Prospect Cottage is a welcoming and well-presented holiday cottage situated in a peaceful location within the picturesque riverside village of Dittisham, South Devon. Sleeping 4 guests across 2 bedrooms with parking and pet friendly.
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First Floor: Steps up to front door. Entrance on first floor leading to entrance hallway with door to sitting/dining room, cloakroom WC, and stairs to ground floor. Sitting/dining room with 3-seater L-shaped sofa, armchair, Smart TV, DVD player and DAB Radio, French doors to balcony and dining area with table and chairs for 4. Kitchen with built-in electric oven, hob and microwave, fridge with freezer box, compact dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle and toaster.
Stairs to ground floor
Ground Floor: Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin. Bedroom 1 with standard 4ft 6in double bed, built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers. Bedroom 2 with twin 3ft single beds and built-in wardrobe.
Prospect Cottage is a pretty, welcoming stone barn conversion situated in a peaceful position within the picturesque waterside village of Dittisham, located on a tranquil meander of the River Dart, between Totnes and Dartmouth in South Devon. Perfect for small families or couples alike, the cottage offers a mixture of traditional charm and contemporary finishes and has been tastefully furnished to provide a relaxing, homely feel. Featuring comfortable and well-presented accommodation, Prospect Cottage is the ideal place to stay and explore this truly beautiful corner of the majestic South Hams. With numerous countryside walks and water-based leisure activities available straight from the village, guests can enjoy a mixture of active days alongside soaking up the natural peace and quiet of this fabulous riverside village. There really is no need to travel far, with a well-run community shop offering quality, fresh local produce, an excellent café by the Quay and two pubs within the village, however should guests wish to explore a little little further afield, they will soon discover a fantastic array of restaurants, shops, pubs and cafes throughout the local area.
Outside
4 acres of communal grounds with views across local countryside and the River Dart.
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
Allocated off-street parking for 1 vehicle. Additional unallocated spaces available throughout estate.
Please note that this property does not have suitable facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Additional information
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), central heating.
Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi. There is no landline telephone available and mobile reception is generally reasonable, although please check with your provider prior to booking.
Pets: 1 well behaved and housetrained dog welcome. Pet charge £30 per week.
Short Breaks: Short breaks are not available at this property.
Electric vehicles: Please note that this property does not have any facilities for charging electric vehicles.
Local Facilities: The Red Lion Inn (0.1 miles), Dittisham Community Store and Post Office (open daily 08.30 – 14:00 or Sunday 08.30 – 12:00, check online for additional summer opening hours) (0.1 miles), Anglican Church (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, open air pool, leisure centre and a petrol station.
