'Steppes' by name, steps by nature. This stylish, spacious and family friendly property is accessed via a number steps that lead down to the river from the road above. Once inside you are treated to the most incredible views that span up and down the River Dart, right out to the mouth of the estuary. Outside there is ample space to enjoy along with 'The Boathouse', sleeping five more guests over two additional bedrooms, accommodating eighteen in total.
Here at Your Devon Escape we are local and will be able to assist and advise where required.
Steppes is located on the water’s edge and less than a five-minute walk from the centre of town. Dartmouth boasts some fantastic bars, restaurants, independent shops and parks for you to indulge in and enjoy.
What makes Steppes extra special is that the entrance is located on the South West Coast Path. There are a number of walks that can be enjoyed just by stepping out the front door, including a short stroll to the Dartmouth Castle.
Steppes is the perfect base for exploring the best of South Devon. Local beaches, including Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, are a short drive away. Or visit the nearby towns of Salcombe, Brixham or Totnes. Take a trip on the steam railway or get out on the water. There is so much to explore and discover!
Dartmouth is an all year round destination hosting a variety of regional events to enjoy on your Devon break like the yearly Dart Music Festival (May), the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta (August) and the Dartmouth Food Festival (October).
Although the property is located right on the river, there is no boat available to use and we advise that the property is not suitable for young children due to the proximity of the water’s edge.
Steppes provides waterside living at its best whilst allowing you to access the town with ease. The car can be left behind for the entire duration of your stay in the beautiful town of Dartmouth!
The entire house including the boathouse
Welcome to Steppes & Boathouse, our exquisite retreat for up to eighteen guests in Dartmouth. The property epitomises coastal life at its very best. Sitting amidst the backdrop of the River Dart and rolling Devon countryside, your dream holiday begins here.
From the moment you open the gate to this property, you are rewarded with the most incredible views. Access the front door via several steps and the hallway will lead you to the open-plan living area. There are two dining tables to seat your whole party comfortably, plus an island in the kitchen for sharing stories whilst you cook. The kitchen is modern and immaculate, with everything you could need and more to create culinary magic. The lounge overlooks the River Dart, with floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the whole wall. The space provides ample seating, with two sofas, two armchairs and a few bean bags. The windows open onto a balcony area with comfortable seating and stunning views.
To best suit families or groups of friends, the bedrooms cater to all generations, sleeping eighteen comfortably across eight rooms. One is located on the same level as the living area, with the rest located downstairs. The bedrooms consist of three super kings, one king, one double, and one cabin-style room with three single beds. Large windows provide an abundance of natural light throughout all the bedrooms.
There are two family bathrooms, one with a large bath and two separate toilet rooms. A separate snug can also be found on the lowest level, underneath the main lounge area. It is the perfect second living area, fit with a telescope, ideal to keep the kids entertained when the sun goes down. The snug opens onto a grand decking area complete with outdoor furniture, perfect for an afternoon of relaxing and watching the boats sail by.
The Boathouse is located in the garden and sleeps five guests over two bedrooms and three beds. It has it's own bathroom and kitchenette.
Start the day sipping coffee from one of the balconies, laze in the afternoon sun and finish the day with a family barbecue on the Astro-turf garden. If you are looking for the perfect holiday in Devon, then this is the spot, with beautiful river views and a stone’s throw from the town centre.
Steppes provides waterside living at its best whilst allowing you to access the town with ease. The car can be left behind for the entire duration of your stay in the beautiful town of Dartmouth!
You are just a five minute walk from the centre of Dartmouth with lots to explore.
It's advisable that on arrival you drop off luggage and then park the car, the best option for the majority of the year being the Park and ride at the top of the town.
PARK AND RIDE TICKETS - Top of the town
Tickets can be obtained from the pay and display machines in the car parks or by downloading and using the Paybyphone App. Tickets bought at the machine on site are in two parts: one to show the bus driver; and one must be displayed on the car.
All day tickets cost £5.00 or £3.00 after 2pm
"All Day" covers the chargeable period from 7am - 6pm, overnight parking is FREE until 7am the next day.
You can buy multiple all day tickets to cover you for several days in a row.
You can download the Paybyphone app to your phone through your app store (Available for IOS and Andriod ) for free. You will need to create an account and enter your REG number and Card details.
If you require more than one day, you can buy multiple "All day" tickets for the same day and line the tickets up in your windscreen. Although this is NOT stated on the signage at the park it IS accepted. For example if you are staying in Dartmouth for 2 nights, arriving for example at 3pm on Friday, you would purchase one reduced price ticket, plus 2 full all day tickets total cost £13 ( 1 x £3 reduced day ticket and 2 x £5 all day tickets ) this would cover parking and bus use until 7pm on Sunday.
If you are using the app, you must purchase each new "all day" ticket each morning by 8am - log into the app and authorise a new payment EACH DAY.
Returning from Dartmouth after 19:00
If you want to return to the Park and Ride car park outside of normal operating hours you can get to the top of town on the Stagecoach South West bus service from Dartmouth. It does not stop in the car park stop. It stops at a bus stop a very short distance away in the main road and runs every 30 minutes from 19.00.
Although the property is located right on the river there is no boat available to use.
The property also is not suitable for young children due to the proximity of the waters edge.
Parking:
The property has no parking on site; however, you can pull up to unload in front of the main steps that lead down to the property to load and unload. Between 1st October and 30 April there are lots of free and unlimited spaces throughout the town, the majority of those being on ‘South Town’ which is the road leading up to the entrance gate or ‘Embankment Road’ which is the road that runs along the entire river.
The main central car park located is just a ten minute walk from the property and can be controlled using the PaybyPhone App or alternatively, the Just Park app can offer local alternatives.
During the main season (May-September) the ‘Park and Ride’ offers the best solution with regular buses running through the day.
Prior to your stay, we require you to complete a pre-arrival form and sign & agree to our rental conditions.
