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4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Duck Cottage is a superb holiday home in the delightful waterside hamlet of Tuckenhay, just 10 minutes from Totnes. Right on the water's edge on the tidal Bow Creek, it's one of South Devon's prime spots for a self-catering holiday. Ceiling-height windows and French doors give sweeping views of the creek – as does the private patio. Perfect for couples - with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and private parking. Tuckenhay has two renowned waterside inns – ideal for a hearty meal after a country walk.
Accommodation:
The front door opens into the cosy living room, with a sofa and armchairs, TV and DVD player. The exposed beams give the room a real country cottage feel. The far end of the living room leads into the sun-room, a lovely light-filled room with French doors into the patio garden. The sun-room and patio overlook Mill Creek and are wonderful quiet spots to read or watch the birdlife on the river. At the back of the sun-room, there's a utility room where you will find the tumble drier and freezer.
The well-equipped kitchen-diner gives the classic country cottage theme continues throughout with tiled floor and exposed beams. The kitchen window offers views over the creek and is complete with an induction hob, oven, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The dining table seats four comfortably.
Glass-sided stairs lead up from the living room to the two bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the first floor is the first of the two bedrooms, a beautiful room with exposed beams overlooking the water. Furnished with a superking-size bed (which can be configured as two singles upon request at the time of booking). The family bathroom has a bath and an overhead shower also with views of the creek.
Upstairs again and there's the en-suite master bedroom with king-size bed and dual aspect views over the water. The house has central heating as well as underfloor heating on the ground floor.
Please be aware that, due to the proximity to the water, we do not feel this property is suitable for young children (over 12s and babies are welcome).
Outside:
The patio garden accessed from the sun-room is right on the water and has wrought-iron garden furniture. It's a truly lovely tranquil place to unwind at the end of the day.
Parking:
There is space to park at the front of the property.
Nearby:
A 5-minute walk will take you to two great waterside pubs: The Maltsters Arms and The Watermans Arms. Sharpham Vineyard is also within walking distance Ashprington village. Historic Totnes is a 10-minute drive, as is the closest beach, Blackpool Sands.
Accommodation:
The front door opens into the cosy living room, with a sofa and armchairs, TV and DVD player. The exposed beams give the room a real country cottage feel. The far end of the living room leads into the sun-room, a lovely light-filled room with French doors into the patio garden. The sun-room and patio overlook Mill Creek and are wonderful quiet spots to read or watch the birdlife on the river. At the back of the sun-room, there's a utility room where you will find the tumble drier and freezer.
The well-equipped kitchen-diner gives the classic country cottage theme continues throughout with tiled floor and exposed beams. The kitchen window offers views over the creek and is complete with an induction hob, oven, fridge, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. The dining table seats four comfortably.
Glass-sided stairs lead up from the living room to the two bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the first floor is the first of the two bedrooms, a beautiful room with exposed beams overlooking the water. Furnished with a superking-size bed (which can be configured as two singles upon request at the time of booking). The family bathroom has a bath and an overhead shower also with views of the creek.
Upstairs again and there's the en-suite master bedroom with king-size bed and dual aspect views over the water. The house has central heating as well as underfloor heating on the ground floor.
Please be aware that, due to the proximity to the water, we do not feel this property is suitable for young children (over 12s and babies are welcome).
Outside:
The patio garden accessed from the sun-room is right on the water and has wrought-iron garden furniture. It's a truly lovely tranquil place to unwind at the end of the day.
Parking:
There is space to park at the front of the property.
Nearby:
A 5-minute walk will take you to two great waterside pubs: The Maltsters Arms and The Watermans Arms. Sharpham Vineyard is also within walking distance Ashprington village. Historic Totnes is a 10-minute drive, as is the closest beach, Blackpool Sands.
Amenities at Waters Edge, Exclusive Village Location
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
We had a long weekend in June at Duck Cottage. The location is fabulous, on the edge of a creek that has a lot of bird life to see and hear and a quiet and relaxing spot on the terrace from which to view.
The village is beautiful and quiet (Just what we wanted) but you're not too far from more lively towns such as Dartmouth and Totnes, as well as good beaches and beach/coastal walks being a 15-20 minute drive away.
Both pubs in the village were very welcoming and had good outside space for sunny days. The Maltsters has an excellent menu and the food is beautifully cooked. The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The Waterman's Arms equally served us a delicious cooked breakfast before we headed home - and again the service was excellent and attentive.
We felt the cottage would benefit from some updates in some of the rooms and perhaps a deeper clean in the kitchen from time to time, the oven for example wasn't quite as clean as it could be. Getting a car in and out of the parking spot can be a tad challenging although the neighbours at Quay Cottage didn't seem to mind us encroaching on their driveway at times. Cutting back some of the plants and hedging would help ease the entry and exit process. I think a car is essential when staying in Tuckenhay to explore the wider South Hams area.
Otherwise, really good value for money, a fabulous little place to stay in a very friendly village, with many amenities nearby.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Duck Cottage is absolutely ducky and the optimum place to actually sit on the terrace and watch the actual ducks as they come in with the tide on Bow Creek. It has a wonderful position right overlooking the creek, comfy beds, cosy sofas and a terrace where you can eat outside. Parking is a bit nerve racking as the space is rather tight but worth the effort.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
This is a warm cosy cottage which had everything we wanted for a relaxing stay doing very little. There is lovely walking nearby, and good pubs within walking distance. I do think though that the description should mention the steep stairs and number of steps in the property. There is only parking for one average sized car.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2019
Firstly Dart Valley were excellent in all ways (hence 'Excellent' rating above)
The toilets and bathroom were clean but the ground floor was not. The cushions on the sofa were stale. I always wear slippers inside and within a short time the soles (which were white } were covered in a brown sticky/oily substance. There were nail varnish marks in the bath, I do not wear nail varnish so not mine. All glass surfaces including the television were smeared with greasy finger/hand marks. All windows needed cleaning inside and out.
There was nowhere to store our food except the fridge. The food cupboards were strewn with half consumed food and they smelled to such an extent that you would be reluctant to put your food in them anyway.
The bed linen and towels did not meet the standard that one has now grown to expect for this type of cottage. We are also used to a welcome pack. There was a packet of biscuits and a pint of milk but even those we were unsure if they were for our use
I fully appreciate that this is the owners holiday home but their chattels seem to be intrusive, many inappropriate things being scattered amongst the items which we assumed where for our use. I felt like an intruder.
Finally it may be worth noting that the (we presume) owners of Riverside House were hostile and rude which is unusual for this part of Devon. They had no cause to object to our presence in any way, shape or form.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Duck Cottage is absolutely ducky and the optimum place to actually sit on the terrace and watch the actual ducks as they come in with the tide on Bow Creek. It has a wonderful position right overlook..."
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