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A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon

A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon

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Smugglers Cottage Dittisham
Smugglers, a perfect riverside setting
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View from the upper terrace
View from the terrace

Overview of A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Dittisha, Dartmouth, South Devon
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenway House and Garden27 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands29 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon

Enjoy sailing to your door, fishing from the patio or simply watch the boats and wildlife pass you by from this perfect waterside location.
The ground floor accommodation includes a sitting room with flagstone floor and wood burning stove, dining room with doors to the terrace, study, and kitchen with cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer. The upstairs bedrooms all enjoy the fabulous river views, they include a master bedroom with super-king sized bed (with the option of two singles). This room enjoys patio doors leading on to a raised terrace and an en-suite bath/shower room. Two further double bedrooms and a twin room follow along with a family bathroom. Outside is a fabulous split-level terrace with table and chairs to enjoy the beautiful views of the River Dart.

Dittisham, is a traditional Devon fishing village located on the River. A short stroll along the beach from Smugglers is the quay, home to the local pub (The Ferry Boat Inn), and the Anchorstone Cafe (open March - September). Both of which share Smugglers' stunning views of the Dart. Regular ferries to Dartmouth and across the water to The National Trust's Green way (Agatha Christies holiday residence) also run from here.

Other facilities in Dittisham include a village shop, playground, café, two pubs, boat hire and sailing school.

Please note: The river Dart at Dittisham is Tidal. At high water the beach is submerged and the river surrounds the house. There are steep steps and a path behind the cottage for access during high tide. The cottage is, therefore, not suitable for the elderly or infirm and young children should be supervised. Parking is possible on the beach at low tide. Cars must be parked in the village at high tide.

The South hams, an area of outstanding natural beauty in south Devon, is the perfect holiday destination. Offering the best of both beautiful coastline and unspoilt countryside, there are an abundance of scenic coastal paths and rolling valley walks to choose from. Family holidays are well catered for with many attractions such as the Dart Valley Railway, the Dartmouth castle and ferry trips along the river, a great opportunity to see the dolphins and seals that visit the Dart as well as visiting the fabulous boutique shops and restaurants that both Totnes and Dartmouth have to offer. To the north of the South Hams you will find the Dartmoor National Park and to the south, a beautiful stretch of coastline including many excellent beaches for the family, such as the Slapton sands, Blackpool sands and Salcome Sands.

Dittisham, is an unspoilt and exceptionally beautiful riverside fishing village located up stream from Dartmouth on the River Dart. Dittisham village is the ideal spot for a truly relaxing holiday. There is enough to keep you entertained in the village itself from crabbing from the pontoon, fishing from the beach, boat hire, sailing school, waterside pub and cafe, village shop, playground and fabulous beach walks at low tide. Dittisham is also a great base from which to explore. Ring the bell to call the ferry which will take you across the water to Greenway, Agatha Christie's holiday residence or take the 30 minute ferry ride that runs in to Dartmouth throughout the year.




Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Coleton Fishacre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Woodlands Family Theme Park and Battlefield Live Torbay. Travelling with kids? Consider Golden Hind, or check out an event or a game at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Royal Naval College - 17 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 17 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 27 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 29 min drive
  • Paignton Zoo - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 35 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Railway Inn - 25 min drive
  • Floating Bridge Inn - 15 min drive
  • George & Dragon - 15 min drive
  • The Dolphin - 15 min drive
  • Church House Inn - 30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Peaceful 4 Bedroom Riverside Property Located Near Dartmouth In South Devon located?

This family-friendly Dartmouth cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Greenway House and Garden, Battlefield Live Torbay and South Devon. Churston Station and Dartmouth Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthea A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marooned at Smugglers Cottage!
It was glorious to look out onto the water and watch the boats loved using the ferries and not having to go near the car for a week! The house suited our group very well. We were a little shocked by how many steps there were if we needed to access the house when the tide was in. Having said that it wasn’t hard to adapt our plans so that we only went out when the shore was not under water!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smugglers Stay
Idyllic location on Dittisham foreshore - been staying over 20 years and little has changed. It’s getting a little tired!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smugglers Cottage peaceful, comfortable with amazing views
Smugglers cottage is very peaceful, well organised and cosy with wonderful views over the river Dart. It was the perfect holiday for my family who love watersports. The rooms were spacious, comfortable with the lovely log fire of an evening. I would certainly like to book the holiday again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dominic G.

Enchanting
Wonderful location & picture perfect cottage.... A great getaway Loved it... Thank you Andrew Family
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

georgina l.

Absolutely amazing cottage with outstanding views and warm and cosy. The perfect weekend away
Smugglers cottage was absolutely incredible. It was warm and cosy and decorated beautifully as a traditional cottage should be. Had the best sleep in the extremely comfortable beds and everything was very clean. I arrived with 6 friends and two dogs for my birthday weekend and we were all blown away by the views and surrounding areas. We felt very private and isolated in the cottage even though other cottages and a pub were very close by which is exactly what we wanted! I couldn’t recommend this place any higher and already considering booking again in the near future. Felt like a home from home and the dining room was perfect for catering for large dinner parties. 10/10. Thanks Sarah for having us stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Andrew

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Smugglers Cottage is the pride and joy of the Andrew family. We are a large and close family consisting of Grandpa, his 2 sons and daughter, aunties and uncles and all their children.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Smugglers Cottage and it's incredible and unique location when we happened to moor up in front of it whilst on a family sailing holiday.

What makes this property unique

We love the peace and quiet and beautiful views, there is nothing better than sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine or cup of tea watching the boats go by.
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