Secret Dartmouth

If you are looking for stylish holiday accommodation in Devon, Secret Garden, a first floor apartment situated on a quiet street a few minutes walk away from the centre of Dartmouth and the river, is for you. As the name suggests, the apartment has a secluded, private garden, accessed via stone steps at the rear of the property. Walled on three sides and planted with exotic greenery, the garden is

a real suntrap and is furnished with wood and metal dining table and chairs with a raised plinth for your disposable barbeque. About Dartmouth: For centuries Dartmouth's prosperity has depended on the sea. From trade with Brittany, Gascony and Spain in the middle ages, to Atlantic trade with the new colonies in the 16th century and later supply of Devon made clothing and ironware to Newfoundland in the 18th century, Dartmouth's fortunes have been made and lost at sea. The town's prosperity declined when ports such as Liverpool and Southampton, closer to the new industrial centres and with good communications with the rest of the country, proved better placed to service both passengers and goods. Pleasure trips up river have been a major tourist attraction since the 19th century and it has always been a naval port, once considered as a site for a naval dockyard before the Admiralty chose Plymouth. Instead the naval college was established in the town with the foundation stone of the main building laid in 1902. This continues to ensure naval vessels regularly visit during the year and offers employment to the civilian populations too. So whilst there's plenty of history and seafaring heritage to explore in Dartmouth at, amongst others, the Maritime Museum, there's much much more to see and do. Secret Garden is an ideally placed holiday cottage with easy access on foot into the town centre and to river and country walks. There are also buses, boats and trains should you decide to leave the car at home but travel a little further afield. Around Dartmouth: Apart from an interesting and historic town, Dartmouth is an excellent base for exploring walks including the South West Coastal Path, working harbours like Brixham - one of the UK's largest fishing ports - and many interesting historic homes and gardens. It goes without saying you can indulge your passion for water sports either as a participant or, during Regatta week, as a spectator. Both in town and in the surrounding countryside you'll find many places to quench your thirst, ranging from cosy rural inns offering craft beer and traditional fayre to contemporary modern bars and stylish restaurants. Dartmouth is of course well known for both its annual food and beer festivals held right in the heart of town.
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Just a stones throw from Dartmouth and very accessible, you can choose from several lovely sweeps of beach at Blackpool Sands, Torcross, Slapton Sands and many more. So whatever your passion, whatever the weather, there is always something to do in Dartmouth