Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character

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8.2Excellent
(29 Ratings)
"Lovely Cottage, perfect for two, with 4 adults it gets somewhat crowded. Wonderfull garden. We will come back next year."
Christoph D.
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8.2 / 10
Excellent(29 Ratings)

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

Thornwell Cottage is a beautiful 200-year-old home with stunning gardens and fantastic river views. This grade II-listed cottage has been lovingly renovated as a home for all seasons. The flagstone floors, exposed beams, and cosy log burner emanate charm. Outside, lose yourself in the extensive garden with its rolling grassland, orchard, wildflowers, and tended plants and shrubs. Private, quiet, yet close to the village amenities and riverside. One small dog can come too, by prior arrangement.

One small to medium well-behaved dog is welcome by prior arrangement.

Unfortunately, Thornwell Cottage is not suitable for children under 8.

Accommodation:

Thornwell Cottage is accessed via the porch at the front of the property, into the ground floor of the cottage with exposed beams and flagstone floor throughout. To the right is the sitting room and to the left is the kitchen diner. Separating the two are the stairs up to the two bedrooms.

The cosy sitting room is brimming with character and furnished with comfortable sofas, wood burner and dual aspect windows as well as a TV and DVD player.

A cute cottage kitchen with contemporary aspects, the cream bespoke units and black granite worktops are centred around the alcove, with an exposed wooden mantle where a range would have once stood, now replaced with a modern electric hob and oven. There's also a microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, and a dishwasher. The dining area has been cleverly designed into the space under the stairs, with a built-in corner bench, table and chairs that will comfortably seat four.

A few steps up from the kitchen towards the back door guests will find the modern family bathroom with underfloor heating, bath with overhead power shower, toilet, wash basin and illuminated mirror. The washing machine is also here.

Upstairs you will find two characterful double bedrooms. The master bedroom has a dressing table, chest of drawers, and a built-in wardrobe. Dual-aspect windows give views towards the river.

The second bedroom has a double bed which can also be configured to be two single beds (upon request at the time of booking).

There are electric heaters and a wood burner for comfort (logs are provided for winter bookings).

Outside:

Thornwell Cottage has a beautiful extensive private garden with views of the River Dart, the ideal spot for reading or painting. A private dining area with outdoor furniture flanks the house – perfect for al fresco dining in the summer. Though Thornwell Cottage welcomes dogs, the garden is by no means secure with various access points to the road and the neighbour's garden. The Ham or The Quay at low tide are great spots for exercising dogs off the lead, as well as the Dart Valley Trail which is just a short walk away.


Parking:

The car park is 50m level walk from the front door. Charges apply.


Nearby:

The village pub The Red Lion Inn is a 2-minute walk up the road. The Red Lion also hosts the village shop and Post Office. A 5-minute walk in the opposite direction will take you down 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.

Amenities at Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10
Excellent(29 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
We have been coming to Dittisham for many years and to Thornwell Cottage for several years now. We love the charm of this cottage and its wonderful garden, which offers different views in every season. The cottage is perfect for 2 people and charmingly furnished. Nothing is really missing. However, we have noticed a constant wear and tear over the years and a few investments in the furnishings would do the cottage a lot of good. But we will definitely come back and are already looking forward to it.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2024
Fantastic location, parking near the cottage (pay to park, not an issue). 2 pubs either end if the village also one is a shop and post office which also does take away meals, excellent breakfast. Fantastic well kept garden absoloutly huge. Water taxis to Dartmouth regular (best to book at busy times). Cottage was lovely, but in need of a bit of a spruce up, and a good clean.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
Lovely Cottage, perfect for two, with 4 adults it gets somewhat crowded. Wonderfull garden. We will come back next year.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2022
Details say cottage sleeps five, really can’t see how. The double bed is very small plus two singles. The cottage was clean however there were very few cleaning materials in the cottage for general use. Plastic mattress covers are not acceptable and fitted sheets should fit and stay on the mattress. Seating in living room so old and soft it gives no support. The cottage is in a beautiful location but needs updating and more attention to details to improve experience. Love Dittisham, but would not use Thornwell Cottage again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.