Dartside
Entire cottage in Dittisham, United Kingdom
The space
SUMMARY:LIVING ROOM
Dartside’s solid wood floors and signature blues pay tribute to the area’s nautical heritage, while the almost almond pinks of the walls give the softness of a cosy cottage. Adjacent is the anteroom with wall-filling patio doors which open onto a furnished terrace and magnificent water views through the historic cottages to the jetty and waters beyond.
ENTERTAINMENT
There is a smart TV in the living room from which you can watch streaming services such as BBC iPlayer, or premium services such as Netflix or Disney (registration and subscriptions required).
KITCHEN
The double-height kitchen with Velux ceiling windows elevates and brightens the space. The Shaker-style cupboards house top-quality appliances, including an Aga oven and hob, eye-level oven and grill, American-style fridge freezer, and Miele dishwasher – all making mealtimes a luxurious pleasure.
BEDROOMS
Pure, rural luxury defines the two bedrooms, nestled into the exposed beams of the eaves on the first floor. The master king-size bedroom features a standalone rolltop bath. The second bedroom features two comfortable single beds.
BATHROOM
Between the bedrooms is a pristine wet room, with a basin and heated towel rail, all framed in large, rustic earthy tiles.
GARDENS
Both gardens maximise the truly wonderful views from Dartside. The furnished decking to the front looks through ancient cottages down to the harbour. Or you can retreat into the adjacent anteroom with its antique sleigh daybed and wall-filling patio doors.
The panorama view from the rear garden is just breathtaking. Watch the boats bob on the twinkling waters from the large terrace with plenty of seating. At the top of the sloping lawn, the Summer House lets you enjoy the view any time of year. Plus, you can rinse off a day in the sun in the outside shower room, including a WC.
PARKING
There is off-road space for one car in front of the property. There are car parks nearby for other vehicles.
PETS
Pets are not permitted at Dartside.
Guest access
Dittisham truly is a Devon treasure. Nestled a few miles upstream from Dartmouth, this unspoiled and tranquil village is perfect for a relaxing riverside break and really makes the most of its waterside location. Watersports, fishing, sailing, paddle boarding and leisurely river rides are on your doorstep. Or why not hire a boat and explore the valley at your own pace?On land, the shoreline meadow makes for a perfect picnic spot. Downstream by the jetty is The Ferry Boat Inn – drink and dine while enjoying picture-perfect views across the river valley beyond. It’s also where you can hire a canoe or kayak and paddle the river’s shallower waters.
Dittisham is also superbly connected by river to the Dart Valley’s must-see villages, towns, and attractions. Year-round frequent ferries take you to the historic port of Dartmouth, picturesque Kingswear and the eclectic charms of Totnes. And, just across the river on the opposite bank, a quick boat trip takes you to Agatha Christie’s resplendent Greenway holiday home and gardens, now cared for by the National Trust, and an idyllic day out.
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Managed by


James G.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Amenities
- Bath
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Valley view
- River view
- Wifi
- Kitchen
- Free parking on premises
4.83 · 6 Reviews
5 days ago
Well equipped, clean place that your family can enjoy. Only tricky thing is its remote location which if you are driving, getting in and out (if not familiar with country roads) can be tricky. But other than that it’s a great, peaceful location close to the river for a quiet stay.
6 months ago
The cottage is in a lovely spot close to the River Dart. There are stunning views both from the conservatory at the front and from the garden at the back. It is very well furnished and exceptionally well equipped - very special to have an Aga. It was also lovely to have a woodburning stove and to make a fire. It was brilliant to have a parking space just outside for our electric car and an outside socket so we could charge it. We are elderly and had not expected there to be so many steps. There are steps between every room downstairs and the garden is up a steep flight of stone steps (with no handrails) - some very uneven - and quite separate from the cottage. It is though a beautiful place and we enjoyed our stay.
1 year ago
We stayed at Dartside for 3 nights over new year. The house is in a great location to enjoy the River Dart and surrounding areas using the ferries. The house is a beautiful property with all modern facilities. Parking is directly outside, very useful on the narrow lane. Unfortunately we didn’t get to enjoy the outside space and garden due to the weather, however we did enjoy sitting in the sun room with the view of the lane running down to the river. Overall a very relaxing few days.
Location
Neighbourhood highlights
House Rules
- Check-in after 16:00
- Checkout before 10:00
- Self check-in with lockbox
- 4 guests maximum
- No pets
- No parties or events
- No smoking
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Additional rules
No shoes upstairs. Rinse off shoes before entering the property Please turn off the lights Please put the deckchairs away if raining.
Safety & Property
- Carbon monoxide alarm installed
- Smoke alarm installed
Property Manager Terms
- Note: The Super Strict cancellation policy applies to special circumstances and is by invitation only.
- For a 50% refund of the nightly rate, the guest must cancel 30 full days before the listing’s local check-in time (shown in the confirmation email).
- If the guest cancels fewer than 30 days in advance, the nights not spent are not refunded.
- If the guest arrives and decides to leave early, the nights not spent are not refunded.
- Cleaning fees are always refunded if the reservation is cancelled before check-in.
- Accommodation fees (the total nightly rate you’re charged) are refundable in certain circumstances as outlined below.
- A reservation is officially cancelled when the guest clicks the cancellation button on the cancellation confirmation page, which they can find in Dashboard > Your Trips > Change or Cancel.