Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages

Slapton, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2QF

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Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages

Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages is set in a peaceful wildlife valley near Slapton Sands beach and the South West Coast Path in South Devon. The family friendly and dog-friendly cottages are idea for small famlies and couples cottages as they are all located around the Old Farmhouse and set within a tranquil rewilded valley of woods, meadows and ponds. Guests and their dogs can enjoy this unique and exclusive sapce space on holiday. 

The historic village of Slapton, with its dog-friendly pubs, is just two miles from Dittiscombe valley, and the freshwater lagoon at Slapton Ley is a treasured national nature reserve. The cottages are located close to the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its gentle rolling hills, wildlife estuaries, and unspoilt coastline.

To make the most of the beautiful surroundings and woodland at Dittiscombe we now offer guests nature connection experiences such as Forest Bathing, Nature Walks and Small Scale Rewilding Guided tours, all bookable with us through the Experiences section of our website. You can make it a part of your stay here, or just visit us for one of these events.

Our stone cottages sleep from 2-4 guests, each has its own garden and views. There are log-burners, spa baths, and wifi.

Honeysuckle sleeps 2, dogs welcome. This is a pretty single-storey detached cottage with far reaching views over the valley.  You can relax in front of the woodburner and watch the wildlife over the pond, woodland and surrounding flower banks.  King size bed, enclosed garden, woodburner.

The Owlery, sleeps 2, pet free cottage. This is a perfect cottage for couples as it is situated in its own area of valley at Dittiscombe, with lovely views over the orchard and pond. King-size bed, extra large spa bath big enough for 2 and a woodburner. This is a pet free cottage with its own private parking space.

Dovecote, sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. This cottage has a cosy sitting room with woodburner, a separate kitchen dining area with extending dining table, king size bed and a second bedroom with single bed. There is a two-tiered garden with views with direct access to orchard, meadows and nature trail.

Rafters, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. This cottage has an open plan ground floor area with sliding patio doors and lovely views to the enclosed garden. There is stone built fireplace with flame-effect electric fire, an extending dining table, a double bedroom and second twin room.

 

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Number of Rooms / Units
4
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Dovecotefrom £600.00 to £1,100.00 per unit per week
Honeysucklefrom £595.00 to £750.00 per unit per week
Raftersfrom £650.00 to £1,250.00 per unit per week
The Owleryfrom £550.00 to £750.00 per unit per week

*Weekly prices start at £625 in low season rising to £750 for 1 bedroom cottages, £1120 for a 2 bedroom cottage sleeping 4 in the Summer Holidays.
Honeysuckle, Rafters and Dovecote are all dog friendly and up to 2 dogs welcome: £25 per dog per week and £10 per dog per short break.
The Owlery is a pet free cottage.
Prices include heating, linen. Short breaks available throughout the year except school summer holidays.
Minimum 3 night stays starting at £450 in low season. Please check our website for live availability.
Booking direct with us is commission free and you get the best prices. For more information please call Ruth & Jon 01548 521272.

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Facilities

Other

  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Picinic Area

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - We welcome children of all ages and supply cots and highchairs free on request.
  • Accept children all ages
  • Children's play area - Children's slide, climbing wall, sand table, wendy house and swings.
  • Cot - Free on request.
  • Highchair - Free on request.

Establishment Features

  • Broadband Internet Access
  • Countryside Location
  • Dogs Accepted - Up to 2 dogs welcome in most cottages with a short break and weekly charge per dog.
  • Eco Friendly
  • Electricity inc in rate
  • Family Friendly
  • Free car parking
  • Garden/patio for guests' use - All cottages have a private garden with views.
  • Independent Business
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Launderette - Communal laundry room with tumble dryer and washing machine.
  • Linen provided - Beds made up for guests' arrival.
  • Maximum group size - Bookings for groups of up to 12 guests. Please enquire with owners for more information.
  • Near coastal path
  • Open All Year
  • Pets accepted - Up to 2 dogs welcome five cottages.
  • Short breaks available
  • Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Key Features

  • Family - Play areas, swings, slide and climbing wall, flat play area for grass games, woodland for den making all within the private valley. Located close to beaches of Start Bay.
  • Green - Dittiscombe Estate is a rewilded valley just 2 miles from the National Nature Reserve of Slapton Ley in South Devon.
  • In countryside
  • Midweek breaks
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Romantic - The Owlery is suitable for romantic breaks being set in the higher valley at Dittiscombe with a spa bath large enough for two.
  • Weekend breaks

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Communal car park for up to 10 cars.

Payment Methods

  • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
  • All major credit cards accepted
  • Cash & Cheque accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

  • Central Heating
  • Colour Television in all units - TV with streaming in all cottages.
  • Colour TV
  • Electric shaver point
  • Free View TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fridge
  • Ground Floor Accommodation
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Microwave in all units
  • Non smoking units
  • Oven / Cooker
  • Radio
  • Smart TV
  • Toaster
  • Towels Available
  • Video
  • Washing Machine
  • WiFi

Specialist Features

  • Honeymoon Breaks
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

  • Wood burning stove

Room / Unit Features: Dovecote

  • Barbecue
  • CD Player
  • Central Heating - Night storage throughout, convectors, woodburner.
  • Colour Television
  • Drying Facilities - Communal tumble dryer.
  • DVD Player
  • Freezer
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking units
  • Pets Accepted - Up to 2 dogs welcome.
  • Radio
  • Real log/coal fire - Woodburner and complimentary basket of logs.
  • Video
  • Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble dryer.

Room / Unit Features: Honeysuckle

  • Barbecue
  • CD Player
  • Central Heating - Gas central heating throughout.
  • Colour Television
  • Drying Facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Freezer
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking units
  • Pets Accepted - 1 dog welcome 2 on request.
  • Radio
  • Real log/coal fire - Woodburner and a complimentary basket of logs and kindling.
  • Video
  • Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and dryer.

Room / Unit Features: Rafters

  • Barbecue
  • CD Player
  • Central Heating - Night storage throughout, convectors and electric fan heaters.
  • Colour Television
  • Drying Facilities - Communal tumble dryer.
  • DVD Player
  • Freezer
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking units
  • Pets Accepted - Up to 2 dogs welcome.
  • Radio
  • Washing Machine - Communal washing facilities.

Room / Unit Features: The Owlery

  • Barbecue - BBQ available on request.
  • CD Player
  • Central Heating - Oil fired central heating throughout.
  • Colour Television
  • Drying Facilities - Airer in cottage, communal tumble dryer.
  • DVD Player
  • Freezer
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking units
  • Radio
  • Real log/coal fire - Woodburner and complimentary basket of logs and kindling.
  • Video
  • Washing Machine - Communal washing machine and tumble dryer.

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