Chantry Cottage is a beautifully presented holiday cottage in the picturesque riverside village of Dittisham, hidden amongst the rolling hills of the South Hams.
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Front door to entrance hallway leading to sitting room, downstairs bedroom and stairs to first floor.
Sitting room with two 3-seater sofas, smart TV, log burner, double doors through to dining area and door to small hallway leading to downstairs shower room and WC.
Dining area with table and chairs for 6 and a wall mounted television.
Open plan kitchen with two electric oven and 5 ring electric hob, large fridge freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Downstairs bedroom with 4.6ft double bed, build-in wardrobe, desk and door to ensuite/downstairs shower room.
Downstairs shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Stairs to first floor landing leading to the master bedroom, third bedroom and family bathroom.
Master bedroom with 5ft king size bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and door to ensuite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Family Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Third Bedroom with 3ft single bed, wardrobe, dressing table, desk and drawers, double doors to first floor terrace and internal doors to close off front section of the room.
Chantry Cottage is a wonderfully presented cottage in the picturesque riverside village of Dittisham, hidden amongst the rolling hills of the South Hams. Featuring a beautifully bright open plan kitchen/diner with large concertina doors onto the patio and garden, guests can enjoy home cooking and entertaining in this contemporary space with enviable views across the River Dart and beyond. Showcasing a mixture of traditional and contemporary features throughout, guests can relax in comfort anytime of the year, spilling out of the open plan living area to the patio and garden during warmer months and enjoying the cosy sitting room with log burner in cooler ones. For those looking to find a peaceful corner or quiet area to work, the versatile third bedroom offers a study area and doors to shut off the bedroom and create an extra lounge area with double doors onto a first floor terrace.
With three modern bathrooms, a ground floor bedroom (and bathroom), flexible first floor accommodation and a host of excellent nearby coastal and countryside walks and water-based activities, Chantry Cottage is the perfect choice for a group of friends, a family or indeed a couple to escape to.
PLEASE NOTE: Children under 5 years old cannot be accommodated at this property.
Outside
Lawned garden and stone patio with table and chairs for 5. First floor terrace.
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
Off street parking for 1 vehicle.
A number of unrestricted on-street parking spaces can be found on the surrounding streets on a first come first serve basis, particularly near to the Red Lion Pub and on Riverside Road (a few minutes’ walk from the property). There are also two public charged car parks in the village at The Level and The Ham.
Additional information
Included: Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels (guests will need to bring their own beach towels), water, electricity, electrical central heating, washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, clothes airer, vacuum cleaner and supply of logs for log burner.
Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking.
Electric vehicles: This property does not have the facilities to charge electric vehicles.
No dogs allowed
Local Facilities: The Red Lion Pub and Community Store (open daily 08:30 – 14:00 or Sunday 08.30 – 12:00, check online for additional summer opening hours) (0.1 miles), The Anchorstone Café (0.5 miles), Ferry Boat Inn (0.5 miles), The Sportsman’s Arms (2.8 mile), Dartmouth Golf and Country Club (4.2 miles) and all the amenities of Dartmouth town (5 miles) including supermarkets, shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, leisure centre and a petrol station.
