Dart Haven

Dart Haven Welcome to Dart Haven, our little 2 bed holiday chalet. (1 king & 1 single). Compact, bijou, bright & cheerful whilst being well equipped and comfortable

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty with views from the patio towards the River Dart. Dart Haven benefits from a premier, elevated position on Galmpton Holiday Park, also known as Galmpton Park Bungalows and enjoys views of the Dart and Dartmoor. We offer very clean, bright and cheerful, quirky teeny tiny chalet bungalow accommodation. Parking is allocated and very close by. The chalet is

south facing so in good weather gets the sunshine all day long and at sundown, if you're lucky there are some wonderful sunsets you can sit and enjoy from the patio. It's the ideal place to bring a dog, you can walk straight from the chalet down the lanes to Galmpton Creek, do a circular village walk or a little further on foot to Greenway House, the National Trust Estate which was formerly owned by Agatha Christie. The only extra charge is electricity - there is a coin operated meter which takes £1 and £2 coins. We have invested in quality comfortable furniture and beds, which as owners, think is paramount to a good holiday experience. After a day visiting the resorts, walking the coast paths, or time spent at many other places nearby, we all need to relax in comfort at the end of a busy day. Every day in the holiday season you will glimpse the steam and hear the Dart Valley train chugging past. Evening brings a different glow to the Dart as the sun goes down, we hope you are lucky enough to experience some of the wonderful sunsets. As darkness gathers you may well hear the owls and see a vista of stars on a clear night. The distant views to the River Dart and Dartmoor beyond truly makes this spot a little gem on the English Riviera. With National Trust Greenway House very close by, the wonderful house and gardens of Coleton Fishacre and coast path there are plenty of things to see and do in the local area. If you like a lively place to stay with lots going on, Dart Haven isn't the place for you! There's no shop, no club house, nothing but peace and quiet. There is a really good local village pub and shops within walking distance. Guests chose Dart Haven due to the location, being near to Brixham, Paignton, Torquay, Dartmouth, Broadsands, Goodrington, Stoke Gabriel and the village of Dittisham. You really don't have to walk too far to see some stunning views. If you're not a walker, a car is needed, but there is public transport from the main road, about a 15 minute walk away. The holiday park has a certain charm, being little changed since being built in the early 70's! A couple of things to note:
We are only insured for a maximum of 3 guests. No smoking or vaping permitted. We will welcome your dog but please only dogs older than a year and dogs cannot be left in the chalet or on the patio whilst you are out. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times in the park, except when in the accommodation or on the patio. There is a small dog walk area at the bottom of the park which is really handy. This has recently been fenced. The accommodation is very small, but very well equipped for your stay. There is limited room around the king size bed but we thought it more important to provide very good quality beds for your comfort, as we ourselves would choose. If you are very tall, the bed has a raised end panel (so your legs can't extend over the bed!). Ball games and kite flying are not permitted on the park due to overhead cables. Out of the main summer season, you may experience some noise in the bedrooms from the fans (some people can hear them and some can't). If you know you are very sensitive to noise these can't be turned off so this probably isn't the accommodation for you. We switch them off during the summer months as they aren't required. We have fitted heat recovery extractor fans to both bedrooms due to the construction of the chalet. These units control the humidity of the bedrooms for your comfort, so you can relax knowing that it will take care of everything for you as they also offer continuous trickle ventilation. They constantly clean and purify the air you breathe.

21/02/2025
February 20, 2025So it's - ‘Love Your Pet Day’Please post a photo of your dog(s) with their names – in fact all of your...
20/02/2025

February 20, 2025
So it's - ‘Love Your Pet Day’

Please post a photo of your dog(s) with their names – in fact all of your pets.
I have a love of donkey’s, so I’m hoping one of you may have one, but I’m not holding out much hope?



Here's a couple of older photos, sadly, this trio are no longer with us, all adorable dogs who have touched my heart forever. Otis, Tilly and Bazil. I was lucky enough to win the Orvis cover dog, twice.

20/02/2025

Enjoy a day out with your family dog.

We are pleased to let you know that dogs are welcome on both our trains and boats. 🐶

All well-behaved dogs are more than welcome on all of our trips (excluding our Christmas services) for a nominal fee of £3 per dog.

All we ask is that you:

🐩 Keep your dog on a lead at all times
🐩 Do not allow your dog to sit on our seats
🐩 Always 'pick up' after your dog.

We look forward to seeing you and your four-legged friend soon! 🚂

📷 Bronte, Guide Dog in Training

If you know, you know! One of the closest and best walks from the chalet. Not on the tourist radar. Some of you will kno...
08/01/2025

If you know, you know! One of the closest and best walks from the chalet. Not on the tourist radar. Some of you will know exactly where this was taken.

07/01/2025
08/12/2024

from the Railway Bridge in .
DartSteamRailway

The fantastic What a spectacular sight as always. Here it is in with in the background. The weather didn't stop us...
08/12/2024

The fantastic
What a spectacular sight as always. Here it is in with in the background. The weather didn't stop us rushing round to experience it at many of the view points.

Beautiful morning in South Devon, the calm after the storm. View from patio taken just now, and . Next photo is yes...
08/12/2024

Beautiful morning in South Devon, the calm after the storm.
View from patio taken just now, and .

Next photo is yesterday. Loved walking the dogs on the hill and of course, coffee afterwards in . I think I'm a little odd, I do love the stormy weather. We kept safe, well away from the coast path and the trees. We were lucky that although strong winds, no rain.

Last photo was is just as darkness was descending.

I've been thinking about a Robot Vacuum for a little while. I'm a member of Which and quite a few come with good reviews...
28/11/2024

I've been thinking about a Robot Vacuum for a little while. I'm a member of Which and quite a few come with good reviews, but a vast price difference. I would need to do a full vacuum but this might be a good solution in between.

Questions please:

1. Do you use one?

2. Do they scare dogs - don't want to get one if it frightens them. Maybe it depends on the dog?

Thanks

This was just lovely, I'd wanted to visit the model village for a long time and hoped to do it when they have the Christ...
28/11/2024

This was just lovely, I'd wanted to visit the model village for a long time and hoped to do it when they have the Christmas lights. What a lovely experience - and dogs are welcome (apart from the few inside displays).

Well worth a visit, we did the last hour of daylight into darkness. Check with the website the evening opening times.

https://www.model-village.co.uk/

A visit to Cockington Court this time of year is beautiful.
17/11/2024

A visit to Cockington Court this time of year is beautiful.








I thought I would post up to hopefully help others with dogs that suffer the affects of fireworks.Harry has been in a te...
10/11/2024

I thought I would post up to hopefully help others with dogs that suffer the affects of fireworks.

Harry has been in a terrible state as darkness falls for the past week. He hasn't wanted to go in the garden and has been so frightened by fireworks, it's awful to witness. He is the most gentle, d***y dog and a pleasure, so it's so sad to see him like this.

I've been worried that he could suffer a heart attack, he's probably almost 11 years old now (we've had him a year and a half). I think last year we were in the chalet and those of you who have been, will understand it's very much out of the way, so I had no idea until this year he was affected by fireworks, as up until now, we hadn't heard any.

Harry's whole body shakes violently and he pants and constantly licks his lips. It's distressing to see. I've used a snood and wrapped him up, swaddling him, but this had little effect.

So, off to the vets we went, he was prescribed Trazadone, which I give to him about 3.30pm, to allow it to start working before dark. When I used this alone, it didn't do much at all, so the vet prescribed Sileo also.

I've found the Sileo in conjuction with the Trazadone really good. It is pretty quick acting and has a completely calming effect, in fact he slept. I can be topped up also, although we've not needed to.

I hope this helps anyone who is in the same position.

None of it's cheap, but I'm delighted with the results.

Haven't posted for a while, so thought I'd share this one. Out now for a lovely autumnal walk. Harry in foreground and A...
05/11/2024

Haven't posted for a while, so thought I'd share this one.

Out now for a lovely autumnal walk. Harry in foreground and Axl on the steps.

Update...lost yet another tennis ball in the leaves


21/10/2024

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Spectacular - Train of lights, the Dartmouth Steam train. Paignton to Kingswear. Taken by Steve.

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