Dartmouth, Devon
The terrace at Windwhistle looking over Dartmouth's rooftops to the River Dart, with moored yachts and wooded hills beyond

Welcome to Dartmouth, Devon

High above Dartmouth, with the river below

Balcony views, the harbour a short walk away and the best of South Devon on the doorstep. Here's what past guests loved, and what you need for your stay.

“we have never felt so at home as we did here!”

— C

“The views from the balcony are amazing - especially at night.”

— M

“Very clean and cared for house; light and airy.”

— F and V, Surrey + Berkshire

“Another delightful week!”

— C and P

About the house

A short walk from the town, a long way up from the river

Windwhistle commands some of the highest views across the south of Dartmouth. It is a few minutes' walk into the centre but on the outskirts, so the National Trust countryside is close and Dartmouth's traffic is not.

Guests have filled the guest book with their favourite moments — evenings on the balcony, days out by boat and steam train, and the occasional hill. We've gathered them here so you can plan your own stay, in their words.

Windwhistle from the street: a cream rendered house with a timber front door, glazed porch and garage
The balcony terrace at Windwhistle with planters and flowers, and the river view beyond

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handwritten guest-book reviews

From the guest book

What guests value most

The themes that come up again and again across 20 handwritten reviews.

Views from the balconies

Guests single out the views over the town and river — and say they are especially good at night.

The hill

An easy walk down to the harbour and a more challenging one back. Guests say it is worth it for the view.

Boats, ferries and the steam train

Sails to Greenway, ferries across the river and the steam train: guests use every mode of transport.

National Trust days

Greenway and Coleton Fishacre are the guest-book favourites, with gardens and views to match.

Eating out

The Embankment, Kendricks, the Seven Stars and plenty of fish and chips — booking ahead is recommended.

Parking and location

An off-road parking space takes the stress out of the stay, and there is so much to do without the car.

The house & terraces

The terrace at Windwhistle with a dining table, looking over Dartmouth's rooftops to the River Dart
The balcony terrace at Windwhistle with a timber balustrade, planters and flowers, and the river view beyond
The lower terraced garden at Windwhistle with a rattan dining table and six chairs, palms and a stone wall
Windwhistle on its sloping street, with the River Dart, a marina and the Britannia Royal Naval College opposite
Windwhistle from the street: a cream rendered house with a timber front door and glazed porch

Read what guests loved

Every review here is a handwritten entry from the guest book at the house.

See What Guests Loved