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Overview
Description
Dovecote is a comfortable, dog-friendly cottage on Dittiscombe Estate near Slapton. Suitable for couples or up to 3 people in 2 bedrooms, 1 king and 1 single. The cottage has a two-tier garden with lovely views of the valley and direct access to the meadows, orchard and circular walk around the Estate.The sitting room has a log-burner, TV with streaming. The back door gives direct access to lower gravel garden with table and chairs. There is a fully equipped kitchen/dining room with a pull out table providing plenty of space for eating. The bathroom is on the ground floor with toilet, basin, bath and shower over.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one king-size with walk in cupboard, and one single room.
The higher garden has a picnic table and lovely valley views, and access through a garden gate to the orchards and woodland meadows above the cottage.
The cottage has a mixture of convector, storage heating and a log-burner. There is superfast wifi throughout the cottage.
Dittiscombe Estate sits in the heart of the South Hams area with the coast just 2 miles or a 10 minute drive away. Guests at Dittiscombe have exclusive access to over 20 acres of conservation valley on their doorstep. There are woodland trails, ponds and streams, birdwatching spots, and lovely views from benches and seats. Dogs are welcome at Dittiscombe.
The bustling estuary towns of Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth .are approximately 20-30 minutes by car. There are steam train rides from Totnes to Buckfastleigh; ferries which take passengers up the River Dart to Greenway, Agatha Christie's summer house; plenty of walking along the South West Coast Path; and many types of watersports to enjoy in the area.
We take longer lets in this cottage. Please enquire with Ruth and Jon for more information.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Kingsize bed, walk in cupboard
Bedroom 2
1 x Single Bed
1 x Toddler Bed
Single bed and pull out full size truckle bed
5 Reviews
Leave ReviewPeaceful and Secluded
By Barnes family on 14-Aug-2024The cottages are in a peaceful and secluded valley, perfect for unwinding and listening to the birds. Everything is of a high standard of comfort and the owner is always available to help, but unobtrusive. We will definitely be coming back. Dogs more than welcome as were the complementary dog biscuits!
A lovely interlude
By Clayson on 27-Oct-2024The 6 weeks went so fast. I lovely interlude before moving into our new house.
Beautiful Estate
By Jones on 14-Aug-2023Beautiful Estate. Beautiful cottage. Spotlessly clean. Lovely added touches, ie biscuits for humans and our dog! Hot chocolate pouches. Milk. Lovey efficient hosts.
Friendly and thoughtful
By Charlie Roe on 07-Sep-2024Cheery, friendly, helpful and attentive.set in huge grounds that they have rewilded. The cottages were immaculate and thoughtfully provided. The nearest little village, which with Slapton has an excellent little community store that is open in the mornings and two pubs. We would particularly recommend the Tower Inn for food and ambience. The Queens Arms was busy with standard pub food. All the nearby beaches are superb and clean.
High standard of comfort
By Mr & Mrs Barnes on 09-Aug-2024The cottages are in a peaceful and secluded valley, perfect for unwinding and listening to the birds. Everything is of a high standard of comfort and the owner is always available to help, but unobtrusive. We will definitely be coming back. Dogs more than welcome as were the complementary dog biscuits!