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Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    10
    Lovely accommodation in a beautiful part of the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a small thing but a lamp in the bedroom off the kitchen would be a good addition

    The kitchen was great. A lovely sunny spot looking out of the bay window across the roof tops. The main bedroom was charming with a great view of Dartmouth. All the extras, like the wine and biscuits, coffee machine and Netflix were much appreciated. We felt very much at home. It was a lovely place to relax and spend time in.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    9.0
    Would definitely rent again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside furniture broken

    Location. Nice linen

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay at Gulls Rest. Will be back next time we are in Dartmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location was great. Property was clean and well Maintained. Just like home from home

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Great stay with two kids 8 and 10. Location is fabulous and sunny front deck a bonus. The property is generously sized
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Neither shower was great, with neither being especially hot. Some extra blankets in the lounge would have helped slightly chilly evenings. A few dishwasher tablets would have helped given we came by public transport for just a few days.

    Location, size, cleanliness, sunny front deck, two bathrooms.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    10
    Lovely, welcoming house in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. The house was very clean, warm and well decorated. We liked the kitchen space and it was very well equipped with quality cookware and plenty of crockery. 7We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    We were very happy and comfortable in this cottage and would highly recommended it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Had to unload the car and negotiate steep stairs in the darkness and rain when we first arrived. This area was poorly lit. We had been aware of the steep stairs to access the property before we arrived, so that was not a surprise. A light in this area would have helped. Had to reset the central heating thermostat a few times as it seemed to be very hot. Always reverted to 25degrees. Couldn't see instructions for the heating in the cottage manual. Wasn't a huge problem but a bit annoying.

    Cottage location was perfect for our requirements. Central and convenient. Lots of space for 5 adults. Well equipped cottage, everything we needed. Handy for parking. Christmas tree gave it a festive touch.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    9.0
    This cottage had everything we needed for our short break, it was clean, comfortable and close to everything. Would defi
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    It was in a great location, well equipped with everything we needed for our stay and plenty of space for everyone.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    8.0
    A happy break away with my family
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Internal and external steps.

    Excellent location. Well equipped

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    A great base to explore the local area
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location , comfortable beds , well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent property in the very heart of Dartmouth, with easy access to the town's amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing major to note.

    Property was superb, very clean, modern fittings and well equipped. The location being in the heart of Dartmouth was terrific and we enjoyed the ability to walk (flat) no more than a 100 yards to be in the centre of the town. Yes, there was a few steps to enter the property, but you did not have to be a "mountain goat" to get to some properties we considered. The parking permit for the Mayors Car Park was is very good, as parking on Dartmouth can be very challenging.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant location, ideal for a small group
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been a little cleaner. Paint could do with a refresh as there are lots of marks on the skirting and walls up the stairs and throughout the first and second floor areas.

    We've stayed before and chose to stay again due to Location Size Facilities Information provided on check in makes it super easy to arrive and get in

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The outside patio area was very grubby and needed a good clean, the steps leading up to the cottage are rough and had sharp edges resulting in my partner sustaining a badly cut toe one one. This area alone lets the cottage down .

    No breakfast. Everything else was very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Delightful, we all had a wonderful time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had everything you needed for an enjoyable, sociable family break away. We took our adult family and we all had a wonderful time. The kitchen and lounge lend themselves to sociable living. The little garden is a sun trap of an afternoon, just delightful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since our stay was short, I would have been nice to have a little bit of laundry detergent available to us. We ended up buying a box a leaving it behind. The layout was charming and well-furnished but we struggled with keeping our kids safe the entirely of our stay. Those steep stairs were a challenge.

    We loved the location and the layout. The full kitchen provided us just what was needed for quick meals to the toddlers. We also used the bath tub for our littles.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Central location, good access to most of the Dartmouth attractions and groceries.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Town House gem
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything .

    Overall, the whole place is cosy .warm ,clean . The area can't be beaten a few steps from town . No noise, no traffic, only few seagulls in the morning, lol . Good communication with property owners. 👏

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Will def return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable,clean, great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    10
    Clean and pretty cottage, close to everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing really other than it would have been handy to have paper towels in the kitchen and a sponge for dishes (but those can be bought at the shop nearby).

    The cottage was perfect, very clean and spacious and in perfect location - within minutes' walk to town centre. The beds were comfy, good shower, a very well equipped kitchen. We felt like home and enjoyed our stay very much. On the first day we noticed that a kitchen sink had a leak so I called the company managing the property. The managing agents were super responsive and have sent someone in to fix the leak right away. They were also very helpful in answering our questions (we arrived quite late in the night). Thank you for everything, we really enjoyed Gulls' Rest and would definitely stay there again!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    9.0
    An excellent cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is spacious for 5 people and very well looked after. The beds are comfortable and the location very central which was fabulous for our party. Comfortable beds, a well equipped kitchen and a cosy lounge all ensured an excellent stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful stay at Gulls Rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location. Very clean. Furnished and decorated to a high standard.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 2 year old granddaughter was in the bath and the shower door came off & landed on the poor thing. And whilst I realise tv isn’t the be all & end all there was no WiFi & consequently no ty for the little ones to watch. It would also have been ideal if we’d have been given a second parking permit.

    Absolutely amazing location. You just park up & can enjoy the splendours of charming Dartmouth.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    7.0
    Lovely property in a great location but with a few issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of little things were not right such as missing fittings in one of the bathrooms, cleanliness again in one of the bathrooms, no loo roll on arrival. The outside space needs some TLC. Out of their control but there is a lot of renovation/construction works happening at the property next door and in the local vicinity which starts around 8ish.

    Great location. Tastefully decorated.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    7.0
    We had an enjoyable stay. Cottage well placed for exploring Dartmouth. Kitchen hand towel would be g
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV instructions. Went next door for help only to find they were struggling to navigate their TV too. Gave up after several goes. Could turn it and the BT box on but never managed to find the BBC CHANNELS!

    Not applicable

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

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