HolidayHost Dartmouth

09/10/2026

There’s a moment every October when the River Dart exhales.

The summer crowds have gone home and the town slows to its own pace again. Mornings start with mist lifting off the river and boats sitting still on their moorings. You get a table by the window without booking, and the ferry to Kingswear is a two-minute wait rather than twenty.

Afternoons are for walking. The woods along the Dart turn copper and gold, and the coast path out towards the castle has the kind of views you’d usually share with a hundred other people. In October you might get them to yourself.

Then home as the light goes: lamps on, boots off, something warming in a glass, and the river going dark outside the window.

Have you ever visited out of season?

Follow Holiday Host Dartmouth for more from the river, and message us if you’d like help finding a cosy autumn stay.

18/09/2026

Fabulous find in Kingswear

With amazing views, this gorgeous holiday property puts you at the heart of one of South Devon's most picturesque riverside villages. Hop on the passenger ferry and you're in Dartmouth in minutes — or stay put and soak up the views, the boats, and that quintessential Dart Estuary charm.

Perfect for exploring the coast path, the steam railway, or simply relaxing by the water.

Do you have a property in Kingswear?
📍 Kingswear, South Devon

Call Nicki on 01803 900 028 or email [email protected] to find out more.

07/09/2026

Tucked away in one of the prettiest villages on the River Dart, this stunning holiday property is everything a South Devon escape should be. Think river views, countryside calm, and that unmistakable Dittisham charm — all just moments from Dartmouth.

Whether you’re after a peaceful retreat or a base to explore everything the Dart Valley has to offer, this one ticks every box.

📍 Dittisham, South Devon

🔗 Book your stay via the link in bio

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

🦀 Today’s the day! Juniors’ Crabbing Competition, sponsored by us!!! 🦀

We’re proud to be sponsoring the return of one of The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta most-loved events and this year it’s gone plastic-free!

Following on from the environmental awareness sessions in 2025, this year’s Juniors’ Crabbing Competition requires plastic-free single lines for all participants. That means no plastic lines just good old-fashioned, sustainable crabbing.

Huge thanks to Till the Coast is Clear for running the sustainable crab-line workshop at the Regatta Community & Environmental Day in Royal Avenue Gardens last weekend, helping local families learn to make their own eco-friendly lines.

28/08/2026

What an amazing week we are having on the River Dart!
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is in full swing.
Looking forward to Fridays fun and Super Saturday ♥️

Great event that we are supporting this year alongside many other local businesses.

25/08/2026

Guest reviews: A revenue lever, not a vanity metric

When bookings dip, it’s easy to look at reach, advertising or pricing first. But what if the issue isn’t getting more people to see your holiday home, but giving them enough confidence to book?

Guest reviews can play a much bigger role than simply building your reputation. They provide the reassurance potential guests are looking for, helping turn interest into bookings and making them one of the most underrated levers for improving revenue.

In our latest guide, we explore:
🔹 Why reviews can have a direct impact on booking decisions
🔹 How guest confidence can influence your revenue
🔹 Why improving conversion can sometimes matter more than simply reaching more people

At HolidayHost, we believe successful holiday letting is about understanding what really drives performance, and getting the details right.

🔗 Read more: https://holidayhost.co.uk/guest-reviews-revenue-lever/

23/08/2026

Dartmouth Regatta is well under way and what a beautiful day to be out on the river ..

Kingswear Dittisham and Dartmouth all nestle around the River Dart.. from kayaking to canoeing, from Whalers to Gigs, from fast paced to lazy river… our River Dart has so much to offer 

And don’t forget to treat yourself to The Fizz Boat - Dartmouth or the The Banquet Boat

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The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta

22/08/2026

Good luck to all the volunteers putting on The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2026.
We look forward to the junior crabbing completion next week… delighted to be sponsoring!