Toiles de Jouy in Dartmouth, Devon

Toiles de Jouy Self-Catering

Perched along a postcard-pretty cobbled street in Browns Hill Steps, the Parisian vibes inside this central Dartmouth cottage come as quite a surprise – and we couldn't love it more.

Spread out over three floors, and dazzling white from top to toe, bright pops of textiles, antiques, and modern artwork bring all the French flair. Discover a light-filled kitchen with a farmhouse-style table and Aga cooker ready for long suppers and catch-ups. Up on the first floor, the lounge with oh-so-sinkable sofas feathered by sumptuous cushions – the spot to hunker down in the evenings. And finally, up into the eaves, you'll find two serene bedrooms with magnificent views of the higgledy-piggledy rooftops reaching across to Kingswear.

While this home has no garden to speak, with a location this central, we don't think you'll mind. Make morning strolls along the River Dart or Avenue Gardens part of your new morning routine – they're both just a stroll away. Then mooch along to the pedestrianised shopping street of Foss Street – its mix of galleries, cafes, and independent shops is an afternoon well spent.

Home truths:
*You'll check-in with a lockbox
*The bathroom has a roll top bath but no overhead shower
*The second bedroom has a single bed and a second pull out single bed that is better suited to children
*There is a cloakroom off the kitchen
*Due to the layout of the property and steep stairs set out over three floors, this home is not suitable for children under ten-years-old
*There is no parking at this cottage but it is possible to unload your car at the bottom of Browns Hill Steps
*The Market Square at the bottom of the steps offers free unrestricted parking every day except Tuesday and Friday when the market is in town – you’ll find further onstreet parking behind the cottage in the Mount Boone area