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Quintessential English Cottage close to Dittisham Quay

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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120 sq m

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands26 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenway House and Garden26 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)81 min drive

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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

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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Dart Valley Cottages
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Water view
Fireplace

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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. South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead 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 Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 14 min drive
  • Royal Naval College - 16 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 16 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 26 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Railway Inn - 24 min drive
  • Floating Bridge Inn - 14 min drive
  • South Devon College Danish Servery - 29 min drive
  • George & Dragon - 14 min drive
  • The Dolphin - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Churston Station. Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Reviews

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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
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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!
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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.
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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 !
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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.

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