Phoenix House Dartmouth
"Cozy days @phoenixhousedartmouth. The fire is glowing and TV is on."
Posted on September 18th 2020
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With wraparound views over the River Dart, this exceptional waterfront home is perfectly designed for celebratory escapes.
As featured in the Best British Holiday Homes to Rent in 2019 by Harper’s Bazaar as well as Farrow & Ball’s The Chromologist, the spectacular Phoenix House is set in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Completed in 2011, this impressive oak-framed, architect-designed home occupies an elevated position above Dartmouth and takes full advantage of the panoramic views.
The open plan living, dining and kitchen space, along with all of the bedrooms, share an exceptional outlook that spans 270 degrees, sweeping across Dartmouth and the Naval College, and in the opposite direction to the ancient Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles guarding the river mouth. Equipped with a cinema room, hot tub, wood burner and SONOS, Phoenix House sleeps up to 12 guests across five beautiful bedrooms.
Bursting with vibrancy and charm, Dartmouth has a rich maritime history and is home to the Britannia Royal Naval College. This pocket of the West Country is a haven for families and lovers of sailing and watersports.
With such beautiful waterways comes supremely delicious food: from waterside gastro pubs and fine dining, to friendly cafés and quaint tea rooms for that obligatory cream tea.
Potter around the Elizabethan streets and discover eclectic boutiques and inspired art galleries, or catch a ferry to Totnes, Kingswear or Salcombe to explore these equally charming South Hams towns.
While away the day exploring the stunning local area: stroll to the nearby Sugary Cove for a picnic and stone skimming, take to the water for a dip and then retreat to Phoenix House for a drink on the decking.
Perfect for a special celebration or family get together, this multi-generational home makes for an unforgettable escape.
- Coastal-view hot tub
- Cinema room
- Elevated balcony
- Striking handcrafted staircase
- Bedrooms with waterfront views
- Short walk into Dartmouth
Our favourite features
With reclining leather seats, surround sound, art deco-style lighting and a popcorn machine, you’ll never tire of having your own private cinema at Phoenix House.
Exclusive concierge
We recommend...
A glass of fizz by the water at Platform 1 Champagne Bar
Bird watching or a picnic cruise along the estuary
Dining at the incredible Angel in Dartmouth
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More about theFirst Floor
Cinema Room
Stairs down from the bedrooms lead to the cinema room, which has an 82 inch 4K ultra HD Samsung TV, Xbox One, surround sound and a supply of DVDs as well as access to streaming services. The perfect place for a family movie night or gaming contest, there are five leather reclining cinema chairs along with some Fat Boy bean bags. There’s even a popcorn machine for those essential movie snacks.
More about theSecond Floor
Master Bedroom with En-suite | The Yacht Club
With floor to ceiling windows spanning the width of the room, enjoy views across the river whilst luxuriating in the super king size brown leather sleigh bed. Take an evening away from the group and enjoy a classic film on the Smart TV or listen to your favourite tunes through the SONOS sound system. There’s also a huge walk-in wardrobe with plenty of hanging space. The en-suite bathroom features a raised bath overlooking the water – the perfect spot to relax with a glass of fizz after a busy day exploring.
Bedroom Two with En-suite | The Naval College
This large bedroom is cleverly designed to offer flexible sleeping arrangements with a 6ft zip and link bed, allowing a super king or twin room configuration. The addition of a high quality double sofa bed is ideal for one or two younger children to share a room with their parents, or four children can enjoy sleepovers in the room together. There’s lots of hanging space for clothes along with a SONOS speaker and Smart TV in bedroom two, along with a sleek en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Bedroom Three | Dartmouth Castle
Benefitting from more fantastic views across the river, bedroom three has a king sized bed, SONOS music system and plenty of storage. It also comes with access to a private terrace, which is an idyllic spot for a cup of tea as the world comes to life. The family bathroom is just next door.
Bedroom Four | Kingswear Castle
This room also has beautiful views across the river from the king size bed, where couples can open the doors in fine weather to watch the activity on the river. This room shares the large family bathroom with bedroom four and benefits from a SONOS music system.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom services the neighbouring bedrooms (three and four) and comes with a walk-in shower and large freestanding bath with waterfall spout for a luxurious soak.
More about theThird Floor
Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Area
The sociable open plan kitchen, dining and living area stretches the full width of this floor, maximising the exceptional space that guests can enjoy together.
The German designer kitchen mirrors the colours of the sky and river in its glass fronted cabinets. The large island and breakfast bar (with bar stools) provide a sociable space for family and friends to congregate. The kitchen is well equipped for entertaining, with one large and one small Miele oven, warming drawer, induction hob, larder fridge and separate freezer. There are two dishwashers for convenience, along with a boiling or chilled filtered water tap, Nespresso coffee machine and the ever important wine cooler. At the far end of the room, the bi-fold doors open onto the patio and hot tub beyond, allowing the space to flow seamlessly outside.
Please note: guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device.
Enjoy banquets with a view across the river at the magnificent granite and oak dining table, which comfortably seats 12. The whole open plan floor benefits from a SONOS sound system and there’s a lovely revolving snuggle seat in the corner, which is great for an after-dinner nap. The bespoke Latvian staircase breaks up the space whilst providing an iconic focal point.
Living Room
The double height living room is framed by exposed oak beams, adding a real sense of grandeur. Sink into the plump sofas beside the inset woodburning stove and watch a film on the Sony 55 inch OLED Acoustic Panel Smart TV, complete with Sky package, including Sky Sports. The living room leads onto a balcony, which is protected by the roof extending out from the house, so there’s plenty of cover when the weather takes a turn.
Utility and Cloakroom
This floor has a cloakroom and a large utility room which has direct access onto the patio and hot tub. It’s an ideal entry point into the house for wet and sandy children or adults. It has a washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave and traditional ceiling mounted clothes dryer.
More about theFourth Floor
Bedroom Five with En-suite | The Eyrie
This generous king size bedroom is full of character and charm, with exposed oak roof trusses and views across Dartmouth. There’s a day bed in the room which can be used as a sofa or converted into a single bed for a younger child. A SONOS speaker provides entertainment and the sleek en-suite has a walk-in shower. There’s additional seating in the mezzanine area just outside.
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Garden, Terrace and Hot Tub
A pretty garden area and path running behind the terrace leads to a bench at the highest point, offering spectacular vistas across the river and an opportunity to relax with a gin and tonic.
The main terrace has seating for 12 to eat al fresco, with stunning views providing the backdrop to your feast from the charcoal barbeque. The hot tub*, also located in prime position on the terrace, allows up to seven people to enjoy the incredible panoramas by day or night.
*Please note: the hot tub is emptied and cleaned out after every booking. Occasionally this may result in the hot tub not being up to maximum temperature on the first night of your arrival. The hot tub may also require a mid-stay service or maintenance check.
Parking
The gated drive provides parking for two cars, plus an additional small car if double parked. As the lane leading towards the property is quite narrow, please take extra care when arriving in larger vehicles.
Need to Know
Key details
Sleeps
10 - 12 (maximum 10 adults)
Changeover day
Friday for peak periods, flexibility at other times and for short breaks
Arrival and departure
Arrival from 4:30pm, departure by 10am
Please note that to manage the risks associated with COVID-19, there’ll be some adjustments to our normal service. Guests will be notified of specific changes ahead of their stay, including additional safety measures and consequently, any necessary changes to arrival and departure times. Some properties are currently operating a 6pm check-in time.
Bed linen
High quality bed linen supplied and changed weekly
Towels
Each guest has one hand towel, bath sheet and leisure towel
Pet-friendly
No
Mobile reception
Refundable security deposit
£1000
Additional information
While Phoenix House can sleep up to 12 guests in total, it accepts a maximum of 10 adults.
There are some steps around the internal and external areas of the property.
Guests with pacemakers should avoid using the induction hob as this can interfere with the device.
Unfortunately, stairgates aren't compatible at this property.
Please take extra care when parking larger vehicles at Phoenix House, as the lane leading up to the property is quite narrow. The parking area has enough room for two cars, plus an additional small car if double parked. The drive does have a maximum load capacity and therefore no further vehicles are permitted, however, additional free parking can be found within a 10 minute walk from the property.
The hot tub is emptied and cleaned out after every booking. Occasionally this may result in the hot tub not being up to maximum temperature on the first night of your arrival. The hot tub may also require a mid-stay service or maintenance check.
If you’d like to check any specific information that isn't mentioned in our descriptions, please call us and speak to our Property Advisors or see our FAQs page.
Inclusions
- Inclusive concierge service
- Meet and greet service on arrival
- Welcome hamper to include local produce
- Wi-Fi
- One travel cot and one highchair
- Logs for the wood burner
- Luxury hand wash and toiletries
- Underfloor heating
- Cost of utilities
Facilities
- Parking for two to three cars
- Charcoal barbeque
- Hot tub
- Cinema room
- Wood burner
- SONOS
- Smart TV
- Sky TV including Sky Sports
- Xbox One
- Blu-ray player
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Wine cooler
- ZIP boiling and chilled water Hydrotap
- Landline telephone (contribution for calls made)
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Changeover day not right for you? Call 01208 895570 as outside of peak times, we can sometimes offer some flexibility.
Changeover day not right for you? Call 01208 895570 as outside of peak times, we can sometimes offer some flexibility.
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A full price list can be seen below.
Short breaks are not available for your dates.
Please extend your dates, check the price list below to see seasonal periods where short breaks are available or contact us for assistance.
This property has a Friday changeover day.
Short breaks can also be booked online for dates within the Friday-Friday window.
Please adjust your dates or contact us for assistance.
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Local Area
Dartmouth
Beaches and watersports
The beautiful Sugary Cove is a remote beach at the far end of Dartmouth. A true locals’ favourite, it’s perfect for a cooling dip when temperatures soar. A short drive away is Blackpool Sands. With crystal clear waters and golden sand, it has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Beesands, Hope Cove, Bantham and Bigbury are all within driving distance and worth a visit. Treat yourself to a day trip on the African Queen for sea fishing, bird watching or picnic cruises, or catch one of the many passenger ferries for a relaxed experience.
Outdoor pursuits
With far-reaching views across the sea, embark on a picturesque circular walk which incorporates Dartmouth Castle. Choose from the mile walk that wraps around this historical icon or a moderate four mile coastal path that starts and finishes at the National Trust car park in Little Dartmouth. Keen walkers can opt for the stunning 11.7 mile route from Dartmouth to Start Point Lighthouse. Golfers are also spoilt for choice, with two incredible courses located at The Dartmouth Hotel.
Heritage and culture
Sitting on a promontory where the River Dart meets the English Channel, Dartmouth Castle was built in 1388 to protect the town and harbour from French raids during the Hundred Years War. Owned by English Heritage, climb to the top of the battlements for stunning views then indulge in a home-made cream tea before hopping back on the passenger ferry to the town centre. Another great day trip is Greenaway House in Kingswear. Once owned by Agatha Christie, it’s also reachable by ferry from Dartmouth.
Festivals and events
A buzzing destination year round, Dartmouth’s festivals and events are hugely popular with locals and visitors. The Royal Regatta takes place every summer on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in August (when it’s the last Friday of the month). With spectacular air displays, rowing races on the River Dart and a steamboat rally, meander along the waterfront and enjoy the street market. The nearby Torbay Steam Fair is another brilliant annual event, and foodies will love the Rockfish Crab Festival hosted by Mitch Tonks and Angela Hartnett.
Food and drink
Dartmouth is a truly wonderful destination for food-lovers. Serving the freshest seafood, Mitch Tonk’s The Seahorse is a firm favourite for special occasions and indulgent lunches. Sat on the waterfront, The Angel is an incredibly well respected restaurant run by Elly Wentworth, who was a Professional Masterchef runner up in 2016. For a relaxed, beach-style atmosphere, head to Rockfish or tuck into an unforgettable breakfast at Beth’s Bistro. Kendricks Restaurant and Bar is always buzzing and welcoming, and Andria is great for tapas and wine.
Activities for children
All fantastic options for rainy days and keeping the children entertained, Dartmoor Zoo, Woodlands Adventure Park and the River Dart Country Park are within a 25-40 minute drive. The Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, the Buckfast Butterfly Farm, Pennywell Farm and the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary are great options for animal lovers. And family thrill-seekers will love Splashdown Quaywest water park in Paignton, which is the perfect place to cool down on a hot and sunny day. We’d also recommend a tranquil trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Time for pampering
If you're hoping to switch off from the outside world, The Dartmouth Hotel Spa and The Discovery Spa at the Soar Mill Cove Hotel both offer a range of tempting beauty treatments. From heated spring-fed swimming pools to reflexology and pregnancy massage, you'll feel completely refreshed and rejuvenated, all the while surrounded by Dartmouth's picturesque coast and country.
Nearby towns
Located in the most southerly part of Devon, a day trip to Salcombe is an absolute must. Home to a whole host of independent shops, restaurants and galleries, this exclusive seaside town is flanked by sandy beaches and edged by the sparkling Salcombe Estuary. The annual Salcombe Town and Sailing Regatta takes place each August, and is packed with events, competitions and air displays. We’d also recommend a quick trip to Plymouth for a rainy afternoon spent shopping, watching the latest blockbuster at the Vue cinema complex or catching a show at the Theatre Royal.
Concierge
InclusiveConcierge
From the moment of booking one of our luxury holiday homes, our bespoke concierge service is provided at no additional cost.
With extensive insider knowledge and local expertise, our team can arrange anything from private chefs to one-to-one surf tuition and in-house spa therapists. We’re also on hand to help plan special occasions and events, whether you’d like a locally sourced cake or pre-arranged flower deliveries.
Our team can also remove the hassle from planning those smaller practical details. We have a bank of trusted local contacts, so we can organise everything to ensure you have a stress-free holiday, from babysitters to taxi reservations and extra housekeeping.
Whatever you decide, our concierge team will be on hand to fill your getaway with creativity, relaxation and adventure.
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See what previous guests have to say from our guestbooks, direct messages and online reviews. We also visit every property - and even stay in many of them too - so whether it's about the house or the local area, our team of experts can provide personal insights to help find the perfect property for you.
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The Sutcliffe Family, Kent - February 2021I chose here to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, to say he enjoyed it is an understatement. This is the first holiday that we spent as much time in the house as we have out and about. Phoenix House is fabulous. I'm going to have a difficult time leaving here in the morning, as will my husband, so apologies if you find us hiding somewhere! We have had an absolutely amazing week and cannot tell you how much we love the house.
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The Ball Family, Bude - February 2021Thank you for a wonderful stay in your stunning house. We have had a fantastic celebration of Dad's 80th birthday. Three generations enjoyed their stay!
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The Charlton Party, Derbyshire - February 2021An excellent few days in a truly spectacular house. The owners and their agents could not have been more attentive. An annual January gathering of friends of 45+ years.
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The Hamer Party, Maidenhead - February 2021Under the Michelin Star system, there would be give in each category and under the theatre system you would receive an Oscar! A wonderful week with my four children and their husbands and wives.
The facilities are excellent with the hot tub and cinema room taking red rosettes. Each year since I was 80, I choose an area to visit and am taken away for a week to a top class venue. This year they excelled themselves and I must congratulate you on making this week one of the best. This is my 7th annual treat and memories of Phoenix House will be with us all for a very long time.
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The Gordon Family, Hertfordshire - February 2021The view from the house must be one of the best in the UK, if not further afield. We've not needed the car, and trips by boat, steam train and coastal walks have sufficed, and we're very familiar with 'The Cherub'.
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The Arnold Party, Dorset - February 2021A wonderful week spent celebrating my birthday with four generations of my family aged one - 92 years! Thank you for thinking of every last detail, from changing mats, highchairs and the best equipped kitchen we have ever had the pleasure to cook in. The view of course is awesome, in rain and in sun.
It is very hard to leave - thank you to the owners and to Perfect Stays for making everything so 'perfect' for us!
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The Rai Family, Ilford | Trustpilot - April 2021We stayed at Phoenix House after the lockdown in April 2021. We were extremely lucky to have had the chance to stay at such a unique property. We had an absolutely wonderful time. The owners were extremely kind and left us gifts on arrival. Perfect stays were also very attentive and met all our needs. The house has been designed to the highest standards and has everything you can imagine. It was a perfect escape. Beautiful bedrooms. Fantastic cinema room. There is a wonderful hot tub outside. A beautiful log fire. Fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso machine. The views all around are absolutely amazing! We booked a Private chef Joe through recommendation of Perfect Stays. Food was delicious and he thoughtfully catered for all our needs. The town is beautiful with some wonderful little gift shops and great fish and chips. I would highly recommend it and would love to go back. We had the most wonderful, memorable time. Thank you!
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The Doherty Family, Berkshire | Trustpilot - May 2021Absolutely amazing stay. Stunning views from every room - no fighting over the best room, they were all fantastic. Quality of bathrooms superb. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending. Couldn't think of a better way to spend my 50th.
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The Gore Family, Dorset | Guestbook - June 2021Phoenix House is a dream! What views! Always something new to see - we loved seeing the chinooks off to the G7. Every detail of the house has been thoughtfully designed and is equipped to the highest standard. We loved our boat and train trips and pootling around the shops. The welcome basket was wonderful and very much appreciated. We loved our stay, thank you so much.
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The Watkins Family, Birmingham | Trustpilot - September 2021We have just returned from a wonderful, relaxing week at Phoenix House. The house is in a beautiful position with every whim catered for. We have stayed in some beautiful properties over the years but this has beaten them all hands down. Thank you to Jo for her care and attention to detail which was appreciated and also to Perfect Stays who were excellent to deal with. Both property and company highly recommended. Thank you for making our stay special.
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The Goodwin Family, North Bedfordshire | Trustpilot - September 2021If you're looking for a holiday home with a stunning view (the best in Dartmouth, I would think), luxurious and stylish surroundings, with warmth and attention to detail to make you feel at home and as comfortable as possible, then Phoenix House is your answer. We received a warm welcome from the owner who has equipped the house with quality fittings and just about everything you are likely to need. The kitchen wants for nothing and was a pleasure for our private chef (organised via Perfect Stays) to prepare dinner for us on two nights of our stay there. The hot tub was the centre of much family banter and fun, with beautiful views to boot. The cinema room is a great idea, though we ran out of time to use it! We also enjoyed many short walks into town and thoroughly enjoyed the other restaurants and dining facilities, shops, boat trips and the lovely ambience that Dartmouth has to offer. We have had a relaxing, rejuvenating and memorable week, including some very peaceful moments in Phoenix House.
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The Neales Family, London | Guestbook - September 2021Fabulous house with stunning views - we've had a great stay this week. We've loved the hot tub, used the cinema room and have used your amazing house to visit all of our usual haunts in the area. Great to have parking as well. We'll definitely try to book again!
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The Copeman Family, Newport | Guestbook - September 2021What a wonderful place to spend a week with the generations of our family! We've loved this house, with its breathtaking views and ever-changing vistas. We had the best seats in the house for the Royal Regatta fireworks. Other highlights include walking the coastal path, swimming with a very friendly seal in sugary cove, kayaking and a crab sandwich on the quayside. Much fun was had in the hot-tub and we loved the cinema. Highly recommend dinner at Rockfish and ther fish and chips are top notch too. All feeling sad to leave also just wanted to thank Jo, who couldn't have been more helpulful!
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The Morcom Party, Cornwall | Trustpilot - October 2021Phoenix House certainly has the "WOW" Factor. The views of the River Dart whenyou walk in the door are spectacular and never fail to impress, there is alwayssomething of interest going on, whether it be from the open plan kitchen/lounge or from the hot tub. The house is luxurious and very homely, we couldn't have asked for more from the owners who were very friendly. Thank you.
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