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Alpha Cottage

Dittisham, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Beautifully restored cottage along Dittisham’s picture-postcard Lower Street
  • A stunning blend of original and contemporary features combine to provide an elegant décor with all your creature comforts
  • In touching distance of Mill Creek and breathtaking walking routes along the River Dart
Overview
Property code: OC-A27330

Alpha cottage is the perfect place to stay for couples, families, walkers, photographers and artists. It is also a great location to kayak and paddleboard.

Located in the lovely village of Dittisham and just upstream from the popular South Devon town of Dartmouth, sits this stunning cottage which has been lovingly restored to provide a fantastic base for four guests. With beautiful, traditional features such as beams and exposed stone walls as well as a warming wood burner, this is an ideal home to return to at the end of a busy day.

Stepping inside this lovely cottage, you’ll find yourself in a lounge that’s brimming with character from the exposed timber and brickwork, through to the welcoming wood burner and surrounding comfortable seating where you can curl up at the end of the day. Next to this is the bright kitchen/diner with its high ceiling and bright pops of colour making this a great space to gather for a meal. From the lounge, a steep cottage-style staircase takes you to the two pretty bedrooms. The king-size room has the same gorgeous, exposed brick as well as wood burner-effect fire and a stylish en-suite shower room, whilst the second bedroom is a cute twin and there’s also a further separate shower room. Outside, there is a gravelled seating area with outdoor furniture and a further elevated seating area.

Dittisham provides a beautiful riverside location and is surrounded by Devon countryside, making it a perfect spot for a holiday. There are plenty of places to picnic and you can head to the pontoon if you fancy trying your hand at a spot of crabbing. Otherwise, you can head 6 miles to Dartmouth with its picturesque harbour, heritage railway or you can take a boat trip on the River Dart. Other great locations within easy reach include Paignton (14 miles) where you can visit the zoo or Quaywest water park or why not take a trip to the beautiful Blackpool Sands – an unspoilt sheltered bay just 7 miles away.

In the months of May through to November why not attend one of the many local events and festivals in the area like the Dartmouth Music Festival, Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dartmouth Food Festival, Torbay Air Show, Brixham Pirate Festival, Devon County Show.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin room with single beds
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with shower room and WC, 1 family shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • TV in lounge
  • Wood burner - Logs provided
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Beach towels are not provided: please bring your own including towels for any pets
  • Beach 8 miles and pubs and village shop less than a mile away
  • Please note that there are a few places in the cottage with very low headroom, the staircase in particular. Steep steps also mean the property is not suitable for small children or guests with limited mobility
  • No parking included with this cottage, but there is unrestricted on-street parking about 100 yards away, and pay and display car park close by
  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin room with single beds
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with shower room and WC, 1 family shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • TV in lounge
  • Wood burner - Logs provided
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Beach towels are not provided: please bring your own including towels for any pets
  • Beach 8 miles and pubs and village shop less than a mile away
  • Please note that there are a few places in the cottage with very low headroom, the staircase in particular. Steep steps also mean the property is not suitable for small children or guests with limited mobility
  • No parking included with this cottage, but there is unrestricted on-street parking about 100 yards away, and pay and display car park close by
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anne 1st January 2024

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Delightful small cottage in beautiful setting close to some of Devons best rivers and beaches. Stairs require good mobility!

Reviewed by Harry 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Katja 6th August 2023

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Alpha Cottage is a very cosy place to spend holidays fare away from busy and stressful daily routine. It is well equipped and has the perfect size for four guests able to climb a quite steep stare to the upper floor. The surrounding is extremely quiet (no parties, no traffic), a parking place is easily found nearby, the ferry to Greenway and DartmoRead moreuth as well as the pubs are max. 10 walking minutes away. Hide

Reviewed by Laurent 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 12th June 2023

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The property is in an idyllic setting and the photographs on your website of the interior make it look lovely. In reality i felt that the cottage, its furnishings and the patio area are quite shabby. In terms of cleanliness, on arrival, my first measure is always the state of the washing up bowl. Unfortunately it was not clean and the dishcloths, Read morealthough dry looked used. The kitchen is well equipped, however the oven gloves had a split along the seam which my husband didnt see and he subsequently burnt his fingers using them. They need to be replaced. The furnishings in the sitting room are quite shabby. The bed in the main bedroom was comfortable and the bed linen fresh. However the floorboards around the bed were extremely noisy. I think that they had been lifted and not re laid properly. The bathrooms were ok but the shower tray in the smaller bathroom took ages to drain so you ended up standing in water whilst showering. All of the mats in the property look like they need cleaning. The seating area in the garden was nice but the rest of the garden was shabby and not pretty to look at. It would benefit from a tidy up. We had a lovely holiday but I would be unlikely to book with you again or recommend you on the basis of these points which I feel should have been picked up on inspection. Hide

Reviewed by Cate 5th June 2023

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Great cottage, easy process.

Reviewed by Melanie 26th May 2023

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As previously discussed, did not enjoy picking up dog poo in garden. Front door lock and key box broken. Couldnt lock house!

Reviewed by Rick 16th May 2023

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Reviewed by Tracy 29th April 2023

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The cottage itself was lovely, clean and well equipped. However, the staircase is challenging even for a fit abled bodied person and the double bed mattress was not at all comfortable. The location was also a little limiting because of the steepness of the lane. It would be a perfect retreat for someone who is not phased by the stairs and who enjoyRead mores peace and quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 1st January 2023

Thank you for such a wonderful stay at Alpha Cottage. Despite the weather the cottage was a great base to explore from. Fantastic facilities and the wood burner was a dream. Thank you again and all the best for 2023. - Jackie, David, Jo, Kevin.

Reviewed by Anonymous 5th October 2022

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The cottage is wonderful well equipped and cosy. Lots of thought gone into the refurb. This has been our first visit to Devon and it is certainly different!! In a good way. - Ange and Frank, David and Kate.

Reviewed by Anonymous 24th September 2022

Thank you for a lovely stay. We'd never noticed the Dart Valley or South devon areas before and we loved it. The boat trip into Dartmouth to the Granary was definitely a highlight, as was enjoying a fire on a chilly evening. And thanks for the prosecco! - Rone and David

Reviewed by Anonymous 17th September 2022

Thank you so much for the loan of beautiful Alpha Cottage. We've swam in the sea, paddle boarded, kayaked, and walked miles. The weather has been glorious for the whole two weeks and Dartmouth Royal Regatta was so much fun. We've so enjoyed our lovely stay. Thank you for the goodies. - The Rossiters

Reviewed by Anonymous 10th September 2022

An amazingly designed cottage. It's beautiful - so much thought gone into renovation and decoration - feel very lucky to have been able to book it. Even two teenage girls were impressed. I could quite happily run away and live here forever. - Elly, Lucy, Imogen

Reviewed by Anonymous 3rd September 2022

Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. The natural beauty of the stone and wood is gorgeous. The stairs are a work of art. We have felt very welcome and comfortable, would love to return soon! - Justine and Eliot

Reviewed by Anonymous 27th August 2022

We have just finished out bank holiday in the beautiful Alpha cottage and we cannot fault it. The cottage is wonderful. Has everything you need for a cosy break away form reality, to switch off and recharge! A big bonus for us is being dog friendly! We brought out puppy and she loved it. The location is wonderful, plenty of walks and great places tRead moreo see. The light and airy kitchen gives such a homely feeling. It is sad to be going home. Highly recommended and we will be back. - Lauren Huw, Teg Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 20th August 2022

Thank you so much for our wonderful stay, we are all going home so much more relaxed than when we came. I ti so peaceful and tranquil here, although much to do. Our time has run out too quickly and would love to have stayed on longer. We would love to come back. Lots on memories made and more yet to make. - Peter, Jane, Darcey, Liby

Reviewed by Anonymous 13th August 2022

Thanks for a marvellous stay. We have had such a great time. Mixed weather, still had lots of fun. Cottage is warm and cosy, and has everything we needed. Hope to visit again soon. - The Marriotts.

Reviewed by Anonymous 6th August 2022

We have had a very enjoyable time in the cottage. It has been a privilege to stay in a cottage that has been sympathetically restored. We have caught a lot of crabs and the children loved going on the little ferry and seeing the seals. The FBI is a fantastic pub, the red lion is a little stranger. Manny happy memories made. - The Swithinbanks

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