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

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands26 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenway House and Garden26 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)69 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

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

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area. South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead and Brixham Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Royal Naval College - 16 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 16 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 26 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 26 min drive
  • Paignton Zoo - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 34 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Railway Inn - 24 min drive
  • Floating Bridge Inn - 14 min drive
  • South Devon College Danish Servery - 29 min drive
  • George & Dragon - 14 min drive
  • The Dolphin - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the village, amazing gardens, glorious views and brimming with character located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Devon and Churston Station. Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

4.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Lovely clean and comfortable
It's a pretty cottage in a lovely position. Immaculately clean and tidy and very comfortable. Warm and cosy with plenty of hot water, an effective wood-burning stove. We were a family of four, and it suited us. I am confident in summer; the beautiful garden and patio area are a real treat. Very close to the car park for loading and unloading the car. I would highly recommend it.
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8/10 Good

Thornwell Cottage
It was a lovely little cottage. Unfortunately before we arrived the weather had been extremely hot and we understand the cottage had been unoccupied the previous week. We noticed an overpowering musty/damp smell on the day we arrived. We contacted customer services on the Sunday and they responded immediately suggesting we leave the upstairs windows open which we did the smell improved but didn’t go entirely. Good location, very comfortable great customer service team. We would stay there again but would want to know the cottage had been aired beforehand.
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8/10 Good

Small cottage in a very nice location
Nice small well equipped cottage, large garden on a steep gradient, not really suitable for those who have difficulty with mobility. spoilt by the awful smell in the living room, which made sitting in the room unpleasant, definitely would not stay here again until this is resolved.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent
A very cosy and comfy cottage in the heart of Dittisham. We had a lovely few days. Ferry Boat Inn a short walk down the hill is well worth a visit too.
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8/10 Good

Carolyn G.

Tired Thornwell cottage
Dittisham is a gorgeous village with Thornwell Cottage right in the heart of it. The cottage is pretty, with lovely gardens, but very tired and needs some money spending on it to continue renting at this price. Unfortunately, we had no hot water for two days, so were unable to shower and had to waste time waiting for plumbers. Having said that, Dart cottages were very responsive trying to resolve the issue. Sadly, all eateries in the village are suffering from lack of staff, so to get a variety of food you need to go elsewhere. Overall we did have a nice week, gorgeous weather helped and the area is beautiful.

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