Bight Boathouse, DARTMOUTH

Rated 2/50 by Barbara L on 22nd October 2019

"We stayed here a couple of years ago. The place even then needed an upgrade. On the first day our dog fell over the balcony sustaining serious injury. My brother in law slipped on floor and needed stitches in his head. I fell by the pool and had life changing injuries to my wrist. Would love to hear from others on their experiences in this house"

Rated 1/50 by CrystalHB on 22nd September 2018

"Positives - view is stunning and there is parking on the property. Negatives - this is a tired, dated property which needs extensive renovation and a deep clean. It is not worth the money we paid. The "lavish" en-suite was dark and dingy, with dirty shower tray, two lights not working, taps awkward to turn off and a toilet which was difficult to flush. Helpfully, a bowel was at the side so you could use it to fill the toilet system with water! The en-suite bedroom was also well past its best with dated furniture, rusty rails inside wardrobes, peeling wallpaper, dismantled smoke alarm, dirty scruffy curtains hanging badly. Given that this property sleeps 10 you would expect the family bathroom to at least have a proper shower and not a hand held one over the bath. Again problems flushing the toilet. The sofas are dirty, collapsing to the sides and belong on the tip. Another smoke alarm dismantled - this is a health and safety issue and a common theme. Again bulbs need changing. Threadbare carpet on the spiral staircase so care needs to be taken when using the stairs. The patio furniture is broken. The gym equipment is rusty, parts broken and dangerous. The sauna light doesn't work or the booster on the jacuzzi. This place is an accident waiting to happen. We are awaiting Sykes' comments."

Rated 1/50 by Cosmopolitan679509 on 15th September 2018

"If you would stay literally anywhere for a great view then you just may like this place. However, if you're expecting a higher end modern place to stay then forget it. I totally agree with the previous comments made by people who have stayed here, in that it's massively over-priced, badly in need of a gutting refurb, and there was so much wrong with it I'm not going to embarrass the owners by listing all its faults here. On the other hand if you want rotten patio furniture, smoke detectors broken, cracked ceilings, and an 80's decor that Delboy Trotter would turn his nose up at then look no further. Most of the gym equipment is either disfunctional or dangerous, the sauna has no lighting so be careful you don't trip into the hot coals, and if all this doesn't finish you off then the wasps nest near the overgrown plantpot terrace might. Nice view though."

Rated 1/50 by Holidayjunkye on 4th September 2018

"I can only endorse the previous review. On arrival the main entrance stank of fermenting rubbish. The list of broken items is extensive, jacuzzi minus bubbles, bubble bath in ensuite minus bubbles, table on the patio broken, thread-bare dirty carpet, stained settees, loos that don't flush properly. One of the patio doors simply fell off its hinges when opened, thankfully onto an adult and not a child who would have been seriously injured. That took a week to fix, the loo was never sorted. I also agree with the previous reviewer about Sykes, they were completely useless and I certainly wouldn't book through them ever again as they obviously take no interest in the properties they let out. Apparently it is perfectly acceptable to advertise properties that bare no resemblance to the description. We met two friends of the owner on separate occasions, who thought it was amusing to tell us 'Terence never bothers to do any maintenance to his properties'. Ain't that the truth! Save your money."

Rated 1/50 by SamN1428 on 3rd September 2018

Rated 1/50 by NewbiesWales on 10th February 2018

"The pictures look fabulous , but from the minute you walk down to the unkempt weed strewn entrance and walk in ,the non-maintenance of the whole place is glaringly obvious . There are only 2 cleaners for this huge huge house and how can they possibly keep on top of everything in the limited time they have . The whole place needs a deep clean and massive investment for the price the owner is charging . It may have been grand in the 80's ( most fixtures and fittings are from then by the looks of it ) but it is shabby now. The multi-gym snapped on the second day of our holiday and how there wasn't a serious injury i will never know . I phoned Sykes immediately ( the booking agent ) and the owner let himself in without letting us know whilst we were upstairs having tea and he was more concerned to find the pool cover off , rather than the fact his equipment had nearly seriously injured a member of our group . The pool cover is ripped and for fear of ripping it further and the fact the children were going back to the pool after tea is the reason it was off . The toilet area in the Leisure Suite is an absolute disgrace , the pool lights went out leaving children in deep water in the pitch black, and the house lights went off on occasion, the arcade games do not work , there were no batteries in the remotes, there was dog excrement on the terrace , there was no hot water after a bath and this is advertised for a party of 10 . The spiral staircase is threadbare on every step end making it a dangerous trip up and down without care , there aren't enough snooker balls for a proper game , and more spot balls than stripe balls for any kind of game of pool . The tea-towels defied belief , so grubby , so I bought my own , I could go on but i think you get the picture . Sykes gave us money back after seeing the photos i took and sent someone to look at the property after we had vacated . Its position is utterly fabulous which is the reason we stayed . To sit watching the comings and goings on the water and to be so close to it was amazing , but having stayed in similar priced homes this is the worst one I've had the misfortune to book . Dartmouth itself is stunningly beautiful and I'm sad to have to leave such a negative review . Hopefully after Sykes Cottages sent their agent out all these things have been rectified , I have many photos of the house and its general state of repair , so there can be no accusations about this review and nowhere any sign of any untruths either."