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Harbour Cottage is our holiday home and is located just a few steps from the seafront in central Dartmouth.

With 3 ensuite bedrooms and a garage for parking, it is available for rent here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yabmb.

04/05/2025

Not the sort of sand sculpture you see every day!

May the Fourth be with you.

Sorry. 🤭 We couldn’t resist.

03/05/2025

🦀 Crab your bucket and go!
On our last visit to Harbour Cottage, we gave the garage a little TLC—new shelves, neatly organised gear, and a full check on the crabbing kits. Because no trip to Dartmouth is complete without a bucket, a net, and a friendly crab chase along the quay.

🎣 How to catch crabs like a pro:

Grab a crabbing line and pop some bacon in the net (yes, really—crabs can’t resist it).
Lower it gently into the water off the harbour wall.
Wait for a tug, lift slowly, and voilà—hello pincers!
Be sure to admire your catch… then toss them back so they can grow into proper Dartmouth legends.
Fun, free, and likely to end in giggles (and slightly soggy knees).

02/05/2025

⁉️Did you know Harbour Cottage is dog-friendly? 🐶

So grab your four-legged best boy or girl and book your stay with us. Alongside Dartmouth being a ‘dog heaven’ with many pubs and restaurants in the area welcoming your fur-babies, in our holiday home we also have a special bathroom with a warm shower right next to the garage. It’s a perfect place to wash off sandy coats and muddy paws, before collapsing in a heap for an afternoon snooze after all the fresh air.

Oscar and Lulu (pictured), told us it might just be their favourite place on earth. We can’t argue with that. 🐾💙

01/05/2025

🍹Chips and chill? Yes please.
At Harbour Cottage, we’ve stocked the kitchen with a Ninja dual-basket air fryer—because who wants to faff with the oven when the coast is calling?

Here’s our go-to air fryer chip recipe to go with your seagull-watching sesh and sunset sip:

🥔 4–5 large potatoes (about 1kg)
🫒 1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil

Method:
Chop into batons (neat rectangles if you're feeling fancy, rustic if you're on holiday time). Rinse, pat dry, toss in the oil, and air fry at 200°C for 30 mins. Give them a prod—if they need more love, add 5 mins. Salt generously and enjoy with whatever’s chilled in the fridge.

Slow evenings, zero fuss, and proper chips. Bliss.

04/02/2025

🙋🏼‍♀️ Exciting news for food enthusiasts visiting Harbour Cottage this year.

👩🏼‍🍳 Helen Lloyd’s “The Dartmouth Food Festival Cookbook” is a delightful journey through two decades of culinary excellence in Dartmouth. Featuring over 60 delectable recipes, we decided this hardback edition is a must-have for our beautiful holiday home, so you’ll find a copy of it in the kitchen for you to peruse when staying with us.

🗓️ And! Mark your calendars for the Dartmouth Food Festival, taking place from Friday, 24th October to Sunday, 26th October 2025.

🏠 To fully immerse yourself in the festival’s offerings, why not stay at Harbour Cottage, our elegantly presented holiday home in the heart of the town centre. Given its prime location and high demand during the festival, booking early is essential.

01/02/2025

Bye-Bye, January Blues… Hello, Spring Dreams! ☀️🌊

We’ve made it! January’s cold, wet, and snowy days are finally behind us, and brighter times are ahead. The evenings are getting lighter, the first signs of spring are just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start dreaming of warmer escapes.

And what better place to shake off the winter chill than the stunning coastal town of Dartmouth? With its charming harbour, breathtaking coastal walks, and a foodie scene to die for, it’s the ideal spot for a spring mini-break.

Picture this: fresh sea air, alfresco lunches by the water, and lazy strolls through cobbled streets lined with independent boutiques. Tempted? Now’s the time to book your spring escape before the crowds arrive! 🌸⛵

Where’s your favourite springtime getaway? Drop your dream destination in the comments! 👇✨

29/01/2025

🐍 Escape to the Coast in the Year of the Wood Snake 🌊✨

Kung Hei Fat Choi! It’s the Lunar New Year! 🧧

2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, a time for renewal, wisdom and transformation - the perfect excuse to step away from the daily grind and reconnect with nature.

The Snake thrives in peaceful, beautiful surroundings, making a coastal retreat the ideal getaway. Think fresh sea air, long walks along the shore and time to reflect as the waves roll in.

Whether you’re looking for solitude to reset, an adventure along the cliffs, or just a change of scenery, this is your year to embrace something new in the beautiful seaside town of Dartmouth.

Follow the winding path, trust your instincts, and let the sea do the rest. 🌊🐚

Where’s your dream coastal escape? Drop a 🌊 in the comments if you’re ready for a seaside adventure!

19/01/2025

We dropped in to this uber cool bar in Dartmouth just as New Year’s Eve was getting underway.
We loved it so much we wanted to give it a special shoutout. And even better, it’s only a 5-min level walk away from Harbour Cottage.
🥂 Bubbles anyone? 🙋🏼‍♀️

17/01/2025

Talk about a hidden gem 💎
We were so glad to squeeze in a visit to the fabulous Flavel.
Dartmouth’s very own gorgeous theatre cm cinema has it all - the latest films, live events, screenings from The National Theatre, comedy nights, workshops, a cafe and even a youth theatre group.
A warm welcome will await you by the fabulous reception and bar staff - you can even take your glass of wine in with you. 🍷
Cheers!

14/01/2025

🐟🦞🦀 you can’t beat fresh fish by the seaside. And no one does it better than Mark at Wild Food Devon.
📍Mark’s gorgeous shop is located in The Old Market, off Market Street. If you’re heading down to stay at Harbour Cottage and want to ensure he’s got your favourite fish in, give him a call on ☎️ 07866 706621 and put your order in, in advance.
👩🏼‍🍳 Need inspiration? Try scallops sautéd in butter with fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of black pepper. Yum.
wildfooddevon.co.uk

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Oxford Street
Dartmouth
TQ69AL

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