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Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Visit Dartmouth
    15 min drive
  • Royal Naval College
    17 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden
    26 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden

Crooks Cottage is a newly renovated holiday home with all the homely luxuries you would expect while cleverly preserving this traditional Devon cottage's character. The back garden is the perfect retreat for outdoor dining and outstanding views over the water. The Ferry Boat Inn is just down the road on the quayside along with the Anchorstone Café. Please note that some doorways and ceilings are low and that the area has steep hills. This property's not suitable for children under 5.

Accommodation:

From the entrance foyer with space for coats and boots, there's the stylish open-plan living space - a blend of modern-meets-retro and traditional cottage features. Two comfortable, contrasting sofas centre around the large log burner with its original stone hearth - perfect for chillier winter evenings. There's also a large wall-mounted TV. The chic dining table with white marble top with brushed gold legs comfortably seats four with sumptuous velvet dining chairs. THe well-equipped shaker-style kitchen has an oven and hob as well as a dishwasher, kettle, and toaster. Off the kitchen is the utility room where you will find the washing machine and tumble dryer, a small freezer, as well as the ground-floor WC and access to the garden.

There are two bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The master bedroom has a 6ft superking-size bed and a large wall-mounted TV. The twin bedroom has two single beds with wrought-iron bed frames and a TV. The beds can be combined to be configured as a second superking-size room. The family bathroom includes a bath with an overhead shower.

All the TVs in the cottage come fully loaded with the complete Sky TV package (including Netflix).

Please note that this property is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.


Outside:

At the back of the cottage is the paved, suntrap, courtyard garden, with an outdoor dining area that looks out over the river. It's the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening fizz. Two sun loungers are also available.


Parking:

The property's location means there's no parking on site, although you can briefly pull up outside to load and unload. There are two car parks in the village - at The Ham and The Level - roughly 300m away (there is a steep hill up to ‘The Level' car park) or free on-street parking on Riverside Road.

Nearby:

The Ferry Boat Inn is a one-minute walk down the road (don't worry, it is not known to be noisy). On the quayside, you will also find The Anchorstone Cafe as well as ferries to the National Trust's Greenway Estate and Dartmouth. At the top of the village, there's The Red Lion which doubles up as the village shop and post office. Down The lane you will find The Ham - a large grassy playing field and children's park. Blackpool Sands is the closest beach - a 10-minute drive away in the village of Stoke Fleming.


Please get in touch if you need any advice or tips on places to visit, walks (we're right on the South West Coast Path), pubs and restaurants, etc.

Property manager

Dart Valley Cottages
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view

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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

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 on the waterfront. Golden Hind and Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens. Greenway House and Garden and Splashdown Quaywest are also worth visiting.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Royal Naval College - 17 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 17 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 26 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 28 min drive
  • Paignton Zoo - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 35 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪White Rock Beefeater - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪South Devon College Danish Servery - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Church House Inn - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Floating Bridge Inn - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, characterful, glorious views from the garden located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Devon and Visit Dartmouth. South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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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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6/10 Okay

Jill M.

Wonderful location
The cottage is in an excellent position and the views from the garden are beautiful if a little marred by the severe overlooking. Most things are provided but some of the furnishings are very tired… The leather sofa is so worn that you almost sit on the floor as the cushions have absolutely no stuffing left. The blind in the main bedroom has become unstrung so that it remains closed the whole time.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting
A very clean, comfortable, well-equipped and well-positioned cottage in an idyllic setting. Loved the (dog secure) back garden with views over the Dart. Didn’t use the car all week. Lots of walking, ferry rides and pub meals. A great break. Thank you!
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca J.

Could be a real gem
This little cottage could be a little gem. But it isn’t. The outdoor area is a real jewel in the crown but unfortunately the area for sitting and lounging was covered in dog hair and could not be used. The whole reason for booking this place. Such a disappointment. The bedrooms and beds and linen were nice and the shower and hot water good. The bedroom needs a privacy blind as the neighbours opposite look right in to the window from their outdoor sitting area. The sitting room - very dark and poor lighting and smelt very odd. We didn’t use it at all and we left a day early. The location a stone’s throw from the river and Anchorstone Café is very special indeed. Crooks Cottage could also be very special but just missed in many ways.
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10/10 Excellent

Candida M.

Crooks cottage
This is our second time staying with dart valley cottages and again absolutely fantastic service. Crooks cottage is very sweet in a perfect location a stones throw from the pub and the cafe and the water . It’s tiny but got everything you need and amazing little garden out the back with view of the water. We loved our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful
What a great place to stay; Crooks cottage has a fabulous location, beautiful views and was really well equipped with everything we needed. And Dart Valley Cottages are hands down the best holiday rental company we have ever used. Incredibly helpful, efficient and brilliant communication, I can't recommend them highly enough and we will be booking again. Many thanks for a wonderful stay
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10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Excellent location, as was the quality of the furnishings/decor. Extremely well equipped as well.
Thoroughly enjoyed our short break (despite the indifferent weather) and our granddaughter loved the cottage too. Very thoughtful to provide crabbing buckets and lines and and the crabbing was the highlight of our stay. Nice touches with Easter decorations on the door and Easter Eggs in our welcome pack. Would love to return in better weather and to be able to more enjoy the lovely outside space with stunning views.
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10/10 Excellent

Quaint cottage in fabulous location
Crooks cottage is a lovely Cosy cottage just seconds from beautiful Dittisham waterfront, with stunning views of the water from the garden terrace. The cottage had everything needed for a comfortable stay and the bed linen was superb quality! Only thing to consider is if you are tall (I’m 5 ‘ 9) you will find some of the doorways very low- I did bang my head on several occasions when I forgot to ‘duck’!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane A.

A little peace of heaven nestled in beautiful Devon.
What an amazing cottage. So beautifully decorated and equipped for our stay. If you are looking for an escape from normality, Dittisham with no mobile signal is certainly the place to go. Crooks Cottage provided excellent WiFi to allow us to communicate when we needed to.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
good cottage
very well equipped, stylish, comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing dog friendly stay
Fantastic location - only a short walk for food and drink! Pet friendly cottage with amazing views over the River Dart from the patio. Highly recommend.
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6/10 Okay

Nice but won’t return
Situated in a very quiet village, the cottage is at the bottom of a very steep hill. No parking and very difficult to access. Ceiling height is very low (including the shower) and the cottage is over multiple levels. It has been completely and sympathetically renovated. There is evidence of past issues with damp throughout with lots of dehumidifiers in each of the rooms. This was not a problem for us as we stayed during a dry period. Positives- comfortable, a good base if you have everything you need with you and don’t want to use the car, tvs with Netflix, lots of kitchen equipment including washing machine, tumble drier and dishwasher, comfortable beds, good shower and lovely garden overlooking the river. . Negatives- access, parking, plumbing issues whilst we were. Cottage could do with a deep clean- lots of spider webs and little spiders, crumbs in cupboards, lots of dust in under bed storage drawers, towels left from previous people. I also felt it was very expensive and have stayed in far better places for less money (£750 for 3 nights). We won’t return but I’m sure many will. Top tips- order a food shop to be delivered to the house, download the RingGo parking app before you arrive, bring washing up liquid and kitchen essentials, oil etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Fabulous
Comfy, high spec, gorgeous views and quiet. Great being close to the quay, pub and cafe and ferry. Quite steep hill
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8/10 Good

Sally L.

Short break
We stayed at Crooks cottage for 3 nights. We have stayed in Dittisham before so know the village and love the fact you do not have to get in the car till you leave. The cottage like a lot in the village is old and quirky. It has recently been refurbished and done very nicely. The bed was super comfy and very nice bed linen. The duvet was quite hot don't know if they swap to summer quilts in the warmer weather. A bit too many nik naks around on all surfaces which did get in the way in such a small cottage. I did end up putting a lot in the spare room as afraid I was going to knock something Also stuff on the stool in the lounge which would have been nice to use as a stool to put your feet up on. Huge TVs in bedrooms and lounge but all run on the internet so only able to get netflix and BBC i player some programmes were only available if you had a password we don't have netflix so don't have a password and was far too much of a rigmarole to sign up, terribly stressful if you just want to watch regular telly, also no radio and not easy to find it on the TV menu. Holiday homes need to have simple stuff that's easy for all to use so you don't spend half your holiday trying to work out everything and get completely stressed out. Kitchen was very well equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer but didn't have a microwave could do with a small one perhaps in the utility. It was lovely to have the outside space with lovely views of the river and comfy seating. It was very quiet when we stayed but am sure in the height of summer when all cottages are occupied I would feel very overlooked. .
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10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

One of the best ever stays
One of the nest ever places we have stayed. Beautifully and sympathetically furnished stylishly appointed and making the most of space. From the moment we stepped in we felt relaxed and the guidelines for usage were just that, sensible respectful and encouraging of a shared experience in a beautiful space. We were a bit disrupted for 3 hours one morning with a workman coming in to lay a floor but I guess damage happens and needs repairing. A lovely week's stay messing about on the river!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Gem in the heart of Dittisham
Wonderful renovation of a fisherman’s cottage with lovely outside space- everything well thought out and all home comforts, great WiFi , comfy sofas and an extremely equipped kitchen.Easy to pop to the FBI and the pontoon to watch all the action ! One small suggestion would be to put some under bed storage in the second bedroom- just a pull out drawer would be great to help organise luggage . We would book this little gem again no question
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10/10 Excellent

Yet another wonderful stay
Wonderful location central to Dittisham. Loved the Emma Shipley decor, felt we were living in someone’s home rather than a rental. Only quibble was the dining table due to the base, quite small for 4 persons, however borrowed a table from friends in the village and problem solved. Would rebook for next year definitely
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10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Crooks Cottage
The cottage is well maintained and comfortable. It is important to know that the ceiling height in the living room and doorways are very low. The beds and sofas were extremely comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. Excellent washing machine and dryer. Lovely outside space despite being overlooked. We found there was very little space to store our own things in the kitchen and some extra shelves would help. The cupboard for guests provisions was tiny. We also found that many of the surfaces in the living room and bedroom had ornaments on them which we removed for fear of breakage and also as we needed to use the space. We also found that the seating area in the sitting room for having meals was very difficult to sit around as we couldn't tuck our legs under the table. Dart Valley cottages gave exceptional service when we had an unforseeable problem in the cottage at the beginning of our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

Relaxing holiday!
We spent a lovely week at Crooks Cottage in Dittisham, very much helped by the absolutely amazing weather for the entire week! We have been coming to Dittisham for almost 15 years and have stayed in various properties; we found Crooks Cottage to be a beautiful cottage, very clean with a garden that had the most lovely views over the River Dart. It's a convenient cottage for all that Dittisham has to offer, especially being a stones throw from the fabulous Anchorstone Cafe, where we ate most days - either eating at the cafe, or taking advantage of their takeaway service. The FBI pub is also very close by - they are doing really delicious take away pizzas! The cottage has pretty much everything you would need for a self-catering holiday, but we would have liked a cafetière rather than a coffee machine, which we just didn't get on with - maybe something to think about. We really appreciated the welcome basket, and the disposable BBQ - a lovely touch. The one thing that would probably prevent us booking Crooks Cottage again was the extremely low head height of almost ALL the downstairs doorways. We really feel this should be pointed out in the description of the property, as it is in some other property descriptions. Both me and my daughter are 6 ft tall and we both hit our heads pretty hard on a couple of occasions when walking from the utility room & garden, back into the kitchen - this doorway is very low, and even my wife who is 5ft 5 hit her head once here! It's easy to forget to duck sometimes!
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10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Perfect pink cottage
Crooks Cottage was lovely - great location. The garden was definitely the plus point with wonderful estuary views. A few comments - didn't realise there was no freezer, we were bringing frozen dog food so that's just a minor point. The main bedroom is lovely but gets very hot, an addition of a fan would be really welcome.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

May half term in Dittisham
We had a wonderful week in crooks cottage. The property was great for our little family of four. The location is brilliant. The garden was a wonderful place for breakfast every morning and watching the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

May half term in Dittisham
We had a wonderful week in crooks cottage. The property was great for our little family of four. The location is brilliant. The garden was a wonderful place for breakfast every morning and watching the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

May half term in Dittisham
We had a wonderful week in crooks cottage. The property was great for our little family of four. The location is brilliant. The garden was a wonderful place for breakfast every morning and watching the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Half Term Family Break
We were very lucky to have booked this cottage. It was absolutely perfect for a half term break with the family. The cottage it’s self had everything you could have wanted and more. I just hope everyone respects the nice finishing touches the owners have provided. The only minor negative thing is the road in and out of the village and the actual road down to the cottage. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone. The ferry to Dartmouth from the beach is also a good day out. It’s worth every penny!

10/10 Excellent

Mark t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage and location...
Cottage was faultless,everything we needed and the location was great ,boat taxis ,ferries readily available to dartmouth ,just up the river... Lovely village and walks...

About the host

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Due to the properties location there is no parking on site however it is possible to pull up outside to load/unload. There is a choice of two car parks, the Ham and The Level approx. 300m away (there is a steep hill up to ‘The Level’ car park) or free on street parking on Riverside Road.

Why they chose this property

Beautifully and stylishly presented in an excellent location in the centre of Dittisham

What makes this property unique

Private garden

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