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Point of interest
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Sun loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart

Superbly located directly on the banks of the River Dart, Vipers Quay is a wonderfully located 1960’s boat house, sleeping up to 12 guests. The spectacular living room is the focal point, with fantastic views over the River Dart and across to Greenway (Agatha Christie’s home) and the village of Dittisham. The huge room is open and spacious, with plenty of comfortable armchairs and sofas where you can relax and enjoy the changing light over the water. There is an open fire at one end of the room, with logs available for winter visitors. At the other end the dining table comfortably seats 12 guests.

Outside there is a garden running alongside the water, leading to a woodland area, and a BBQ and two picnic tables where you can eat out in the summer. A spiral staircase leads up to a sundeck on the roof with fantastic views out over the river where you can catch some rays while watching the boats go by. In front of the house, the private jetty can be used for crabbing or to launch a canoe or paddle board.

There is ample parking and the house is all on one level, meaning it is suitable for wheelchair users (see access statement). Pets are welcome.

Property manager

Vipers Quay

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Dartmouth, Devon

What's nearby

  • Visit Dartmouth - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Royal Naval College - 19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Dartmouth Castle - 19 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Greenway House and Garden - 29 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 36 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Manor Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Church House Inn - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Floating Bridge Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The River Shack - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 mi (5 km) of Visit Dartmouth and Battlefield Live Torbay. Churston Station and Broadsands Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Vipers Quay - a secluded waterfront property with wonderful views of the R. Dart Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
very nice location and views
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and location!
Amazing and wonderful as my wife remembers from her visit 30 years ago. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stunning location on the river Dart
Fantastic holiday in a beautiful setting Would have been better with our own boat or if we had hired one
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Josie S., UK

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spot!
This is an amazing house in a fabulous spot! A real Wow factor view and cozy house all on one level. Great for lovers of river life/nature watching. You need a car to be here, but it’s also lovely to stay in and so calm and quiet. Really lovely. Very well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. Lovely log fire. It’s not a modern/shiny kinda place and quite quirky in some ways but we thoroughly enjoyed our 3day stay over Christmas. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vipers Quay
Fabulous situation and stay in a fabulous place. We were there for a 90th/60th/30th birthday celebration for family and VQ fitted every requirement. It was clean, tidy, well equipped, spacious for us all, big living room area and had very comfy beds and most of all, a spectacular view that you just can’t pull away from. Intend to stay again so we can make the most of the waterside access. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

wojtek s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Great house for family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vipers Quay
Amazing house , beautiful location , lovely views to wake up to every morning And lovely walks close by for the dog .Two pubs and a shop and post office in area bit of a walk down the hill to them but people are very friendly .Plenty to do around in the area but need a car we went into Paignton for the day and went on the Dartmouth crossing . We had an amazing time celebrating my daughters birthday and new year we will definitely be booking the house again highly recommend. Paddle boards and canoe hire available from the jetty by the ferry boat Inn pub .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
We stayed for a long weekend when the weather was terrible but we still had the best time. Celebrating my mum's 60th there were 12 of us total us the dog! Great peaceful location with a great view. Local village for a pint was nice and a log fire in the evening made it a great trip to get the family together. Host Felicity is great, very good communication and helpful in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Bain
The property was amazing, it had all we needed for 8 people with 2 dogs! Definitely recommend it for a friends/family get together, the setting is lovely.

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
The property is supremely relaxing. It has a lovely feel to it, not at all like a usual holiday rental - rather a home from home with a stunning view. The owner is very nice and responded quickly to emails and questions. It easily accommodated guests and has a great entrance hall which coped with holiday stuff. This left the rest of the house free of clutter and dirt. The garden is splendid, and the jetty and mooring meant we could sail off instantly at almost any tide. We did not use the car at all, and went everywhere by boat. Cool. Would stay again and again.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A holiday home for all ages
Vipers'Quay certainly has the 'wow' factor being literally on the river. A lovely house with wonderful views, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Also a beautiful garden running alongside the river, perfect for relaxing or BBQs. Full use was made of the quay for fishing, crabbing, kayaking, swimming etc. The property is ideally situated for visiting the numerous places of interest in the area … accessed either by boat or car. A fun and lovely place to be.

10/10 Excellent

Eve W., Exeter

Enchanting family holiday home with mesmerising view.
This 1960’s boathouse is a charming family holiday home. We were a group celebrating birthdays for a 6 year old and 70 year old. Viper’s quay was a perfect place for a week of creating happy family memories. Crabbing off the jetty. Boat hire. Barbecue. Deck chairs in the garden. Reading Agatha Christie’s books while glancing across to her holiday Home on the opposite bank. Dogs running through the wooded waterside. The noise of the steam train travelling past. And always that incredible view of the river Dart and the bustle of little boats. Just the spot for making memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan W.

This peaceful spot!
How I loved my few days at this peaceful spot! The views are stunning! It was a weekend of good company with great friends! Fine wines and laughter!

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Fabulous views
I love this house . Great location. Fantastic for a big group/ dogs Felicity is really helpful I would definitely recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Pure Bliss on the River Dart
Staying at Vipers' Quay is pure bliss. The setting of this exquisitely designed Modernist house, amidst wooded hills, farmland and the charming village of Dittisham, a ferry ride away from Dartmouth, is wondrous. The description of the property is extremely accurate; the property is sparkling clean, thoughtfully equipped and well maintained; the owner is delightful and always helpful; the area abounds with gardens, historical houses and buildings to visit and splendid walks. This was our fourth stay. we yearn to return.

10/10 Excellent

Carl F., Solihull

Paradise on The Dart !
Without doubt, the most amazing location on the River Dart ! If you want tranquility and relaxation, Vipers Quay is unbeatable. My family and friends spent 2 wonderful weeks here, resulting in nothing but praise and admiration. Vipers Quay is able to offer all the requirements needed in a large family holiday home, with the added bonus of being ideal for dogs. Set in the most glorious countryside, on the banks of the river, you can quite literally be ‘in your own little world’, yet easily accessible to the local shop, pubs, and regular water taxi to Dartmouth. The accomodation is both clean and facilitating, with space to comfortably absorb the largest of families. Unique in every way ! CF
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Surpassed our expectations
Stunning location and very well appointed house for a family group. We enjoyed relaxing around the house and grounds as well as walking to Dartmouth and catching a ferry back. We recommend the Ferry Boat Inn for good pub grub!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jace Q.

Fanatastic property in perfect location
Wow - we had a fantastic time. It was a childhood dream to stay at Vipers Quay - and totally exceeded my expectations. It is such a special place, and property is as fantastic inside as it looks from the outside. I knew the view would be good, but that feeling of "floating on the water" when in the front room is amazing. We hired a boat and had some excellent family adventures on the River Dart. Great information provided before arrival and in the house. Weather was perfect all week - great memories and a 50th birthday I'll never forget!

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

A wonderful property - exciting to travel mostly by water instead of road.
We are a group of 8 elderly walkers, although one is now unable to join us on long walks. The house and facilities were perfect - what a treat to have such a view across the river. We phoned for a ferry boat to collect us from the pontoon outside, which took us to the opposite ferry stage, a shuttle car drove us up to Greenway. The second trip was by car to Little Dartmouth where we set off for a coastal walk to Dartmouth Castle and back - about 4 miles. One of our group is an expert canoeist, who really enjoyed her trips on the river, from our jetty. We enjoyed evening meals at The Ferry Boat Inn (you can park on the small beach when the tide is out).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris Boothroyd

Great Location and Property
This was our second stay at Vipers Quay and the property was as we remembered in excellent condition and perfect location overlooking the Dart and up to Dittisham. We hired a boat for the week which we moored at the property and allowed for trips into Dartmouth to the Ferryboat Inn and Anchorstone Cafe in Dittisham both of which are also recommended. The owners are very helpful and the property is well equipped. We are already working out when will go again.

10/10 Excellent

robyn e.

Magnificent! Spacious, Stunning views
Two families (9 people) enjoyed this magic property over the Christmas period. The views were stunning, rooms spacious, amenities were excellent. Very happy with our stay. We would definitely recommend to friends and family and would love to enjoy the facilities in the summer and not just the winter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katie Simspon

Best location ever!
It's difficult to imagine a better setting than Viper's Quay - the views from the main living room are stunning. The property is very comfortable and well equipped. The grounds are fantastic and perfect for early morning crabbing and launching paddle boards. Seal spotting was another favourite past time for the kids. A short row or a bracing walk to the village and Ferry Boat Inn . This is the second time we have stayed as a large group at Viper's Quay and would highly recommend it and hope to visit again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nic E., Bristol

The perfect place for a relaxing holiday
We have just come back from our second visit to Vipers Quay this year, and no doubt we will return again next year. Having been there a few times in the past we never grow tired of the superb views and location. It's such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The owners are always very helpful and considerate and the locals are always very friendly. Dittisham is a lovely little village and the house itself is in a perfect location. A fantastic place to escape for a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Macarthur

Location Location
Spectacular views from ultra quiet position within walking distance of Dittisham with great pubs and restaurants. We had a lovely family holiday there and would highly recommend this house
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

A Peaceful Paradise
Vipers' Quay is a Modernist house, which has been tastefully modernized and practically furnished, with a large family's needs in mind. It perfectly suits twenty first century standards. The house and grounds nestle in a glorious setting on the River Dart, offering panoramic views of the river and gentle hills of the landscape. We see Agatha Christie's lovely house in the distance. Light and space abound in the house. We found it to be impeccably clean, so comfortable and obviously well maintained. Vipers' Quay has a warm spirit of place. One can imagine spending Christmas at the house, with a large Christmas tree standing proudly in the entrance hall. You will find many good books on the shelves to read, by Graham Greene or Zadie Smith or Agatha Christie, notable historians and correspondents. There is much to do in the area: visit fascinating National Trust properties, art galleries and splendid gardens, take long walks, sail, and more. It is marvelous to be able to use ferries to travel rather than one's car. The owner was very helpful and caring, always responsive. She sounds charming. Vipers' Quay is a gem.