No 2a Mayflower Court provides comfortable accommodation with fantastic second floor views of the estuary from the sitting room and master bedroom. Front door (via internal communal entrance hall, please note that there is no lift within the Mayflower Court building and this apartment is on the second floor) into the apartment and hallway with coat hooks. Living room with two leather recliner sofas, a 42” flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD, glass dining table to seat 4. Well equipped kitchen including a fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, electric hob, electric oven and microwave. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, dressing table and estuary views. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds. Family bathroom with bath, electric shower over, hand basin, heated towel rail, WC and dressing table.
Mayflower Court is ideally located just a few minutes level walk from the heart of Dartmouth, a unique town and the jewel of the South Hams. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its branching estuary and rolling countryside, Dartmouth is as relaxing as it is intriguing, with flights of winding steps, narrow streets, medieval buildings and a long, picturesque embankment. The town offers gourmet restaurants, ancient bars, lively cafés, boutiques and specialist shops. Sail, fish, go crabbing, explore on foot or by boat, visit during the Music Festival, the Regatta or the Food Festival, there is something for everyone at every time of year; Dartmouth is truly a town for all seasons, with many visitors returning again and again.
To the rear of the apartment block is an enclosed private courtyard with a single parking space for each flat. The fire escape leads from the parking area to the kitchen door.
Steeped in maritime history, Dartmouth lies at the mouth of the majestic River Dart. This bustling waterfront town is overlooked by the famous and somewhat imposing Britannia Royal Naval College, just one hint at the town’s historic and strategic importance. Look around and you’ll notice old fortifications on both sides of the river. Bayards Cove Fort, dating from Tudor times is easy to access just a short stroll from the shops, or you can take the passenger ferry up to Dartmouth Castle, which has guarded the narrow entrance to the port for over 600 years, and then walk along the stunning South West Coast Path towards Stoke Fleming and Strete.
Central to Dartmouth is the “boat float”. From here, take time to explore the picturesque network of streets and alleys with their abundance of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. For art lovers, there are numerous galleries and you may even spot the famous artist, Simon Drew, at work. For a hearty brunch, see if you can squeeze onto a shared table in the bustling Café Alf Resco or for a more continental feel, sample the delights of Saveurs French bakery.
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a total novice, a simple must for every visitor is to take to the water. Sailing, kayaking or hopping on a passenger ferry to nearby Totnes, Dittisham or Greenway (once a home of Agatha Christie) will allow you to enjoy this truly idyllic stretch of river. Keep an eye out for wildlife on the way as you may be lucky enough to be accompanied by a friendly seal!
If you’re looking for a day out on the beach, drive along the truly breathtaking coast road to nearby Blackpool Sands (no dogs in high season) and on to Torcross at Slapton Sands, a three and a half mile stretch of beach with a neighbouring freshwater nature reserve, Slapton Ley, which is a haven for bird watchers.
From Dartmouth, you can cross the water to neighbouring Kingswear to walk the Dart Valley Trail towards Greenway, catch the steam railway or take the higher car ferry across for a family day out at Paignton Zoo or Torquay's Living Coasts.
Dartmouth itself literally heaves at the seams during Dartmouth Regatta in late August, but there is also plenty to keep you entertained throughout the rest of the year. And if you prefer simple pleasures, the embankment provides the perfect spot for crabbing. All you need is a bucket, line, net and some bait and it won’t be long before you hear squeals of delight from the whole family!
Picturesque Dartmouth is the ideal holiday cottage location for couples or families looking to enjoy all this lovely coastal town has to offer as soon as they walk out their front door.
Enclosed private parking is available at the rear of the property. This is strictly 1 car per apartment, the bays vary from 3.2m long x 2.2m wide to 4.7m long x 2.0m wide, there are no practical height restrictions. It is essential that your car fits within the bay on all sides and with room to enter and exit your vehicle. Cars with a long wheelbase such as an estate may be too long and SUVs may be too wide.
If your vehicle doesn’t fit inside a space, it must be parked off site. Other parking is available round the corner at Mayors Avenue, up at the park and ride (charges apply for these options) and there is some on street parking.
A permit for Mayflower Court will be at the property and must be displayed at all times.
Included: Bed linen, towels, WiFi, heating (night storage and convector heaters) and electricity. Travel cot and high chair.
Telephone: No telephone but mobile reception good.
Local Facilities: Beach: Blackpool Sands 3 miles. Shops, pubs, restaurants and the river embankment a minute’s stroll away. Marks and Spencer’s “Simply Food”, Mayors Avenue Garden and Coronation Park are only 100 metres away and there is a large Sainsbury’s on the outskirts of Dartmouth.
Please be aware that there is no lift within the Mayflower Court building and this apartment is on the second floor. For further details please contact us for a copy of the Access Statement.
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