Dittiscombe Holiday Cottages

Come and relax in our tranquil South Devon valley - unwind in one of our comfortable cottages with your own pretty garden – and take a walk round our imaginative nature trail. Our superb location means we are close to beautiful beaches and stunning coastal walks, Slapton village, and the attractive towns of Dartmouth, Totnes and Salcombe.

“The great escape! Relaxing, undisturbed and totally beautiful.”

We can recommend many coast and country activities to our visitors including local walks, rock-pooling, surfing, golfing and fishing. We particularly recommend a car-free day and taking the walk from Dittiscombe to Slapton village (2 miles) where there are two child and dog-friendly pubs serving good local food. Within the village there is also the walk around Slapton Ley Nature Reserve, ideal for bird-watching, and a half-mile further on there is the beach at Slapton Sands and beautiful views of the bay and Start Point Lighthouse. We also provide our guests with a temporary membership to Dartmouth Golf & Country Club (5 miles) where there are 18 and 9-hole courses, a pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym.

Children will love the fresh air and freedom here at Dittiscombe. There is a play area set under the trees with a picnic table, swings, slide, climbing wall, sand pit, trampoline for the under 5s, and a living-willow wigwam to hide in. There is also a separate flat area for ball games.

‘What an amazing find . . . so peaceful and tranquil.’

From November to April we offer warm and cosy short breaks. Our cottages are perfect off-season with woodburners, spa baths and views of the rolling Devon hills from a cottage window. An ideal 3-night break away might include great coastal walks, excellent food in pubs and restaurants with menus offering local ingredients, and unique shopping in Dartmouth, Salcombe and Totnes. We offer 2, 3 and 4-night or more short breaks at all-inclusive rates. For further details please check the prices and availability page on our website.

Dittiscombe Holiday Cottages Open 1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

Grading

• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Awards

• Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2009

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

6

* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Take the Totnes/Kingsbridge turn off on to the A384. At Totnes traffic lights (just before Totnes Rail Station), take the right hand turn on to the A381. Continue through the villages of Harbertonford and Halwell, past the Totnes Cross Filling Station. About 1 1/2 miles later take the lane sign posted Slapton and East Allington. After 3 miles turn right onto the lane Dittiscombe and Alston. Take the next right turn into Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre, alongside the stables, down the lane to the end and park by the farmhouse.

Public Transport Directions

Use a taxi from Totnes Railway Station

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• Midweek breaks
• Weekend breaks

Accessibility

• Accepts Dogs by Arrangement
• Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Children & Infants

• Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
• Accept children all ages
• Children's play area
• Children's videos/DVDs available
• Cot
• Facilities for children - Cots available, Highchairs available, Outdoor play area
• Highchair

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - Communal gravel car park, lit at night, for guests cars. Cars can be parked next to cottage for loading and unloading.
• On site parking - 10 Uncovered

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - Discounts offered for local golf club.
• Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities - Discount offer to our guests who use the facilities at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club.
• Spa bath - The Owlery has a luxury airbath big enough for two people.

Payment Methods

• Cash & Cheque only
• Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Room / Unit Features

• CD Player
• Dishwasher
• DVD Player
• Fridge/Freezer
• Microwave
• Electric shaver point
• Fridge
• Ironing Facilities
• Washer/Dryer

Buddleia

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• Central Heating - Night storage heating, additional heating and woodburner in this cottage.
• Colour Television
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Pets Accepted
• Real log/coal fire
• Washing Machine - Commerical washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

Willows

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• Central Heating - Night Storage heating, supplementary heating and electricity flame effect fire.
• Colour Television
• Dishwasher
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Freezer
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Pets Accepted
• Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

Rafters

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• Central Heating - Night Storage heating, supplementary heating and flame effect electric heater.
• Colour Television
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Pets Accepted
• Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

The Owlery

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• CD Player
• Central Heating - Oil Fired central heating and woodburner.
• Colour Television
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Radio
• Real log/coal fire
• Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

Dovecote

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• Central Heating - Night Storage heating and woodburner.
• Colour Television
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Pets Accepted
• Real log/coal fire
• Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

Honeysuckle

• Barbecue - Available to all guests during their stay.
• CD Player
• Central Heating - Gas central heating and woodburner.
• Colour Television
• Drying Facilities
• DVD Player
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Non smoking units
• Pets Accepted
• Radio
• Real log/coal fire
• Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble drier available to all guests during their stay.

Establishment Features

• Electricity inc in rate
• Garden/patio for guests' use
• Launderette - Commercial washing machine and tumble drier is available six days a week for guests' use.
• Linen available free of charge
• Linen provided - Beds made up for guests.
• Near coastal path
• Open all year
• Short breaks available

Specialist Features

• Honeymoon Breaks
• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Gold medal in the Green tourism business scheme.
• Marketed to any other specialist market - Dog Owners
• Pets (Proprietors) on premises
• Special provisions for walkers - Maps, books and advice given to guests.