Cottage in England
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
The Nook is in a truly peaceful, 'chocolate box' location. Perfect for one couple or a small family to relax in this beautiful riverside village and explore the wider South Hams. A very pretty holiday cottage, this Grade II-listed building is about 350 years old and has been lovingly renovated to a wonderful standard, combining modern living with lots of original cottage features to ensure a very comfortable stay year-round. The open-plan living area is a charming space with an exposed stone fireplace and painted beams making the cosy room feel light and airy. Upstairs the master bedroom keeps the cute cottage theme going and the second bedroom with a single bed and futon for younger families sharing. There is a private garden at the rear for alfresco dining in the summer and a log burner for chillier winters, there is also private parking for one car and the village amenities are a short walk away.
Accommodation:
The cottage can be entered from the front door on Lower Street or from the parking at the rear via the patio. The front door opens from the road into the hallway with space for coats and boots as well as a general storage cupboard. Through to the living room, a light and airy space, beautifully furnished, very much with comfort in mind. With white-washed walls, oak flooring and exposed beams to set the ambience. The lounge area is centred around the large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, two sofas and an armchair as well as a window seat. There's a TV with DVD player, with included premium TV channels (BT TV). The dining area has a prettily painted dining table and chairs.
A doorway and hatch lead through to the kitchen which overlooks the back garden. The slate-floored, shaker-style kitchen is well stocked for mealtimes, and also houses an integrated washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven and halogen hob, and microwave. From the kitchen, a stable door leads to the patio garden and the parking.
A traditional curved stairway leads up to the first floor from the lounge. The master bedroom maintains the cute cottagey feel and is furnished with a painted oak kingsize bed with side tables, plenty of storage space and a built-in wardrobe. The second bedroom has a single bed and a single futon.
The modern bathroom has a bath with an electric shower over, and a heated towel rail.
This cottage may not be suitable for small children or the elderly. Please call for more information.
There's central heating and a wood burner (logs are provided for winter bookings).
You're welcome to bring one small dog with you, too
Outside:
The Nook benefits from a delightful, private suntrap garden with river views - an idyllic spot to watch the sunset. This area is laid to gravel with flowerbeds and has plenty of seating.
Parking:
There is a parking space behind the cottage.
Nearby:
The village pub The Red Lion Inn is a two-minute walk up the road. The Red Lion Inn also hosts the village shop and Post Office. A 10-minute walk will take you to The Quay where you will find the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Café as well as ferries to the National Trust's Greenway house and gardens and also Dartmouth. The closest beach is Blackpool Sands, a 10-minute drive in the nearby village of Stoke Fleming.
Accommodation:
The cottage can be entered from the front door on Lower Street or from the parking at the rear via the patio. The front door opens from the road into the hallway with space for coats and boots as well as a general storage cupboard. Through to the living room, a light and airy space, beautifully furnished, very much with comfort in mind. With white-washed walls, oak flooring and exposed beams to set the ambience. The lounge area is centred around the large inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, two sofas and an armchair as well as a window seat. There's a TV with DVD player, with included premium TV channels (BT TV). The dining area has a prettily painted dining table and chairs.
A doorway and hatch lead through to the kitchen which overlooks the back garden. The slate-floored, shaker-style kitchen is well stocked for mealtimes, and also houses an integrated washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven and halogen hob, and microwave. From the kitchen, a stable door leads to the patio garden and the parking.
A traditional curved stairway leads up to the first floor from the lounge. The master bedroom maintains the cute cottagey feel and is furnished with a painted oak kingsize bed with side tables, plenty of storage space and a built-in wardrobe. The second bedroom has a single bed and a single futon.
The modern bathroom has a bath with an electric shower over, and a heated towel rail.
This cottage may not be suitable for small children or the elderly. Please call for more information.
There's central heating and a wood burner (logs are provided for winter bookings).
You're welcome to bring one small dog with you, too
Outside:
The Nook benefits from a delightful, private suntrap garden with river views - an idyllic spot to watch the sunset. This area is laid to gravel with flowerbeds and has plenty of seating.
Parking:
There is a parking space behind the cottage.
Nearby:
The village pub The Red Lion Inn is a two-minute walk up the road. The Red Lion Inn also hosts the village shop and Post Office. A 10-minute walk will take you to The Quay where you will find the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Café as well as ferries to the National Trust's Greenway house and gardens and also Dartmouth. The closest beach is Blackpool Sands, a 10-minute drive in the nearby village of Stoke Fleming.
Amenities at Charming cottage, modern living with original features, perfect private garden
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Generally well equipped kitchen although some of the saucepans are a little tired,
We had difficulty finding the users manual for the hob as various manuals put in different places instead of just in one box file.
The house was very comfortable and the heating kept us very cosy during our stay in late October.
The setting is lovely despite the very narrow roads within the village.
One warning, we have an ordinary estate car but the turn to get to the parking space at the rear is very tight.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Absolutely delightful cottage. Well maintained. Cosy but not cramped. There wasn't a river view from the rear garden as the bushes had been allowed to grow too high, though, and this was disappointing. However, i would recommed this cottage and would stay there again.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2025
The Nook provided a cosy, welcoming base for our short break in Dittisham. While other reviews have complained about the cleanliness of the cottage and lack of hot water, we found everything was spotless on arrival and the shower worked efficiently.
It would have been helpful to have received some more detailed instructions on how to reach the cottage as there is a turning area at the top of the village which you have to use to access Lower Street. Similarly, the parking area behind the house is quite large and we were not sure if specific bays belonged to The Nook. There is an area by the bins which a neighbour informed us is used as a turning circle, so we had chosen the correct area, at the top of the parking area. The entrance to the car park is narrow but wide enough for a family-sized car.
We had brought some supplies from home but were delighted to find a generous welcome pack in the cottage which included fresh coffee, tea, olive oil, milk and biscuits. Inside, we found the cottage comfortable and well equipped for our stay. The location was perfect and we hardly used our car, preferring to walk down to catch the ferry to Dartmouth or Greenway or walking our dog on The Ham. There are beautiful views across the Creek from the bottom of the garden and we really enjoyed our time here. Overall, a lovely, peaceful stay in a beautiful South Hams village.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2023
The cottage had not been cleaned when we arrived and apparently Dart Valley Cottages have no system to check whether cleaning has been done or not. The hot water was not working and the cottage needs a thorough appraisal by the agents, things have clearly been left to drift. For example, even the agents do not seem to be aware of the correct refuse and recycling instructions. There are broken door latches, a broken glass lantern in the garden, shabby and old outdoor cushions etc. I could go on.
We have stayed at this cottage before without any problems, but this time we came away disappointed.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
"Absolutely delightful cottage. Well maintained. Cosy but not cramped. There wasn't a river view from the rear garden as the bushes had been allowed to grow too high, though, and this was disappointing..."
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