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Large family home with River Views

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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Water view
    Water viewWater view

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore 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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

fourth bedroom

2 Single Beds

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Superking Master bedroom w Sofabed

1 King Bed

third bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

second bedroom ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

third bedroom ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Large family home with River Views

Rocket House is a stunning, spacious, light-filled home in beautiful Dittisham. Ideal for big families, up to ten can enjoy a self-catering break. There's a large open-plan living space and four bathrooms, parking for three cars, great river views and extensive outdoor areas – perfect for family meals and post-beach barbecues. Take a short stroll to the quay to enjoy the ambience of the Anchorstone Café or Ferry Boat Inn, go crabbing on the pontoon, or hop on a boat to explore the Dart Valley.


Accommodation:

From the driveway, the front door leads into a small porch to store boots and coats, then it's straight into the large dual-aspect open-plan kitchen, with river views, granite worktops, plentiful stylish kitchen units, two sinks, a microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine (please note that the milk-frothing device does not currently work). There's also a Miele integrated under-counter fridge, freezer and dishwasher, a hob and oven, and a separate oven and grill with a second eye-level extra-large oven and grill.

The kitchen leads out onto a balcony with river views, a bistro set and steps down to the garden. The large sitting room has a smart TV and DVD player, an open fire, and triple-aspect windows with river views. The large dining room has an oak-painted dining table and seating for eight. Off the dining room, there is a small snug or children's playroom with a TV and a cloakroom with a WC. From the playroom, there's the double garage housing the washing machine - and a ping-pong table.

Downstairs, there are four bedrooms with oak flooring throughout. The mezzanine landing has an additional WC. The very large master bedroom has a superking-size oak bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table, as well as a sofa bed (which can be configured on request at the time of booking). This bedroom also has patio doors to access the garden. The en suite wet room features a large walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, and wash basin.

The second bedroom has a kingsize bed, dressing table and en suite shower room. The third bedroom has a kingside bed with built-in wardrobe and an en suite shower room. The fourth bedroom is a twin bedroom with 2 single beds.

Across the corridor is a family bathroom with a bath and a WC.

A travel cot and high chair are available

There's central heating and an open fire for comfort (logs are supplied for Winter bookings).


Outside:

The garden can be accessed from the kitchen via the oak balcony, where you'll find a large, gravelled entertaining area with a long wooden table and benches and a Weber barbecue and firepit. Stone steps then lead down to a small play area for children with a 'living willow' teepee. The garden can also be accessed via the master and the third bedroom.


Parking:

There is space on the drive for 3 cars.


Nearby:

The village pub, The Red Lion, is a 5-minute walk up the road. The Red Lion also hosts the village shop and post office. A 5-minute walk down the hill will take you to The Quay, where you will find the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Cafe, as well as ferries to Greenway and Dartmouth.

Property manager

Dart Valley Cottages
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Water view
Fireplace

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and South Devon, while Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights. 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 - 17 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 26 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 26 min drive
  • Paignton Zoo - 29 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 - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family home with River Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large family home with River Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family home with River Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large family home with River Views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 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

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Simon H.

Long weekend with 3 families.
Brilliant house and location. Great customer service from the Dart Valley Cottages team too. Would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Holiday stay
We were a family of 8( 2 children) who stayed for 6 nights at Rocket house. We had a great in such lovely accommodation in a perfect little village.
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8/10 Good

Tranquil and serene
A wonderful setting for such a spacious house. So much room for our group, although we all liked squashing on the decking outside as the view was beautiful and it felt so serene out there. The rooms were all spacious and there were plenty of bathrooms for us all. Amazing to be able to walk down to the river dart for a quick dip in the morning, although a little muddy underfoot once in it felt lovely. Would love to stay again. Although, the roads are a little narrow and tricky, a more noticeable sign to the property would be good as all the party drove past it and had to reverse up the hill.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and beautifully located
Lots of space in this property. Ideal for us as we were visiting family nearby. Good to have parking in middle of Dittisham. Enjoyed good coffee and pastries in Anchorstone each morning, right on the Dart.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in a well appointed/equipped home in a lovely location
Spacious “living spaces” which was important given our group size and the variable weather. Bedrooms and bathrooms entirely adequate. Ample parking a particular benefit as was an especially well equipped kitchen although refrigerator space might perhaps have been more generous. One or two small “irritations” but nothing one isn’t going to encounter in most establishments in this quality/price range in many parts of the world; however and as already pointed out to the agent: living room chair legs need repair before someone is injured; outside front door light not working. We would like to compliment the local “handyman” on his prompt (once alerted by the agent) assistance. Overall a good “consumer experience” and we would certainly consider a return visit and recommending this property to others.
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6/10 Okay

Helen Stone

Rocket House
Lovely position, great views, easy parking. Dishwasher broken: advised the day before we arrived this was broken, letting agent initially offered no compensation or whether it was to be replaced during our stay. Eventually some compensation was offered on the basis it was going to replaced during our stay, this didn’t happen - again agency contacted but still no response. Generally house needs some repairs: curtains hanging off rails, shower head held up with gaffer tape, loo cisterns dripping constantly, front door latch very temperamental.
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10/10 Excellent

Garry P.

Perfect house and location with the bonus of plenty of parking.
Rocket House is perfect for a family, in our case family plus their partners. Location is just up from the key which meant we could carry our kayak and paddle board down to the water with ease. The pub is excellent, really friendly with great home made pizzas. Good location for getting to Dartmouth both by car or ferry, also visited Stoke Gabriel a few times both by water and car where there is the lovely River Shack cafe and restaurant. Overall difficult to beat this property.
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8/10 Good

Walter John H.

Rocket Cottage
A spacious house in a lovely position in the village. However, there was no tumble dryer which is a big draw back for families staying for a week or two. To add to the problem no washing line either and only one wooden airer. Small things that should be rectified - sink plug did not work in en suite bathroom so basin could not hold water for shaving. When taking plug out it was filthy and full of hair and black muck. Leak in basin in other ensuite (with double bed). Waxed cloth on dining room had to be scrubbed - very dirty.
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10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Family Holiday in Dittisham
A beautiful, spacious house with stunning views of the Dart estuary. Large kitchen, dining room and lounge, plenty of room for everyone. Bedrooms very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor space for bbq's and gathering around the fire pit. Manageable parking for 4 cars. Despite restrictions, enjoyed walking down to the pub and local cafe. Ferry access to Dartmouth a joy and plenty to do on the water. Would not hesitate to recommend.
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8/10 Good

J H.

Perfect place to gather for our family wedding
Rocket House was perfect for our family gathering, leading up to our son’s wedding at the local church. The layout, comfort & location were great. The staff at Dart Valley Cottages were friendly, knowledgable & attentive. Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Catherine G.

Stunning views and a spacious property
The location, the views and the spacious accommodation are the reasons to book this property. We did experience a number of problems, niggles and mishaps whilst staying. Regrettably, not all could be remedied by the agent Tom although what was within his power were promptly attended to. The property would benefit from being fitted with a decent size fridge and addressing the lack of wardrobes / hanging rails in 2 of the bedrooms. Overall the property was clean but we did have to wash a number of utensils and mugs etc prior to their use. All the glazing (but the picture windows in the kitchen and lounge especially) would benefit from a deep clean. The addition of some simple planned and ongoing maintenance throughout would significantly enhance the comfort and enjoyment of future guests.
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8/10 Good

Neil W.

Brilliant house in a beautiful area
This is a great house, great condition, spacious, great views, and has everything you could wish for, well apart from a tumble dryer. Its a big place with all the social rooms on the main floor and the bedrooms on the lower floor. The outside area is fab and the views spectacular. Dittisham is a lovely little place and perfect for a quiet get away with a couple of nice places to grab a drink and a bite. Dartmouth is a 15 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again. Overall we were very happy with our stay but a few things to note. The house was not cleaned upon our arrival due to an oversight, which was alarming due to covid and as we had a small baby with us. Dart Valley Cottages were straight on the case and a team came around to clean the house top to bottom within an hour or two. If you are a troubled sleeper beware the floors are creaky, so those below will hear the movements of those above in the mornings. We were a group of eight adults and only half of us could shower before the hot water ran cold. If you are a nervous driver, beware that Dittisham is VERY tight and whilst there is plenty of parking at the house, it requires a few maneuvers to get in and out. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Wonderful comfortable place to stay
This is an excellent home from home. Good position great views very well equipped big enough for two families with some “space” too. Would definitely recommend this house for a great stay in the lovely village of Dittisham
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8/10 Good

Eric A.

Excellent property in good location
This is a truly beautiful property Perfect for a large family or two small families. Superb views roomy and spacious accommodation Sadly we could only stay a short time due to lockdown but we will be returning in 2021. Very much recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Enjoyable stay in a well appointed house
A spacious, light and airy property, well equipped overall and with stunning views. Comfy beds too! Fantastic, peaceful location.
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne O.

Great family Stay
This venue is ideal for a family of 10. Plenty of space, safe garden experience for families with small children. Lovely dining room with plenty of space. 5minute walk to to River Dart. Well equipped. We as a family would rebook!
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8/10 Good

Robert G.

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Fantastic out of season house
We stayed at Rocket House last year and were so happy it waa available again for us this year. The house was perfect and so cozy and warm when we arrived. Everything was provided even logs for the fire although it was so mild we didn’t need one. A perfect winter retreat!!
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Lovely big house
The house is very well equipped, modern, comfortable, lovely views and very well situated eat the local ship and near pubs and ferry. Really lovely place the Dart Valley. It felt like staying at a friends house rather than a rental with thin like milk, firewood, salt, toys etc available. The only problem was the WiFi credit needed recharging, which we admittedly just did ourselves rather than try contacting the agent.
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6/10 Okay

Suzanne A.

Wonderful house
A big shame that it has not been cleaned prior to our arrival. Floors were dirty and we had to sweep them. Otherwise everything was great in this house. Beautiful views. Very comfortable
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Surprise find
A very comfortable house. Wonderful location. Would definitely go back again. Excellent Café and friendly pubs on hand.
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8/10 Good

Pamela H.

Great
Enjoyed our stay. The house is ideal for a large number of people, in our case grandparents,their children & grandchildren. Did have an issue with the gardener from next door letting herself into the house unannounced but otherwise very happy with everything.

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