Tall Storeys is a 4 bedroomed period house offering an ideal ‘home from home’ for your relaxing stay in the heart of Dartmouth
 

• Large, well equipped kitchen/dining room

• Comfortable first floor sitting room with views

• Utility room

• 3 double bedrooms one with en suite shower

• 1 single bedroom

• Large family bathroom

• Private, sunny, terraced garden with outstanding views to the river

• Gas central heating

• Colour TV, DVD player
   

Tall Storeys is an attractive period town house situated in a quiet street in the centre of the picturesque and historic port of Dartmouth, with outstanding views across the town towards the beautiful river Dart. Ideally situated for exploring Dartmouth’s narrow streets with their many individual shops and galleries, friendly pubs and outstanding restaurants, it is just a few minutes stroll to the river and the perfect location for your holiday in this beautiful part of South Devon.

Tall Storeys lives up to its name, seeming to have been built into one of the hillsides which form the ancient town of Dartmouth, with steps leading to the entrance hall and the kitchen/ dining room at ground floor level. The kitchen is well equipped with electric cooker, microwave, large fridge/freezer and plenty of crockery and utensils to enable you to prepare your own meals from the excellent variety of local produce available in the nearby shops.

Up a flight of stairs and you are in the first floor sitting room.  This bright room has two opening French windows with ‘Juliet’ balconies and outstanding views across the town to the river and Kingswear beyond.  There are comfortable sofas, plus colour TV and DVD? Player.  The Victorian style fireplace is for decoration only.

A further flight of stairs leads to the second floor where you will find the main double bedroom, again with excellent views across the town from the two large windows.  An en suite shower room is provided containing shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity basin and WC.  The large family bathroom with bath, sink, bidet and WC is also at second floor level.

The top floor contains two further double bedrooms under the eaves, one with a washbasin.  From the front room once more there are wonderful views towards the river.  Both bedrooms have double beds and plenty of hanging space for clothes.

There is a good sized single bedroom at first floor level with plenty of hanging space for clothes.

General

Tall Storeys has gas central heating and offers cosy and comfortable accommodation for your holiday in Dartmouth at any time of the year.  Although parking is not available at the property, roadside parking is often available in nearby Crowthers Hill and Victoria Road.  The terraced garden is not suitable for anyone with mobility problems; parents are advised that it may not suite familys with very small children who will need supervision.

Duvets and linen are provided;  towels may be available by arrangement.  Also, by prior arrangement, well behaved pets may be permitted.  Smoking is not allowed.

All photographs were taken from Tall Storeys.

From the first floor half landing a door takes you to the utility area which houses the washing machine and tumble drier, and also to the pretty terraced rear gardens.

There are several terraces, all of which have spectacular views across town to the river and have the benefit of sun for the major part of the day, ideal for relaxing with a book or simply admiring the scenery.  If you like outdoor dining, at the first level there is a table and chairs and shade if you need it from a mature bay tree.  Climbing the steep steps you eventually reach the top level where the spectacular view across the town is like being at the top of a mountain!

Tall Storeys is right in the centre in the cosmopolitan and ancient port of Dartmouth with its narrow winding streets, wide range of shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants - the perfect holiday setting!  Take a stroll into town and explore the narrow streets and many Dartmouth “steps”, take a break and enjoy a coffee at one of the outdoor cafes. 

The town has an excellent selection of individual shops and art galleries, with something to suit all tastes.  Visit the Museum, located in The Butterwalk, one of the oldest buildings in Dartmouth, or take a tour of the Britannia Royal Naval College which celebrated its centenary in 2005 and where all British naval officers receive their training. 

If you feel more energetic,  walk out to visit Dartmouth Castle (English Heritage) at the mouth of the river, it’s only about a 15 minute stroll and offers some outstanding views especially back towards the town and the Naval College.  When the bluebells are out, don’t miss a walk up to Gallants Bower (near Dartmouth Castle) to marvel at a spectacular display of these very English spring flowers.

To see more of the river and its wildlife, including herons, cormorants and even seals, take one of the many guided boat trips up river to Totnes, or even rent your own boat for the day!   A “Round Robin” trip will give you the opportunity to view the countryside and sample transport by river, bus and steam train!

Around and about!

If the sea is what you’re after, it’s only a short 15 minute drive west to the beach at Blackpool Sands; this privately owned beach, set in its own little bay, has been awarded a Blue Flag and is beautifully maintained, with superb swimming in clean, clear water, refreshing showers, award winning beach café and shop. Laze away the day just relaxing in the sun, or if water sport is your thing, kayaks, boogie boards and wetsuits can be hired on the beach; many of our visitors say it is like being on the Mediterranean! 

When the weather is cooler, tramp one of the many nearby footpaths that will take you inland through beautiful woods, vales and villages, or out onto the coast path for some sea air and fantastic views? Or maybe try a spot of kite flying at Slapton Sands, where the waves can be quite spectacular.

Then, to recover and warm those hands and feet, why not visit one of the many pubs in town with a cosy log fire.  The Cherub, the oldest building in Dartmouth , just a hop, skip and a jump away from Tall Storeys, the Royal Castle, right on the Quay or perhaps the Dartmouth Arms on Bayards Cove, where you can watch the sun go down and the lights come on in Kingswear on the opposite bank of the river. 

There's so much to see and do in the South Hams whatever time of year you visit. There are dozens of activities and attractions to be had from sailing and boating on the Dart, paragliding or windsurfing in Bigbury Bay or taking a steam train and open top bus ride from Dartmouth (Kingswear) to Totnes and then back again on a pleasure cruiser down the river.  Or why not explore nearby National Trust gardens and houses like Greenway, the summer home of Agatha Christie or Coleton Fishacre built by the D'Oyley Carte family? With castles at Dartmouth, Totnes, Compton and Berry Pomeroy there are plenty of ancient buildings to discover.