The view from the patio in front of the cottage, with the River Dart and Dartmouth in the distance and the steam railway running along the bottom of the valley.
The patio is approached through floor to ceiling glass doors and windows.
There's plenty of room to spread out and relax in the sitting-room.
The chef will enjoy cooking up a feast in the well-equipped kitchen.
A gorgeous spot for al fresco dining.
Glimpses of the River Dart from the spacious patio area.
There are some lovely nautical touches throughout.
Sit and relax in the comfy sofa and catch up on your favourite TV programme.
The living area is very spacious with the kitchen at the far end.
The large breakfast bar is perfect for catching a quick bite to eat before heading out for the day.
Bedroom 1 has doors out to the patio area and those wonderful views.
Bedroom 1 has a stylish en suite bathroom.
There's plenty of storage space for your holiday wardrobe.
Peaking in to the en suite Bathroom.
Bedroom 2 can be made up as a double....
or a twin.
The en suite shower-room for bedroom 2.
The family shower-room is perfect for washing off those sandy toes.
What a view! You can just see the railway line where the steam train runs along.
Eye spy amazing views.
Time to hang up your hat and relax!
Relax back on a lounger whilst the chef rustles up something tasty on the barbecue.
The outer patio with secure door down to the house.
The approach down to Heron's Rest.
What a view.
Steps lead from the car park down to the house.
The stepped path down to the property with the glint of the River Dart in the background.
Heron’s Rest
22882.1 miles N of Dartmouth | Sleeps 4 (no children under 16)
7 Nights from £741
Mrs Lawton May 2021
I think this was the 14th time we've stayed here. It's our go-to place that is so familiar it feels like our own holiday home - without the upkeep! So very beautiful. So peaceful. So comfortable, well-equipped and airy. That view! Even the air feels softer down there. The pandemic has been a full-on time for me as I've worked in community dementia care all the way through. Being able to escape to this wonderful place has been the thing that helped me keep going. Precious time out with my lovely husband. I hesitate to urge you to go, as I'd much rather keep Heron's Rest a secret - but in the spirit of sharing and caring, book yourself a week. You'll be hooked. ...
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Mr Caldwell June 2021
Heron’s Rest is difficult to fault, well furnished and equipped and in a very beautiful location. We had originally booked for last year but were unable to go because of COVID restrictions and it was well worth the wait, this is one of the best rental properties that we have stayed in. We were incredibly lucky with the weather for the whole of our week’s stay and relaxing on the outside space after a day out was a wonderful way to wind down. Visitors should note that there is a very good park and ride service in Dartmouth which makes spending the day there less stressful as there is no long stay parking in the town. There are two very good National Trust properties nearby, Greenway (on the doorstep) and Coleton Fishacre ( five miles away), these are not to be missed. We have returned home feeling totally relaxed....
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Mrs Booth October 2021
Wonderful cottage views amazing quiet and restful lots of walks.
Mrs Bellini December 2020
The property is as described: very nicely laid out and decorated, and very comfortable (note, the train track in the photo is further away in reality). The view whether you are inside or out is lovely. We stayed in early December and the hills were attractive even with no leaves. Sadly, due to the pandemic there were no steam trains or direct boat trip to Dartmouth although the Kingswear to Dartmouth ferry had just re-started. Similarly a lot of visitor attractions and pubs were also shut but we found plenty to do. There are very useful walking booklets in the property as well as Netflix, which we weren't expecting. The night sky was lovely and we were lucky enough to see a satellite train. We would love to stay again in a different season when more would be open....
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts following your stay in Devon. It certainly has been a strange year and we're sorry that you didn't get to experience everything that the area has to offer due to Covid restrictions, but we're delighted that you enjoyed the house and the position generally. Hopefully we can welcome you back again in more 'normal' times. Tanya, Customer Support...
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Miss Tresadern July 2019
Beautiful area......have good walking shoes.
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