- The entire place is yours
- 431 ft² size
- Kitchen
- View
- Pets allowed
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
About this property
Historic Setting: 8b The Bookcase in Dawlish is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and complimentary parking. The apartment features a kitchenette, balcony, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Comfortable Living: The property includes a dining area, work desk, and a comfortable sofa. Additional amenities include a microwave, coffee machine, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Dawlish Beach is a 12-minute walk away, while Exeter International Airport lies 28 km from the apartment. Nearby attractions include Powderham Castle (10 km) and Berry Head (36 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
Anthony
United Kingdom“Location was perfect, the apartment was quirky, spotless, the facilities were really good from fully stocked kitchen to every book you could want, shower was perfect, bed was the comfiest we have slept in, highly recommend.”
Janice
United Kingdom“Comfortable cozy & some really lovely touches!”
Nancy
United Kingdom“The flat was beautifully full of interesting things, well equipped and very comfortable. It felt like staying at a friend's house. When I accidentally left my book in this place full of books, the very kind owner posted it to me.”
Susan
Australia“A comfortable, charming hideaway made even better with flowers, wine, sweet treats, and, best of all, a cream tea. All facilities are great, comfortable bed, hot shower and many books to peruse.”
David
United Kingdom“Welcoming, cosy apartment with loads of character (and books!). All the essentials (including a cream tea) were provided for our arrival.”
Diana
United Kingdom“This quirky apartment was exceptional, full of books, colour, and a calming atmosphere. A view over the old town, private and not overlooked. It had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Merriel had an amazing eye for detail and went far...”
Philip
United Kingdom“The apartment was perfect for my stay. It was nicely decorated and well equipped. Cosy and peaceful. Communication with the owner was helpful and supportive. I will definitely look to stay here again.”
Sheila
United Kingdom“The property was cosy & clean with a wonderful ambiance about it. Quiet and peaceful location even though it’s only a short walk from the town . Everything you could possibly need was supplied right down to beach towels . Lovely comfortable bed ....”
Wendy
United Kingdom“A lovely apartment in the old town in Dawlish.
Lots of character and very central.
Immaculately presented and very comfortable”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Merriel Grace
10
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Merriel Grace
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place.
Curl up with a book or write your novel, in this calm, cosy oasis. Find plenty of blankets, notebooks and inspiration here. Ideal for readers, wild swimmers and those looking to simply rest and recharge.
On a warm day sit on the balcony with a glass of wine and enjoy the view or cross the road and sit in the public manor grounds beneath the shade of a tree. Follow Dawlish Water and in under 15 minutes you'll be at the beach.
Welcome! I love to write, read, walk and wild swim. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to escape and unwind, this is it.
You are welcome to browse my books and who knows, maybe you’ll start writing your own here.
With just a few minutes walk to the beach and train station you don’t even have to drive. Dawlish has lots of independent retailers so you can walk to the shops if you fancy a break from your car.
Walk just two miles along the seawall (or take the train) and you’ll come to Dawlish Warren, a national nature reserve with miles of sand and rare plants and birds.
In the summer there are lots of local boat trips you can book onto such as the Dawlish to Exmouth trip.
I love swimming in the sea here and traveling by train to other beaches. The local walks are fantastic. You are close to Dartmoor, Torbay and Exeter. There is a great local bookshop and a choice of very delicious bakeries to munch your way through!
The property is in the historic old part of town with many period properties and features. There is a public park across the road with plenty of benches and a river running through it.
Language spoken: English
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House rules
8b The Bookcase takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
