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Outdoor dining
Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Sands
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenway House and Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Triple Room

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay

Donore is a superb 200-year-old cottage in unspoilt Dittisham, with excellent views over the village towards the river Dart and the countryside beyond. It has a wealth of charm and character throughout and is decorated to an extremely high standard. The large, lawned, garden is planted with shrubbery and flowerbeds. A canopied and an open patio gives you a choice of spaces for you to relax and dine. There's parking for two cars, plus ideally located for the riverside and village amenities.

Accommodation:

The front door leads into the large but cosy open-plan living room. It's filled with character with a slate floor throughout, exposed beams, and whitewashed stone walls. The lounge area has three sofas and a TV. (The pictured log burner is for decoration only).

The dining area has a long table that comfortably seats seven. Off the living room is a separate cosy snug with river views, a TV and a DVD player.

A large spacious kitchen features a family-size table and chairs, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, separate freezer, induction hob, electric cooker, and a docking station.

A utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. From there, a stable door leads to one of the patios and onto the garden. There's also a ground-floor WC.

There are two bedrooms - an en-suite double room, and a second superking-size room (which can be configured into two single beds upon request when booking)

The large family bathroom has a bath and a separate shower.

Upstairs on the second-floor, another large bedroom set into the eaves with three single beds and river views from the Velux windows.

Outside:

Immediately adjacent to the cottage is the first of the two patios with outdoor furniture and views of the river. The cottage has a large, sloped grassy garden which leads to the second patio area complete with garden furniture.

Parking:

There is private off-road parking for two cars.

Nearby:

The village pub The Red Lion Inn is a 2-minute walk up the road. The pub also hosts the village shop and Post Office. A 5-minute walk in the opposite direction will take you down to The Quay where you will find the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Cafe as well as ferries to Agatha Christie's holiday estate 'Greenway' and also ferries to Dartmouth.

Availability:

During peak season (May, June, July, and August) we need to keep to Saturday changeovers and a minimum stay of 7 nights. However, please do contact us with any requests you may have and we will accommodate if at all possible.

Out of peak season, we don't need to keep to a Saturday changeover.

Please get in touch if you need any advice or tips on places to visit, walks (we're right on the South West Coast Path), pubs and restaurants, etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area. Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plainmoor Stadium or Torquay United FC.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Naval College - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 20 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Greenway House and Garden - 22 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 33 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Squires - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Creek - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The River Shack - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Floating Bridge - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay on 3 June 2026 start from AU$350, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Devon and Battlefield Live Torbay. Churston Station and Dartmouth Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cannot fault anything apart from the tiny roads but that’s Devon for you

Perfect four bedroomed cottage for four mates on a golf trip couple of smashing pubs in walking distance or another just a couple of miles away lovely friendly people
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Glorious

If you are looking for a relaxing, comfortable and picturesque place for your holiday, this is the one! A family of 6-7 people is suitable as there are activities for all ages. If very old age, the hills are a little steep but there are many other things to do in the area. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anne Bowman

Lovely cottage but not suitable for any with mobility issues.

The cottage and garden were lovely and although a perfect location for us, the climb up from the quay is very steep. One or two issues. Would have been helpful to have notification when the gardener would be coming as we left many valuables in the house and it seemed clear that he had been inside (to use electricity) whilst we were out. Secondly, I emailed Dart Valley Cottages the day before bin collection because there was food remains (including fish bones) loose in the bin which was attracting bugs. The bin was emptied OK but it would have been useful to have some acknowledgement or response to my email from Dart Valley Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful week in Dittisham

Donore is a beautiful cottage set over a great garden which always has flowers blooming away and a useful spot at the bottom where you can curl up with a book !
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another 2 weeks in glorious Dittisham

Donore is in an excellent position in the village of Dittisham. It is a very spacious house, ideal for a larger family although we love it just for the 2 of us. From the garden terrace there are fine views over Dittisham lake (part of the river). This was our 37th week of staying at Donore. However, a few things have lapsed: there was fluff on the carpet (caused by carpet mites, I believe) in the snug on the adjacent wall to the kitchen which was there last September, the large frying pan had been used and put away dirty, the oven is very dirty considering it is only a year or so old. Although probably caused by previous guests, surely the house keeper should pick this up.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wendy L.

Warm, well equipped cottage

We enjoyed our stay; the cottage is well placed, warm and well equipped. We had to contact customer services about a few things including a shower that did not work, a number of missing light bulbs etc. The cottage could have been cleaner in places. The beds were very comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eric A.

Old

This was a charming old cottage in the village of Dittisham. Very warm when heating was on but a shame the woodburner was for show and didn’t work. There was also No welcome pack on arrival which we missed Also a shame we couldn’t see the river As tall trees were in the way ! However although it’s an old property we did enjoy our week. Certainly less hectic and busy than the village can be in the summertime
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

Another wonderful holiday

We have stayed in this cottage many times and we love the village and South Hams . There is plenty to do locally.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Family Holiday

Great place to stay, will use again. The house has great facilities and loads of room downstairs for family activities
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L A.

Sunny Dittisham

2 Excellent weeks in Donore. The weather was excellent. A very comfortable, spacious house in a quiet, friendly village. Ideally situated for walking, sightseeing and reaching the south Devon coast. Close by are a number on NT properties.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

A nice venue but you may need to be aware of its limitations

Not a place for tall people (low ceilings and very low units in the kitchen) or anyone faint-hearted about parking two vehicles in a smallish space accessed via a very narrow lane. The staircase is steep and very narrow and the downstairs rooms are at different levels so would be challenging to negotiate for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. The usual equipment is all there but of such a capacity that if the place was fully occupied it would be difficult to store food, cook and serve up; we were only three so it worked pretty well. The main bathroom lacks shelving for toothbrushes, deodorants etc and a hook, or hooks, on the back of the door to hang bathrobes or dressing gowns. Also the showers are of the type where the shower head is fixed to the wall so no flexibility in directing the water flow anywhere except downwards. That said, the garden is nice with a good size terrace overlooking it with distant views of the river. I would need to include a lot of caveats if I were to recommend this cottage to others so on balance I've said I wouldn't recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

A nice venue but you may need to be aware of its limitations

Not a place for tall people (low ceilings and very low units in the kitchen) or anyone faint-hearted about parking two vehicles in a smallish space accessed via a very narrow lane. The staircase is steep and very narrow and the downstairs rooms are at different levels so would be challenging to negotiate for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. The usual equipment is all there but of such a capacity that if the place was fully occupied it would be difficult to store food, cook and serve up; we were only three so it worked pretty well. The main bathroom lacks shelving for toothbrushes, deodorants etc and a hook, or hooks, on the back of the door to hang bathrobes or dressing gowns. Also the showers are of the type where the shower head is fixed to the wall so no flexibility in directing the water flow anywhere except downwards. That said, the garden is nice with a good size terrace overlooking it with distant views of the river. I would need to include a lot of caveats if I were to recommend this cottage to others so on balance I've said I wouldn't recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

A nice venue but you may need to be aware of its limitations

Not a place for tall people (low ceilings and very low units in the kitchen) or anyone faint-hearted about parking two vehicles in a smallish space accessed via a very narrow lane. The staircase is steep and very narrow and the downstairs rooms are at different levels so would be challenging to negotiate for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. The usual equipment is all there but of such a capacity that if the place was fully occupied it would be difficult to store food, cook and serve up; we were only three so it worked pretty well. The main bathroom lacks shelving for toothbrushes, deodorants etc and a hook, or hooks, on the back of the door to hang bathrobes or dressing gowns. Also the showers are of the type where the shower head is fixed to the wall so no flexibility in directing the water flow anywhere except downwards. That said, the garden is nice with a good size terrace overlooking it with distant views of the river. I would need to include a lot of caveats if I were to recommend this cottage to others so on balance I've said I wouldn't recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

A nice venue but you may need to be aware of its limitations

Not a place for tall people (low ceilings and very low units in the kitchen) or anyone faint-hearted about parking two vehicles in a smallish space accessed via a very narrow lane. The staircase is steep and very narrow and the downstairs rooms are at different levels so would be challenging to negotiate for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. The usual equipment is all there but of such a capacity that if the place was fully occupied it would be difficult to store food, cook and serve up; we were only three so it worked pretty well. The main bathroom lacks shelving for toothbrushes, deodorants etc and a hook, or hooks, on the back of the door to hang bathrobes or dressing gowns. Also the showers are of the type where the shower head is fixed to the wall so no flexibility in directing the water flow anywhere except downwards. That said, the garden is nice with a good size terrace overlooking it with distant views of the river. I would need to include a lot of caveats if I were to recommend this cottage to others so on balance I've said I wouldn't recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christopher R.

A nice venue but you may need to be aware of its limitations

Not a place for tall people (low ceilings and very low units in the kitchen) or anyone faint-hearted about parking two vehicles in a smallish space accessed via a very narrow lane. The staircase is steep and very narrow and the downstairs rooms are at different levels so would be challenging to negotiate for the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. The usual equipment is all there but of such a capacity that if the place was fully occupied it would be difficult to store food, cook and serve up; we were only three so it worked pretty well. The main bathroom lacks shelving for toothbrushes, deodorants etc and a hook, or hooks, on the back of the door to hang bathrobes or dressing gowns. Also the showers are of the type where the shower head is fixed to the wall so no flexibility in directing the water flow anywhere except downwards. That said, the garden is nice with a good size terrace overlooking it with distant views of the river. I would need to include a lot of caveats if I were to recommend this cottage to others so on balance I've said I wouldn't recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mrs L A.

A comfortable spacious cottage.

A cottage that suits my wife and I. It is ideally situated to explore the South Hams or just relax in a beautiful Devon village. It is a village that is off the beaten track and has charm and luckily none of the typical seaside attractions. If visited yearly you can feel part of the village and enjoy the village life. Exploring the South Hams and south Devon coast is easy from here. The cottage has everything that we need and is ideal if you want friends staying for a time. The garden, although it has an open aspect has views over the river Dart and a very secluded sun trap at the bottom. It is spacious and comfortable but retains the air of a 200 year old cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Fantastic week in Dittisham

Great cottage in an excellent location. Access to the river and views from patio make this property even more enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perry J.

Fantastic!!!

Just the best home to stay in for our 2020 holiday!!! Very roomy, and never been to another as clean and tidy as this one, first rate. The garden was just perfect and the smell of the lavender an added delight...parking very good. Thank you to your team and the care taken with communications in these testing times. No hesitation in booking again...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nigel C.

We have stayed at this delightful cottage on many occasions and to us it feels like paradise

This is a delightful old cottage set in one of the most beautiful villages in England. The views are wonderful,and you can see the river Dart as it curves round . The garden is well kept too
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L A.

Another stay in Donore

Another very comfortable stay in Donore. The cottage is located in a very quiet location in the village which is both close to the river Dart and Dartmouth. The new cleaners have excelled in the cleanliness of the cottage and it was good to meet them. They are very friendly and extremely conscientious. It has excellent views across the village (following the removal of 2 ash trees in the car park below) and down to the river, where the paddle steamer can often be seen. The river gives easy access to Dartmouth and Greenway (NT).
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gathorne W.

Wright and Downs Family at Donore cottage

We were a family of 6, 4 adults and two children (7 and 10 years). We arrived in Dittisham in two cars within minutes of each other, even though we started from different locations! Great to have 2 good parking places, and WOW, what a fantastic view greeted us, a pretty cottage looking down on the river Dart. Opening the front door was another WOW, a huge lounge and dining room with 3 large sofas, and large dining table, with grand decorations...Another small cosy lounge , and a large kitchen diner on the first floor. We used 3 bedrooms all clean, and two with good bathroom facilities. The weather was mixed but we had plenty of places to visit, and lovely trips on the dart. A very grand place in a lovely setting made a very happy holiday,
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nigel C.

Another excellent holiday

We have stayed at Donore cottage for over 10 years and love the location and beauty of the village,it’s so peaceful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mrs L A.

A holiday venue away from the hustle and bustle of daily life

A cottage centred in the village of Dittisham in the South Hams. The cottage is spacious and very comfortable, set in its own gardens with private parking. The layout of the cottage may cause difficulties for people with disabilities. The stairs from the lounge to the kitchen level are quite high. The garden is quite steep. The cottage is ideally placed to explore the nearby coast and interesting houses and visitor attractions. It is a place where you can become and feel part of the local community, should you so desire. Thankfully there are no amusement arcades or seaside type activities. It is all about village life and living on the river Dart. It is cottage that I (we) have stayed in a number of times and truly hope that this can continue.

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