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
Primrose Cottage is a charming pet-friendly home within Dittisham Court. Peace and tranquillity reflect all around – from the soft furnishings in the living space to the soothing bedrooms. French doors open to overlook the communal orchards and gardens. Plus, there's patio seating for summer lunches and suppers. Park the car on-site and take a short walk to the village shop and pub, as well as the quayside where you can catch a boat to Dartmouth, or picnic in the riverside meadow.
Accommodation:
The front door leads into the hallway with space for coats and boots. Straight through to the light and airy sitting room with sofa and armchairs, and a TV with DVD player. French doors fill the room with light and take you out to the sunny patio with garden furniture. At the near end of the room, there is a dining area with a table and chairs for 4. Primrose Cottage benefits from a well-equipped kitchen with modern cream cupboards, an electric oven and hob, microwave, an integrated dishwasher, an integrated fridge-freezer, a washing machine and DAB radio. A serving hatch connects the kitchen to the living room. On the ground floor there is also a small cloakroom and WC.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and views across the orchard and village, with a built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with power shower. The second bedroom is a twin room with two 3' beds and a built-in wardrobe. There is also a family bathroom upstairs with a bath, electric overhead shower.
A travel cot and highchair are available upon request.
There's central heating throughout.
Larger Groups
Primrose Cottageis part of a group of properties that can groups. So, if you are planning a trip as a family and are looking to accommodate a larger family we may well be able to help you. All properties are within a short walk of each other (some neighbouring). Please do contact us to discuss dates and availability.
Outside:
Primrose Cottage benefits from a sunny patio that extends around the side of the cottage accessed via the French doors from the living room. With garden furniture and views across the shared orchard, it's the perfect spot for a peaceful al fresco meal or a quiet spot to sit and read. The orchard is accessible via a few steps at the end of the patio area.
Guests also have access to the four acres of communal ground on Dittisham Court which include large grassy areas with vantage points over Bow Creek and over towards The Quay, as well as the orchard at the bottom. Guests are welcome to exercise dogs on the grounds however we ask they are kept on leads.
Parking:
There is a private parking space for one car outside the front of the cottage. Please note you need to drive under an arch with a height restriction of 7'6".
Nearby:
The village pub, The Red Lion Inn, is a 2-minute walk around the corner. The Red Lion 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 Dartmouth. Blackpool Sands is the closest beach - a 10-minute drive away.
Accommodation:
The front door leads into the hallway with space for coats and boots. Straight through to the light and airy sitting room with sofa and armchairs, and a TV with DVD player. French doors fill the room with light and take you out to the sunny patio with garden furniture. At the near end of the room, there is a dining area with a table and chairs for 4. Primrose Cottage benefits from a well-equipped kitchen with modern cream cupboards, an electric oven and hob, microwave, an integrated dishwasher, an integrated fridge-freezer, a washing machine and DAB radio. A serving hatch connects the kitchen to the living room. On the ground floor there is also a small cloakroom and WC.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed and views across the orchard and village, with a built-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with power shower. The second bedroom is a twin room with two 3' beds and a built-in wardrobe. There is also a family bathroom upstairs with a bath, electric overhead shower.
A travel cot and highchair are available upon request.
There's central heating throughout.
Larger Groups
Primrose Cottageis part of a group of properties that can groups. So, if you are planning a trip as a family and are looking to accommodate a larger family we may well be able to help you. All properties are within a short walk of each other (some neighbouring). Please do contact us to discuss dates and availability.
Outside:
Primrose Cottage benefits from a sunny patio that extends around the side of the cottage accessed via the French doors from the living room. With garden furniture and views across the shared orchard, it's the perfect spot for a peaceful al fresco meal or a quiet spot to sit and read. The orchard is accessible via a few steps at the end of the patio area.
Guests also have access to the four acres of communal ground on Dittisham Court which include large grassy areas with vantage points over Bow Creek and over towards The Quay, as well as the orchard at the bottom. Guests are welcome to exercise dogs on the grounds however we ask they are kept on leads.
Parking:
There is a private parking space for one car outside the front of the cottage. Please note you need to drive under an arch with a height restriction of 7'6".
Nearby:
The village pub, The Red Lion Inn, is a 2-minute walk around the corner. The Red Lion 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 Dartmouth. Blackpool Sands is the closest beach - a 10-minute drive away.
Amenities at South-facing cottage with gardens and parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of England
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
Reading previous guests reviews in advance of our trip we were somewhat apprehensive at what to expect and even called Dart Valley Cottages (DVC) to express our concern. However, on arrival we were very pleasantly surprised to find a clean and tidy property that had clearly been recently refreshed with all our areas of concern addressed in advance. These included, a full redecoration throughout, full garden maintenance and newly replaced garden furniture, new electric showers in both bathrooms, brand new bed and towel linens and a very clean and practical kitchen. Descriptions of its dire outside appearance were certainly not warranted, as at the date of our visit the property and grounds were presented extremely well.
The location is very peaceful and scenic in a quiet courtyard with views across a communal orchard and across the village to the river. It also offers four acres of communal grounds to enjoy and exercise any dog. The village is accessed by very narrow and steep lanes, which may be problematic for some, but this is what gives it spectacular views. The village is difficult to travers for those with mobility issues but the cottage provides easy access to The Ham, which offers a great recreational space on the riverbank and useful level access to the village quay along the foreshore when the tide is out. For visits to Dartmouth, Kingswear and the surrounding areas the location is ideal. The cottage also provides very useful doorstep car parking, which is definitely a premium in this location.
The cottage was well equipped with all the essentials, although water pressure in the en-suite shower was particularly poor. This small shower is only really suitable for this unable to access a shower over the bath. Otherwise, the main bathroom shower was perfectly adequate. The outside space for Primrose Cottage is one of the best for those at Dittisham Court providing a small gated upper terrace, secure for any dog, with a large side terrace providing additional seating and outside dining areas. A few steps lead down to the lawn area with further seating/dining area overlooking the orchard and village beyond, but this area is not enclosed for dogs.
The cottage did provide basic essentials including washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing machine detergent, hand washes, toilet disinfectant etc. However, this is the first time in many years of holidaying in the UK when there was no welcome pack provided - eg a cake, or bottle of wine, milk, tea or coffee to welcome you after your journey down. This would be a welcome improvement. A tray would be very helpful for eating and drinking outside along with placemats to help protect the dining furniture (we improvised with our own tea towels).
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Primrose Cottage and were well cared for by DVC.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2025
lovely location very close to river dart; local ferry boat inn is a short walk and you can't beat the riverside location with ferries going downstream :-) Primrose cottage had a nice garden and space inside as described. It could do with a bit of TLC on decoration. we learnt that the village is called Ditsum locally. getting anywhere involves hills, narrow lanes, windy local roads but worth it for the beauty of Dartmoor and the local coast.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
The cottage was very nice,clean and an excellent position for us.
We throughly enjoyed our time there.
Would recommend dart valley cottage’s to family and friends.
Will be returning in the future.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2021
The location is very good, in a quiet place in Dittisham. The cottage is part of a row of rental properties with a small garden and a larger shared plot. Walking distance to quay, pubs, village. The walk to Dartmouth is very scenic and you can return by river boat.
The confirmation email we received stated to bring towels, so we did but we found towels at the property - communication issue?
We found the property looked clean but there were cobwebs, dirty windows, sticky kitchen surfaces that imply a quick clean with lots of cleaning products rather than deep cleaning. The furniture is really outdated (the sofa really needs replacing, It is old and stained) and it feels like stepping back in time with polyester bedding. The welcome pack consisted of a packed Swiss roll and milk. The whole property feels unwelcoming and unloved. There is no attention to detail anywhere.
Having been in several cottages in the last 15 years, this is ,in our opinion, very overpriced..
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Top rated by guests
8.3Excellent
(37 Ratings)
"The cottage was very nice,clean and an excellent position for us.
We throughly enjoyed our time there.
Would recommend dart valley cottage’s to family and friends.
Will be returning in the future."
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