Located a 15-minute stroll from central Dartmouth, Galions Quay feels a world away from the everyday, but is tucked right on the edge of the River Dart in the peaceful Warfleet area of town.

Open the door to this three-bedroom beauty, and the first thing you’ll notice? The view. Boats gliding past, the river sparkling below and the scent of sea air drifting through the balcony doors. It’s super-stylish, but completely relaxed – hitting the sweet spot that pleases everyone from young families and couples holidaying together to cross-generational family meet-ups.

Galions Quay sleeps up to six guests across three beautiful bedrooms, with three bathrooms (two en-suite) so no-one’s queueing up in the morning. Two even have their own balconies overlooking the river, so you can wake up, slide open the doors and enjoy your first cup of coffee enjoying one of Dartmouth’s best views. It’s also dog-friendly, has parking for 2-3 cars, and is child-friendly (except toddlers in their exploratory phase).

And an honourable mention for Your Devon Escape through whom you’d be booking. Family-run with 50-odd hand-picked South Hams properties on their books, their office is literally down the road. No call centres, brilliant local knowledge and they can arrange local private chefs and laundry service at your bidding.

Snap it up, we say – it’s just the spot to explore South Hams, whether you’re there for the annual Dartmouth regatta, the fabulous eateries (hello The Seahorse and Andria!) or simply to potter around the shops and galleries on Foss Street.