Stickleback House

With its sumptuous interiors and privileged position in the heart of Dartmouth, this home is a great base for exploring one of South Devon’s most enchanting towns and its surrounding countryside. Inside, a cosy seating area unfolds into a modern kitchen – we loved the glass ceiling and creamy neutral colour scheme. Head upstairs for quiet bedrooms which guarantee a peaceful night's sleep.

On warm afternoons, spill out onto the terrace for barbecues in the balmy sunshine. Or why not pack a picnic and enjoy a bite to eat in Coronation Park, a five-minute walk away. If you’d like to learn more about the local history, visit the Dartmouth Museum before exploring Bayard’s Cove Fort.

And of course, no trip to southwest England would be complete without a day at the beach, so slap on your sun cream and make haste to the Blue Flag Award-winning Blackpool Sands, just a ten-minute drive from your doorstep.

Home truths:
*While a permit is provided for the nearby Mayors Avenue car park, a parking space isn’t guaranteed
*One small well-behaved dog is welcome to join you here
*Your host kindly asks for dogs to be exercised away from the property – Coronation Park is a five-minute walk away
*You'll need to provide your own pods for the Nespresso machine
*This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift