Dartmouth’s narrow streets and ancient buildings bear witness to a long if not always glorious history, which saw the town develop from a fishing port in the early middle ages to a base for smugglers and privateers. Today, yachtsmen have replaced the privateers, and the licenses are strictly for the many taverns and restaurants.
The mild South Devon climate makes Dartmouth a year-round resort - often with excellent weather in February and March and golden autumn days in October and November. Many visitors who come for Christmas often stay on for the unique New Year festivities. With Christmas in mind, shopping for seasonal gifts is a must at the many specialist outlets which, within a few doors of each other, offer an array of goods rarely encountered elsewhere.
A regular winner of the Britain in Bloom competition, Dartmouth boasts many unusual and exotic blooms in its gardens, making the spring one of the best times to stay. The mild climate and access to the sea bring a rich bounty of local produce to be bought from the shops or sampled in the many eateries. In particular there are local cheeses, fresh and smoked fish, shellfish, wines and ciders - and of course clotted cream.
No visit to Dartmouth is complete without a boat trip on the River Dart, whose wooded banks have provided the tropical setting of many a movie scene. For those more energetic, there are also walks of varying distance, visits to National Trust gardens, golf and sea angling - or one can just laze on the beaches, most of which are only a short bus or steam train ride away.
Population 6,000
Attraction
Bayards Cove Fort
Blackpool Sands
Britannia Royal Naval College
Coleton Fishacre House and Garden
Dart Pleasure Craft Limited
Dartmouth Castle - English Heritage
Dartmouth Museum
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Camping
Little Cotton Caravan Park
Woodlands Grove Caravan & Camping Park
Church
Cottage
Classic Cottages
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Hazel Cottage
Hillfield Park
Thatcher Rock
Woodside Cottage Luxury B&B
Dentist
Brittania Dental Clinic
Dartmouth Dental Practice
Doctor
Estate Agent
Bennett Michael & Co
Britannia Properties
Coastline Estate Agents
Dart Homes
Freebourns
Fulfords Estate Agents
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Hillfield Park
Leonards Cove
Rockpool Lodges
Woodlands Family Theme Park
Inn
Norton Park Hotel
Red Lion Inn
Ship In Dock
Market
Pub and Bar
Cherub Inn
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Dolphin
Dolphin Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant Angélique
Seven Stars
Windjammer Inn
Restaurant
Anzac Street Bistro
Cherub Inn
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
Dolphin Bar and Restaurant
Hauley's Restaurant
Restaurant Angélique
Room With A View
Station Restaurant
Strutts
Zannes Bistro
School
Self-Catering
25 Dart Marina
Classic Cottages
Dart Marina - Luxury Self Catering Apartments
Farm & Cottage Holidays
Leonards Cove
Thatcher Rock
Solicitor
Courtney Richards
Hooper & Wollen
Taxi
Bluebird Taxis
Carrs Taxis
Devon Taxis
Gaz Cabz
Kestrel Taxis
Vet
Shops
Harbour Bookshop
For All Occasions
Boots
Rymans
Dartmouth Pet Foods
Dart Optical
House Of Hawkins
Giddy Kipper Gallery
The D'Art Gallery
Lavender Blue
John Gillo Gallery
Hartworks
Coombe Farm Gallery
Higher Street Gallery
Hartworks
The D'Art Gallery
Dittisham Farm
Real Food Deli
Lloyds Pharmacy
Fat Face
Flamingo
Antiques
The Dartmouth Antique Co
Looking Back
Sakura
Activities
Samuel Irvin 3(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Dart Sailing School and Dart Sailing Charters(Water Sports)
Dart Yacht Skippered Day Charters(Water Sports)
Dartmouth (Devon) Sailing(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Dartmouth
Ship In Dock (0.27 miles)
The Ship in Dock is an old riverside inn that was recently refurbished to a very high standard and now offers luxury accommodation. The bedrooms are furnished in solid oak ... More
Dart Marina - Luxury Self Catering Apartments (0.27 miles)
The relaxing spa features an ... More | visit website
Royal Castle Hotel (0.33 miles)
The Royal Castle Hotel - in the Heart of Dartmouth
The famous and historic Royal Castle Hotel and Inn is situated in the heart of Dartmouth right on the Quay looking ... More | visit website
Cherubs Nest (0.36 miles)
Browns Hotel Dartmouth (0.44 miles)
Browns is a small, stylish townhouse hotel and Tapas bar in the centre of Dartmouth. Smart, contemporary furnishings and an unstuffy atmosphere make Browns an ideal place to relax and ... More
Bayards Cove Hotel (0.44 miles)
Orleans (0.45 miles)
Luxurious guesthouse, very close to Town Centre of Dartmouth, (3 minutes walk), very tranquil, with great river views, all rooms en suite, refurbished to a very high standard. Complimentary parking, ... More
Norton Park Hotel (1.33 miles)
A family country pub with bedrooms. High on a hill on the outskirts of the maritime town of Dartmouth, with stunning views over the River Dart and beyond.The hotel ... More
Red Lion Inn (2.13 miles)
We offer bed and breakfast in our lovely en-suite rooms all of which enjoy central heating, tea making facilities and Freeview TV.Three of the guest rooms have outstanding views of ... More
Ashbourne Farm (2.49 miles)
It is only a 10 minute drive to Dartmouth, or to the beautiful beach at Blackpool Sands. Also within easy reach are ... More | visit website
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