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The Boat House

The Boat House is the perfect place to sit and watch the water go by.

You'll witness bird and marine life up close, from majestic herons & egrets to the regularly visiting seals, in a spot that sits with the designated South Devon National Landscape.

The Boat House is perfect for walkers, canoe and kayak fans or for those who simply want to sit and watch the gentle life of the river.

You'll be hidden away, yet within just three miles of our nearest town Totnes.

Income from this holiday let assists The Sharpham Trust in its conservation work and helps us to care for the beautiful Sharpham Estate.

Click here to book The Boat House. We also offer The Bathing House for holidays - learn more here

The Boat House, besides the historic Bathing House on the River Dart at Sharpham

The Boat House is a well-presented, single-storey studio cottage, perched on the River Dart at Sharpham near to the attractive village of Ashprington.

Designed for two, it offers a peaceful setting for those looking to enjoy the river and surrounding countryside.

Inside, the open-plan layout includes a double bed within the main living space, creating a simple yet comfortable environment for rest.

The adjoining shower room features a walk-in shower, basin, and WC—ideal for freshening up after a day outdoors.

The living area also includes a practical kitchen, a dining table for two, and a sitting area.

Meals can be prepared and enjoyed in a relaxed setting, with the warmth of the woodburning stove providing a pleasant backdrop for quiet evenings.

Outside, a private garden area offers a lovely spot to take in the river views, whether with a morning coffee or an evening drink.

There is also space to store kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, making it easy to head out on the water whenever you choose.

The Boat House has poor mobile phone coverage and no internet - making it the perfect place for a digital detox.

Holiday lettings at The Boat House help to support the charitable work of The Sharpham Trust. Lettings are handled for us by Helpful Holidays.

Click here to book The Boat House

View The Boat House inside and out

The Boat House, besides the historic Bathing House on the River Dart at Sharpham
Peter Bradshaw
The Boat House is on the banks of the River Dart at Sharpham
Relax in the garden of The Boat House at Sharpham
Access to The Boat House at Sharpham
Watch the river from the garden of The Boat House on the River Dart at Sharpham
Access to The Boat House at Sharpham

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The Boat House, besides the historic Bathing House on the River Dart at Sharpham
You'll overlook the River Dart from The Boat House at Sharpham
Access to The Boat House at Sharpham
The kitchen in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The Boat House is on the banks of the River Dart at Sharpham
The view from the bed in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
Dining in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
Dining in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
A woodburner makes it cosy in the Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The toilet and washbasin in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The sleeping area, with window view over the River Dart in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The sleeping area, with window view over the River Dart in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The lounge area in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The lounge area and kitchen in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
You'll overlook the River Dart from The Boat House at Sharpham
You'll overlook the River Dart from The Boat House at Sharpham
The shower in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The sleeping area, with window view over the River Dart in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
The sleeping area, with window view over the River Dart in The Boat House at The Sharpham Trust
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See The Sharpham Estate from above

See our beautiful landscape - shot by SDTV - and get a feel for the Sharpham Estate, its nature, its stunning riverside setting and its heritage.

When you stay in The Bathing House, you'll be able to explore the land and river here...