SMALL PARTY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! Foxenhole Farmhouse is a dog friendly house sleeping 6 with large garden and superb views over countryside down to the River Dart in nearby Dittisham.
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Steps up to an open porch and front door. Hallway with cloak hooks and sliding door to downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC. Handsome spacious sitting room with two leather sofas, rugs on the tiled floor, huge feature stone hearth with an electric woodburner, 55” wide screen Smart TV and French doors to the conservatory. This lovely room has views over the garden and beyond is well furnished with wicker chairs and double doors open to the terrace. Kitchen diner with ornamental fireplace and farmhouse table to seat 6. Bright coloured tiled work surfaces and triple aspect windows make this a very light room with splendid views, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, air fryer, electric cooker with halogen hob and double ovens. Door to rear lobby/utility area with dog basket, washing machine and room for coats and boots.
From above-mentioned Hallway, carpeted stairs rise to the first floor. Fine master bedroom with 6ft super-king bed, flat screen TV, views across farmland to the River Dart and Stoke Gabriel and en-suite bathroom with painted floor, bath, shower over, basin and WC. Twin bedroom with 3ft beds (both with double duvets), matching tallboy chests, fitted hanging cupboard and more fine views. Second double bedroom with 6ft super-king bed, flat screen TV and views to the front of the house and countryside. Family shower room with painted floor boards, large shower enclosure, basin and WC.
Please note: This property accepts a maximum of 2 children, excluding babes in arms.
Please note: This property accepts 6 people only. If exceeded, the owner reserves the right to remove the whole party.
A hilltop location provides Foxenhole Farmhouse with stunning panoramic views across rolling Devon countryside to the river Dart and beyond to the heights of Dartmoor in the distance.
This detached former farmhouse provides tasteful, very comfortable accommodation with an extensive garden in a beautiful area. Alongside the road, it is a 20 minute walk down the hill to reach Dittisham, a quintessential attractive and unspoilt South Devon village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart. There are delightful stone built and thatched cottages with gorgeous views of bright river craft making a splash of colour against a backdrop of densely wooded slopes. Narrow lanes reach down to the beach where the waters are a popular venue for boating enthusiasts. The village is lively with a great pub on the waterside, where the quay is also a favourite spot for crabbing and a tug on a bell rope calls the ferry boatman to collect you to visit Greenways, Agatha Christie’s original home, now part of the National Trust. Dartmouth and Totnes are easily reached by ferry and there are boats for hire, dinghy moorings and a sailing school.
Please note: This property accepts a maximum of 2 children, excluding babes in arms.
Please note: This property accepts 6 people only. If exceeded, the owner reserves the right to remove the whole party.
Internet note: Wi-Fi available free of charge however, due to the rural location of the property, the Wi-Fi can drop out quite often and therefore may be unavailable from time to time. Speeds can be slow and therefore streaming/downloading large amounts of data, along with remote working, may not be possible.
Outside
A gravelled driveway leads to a parking area at the front of the house bordered by lawns that extend around the side. At the rear of the house a wide paved terrace is provided with table and chairs. Paths lead to the large enclosed lawns.
The local area
A destination for keen sailors, fishermen and artists alike, the tranquil location of Dittisham is hard to beat. This attractive riverside village nestles on the banks of the serene River Dart, and benefits from a couple of pubs, the wonderful waterside Anchor Stone Café and a great community store offering local artisan produce.
The pontoon is a popular place for kids and families to relax and have a go at crabbing. This favourite holiday activity inevitably results in shrieks of delight as the cranky crustaceans are admired and compared whilst their captors try not to get nipped! Our top tip for crabbing success is to bait your line with little bits of bacon which crabs seem to find irresistible.
Directly opposite Dittisham, and just a short ferry ride across the river is Greenway House, once the holiday home of the famous crime author, Agatha Christie. The house along with its stunning river bank gardens are open to the public, and definitely worth a visit. Dogs are very welcome too, in the gardens on a short lead. This stretch of river has seen plenty of historic vessels pass by over the centuries, with tales from Viking long boats exploring the waters to American landing craft rolling past during the 2nd World War.
A variety of locally grown sweet plum, the 'Ditsum plum' was named after the village. You might spot some in the orchards over the summer months, or if you are lucky you might even get to taste some. They are sweet eating plums particularly good in jam – perfect for a Dittisham twist on a Devon cream tea!
The market town of Totnes and the waterfront town of Dartmouth are close to Dittisham, both with plentiful shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants. The towns also have supermarkets, handy for stocking up on your weekly shop.
There are also numerous beaches close to Dittisham. We recommend driving the breathtaking coast road from Dartmouth towards Torcross and stop off at Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands on your way. You can also hire boats and have sailing lessons from the Dittisham’s pontoon, so whether you’re a complete beginner or an established sea dog you’re sure to be tempted onto the water during your holidays.
A holiday cottage in Dittisham makes a great base for exploring the beautiful River Dart and the stunning stretch of coastline around Dartmouth.
Parking
Guests are permitted to park 3 cars only at the property. Should guests wish to bring a boat and trailer then a request can be made for this to be parked nearby at the owners.
Please note: If extra visitors are visiting the property, you are requested to make the owners aware before.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen, towels (guests to bring own beach/dog towels), central heating (oil) and electricity. Stair gate in place at the bottom of the stairs which lead from the ground floor to the first floor. Travel cot and high chair available on request.
Pets: One small to medium size dog only by agreement with the owner. Pet Charge: £30.00 per week.
Telephone: Regret, no landline telephone. Mobile reception generally fair inside, good outside but please check with your provider prior to booking.
Internet: Wi-Fi available free of charge however, due to the rural location of the property, the Wi-Fi can drop out quite often and therefore may be unavailable from time to time. Speeds can be slow and therefore streaming/downloading large amounts of data, along with remote working, may not be possible.
Local Facilities: Estuary beach, two pubs, community store (open daily 08:30 – 14:00 or Sunday 08.30 – 12:00, check online for additional summer opening hours) (0.1 miles) and waterside cafe in Dittisham 1 mile away. Sandy beach Blackpool Sands 6 miles. Dartmouth 5 miles. Totnes 11 miles.
Please Note: The property has its own water supply, providing true Devon water at its best.
