
From £953
Situated in the pretty village of Kingswear on the River Dart, this spacious home is perfect for active groups of friends or families who are keen to explore the Devonshire coast and country. Characterful and contemporary styling. The ground floor boasts a large open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with large bay windows providing far-reaching views across the river. Guests will be spoilt for choice with outside areas to enjoy. To the front of the property are two decked areas with plenty of seating for all guests. The top floor apartment also benefits from a large balcony which has seating and panoramic views of the river and beyond to Dartmouth. Kingswear is a chocolate-box village with a couple of pubs. Head down to the water’s edge, and launch your paddle boards and kayaks, and enjoy a trip down the river.
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk
Waterview House
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8
2 nights from £665
Huddled on the east bank of the River Dart, the quintessentially quaint South Hams village of Kingswear, peppered with pretty houses and cosy pubs, offers visitors an exclusive holiday destination in one of Devon's loveliest waterside villages. Set right opposite Dart Haven Marina and just an amble from the Royal Dart Yacht Club, this beautiful period property with its elegant architecture and fantastic roof terrace is wonderfully positioned within the village, sporting oodles of sumptuous space as well as staggering river views from each of its immaculate floors. Four sublime bedrooms provide sleeping for up to eight guests with every room featuring deeply comfortable beds and their own unique perspective of the river, while upstairs the open plan kitchen and dining room creates the perfect place to prepare and share delicious home cooked meals together.
Agent: Luxury Coastal
Emily's
Kingswear nr Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 4
2 nights from £598
An ideal choice for a family, friends or two couples, this beautiful, elevated apartment has marvellous river views. Known for its 15th-century castle and heritage steam train to Paignton, Kingswear is a charming village with a local store, café and two pubs. It's just a quick ferry trip from from Kingswear to Dartmouth, one of South Devon’s most popular towns. Here you will find historic streets, a range of art galleries and independent shops, cafes and a choice of great places to eat. If you feel like exploring further you can catch a ferry for a day trip to Torquay, Salcombe or Totnes, or explore the South West Coast Path – which offers 35 walks within 10 miles of Dartmouth, ranging in difficulty from easy to challenging. Alternatively, why not take the car to the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre (3 miles), the arts and crafts-style country home of the D’Oyly Carte family?
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk
Totherside
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8
From £874
Perched high above the River Dart with breathtaking views across the shimmering waters towards Dartmouth, Totherside sits overlooking the rooftops of the charming village of Kingswear. A striking and beautiful property, designed to maximize the views from almost every room, it is accessed via a narrow, steep road. Perfect for groups, a special celebration or simply sharing with friends and family, (unsuitable for the infirm). A number of stairs lead up through a planted tiered garden to the entrance of this modern reverse style residence. Designed to take full advantage of the unique position, an impressive open plan living space featuring a fully glazed gable window that frame the views of the river below.
Agent: Sykes Cottages
Slipway House
Kingswear, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8
From £924
A fine three storey house set back from the ferry slipway on the water's edge, with magnificent views of the River Dart and Dartmouth. The house is full of character with an appealing interior which is stylish, tastefully furnished with comfort and a touch of luxury and takes great advantage of the large windows in nearly all rooms that look across the river. At the end of a row of period houses, it is ideally placed for both Kingswear, the quieter and sunnier side of the water; and Dartmouth, the jewel of the South Hams renowned for its lively harbour, Castle, Royal Naval College and remarkable selection of boutique shops, pubs and gourmet restaurants.
Agent: Toad Hall Cottages
Amil Cottage
Kingswear nr Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 3 | Sleeps: 4
From £577
This charming fishermen’s cottage serves as an ideal bolthole for friends or families looking to explore the picturesque coast and countryside of South Devon. Situated in an elevated position with spectacular panoramic views in the popular village of Kingswear, you’ll have nearby pubs and a shop within a half-mile stroll. The world-renowned Britannia Royal Naval College is floodlit every evening, and the regular Paignton-Kingswear vintage steam train can be seen from the cottage arriving on its journey along the banks of the Dart. A ferry located 500 metres away rides across the river to the vibrant town of Dartmouth, boasting an array of amenities. Catch a river cruise from Dartmouth to Totnes, Dittisham and Greenway, the home of Agatha Christie. Water sports can be enjoyed along the River Dart.
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk
Moorings
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8
From £957
Perched on the hillside of Kingswear, overlooking Dartmouth opposite and the River Dart below, is this stunning property set over three floors and enjoying picturesque views. Perfectly suited for a family looking for an inviting base to return to after exploring this beautiful area of South Devon, Moorings' interior is stylish and contemporary, bursting with high quality fittings and elegance. Come in through the front door and into the mosaic tiled porch to hang up your coats before heading downstairs to the lower-ground-floor where you'll find the wonderfully presented sitting room decorated in blue and grey hues in-keeping with the nautical theme.
Agent: Sykes Cottages
2A Riverview - Top Flat
Kingswear nr Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 4
From £651
Accessed via a shared hallway and a flight of stairs, this comfortable second-floor apartment has a gorgeous, timber-floored living space that runs the length of the apartment, full of light from its windows at each end. The lounge area has floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, glazed bi-fold doors that lead to a balcony and offer fabulous views over Dartmouth’s marina and the river, and in the centre is a handsome dining table and four chairs. At the opposite end, a well-designed kitchen boasts painted, Shaker-style cabinets and all the appliances and equipment necessary for stress-free cooking, whether quick snacks or gourmet meals of local produce. On the same level are the two appealing bedrooms: a king-size with an en-suite shower room and a super-king-size (twin on request), plus a bright, spacious bathroom. A delightful balcony leads directly off the lounge area, with two folding chairs (stored beneath the sofa) for you to relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk
Ravenswell
Kingswear, near Dartmouth, South Devon
Bedrooms: 6 | Sleeps: 12
From £2,447
This is a magnificent waterfront property, that’s been elegantly renovated throughout while retaining its period charm and adding a touch of luxury. The property is surrounded by a multi-level terraced garden with many different areas to enjoy. An outdoor dining table offers al fresco dining with unrivalled river views, while the lawn level below has a selection of seating, sun loungers and a hob tub for a touch of luxury. Scattered over a hillside on the east bank of the River Dart, Kingswear is a charming village, offering a slower pace of life than the lively town of Dartmouth opposite. There’s plenty here to keep you occupied, including the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, Kingswear Castle, the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre Arts and Crafts house, and boat tours along the River Dart.
Agent: holidaycottages.co.uk