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Shipwrights

Shipwrights

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 12 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.3
Condition
4.0
Location
4.7
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.4

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Shipwrights is a treasured little holiday cottage which enjoys sublime views across the Kingswear marina and the river towards Dartmouth and the Britannia Royal Naval College. Perfectly placed to explore South Devon – by car, ferry, river trips, or even steam train. The Dart Valley Trail takes you through ancient riverside woodlands, and there’s also one of the world’s longest and most-popular coastal trails - the South West Coast Path. Parking at the marina car park is included in your stay

Shipwrights

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A superb location and a comfortable cottage with all facilities. A really enjoyable stay . Car parking facilities are excellent .



Shipwrights short stay

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The information, directions etc. from Dart Valley Cottages was spot on, making it so easy to park and get into the cottage. The views from the cottage were wonderful and the facilities great. We had a lovely time and would certainly book through Dart Valley Cottages to go back there again. Thanks very much to Nina in particular!

Ken Davison



Fantastic accommodation

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Jan 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I stayed here with my wife and father in law. We all found the cottage to be an excellent choice for a short break. There was a wonderful view from the lounge and bedrooms. It was in a very handy location, not being too far up a hill from the lower car ferry and passenger ferry. A shop, pub and small Italian restaurant are nearby too. The parking permit for the car park just below is fantastic given the parking problems in Dartmouth and Kingswear.
The cottage is very clean, warm, has comfortable beds and has many cooking items in the kitchen if required.
Communications with Dart Valley Cottages was excellent too.
Would definitely recommend.



Great place for a weeks stay

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cottage had everything we needed for our stay.
Great place to start walks from. Very quiet at night. Lovely view across the Dart.
Get the multi-buy ferry ticket, for dinners & walks over in Dartmouth.



Birthday

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week in the cottage, we parked the car and that's where it stayed, bus train and ferry was our mode of transport for the week, it was really good not having to worry about parking.



A good stay after a poor start

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Oct 2020
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We arrived at the cottage tired and hungry at the appointed time, 5pm, to discover it had not been cleaned and we had to go away again until 8pm while a cleaner was summoned and did the job.
Consequently I rated the cleanliness as awful.
After this very poor start we enjoyed staying in this cosy cottage. We were warm, dry and comfortable despite the poor weather.
It was well equipped and in a good location and we would happily return.



Location.location.location

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Sep 2020
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location of Shipwrights was excellent close to the Marina car park included,in rental. Close to bus stop, lower ferry and with a wonderful view over the Dart
The door does open straight onto the road with quite a high step I think a handle would be beneficial as we did struggle. There is some road noise this didn’t bother us but it could if you live normally in a quiet area. You can here the steam train but we loved hearing it.
I think the furniture could do with an upgrade as the settee is low and difficult to get out of.
There was ample crockery and other supplies. The bed was very comfortable
We wouldn’t hesitate in retuning



Beautiful views

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Aug 2020
3.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The views from the cottage are outstanding. The secure parking at the marina was good and we were less than 20m from the bus stop.
Despite the COVID restrictions there was a good selection of equipment but the DVD player wouldn't work. The cottage was comfortable and well presented but in need of TLC in places. e.g. Stains on walls, damaged and scuffed paintwork, poor finish on some of the decor.
The biggest disappointment was the fact that you literally stepped out of the front door into the main road out of Kingswear. Including the traffic from the lower ferry crossing over from Dartmouth. There were cars, lorries, buses and motor bikes going past within 3m of the property from 8am to 9pm. You couldn't hear the TV if the window was open.
The Dart valley railway was about 50-75m away and the trains ran all through the day. Every time they pulled away from the station you got a blast from the whistle which was very loud!!
The double glazing made little if any difference to the noise levels.
Not surprising that the proximity of the road and railway weren't mentioned in the details of the property.
If you don't mind traffic and a lot of noise then this is a good cottage for you.
It wasn't for us!!!



Ideal location for Kingswear and Dartmouth. Comprehensive precautions against COVID-19.

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Jul 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Shipwrights is ideally located, convenient for the Dart Valley Railway, Marina, Village Stores and the friendly Steam Packet Pub/restaurant as well as ferries and many walks. Although it has no garden and opens straight onto the road, we enjoyed spectacular sunsets over Dartmouth and had the stable door open most evenings.
Precautions against COVID-19 were comprehensive and we felt completely safe during our stay there.
The cottage is well equipped although the oven did seem a bit erratic!



Our stay at Shipwrights

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2019
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Our Autumn break at Shipwrights was very relaxing. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped. It felt a little chilly at times but we took advantage of the heaters and it soon came up to temperature, The shower was hot and the beds were comfortable. We were also rewarded with a firework display from the Naval College.



Lovely location

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jun 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is fantastically located and very well appointed and comfortable for its size, but the overriding smell of damp on arrival was quite overpowering, especially upstairs. Open windows, an air freshener, and acclimatization helped but a few constant, neutral plug-ins may be useful. The other small grizzle was the shower which, for whatever reason, would only dispense freezing cold or scalding hot water, no matter what we tried. Brilliant to have the Marina car park so close by too - and to me, this made staying in Kingswear so much better than Dartmouth, especially as Kingswear is so quiet - and the ferry so handy. The location and views would definitely encourage me to return.





A return visit

Review submitted on Tue, 07 May 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A return visit following a stay in 2010 and 2011. We love the views. Enjoyed some good local walks and boat trip on the dart. Comfortable place to stay.