Guests say
Omega House in Kingswear is highly praised for its stunning views and peaceful location. Guests have enjoyed the proximity to Dartmouth via ferry, local attractions, and the comfort of the house. The property is described as charming and homely, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds, though some furnishings are noted as dated.
The property is consistently described as clean and comfortable, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is exceptional, with guests loving the proximity to Dartmouth, local pubs, and attractions. The views are a highlight, and the ease of access to ferries and public transport is appreciated, despite the challenging access road.
Guests find the house comfortable, with special mentions of the double beds and homely feel. Some dated furnishings are noted, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The well-equipped kitchen and amenities like a dishwasher are praised. However, some guests find parts of the property dated, and there is mention of a recently upgraded bathroom, suggesting ongoing maintenance.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Stunning panoramic views of the River Dart, Dartmouth Castle and out to sea. Ideally positioned, spacious, comfortable first floor apartment with fabulous balcony and courtyard. A great base to explore South Devon National Landscape and the South West Coast Path.
This elegant luxury property is set in Kingswear’s quiet historic Conservation Area, on the South West Coast Path, via the side gate to Prince’s Steps; ideal for exploring the area by foot, including The old Battery and National Trust Coleton Fishacre. All in South Hams National Landscape.
Opposite the house are public steps down to Colins Quay, the Dart, and a petite beach perfect for crabbing or launching a paddle board. Enjoy Kingswear pubs and fresh caught local fish and chips Friday nights from the Fish Shack.
Omega is 300m from the lower ferry to Dartmouth with its award winning restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and galleries. Visit the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle or Castle Cove for beach days and a secluded swim. Take the ferry to National Trust Agatha Christie's Greenway House, or cruise on Britain's last beautiful river paddle steamer Kingswear Castle, June to September on the enchanting river Dart. Steam trains from Kingswear station chuff to Paignton and back for The Harbour Lights restaurant, old harbour and Fairy Cove or pier.
Kingswear and Dartmouth have a warm microclimate where spring comes early and the magnificent Magnolias bloom from mid February onwards, along with Camelias, Japonicas, purple Periwinkles, primroses and daffodils. Visit in March or April to catch them in their full glory. The micro climate also allows giant agave, tree ferns, palm trees and other subtropical flowers to flourish.
Dartmouth has a Food Festival, Music Festival, Regatta, and Christmas Lantern Parade, why not book for one of these entertaining special events.
The light filled first floor apartment with outstanding views of the harbour, river, castle and out to sea, is the main part of Omega House, the lovingly designed and built home of renowned local author Don Collinson, seamlessly blending antique and contemporary furnishings.
Access by side steps up from the parking area. Entering you are greeted by the stylish contemporary open plan kitchen dining room, excellently equipped making it easy to prepare family meals around the oak table for six with spectacular views of the river Dart.
Adjacent, the elegant spacious lounge area to relax and watch the boats sail by. Features include, floor to ceiling windows with stunning views, Georgian stone fireplace, with Smart TV above, leather sofas, oil paintings, bespoke Art Deco Blue Bird stained glass door, a Steinway Upright piano and board games.
Along the hallway are three bedrooms all with built in wardrobes : a dual aspect master with great views of the river, castle and harbour, King Size Sleigh bed, and Victorian Chaise Long, a twin room with big picture windows, and basin, and the double with Victorian cast Iron and brass bed, basin and side views of the harbour.
The bathroom has a freestanding roll top, clawfoot tub for an indulgent soak, a walk in shower, and high level WC. There is also a separate WC adjacent.
Sliding doors from the kitchen dining room lead out onto the balcony, with outstanding panoramic views, a lovely spot for breakfast, or cocktails with family and friends. Spy seals sunbathing on the seal platform in the summer months. A courtyard to the side, again with great views has a Webber BBQ, teak table with six sturdy chairs, and outdoor crockery enabling everyone to enjoy al fresco dining.
Omega House boasts a stunning elevated position overlooking the shimmering waters of the River Dart. When you first enter this stylish first-floor apartment, you will immediately be drawn towards the floor to ceiling windows to marvel at the stunning panoramic views. Enjoy the spacious south facing balcony, perfect for breakfast and morning coffee, a totally relaxing space at any time of the day, beautiful sunsets with a cocktail is of particular appeal. With three bedrooms, spacious family bathroom, on-site parking and a fabulous location within walking distance to local amenities, it’s the perfect destination for your coastal holiday.
Sleeps: 6.
Bedrooms: 3.
Beds: 1 x King, 1 x Double and 2 x Single beds.
Bed linen and towels: Bed linen and towels provided for free at the property.
Accessibility: First floor apartment, accessible via steps.
Kitchen and utilities: Fully equipped kitchen area with ceramic hob, oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Bosh dishwasher, POD coffee machine, DAB radio and microwave.
Facilities for families: Stair gate, high chair and travel cot (please bring your own cot linen).
Outside: Balcony and courtyard with Webber BBQ and outside seating.
Side gate: leads to Princes Steps. Very useful for the South West Coast path a third of the way down.
Pets: Three Pets allowed.
Parking: Parking for 1 car provided.
Note - Driveway is steep and unsuitable for long wheelbase or estate vehicles. Please be aware the Owners have a storage area in the property on the ground floor. Omega House is the apartment on the first floor. Beacon Road has restricted access max width 6 foot 6 inches. For wide and/or long cars parking at the top of Church Hill on Ridley Hill. Access down Princes’ public steps (approx 88) enter Omega via side gate. Suite cases can be wheeled along Beacon Rd to Omega, to avoid carrying down steps.
Nearest beach: 1.6 miles.
Nearest amenities: 0.2 miles.
Changeover time: Check in at 4pm. Check out at 10am.
General: Free WiFi provided.
Important notes: No smoking.
EV charging in Noss Marina new multi-story carpark - 10 chargers. Recommended 4 hours charging, price to park for 4hrs £4.60. 4-5 hrs £6From Noss there is a lovely three hour walk to Greenway Agatha Christies home NT and a ferry that takes you from there to Dittishman, another from Dittisham back to Noss.In Dartmouth Mayors Avenue Car Park there are 2 more but 4 hours car-parking is £6 and return ferry is £14 ! So not worth it.
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Golden Hinde
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (23)
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Mr Gee
This is an excellent holiday let. While the furniture style is a little dated, the property was very clean and comfortable. The balcony is an excellent feature with great views across the River Dart to Warfleet and out towards Dartmouth Castle and the sea. It gets the sun from morning to late evening in the spring and summer months, a great place for breakfast or a sundowner. The huge picture window also brings light in on a dull or wet day. There's lots of steep slopes and steps to access the property, so it would be a challenge for anyone with limited mobility and I wouldn't bother trying to get your car up the steep driveway, so be prepared to carry your bags to and from the car wherever you park, but this wasn't an issue for us. Beacon Road is especially narrow, so larger cars might struggle to get through, but pull your wing mirrors in and take it steady and most cars will get through. Given we were walking the coastal paths, the access to the property was just another slope to add to the beginning and end of the day. The property is a couple of minutes walk away from all the excellent amenities in Kingswear, just a short walk to the Lower Ferry, the railway station, the Ship Inn and the Petit Pantry and just a little further walk to the excellent convenience store. All in all an excellent property and we will definitely be back.
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Mr Simms
We had a brilliant stay at Omega house. Amazing views, and super convenient location for exploring, and accessing the ferries to Dartmouth. Good facilities in the property, and everything you would need in the kitchen. Nice to have information provided about local attractions. The property isn’t particularly modern, but the positives about the property (views, location, comfort) make it a great place to stay.
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Mr Wilson
A fantastic location on the quiet side of the river. The best part of the holiday was the view from the living room and balcony, it was very relaxing to sit and watch the boats ebb and flow in and out of the river mouth. The pub on the hill serves great food, with great service. There's a lot more choice over the river and the ferry makes this trivial to visit in minutes. I'd encourage people to walk up the road leading to the property before deciding to drive up, since it's exceptionally tight. The property notes do make this clear, however I was still shocked how tight it gets.