Waterfront House

Those who love boats and boating will be transfixed at the windows watching the river traffic and you’re in prime position to enjoy the fireworks on the last day of the regatta week in August. Five comfortable bedrooms (four of which have glorious views) are stylish and sleek with home-baked cookies, espresso coffee machines, fresh milk and bathrobes so you can make yourselves at home. There is a small guest sitting room downstairs too where you can read a book or simply relax.

Wake to breakfast in the dining room at individual tables. Homemade compotes, bacon and sausages from the Dartmouth butcher, local smoked salmon and eggs, bread from the Paignton bakery, French toast with strawberries and blueberries, pancakes with banana and maple syrup and good veggie alternatives. On warm days take a deckchair to the embankment opposite and feel part of the throng.

A fabulous, cheery place to stay and you can walk to everything.