The Penthouse

Dartmouth, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.4 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary: Excellent bathing water 0.8 mi · Environment Agency

Set in own grounds with views of the River Dart
Short ten-minute stroll to the heart of Dartmouth
Very well equipped self-catering accommodation with starter pack provided
Baby and child-friendly with toys, books and highchairs available
Located within South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Penthouse sits within the grounds of Barrington House in Dartmouth, Devon, a peaceful setting with views of the River Dart yet only a short ten-minute stroll down to the heart of town. It's a self-catering property that sleeps 4, well equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay, including a starter pack of everyday essentials. The operator is proud of being baby and child friendly, with toys, games and equipment for little ones available on request. Dartmouth itself is steeped in maritime heritage, with historic streets, independent shops and places to eat nearby, while Dartmouth Museum, the Newcomen Engine and Britannia Museum are all a short walk away. Warfleet Creek on the Dart Estuary is just 0.8 miles off, and Paignton station lies 5.6 miles away for onward travel.

How far to…

Town centre: 10 minute stroll
Station: 5.6 miles
Beach: 0.8 miles

Practical details

Families: Baby and child friendly

Accommodation on site

Cottages

Details taken from the operator's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Pet Friendly
✓ WiFi
🔌 EV Charging Nearby
🚆 Near a Train Station

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Events from Skiddle

Fri 13 Nov · 19:00

Greenish Day

The Foundry Torquay, Torquay · 7.8 mi

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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00

Greenish Day - A Tribute to Green Day - Torquay

The Foundry Torquay, Torquay · 7.8 mi

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00

Silent Drop Presents Danny Rankin

Arena Torquay, Torquay · 7.8 mi

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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30

This is Floyd

The Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay · 9.1 mi

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£557 per break

Sleeps: 4
Book with: cottages.com

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary Excellent0.8 mi
Dartmouth Castle Cove Excellent1 mi
Dittisham, Dart Estuary Excellent2.3 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Paignton 5.6 miles
Totnes 7.5 miles
Torquay 7.6 miles

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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.1 mi

Dartmouth Museum

Dartmouth Museum occupies part of the historic Butterwalk, a terrace of merchants' houses built arou...

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Places to visit

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Castle & Heritage · 1 mi

Dartmouth Castle

National Trust · 2 mi

Greenway House

National Trust · 2 mi

Coleton Fishacre

Theme Park · 4.2 mi

Woodlands Family Theme Park

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Eat & drink local

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🧀 Delis & Local Produce · 0.1 mi

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