Watercolour Landscape

Built on a hillside on the east bank of the River Dart, this home treats guests to some postcard-perfect views of Waterhead Creek and the naval town of Dartmouth. The big question, however, is where you choose to take in this lovely vista. From the terrace while cooking up dinner on the barbecue? With a glass in your hand from the bedroom's balcony? Out through the living room's floor-to-ceiling windows?

As you can probably gather, this is an address in which relaxation is the top priority and this is reflected in the design too, with a colour palette of soothing greys and plenty of Scandi-esque furnishings. We're also big fans of the modern kitchen, dominated by clean lines and sleek surfaces, as well as the equally contemporary bathrooms.

When it comes to seeing a little more of the local area, the terminal from which you can take a ferry over to Dartmouth is only ten minutes' walk from the home and there are plenty of attractions in the town to make it worth the journey, including a castle and plenty of restaurants. If you stay on this side of the Dart, however, you can drive up to Greenway – a National Trust estate that was once the home of Agatha Christie – in just over a quarter of an hour.

Home truths:
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request.
*The house is spread over three levels, with the living-dining area on the entry-level and the bedrooms spread over the two floors underneath.
*There’s free parking for up to one car on the driveway, as well as an additional spot for a small car in front of the driveway – additional on-street parking is available on a first come first served basis.
*Both of the twin bedrooms can be arranged as super-king-size beds if preferred.
*Two well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you during your stay.
*You won't find a welcome hamper or basic essentials here, so we'd recommend packing some bits and bobs to get you started.