House in Dartmouth
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Kessel House is a large, central Dartmouth family townhouse which has been beautifully restored for hosting the perfect holiday for families and couples alike. Modern touches complement the pristine 1920s time-capsule theme. Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living rooms, a grassy garden and off-street parking. Just a few minutes' walk to Dartmouth's riverside and tree-lined embankment – with its diverse cafés and restaurants, independent shops, and snug, age-old inns.
Accommodation:
The front door of this very traditional-looking town house opens to the first-floor hallway which sets the tone for the property - a modern space with solid wood floors and fun film memorabilia.
Off the main hall is the first of the two living rooms, playfully known as the 'Cocktail Room' (in a Gatsby-esque 1920s style) with two comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a tall cocktail cabinet. It's the perfect spot for evening drinks. There is also a cleverly-hidden TV in one of the cabinets.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a kingsize bed and includes a TV and DVD player. The second bedroom has twin beds.
The first bathroom is just off the first-floor landing - a shower room with heated towel rail.
Upstairs to the second floor where there's the third bedroom featuring a kingsize bed. There's also the family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle and electric towel rail.
The ground-floor kitchen diner is a light and airy room that looks out over the back garden, with a serving hatch through to the second living room. It's a great social space where the whole family can get together, relax, prepare food and eat together.
The kitchen itself is very well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as a modern gas range. The combination of old and new runs through the shaker-style design, with wooden worktops playing against the feature butler sink with traditional carved wooden housing.
A small utility cupboard by the back door is where you'll find the washer-dryer. A stable door gives access to the grassy garden and the parking bay.
Through the kitchen is the second living room which continues the light and airy feel with a large serving hatch between the two spaces - furnished with a comfortable leather sofa and armchair, coffee table, TV, and log-effect electric fire.
Outside:
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a large flat lawn area. Outdoor garden furniture makes it the ideal spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of fizz
Please note that there are a couple of stone steps down from the back door which might pose a fall hazard for small children.
Parking:
There is parking allocated at the rear of the property for one car and an additional limited on-street parking nearby.
Accommodation:
The front door of this very traditional-looking town house opens to the first-floor hallway which sets the tone for the property - a modern space with solid wood floors and fun film memorabilia.
Off the main hall is the first of the two living rooms, playfully known as the 'Cocktail Room' (in a Gatsby-esque 1920s style) with two comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a tall cocktail cabinet. It's the perfect spot for evening drinks. There is also a cleverly-hidden TV in one of the cabinets.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a kingsize bed and includes a TV and DVD player. The second bedroom has twin beds.
The first bathroom is just off the first-floor landing - a shower room with heated towel rail.
Upstairs to the second floor where there's the third bedroom featuring a kingsize bed. There's also the family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle and electric towel rail.
The ground-floor kitchen diner is a light and airy room that looks out over the back garden, with a serving hatch through to the second living room. It's a great social space where the whole family can get together, relax, prepare food and eat together.
The kitchen itself is very well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as a modern gas range. The combination of old and new runs through the shaker-style design, with wooden worktops playing against the feature butler sink with traditional carved wooden housing.
A small utility cupboard by the back door is where you'll find the washer-dryer. A stable door gives access to the grassy garden and the parking bay.
Through the kitchen is the second living room which continues the light and airy feel with a large serving hatch between the two spaces - furnished with a comfortable leather sofa and armchair, coffee table, TV, and log-effect electric fire.
Outside:
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a large flat lawn area. Outdoor garden furniture makes it the ideal spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of fizz
Please note that there are a couple of stone steps down from the back door which might pose a fall hazard for small children.
Parking:
There is parking allocated at the rear of the property for one car and an additional limited on-street parking nearby.
Amenities at Outstanding retro family home
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Dartmouth
Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2025
Nice house over 3 levels, with a parking space which is quite tight for a bigger car - not unusual in Dartmouth.
House well appointed with most things working well. All bedding is feather, an issue for us but we didn't check so our fault.
Overall a nice house as a base, but not the most comfortable place we've stayed in and some fixtures and fittings could do with an upgrade.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2025
Very nice property in a good location. Plenty of room for 6 adults and close to all amenities.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2023
Lovely property well located but need to be fit to climb the hill each day!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
OK house about 10 mins from the centre. Small parking space, you can park a large car but it is an effort. The main bathroom is very very smelly - so much so that most of our family could not use it - damp and toilet smells. Kitchen needs more utensils. The kitchen was also bare of the usual essentials like salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. Only 2 toilet rolls provided, so bring your own!
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(19 Ratings)
"Very nice property in a good location. Plenty of room for 6 adults and close to all amenities."
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