Guests say
Alpha Cottage in Dittisham, Devon, is a sympathetically restored property that offers a cosy and tranquil retreat. Guests have enjoyed its homely feel, the beautiful surroundings, and the local amenities including pubs and ferry trips. The cottage is dog-friendly and has been praised for its well-equipped kitchen and wood burner. While some guests have noted areas for improvement, the overall experience has been positive, with many creating cherished memories and expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-kept, though there were isolated comments about the washing up bowl, dishcloths, and mats needing attention. The majority did not raise cleanliness as an issue, suggesting a generally satisfactory standard.
The location is frequently described as wonderful, with easy access to local attractions, pubs, and ferry services. The peaceful and idyllic setting close to rivers and beaches has been a highlight for many guests.
Guests have found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable overall, with a particularly comfortable main bed. However, some guests mentioned noisy floorboards and an uncomfortable mattress in one of the rooms, slightly lowering the score.
The cottage is well-equipped and guests have appreciated the kitchen and wood burner. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as a broken front door lock, a challenging staircase, and slow-draining shower, indicating room for improvement.
The provision of goodies and a mention of prosecco suggest a level of thoughtfulness in welcoming guests. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, they are a delightful bonus rather than a standard offering.
About this property
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.
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
Reviews (16)
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Ms Weir
Delightful small cottage in beautiful setting close to some of Devon’s best rivers and beaches. Stairs require good mobility!
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Mrs Beer
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 Dartmouth as well as the pubs are max. 10 walking minutes away.
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Mrs Christine Foden
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, it’s 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, although dry looked used. The kitchen is well equipped, however the oven gloves had a split along the seam which my husband didn’t 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.