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Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Royal Naval College
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Blackpool Sands
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Greenway House and Garden
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families

Ollie's Cottage is a vibrant family home and a breath of fresh air for families or couples seeking a memorable self-catering holiday in this special part of South Devon. Cleverly arranged over three floors, Ollie's Cottage captures river views from the kitchen and living room and benefits from a private patio and parking at the rear. Ollie's Cottage is within walking distance of the river with its picnic-perfect meadow and all the village amenities. Dogs are also welcome at Ollie's Cottage.


Accommodation:

From the hallway, step into the bright, open-plan kitchen/dining room - equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining area has a pine table and chairs and an antique side table with a CD player and radio. French windows from the dining area lead into an enclosed paved patio. Downstairs, there is also a cloakroom with WC.

The first floor has a comfortable sitting room with a corner sofa, views of the river, an open fire, and a TV with a DVD player. At the far end of the room, separated by room dividers, there are two single divan beds. There's also a spacious bathroom containing a bath with an overhead shower.

Upstairs again to the second floor, there are two bedrooms set into the eves of the cottage. The first is a large, attractive double bedroom. The second is a small bedroom, ideal for children, and contains a single bed and roof window.

A travel cot is available.

There are storage heaters and electric heating, plus an open fire (coal and logs can be purchased locally).

Outside:

The patio garden at the rear of the property is the perfect space for al fresco dining on summer evenings - it's fully enclosed, with garden furniture and flowerbeds.


Parking:

There is parking to the rear in the shared private car park and additional unrestricted on-street parking on Riverside Road.


Nearby:

The village pub, The Red Lion Inn, is a two-minute walk around the corner (don't worry, it is not known to be noisy). 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 also Dartmouth.


Availability:

During peak season (May, June, July, and August), we need to keep to Saturday changeovers and a minimum stay of 7 nights. However, please do contact us with any requests you may have and we will accommodate if at all possible.

Outside the peak season, we can be more flexible and don't need to keep to a Saturday changeover.

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.

Google "Ollies Cottage Dittisham" to find out more and get in touch.

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Dart Valley Cottages
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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. Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Royal Naval College - 16 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 24 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Greenway House and Garden - 25 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 44 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Paignton Beach - 46 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 30 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪White Rock Beefeater - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Manor Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪South Devon College Danish Servery - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Church House Inn - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Devon and Dartmouth Museum. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Visit Dartmouth are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Wonderful Property
We really enjoyed our stay at Ollie's Cottage. A true "home from home". Very clean and comfortable and difficult to say how it could be improved. In respect of the area, this was the first time I have visited the Dart Estuary. What a wonderful part of the country, plenty to do and see and everyone is extremely friendly. Cannot praise the area or cottage enough. Rob and Nicki
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10/10 Excellent

Oli’s Cottage
Lovely place as always. Smart tv rather hard to understand!! Going back in September for another 2 weeks
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8/10 Good

Comfortable cottage in a great location
A lovely cottage in a great location. Very comfortable and well appointed inside with the added bonus of parking (which can be an issue in Dittisham). Very handy for the pub, shop, post office in the Red Lion. One or two issues with the television in that we were unable to access Netflix, Iplayer etc. as advertised. Also one of the chairs in the living room had obviously been favoured by a dog in the past and could do with some deep cleaning. However these small issues didn't spoil our holiday in this lovely place.
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10/10 Excellent

ollie's cottage
Lovely place to stay. Versatile cottage and location. Love it that there are bits and pieces in the cupboard so you don't have to bring an entire kitchen cabinet. Rubbish disposal a bit complicated. I think dustmen come on Wednesday not Friday.

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We have fallen in love with Dittisham and Ollie's Cottage was the perfect place to base ourselves. The property was really cosy and we would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and comfortable cottage.
Cottage was clean and well equipped. Alot of info of places to visit and eat. Good position to visit Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. The only drawback was the communication of Dart Valley cottages . Had to contact them about payment.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
Great location for exploring South Devon. The Red Lion round the corner is the most unusual public house I've ever visited - It's a Dog friendly Pub, Restuarant, Post Office and well-stocked shop. The hub of the village with extremely, friendly staff and locals.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Jillian L.

A lovely stay for two adults and two dogs.
We were very happy with Ollie’s cottage. It was our second stay in 2 years in Dittisham, and we found Ollie’s location very convenient for all our activities. The cottage is very well-equipped and comfortable, with handy parking. We were very lucky with the weather, and especially enjoyed the ‘Round Robin’ boat, bus and train trip round the Dart Valley, a fascinating (very early morning!) tour of Brixham Fish Market, and visits to Greenway, beautiful Coleton Fishacre and amazing Fast Rabbits Farm. We would definitely like to see all the gardens again in the Spring, and would happily return to Ollie’s Cottage. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Excellent

Dittisham holiday
We stayed at Ollies cottage again this year. As always it was lovely. Very comfortable and well equipped. Proximity of the Red Lion is a great asset
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8/10 Good

Cottage
We had a lovely holiday but sleeping arrangements not ideal with beds sharing with lounge. Saying it sleeps 6 is pushing it a bit as the small room could only be used for small children
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie C.

Gem of a cottage in a gem of a village
We really enjoyed our relaxing stay in Ollies Cottage. The cottage is equipped with everything you might possibly need for a comfortable holiday. It has a lovely feel and the views past the church to the river from the front windows are spectacular. Would recommend this as a great place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Ollie's Cottage
Lovely place. Excellent blend of charm and practicality. Very pleased that we found it and fully intend to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, Peaceful Dittisham
Ollie's Cottage is a home from home for us. It's our 3rd time there, and won't be our last. I wish I'd booked another week tbh
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10/10 Excellent

Pipping about in Devon
Pip the dog here,well we had a splendiforous time at Ollies,a real home from home.I had some fabulous walks down to the quay and back along the foreshore,also across the fields.Made some friends with the Dalmatians at The Red Lion. Dittisham is really well placed for lots of doggy adventures,I liked ring the bell to go to Greenway,got another boat to Dartmouth Castle and did you know you can take cars on a boat to,we did that and went to a most glorious house and garden at Coleton Fishacre. Also went on a sea tractor to Burgh Island and being a wonder dog I managed to part the water so we could walk back. Another place I would recommend is Fast Rabbits Farm,we went there and I thought there would be lots of little bunnies to amuse me,but no,instead there was the most glorious garden. Well I will sum up now as my food bowl awaits me,a great big thank you from me ,the boy and the old lady,we had a lovely holiday and would throughly recommend Dart Valley Cottages and Ollies.
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10/10 Excellent

P S.

Another wonderful weekend.
Finally we managed to have our weekend in Dittersham (we originally booked a w/end in March 2020 which coincided with lockdown no.1). To be honest we were a bit nervous that everything would have changed because of the pandemic; we needn't have worried it is still the same marvellous cottage in the same marvellous village. We are now looking forward to March 2022.
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8/10 Good

Meryl L.

Vacation October 2021
We had a lovely relaxing time at Ollie's Cottage. The cottage contained all kitchen equipment we needed, bedrooms were comfortable and airy. Bathroom was modernized and we had plenty of hot water. Lounge was comfy and had an up-to-date TV. Dittisham was a lovely quiet little village on the Dart river with a little marina where you could catch ferries up and down the river. We did have a barking dog from the nearby Pub every morning and evening ! Not to much of a problem as eventually owners took him inside.
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet K.

Ollies cottage
This is the fourth year we have stayed at Ollies cottage. We love it. Very well situated beside the pub. Beautifully equipped and just right for our needs. New smart tv with Netflix useful for damp evenings!
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey F.

Lovely cottage in the heart of Ditsum
We enjoyed a lovely stay here. The cottage is well appointed and beautifully situated on a quiet road. There is a gorgeous view out front across the fields to the Dart, and the front bench gets the setting sun so it’s a lovely spot for a gin and tonic! The pub and village shop are neighbours but there is very little noise other than the occasional dog barking in the morning. Would definitely return.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Stay at Ollie's Cottage
A lovely light and airy cottage. Spacious and well equipped kitchen/dining room, lovely main bedroom and cute little child's bunk room. I wasn't clear from the photos that th twin beds were actually in the large sitting room but it worked out fine for the teenager.
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Stay at Ollie's Cottage
A lovely light and airy cottage. Spacious and well equipped kitchen/dining room, lovely main bedroom and cute little child's bunk room. I wasn't clear from the photos that th twin beds were actually in the large sitting room but it worked out fine for the teenager.
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10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Dittisham dog friendly
Great location with ability to walk locally and be in green lanes with amazing views. Within half an hour of Salcombe and fantastic walk to Gara rock
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10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Recent stay
It is a fantastic location with beautiful views, pet friendly and easy to stay even with family of 6 without feeling clustered
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8/10 Good

Harriet K.

Ollies cottage
Ollies cottage is in an excellent position behind the Red Lion pub and shop. The house is specious and we’ll orientated. Bathroom good although shower pump a bit noisy. Kitchen well equipped and spacious. We have stayed here before and probably will again
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10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

A lovely week at ollie’s cottage
The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped and in a good position. We found plenty of wonderful things to do in the area and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday there.
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8/10 Good

Sue H.

Stay at Ollie's Cottage
The cottage is beautifully located for walking and touring. We found everything we needed at the cottage - the kitchen etc. is really well equipped and it is all well presented. I'm not sure if we missed it, but we didn't appreciate until we saw the sign at the bottom of the staircase that dogs couldn't go up into the lounge (first floor) which meant that we didn't use the lounge at all and spent evenings in the kitchen watching TV on our laptop as we don't like to shut them away for the whole evening. It wasn't a real problem but I don't remember seeing that in the details - as I said I may have missed it. This was probably more of an issue as we had wet weather - in fine weather we wouldn't be stopping in so much and we would be using the patio garden. Overall a really lovely cottage with excellent facilities - we had a lovely relaxing break.

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