Sabine House - Grade II-listed merchant's house on the cobbled quayside – Home 9231698 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- min stay varies
Sabine House - Grade II-listed merchant's house on the cobbled quayside – Home 9231698
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
Sabine House is a large, historic family home on the cobbled quayside of Bayard's Cove. This 18th-century Grade II-listed merchant's house is a firm favourite with families and groups, its history reflected in the furnishings and original features, like the ornamental fireplaces. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home's packed with character. The front-facing rooms offer stunning river views towards Kingswear and out to sea, with Dartmouth's amenities all within level walking distance.
Sabine House commands a prime position on the end of a row with simply spectacular views over the River Dart and across the water to Kingswear.
Ideal for relaxing and watching the river from the shoreline, there is always something to delight the eye on the estuary, from ferries to navy boats, yachts of all sizes coming and going, occasional cruise liners, rowers and kayakers and splendid wildlife. Its links with the Pilgrim Fathers are a major historical feature which adds to the magic.
Formerly a wealthy merchant's home offering breathtaking views from many of the rooms within, the house is thought to be linked to the Reverend Sabine Baring Gould who preached in the West Country; or perhaps the more-racy ‘Sabine Women'!
The property has been with the same family for over 30 years. Prior to that, it was owned by a wealthy coal merchant (hence the safe that sits proudly in the building). In the early days, workers would row out to the visiting sailboats, and the quickest to would stake a claim to the work of bringing the goods ashore to the town. The link between rowing and racing is still alive today, with races and training for many events taking place on the Dart.
Dogs are welcome at Sabine House.
Accommodation:
The entrance from the cobbled quayside leads into the large hallway with a tiled floor and plenty of space for boots and coats. At the front of the house is the spacious ground floor lounge/dining room with sofa and armchair, window seating, open fire as well as river views. At the rear of the room are the dark oak antique-style refectory table with seating for eight. Patio doors at the rear open into the small courtyard and provide extra light to the room.
At the rear of the house is the superb kitchen/diner; featuring a Fired Earth-tiled floor and exposed stonework, combining traditional features with modern comforts. With freestanding oak cupboards and a central island, gas Rangemaster cooker, integrated dishwasher, a Smeg fridge/freezer, microwave, pine table and chairs and patio doors to the very small inner courtyard. Guests will find the washing machine housed in the cupboard under the stairs.
On the first floor, there is a large sitting room at the front of the house with unrestricted river views, oak flooring and Berger suite, TV with DVD, Bose surround sound and log-effect electric effect fire. There are two bedrooms on this floor. The first has a Victorian king-size wrought-iron bed, antique oak furniture with mother-of-pearl inlay and an en suite shower room with a power shower. The second bedroom has French-lit bateau antique twin beds and oak flooring overlooking the courtyard. There is a family bathroom on this floor with a bath and overhead electric shower.
Upstairs again there are two further bedrooms, the master bedroom at the front has exposed roof trusses, a mural by a celebrated local artist, an antique wrought-iron superking-size bed and easy chairs to sit with a morning cup of tea and enjoy the sun rising over Dartmouth Castle. In the corner of the room is a large shower cubicle. The fourth bedroom has a double bed. There is an additional shower room with an electric shower on this floor.
There is central heating throughout.
Outside:
There is a small courtyard in the centre of the property. Though dogs are welcome, there is no outside suitable space included for exercising dogs. You can walk them along Bayards Cove or the nearest playing field is Coronation Park at the end of the North Embankment.
A Bit of History:
Sabine House is an 18th-century Grade II-listed merchant's house situated on the cobbled quayside at Bayard's Cove. This historic quay is Dartmouth's oldest wharf and is the location where the Mayflower moored up in 1620 as the Pilgrim Fathers started their voyage to a new life in America.
Additional Guests
Tucked away behind Sabine House is a quaint one-bedroom apartment perfect for two people if you have any extra guests you would like to add to your party. Gulls Nest is available to book separately on our website.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: King bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed - 4 Unknown types
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- TV
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Dart Valley Cottages Ltd
- Response rate:
- 85%
- Calendar last updated:
- 27 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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“A most wonderful house”
We stayed at Sabine House for a week. It's pretty perfect in every way. It's comfortable and spacious with a homely feel. Our host even left a bottle of pink fizz to welcome us. The views… More
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“Fantastic property in a perfect location”
We really enjoyed our stay at Sabine House, it is a lovely property and in a perfect location. Great breakfasts virtually on the doorstep and the most superb coffee close by (Woodroast Coffee) AND it&… More
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FAQs
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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