Highlights
“Our first impressions of Dartmouth and Windwhistle alike took our breaths away, we have never felt so at home as we did here!”
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20
Guest-book reviews
2024–26
Stays recorded
3rd
Stay for one returning party
Highlights
The most memorable lines from the guest book.
Highlights
“What a perfect house for our holiday. The views were amazing. Everything was perfect, even the weather.”
Highlights
“What a wonderful place, we’ve had a fantastic week, thank you. From the views to the location, all has been just perfect.”
Highlights
“Lovely stay in a stunning house - thank you!”
Highlights
“Stunning views lovely comfy beds.”
Views & Balconies
High above the town, with the river below — day and night.
Views & Balconies
“The views from the balcony are amazing - especially at night.”
Views & Balconies
“Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay, the views were amazing - especially at night.”
Views & Balconies
“The views from the balconies are amazing and the location of the property is very convenient.”
Views & Balconies
“everything we needed to spend evenings at home cooking, catching the sunrise on the balcony, watching a DVD, and relaxing in the bath!”
Views & Balconies
“We were so lucky the weather was good and we could enjoy the views from the deck.”
Views & Balconies
“the views are amazing! and a central location to visit Salcombe, blackpool sands and take advantage of the boat trips.”
The Hill
Stronger calf muscles, a walk down to the harbour and a climb back.
The Hill
“Such a fab location and we are so much fitter for the hill climbs everyday.”
The Hill
“Leaving very happy and with much stronger calf muscles after the daily hill-climb!”
The Hill
“A stunning property. Love the views … but oh! the hills”
The Hill
“We ate stacks of fish n chips, but walked it all off on the hill!!”
The Hill
“Easy walk down to the harbour a bit more challenging on the way back! but really enjoyed the walk.”
The Hill
“Close to the town (quite an incredible hill, but worth it for the view!), had some great meals out and great meals in.”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
Every mode of transport, and plenty of ways to get on the water.
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“Crab fishing, every mode of transport (steam train, multiple-boats, bus, car etc) beach (Blackpool Sands) and loads of yummy food!!”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“The sail from Dartmouth to Greenway was perfect”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“our walk to the castle and ferry ride home!”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“Views from the steam train were fabulous. Easy to get back from Brixham by bus.”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“walks, visiting castle, ferries across the river, Blackpool sands and the boys even went fishing.”
Boats, Ferries & Steam Train
“We spent our days taking trips to the surrounding areas in the car - with the help of the drive on ferry - highly recommend Kents Cavern”
National Trust & Days Out
Gardens, beaches, castles and coast within easy reach.
National Trust & Days Out
“A NT day of Greenway + Coleton Fishacre, both with superb gardens + views.”
National Trust & Days Out
“Stunning walk around Bolt Head. Excellent beach at Blackpool Sands and then onto Strete for coffee.”
National Trust & Days Out
“our visit to Coleton Fishacre, a beautiful National Trust property was amazing with fabulous gardens and lovely views.”
National Trust & Days Out
“Salcombe & Kingsbridge are also well worth a visit.”
National Trust & Days Out
“All the usual - Dartmouth Castle, railway walk, Torquay, Brixham, Coleton Fishacre, Greenway by boat.”
National Trust & Days Out
“Spent my birthday having lunch on Burgh Island.”
National Trust & Days Out
“we still visited Coleton Fishacre & Greenway & with lots of local walks all week.”
Food & Drink
Breakfasts by the harbour, evening meals and fish and chips.
Food & Drink
“We visited the harbour everyday and breakfast at The Embankment was amazing. I would highly recommend it.”
Food & Drink
“We enjoyed the food at the Seven Stars, Dartmouth Arms, Kendricks, Bushell’s and The Sail Loft. Booking in advance is recommended.”
Food & Drink
“I would highly recommend The Embankment for dinner and the service was excellent!”
Food & Drink
“Recommend Kendricks for an evening meal.”
Food & Drink
“The Floating Bridge and Bayards Cove Inn were lovely restaurants for an evening meal.”
Food & Drink
“Fish & chips from Rockfish + cream tea in The Singing Kettle.”
Food & Drink
“Coffees, pasties, and local pub food all delicious!”
Food & Drink
“all of us can confidently say we’ve had enough fish and chips for a lifetime!”
Comfortable Home from Home
A clean, light and roomy house with everything guests needed.
Comfortable Home from Home
“Windwhistle is an immediate “home from home” & we loved every minute.”
Comfortable Home from Home
“Roomy for 5 people and had everything we needed. Very clean and cared for house; light and airy.”
Comfortable Home from Home
“Great accommodation for all 6 of us: everything we needed to spend evenings at home cooking, catching the sunrise on the balcony, watching a DVD, and relaxing in the bath!”
Comfortable Home from Home
“Thank you for a lovely comfortable stay.”
Comfortable Home from Home
“Thank you to all who keep the cottage so spotlessly clean x”
Comfortable Home from Home
“We’ve had a very relaxing enjoyable holiday in this beautiful house!”
Parking & Location
Close to the town, with a parking space to take the stress out.
Parking & Location
“The parking space is such a peace of mind part of the stay.”
Parking & Location
“Great to have the parking space and so much to do without using the car.”
Parking & Location
“From the views to the location, all has been just perfect.”
Parking & Location
“We love Dartmouth, lots to do, lovely restraunts.”
Parking & Location
“Dartmouth a truly wonderful place for our holiday.”
Family Occasions
Birthdays, reunions and a weekend at the naval college.
Family Occasions
“We had a fantastic family holiday - Grandma, children and grand-children - all adults.”
Family Occasions
“It could not have been a better place for a family get together.”
Family Occasions
“Beautiful home, just perfect for Families Weekend at BRNC.”
Family Occasions
“An all round great few days to mark Mum’s 70th birthday!”
Family Occasions
“Have had a lovely week here with friends to celebrate my 60th birthday.”
Return Visits
Guests who came back — one party for a third stay.
Return Visits
“Our third time here, and a heatwave! Wonderful again!”
Return Visits
“Another delightful week!”
Return Visits
“We have stayed before in August 22, and the house is still as perfect now as it was back then”
Return Visits
“We’d love to come back to Windwhistle again.”
Return Visits
“We hope to return again to this beautiful house in the not too distant future.”
Return Visits
“Would certainly come again”
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In Their Own Words
The moments that stay with guests long after they leave.
“we have never felt so at home as we did here!”
“Windwhistle is an immediate “home from home” & we loved every minute.”
“The parking space is such a peace of mind part of the stay.”
“Very clean and cared for house; light and airy.”
“Our third time here, and a heatwave! Wonderful again!”
“It could not have been a better place for a family get together.”
Places Our Guests Visit
Every destination and restaurant named across the 20 reviews.
National Trust & castles
- ›Greenway
- ›Coleton Fishacre
- ›Dartmouth Castle
Beaches & coast
- ›Blackpool Sands
- ›Burgh Island
- ›Bolt Head
- ›Strete
Towns & harbours
- ›Salcombe
- ›Kingsbridge
- ›Brixham
- ›Torquay
- ›Dartmouth harbour
Eating & drinking
- ›The Embankment
- ›Kendricks
- ›Seven Stars
- ›Dartmouth Arms
- ›Bushell’s
- ›The Sail Loft
- ›The Floating Bridge
- ›Bayards Cove Inn
- ›Rockfish
- ›The Singing Kettle
Where will you go first?
Our guests' favourite gardens, beaches and harbour spots — all on one map, with their own tips.
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