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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

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Dittisham, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Sands
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Greenway House and Garden
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 single Room and 1 Single bed downstairs

2 Twin 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. 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 Smart TV. At the far end of the room, separated by room dividers, there is one single divan bed. 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.



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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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this vacation home is in a rural area. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Naval College - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 19 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Greenway House and Garden - 22 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 33 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Squires - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Creek - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The River Shack - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central River View Cottage, Perfect for Families on Jan 3, 2027 start from $142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Battlefield Live Torbay. Churston Station and Dartmouth Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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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

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

This was an ideal location for us to base ourselves. We could walk to the quay easily and explore Dittisham and also travel quickly to Dartmouth, Totnes and some of our other favourite places. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable to stay in.
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oli’s cottage

We have stayed in Oli’s Cottage more than 5 times over successive years. We love it and will be sad when it is sold, although we understand the pressures on B&B landlords. It is beautifully positioned. It is very well equipped and we appreciate the selection of herbs and other things in the kitchen cupboards. We will book again next year if we can. Thank you very much for yet another lovely holiday
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony B.

The cottage was fine and we would’ve been completely satisfied, except for the fact that the hot water system failed and there was no hot water on all of Christmas Day and Boxing Day morning. I reported the breakdown on Christmas Day afternoon and, to their credit, Dart Valley Cottages got a plumber and electrician around on Boxing Day so that there was hot water when we returned from our day out. In light of this, some sort of refund would be appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Penelope Jane W.

Clean and comfortable with lovely views

Idyllic cottage in Dittisham. Peaceful comfortable and clean. Recommend self catering because local pub doesn't serve food and nearest other eateries down a very steep hill and not serving food on Monday or Tuesday evening. Most local attractions can only be accessed using narrow and steep country lanes but well worth the effort as this is a beautiful part of Devon. Highly recommend river cruise to Dartmouth!!
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oli’s Cottage

Lovely place as always. Smart tv rather hard to understand!! Going back in September for another 2 weeks
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spacious and clean

A well-equipped, clean and comfortable cottage. The parking was easy and all instructions in the guidelines were clear. As a dog owner, I was a little disappointed that dogs had to stay on the ground floor, as the sitting room, television etc are on the first floor. This was my only quibble. I recommend leaving the car and travelling by ferry whenever possible. Stress free, beautiful views and you get a real sense of the wonderful landscape. Take time to step out on a clear night, the stars are amazing! Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael H.

A South Devon break

A really well positioned property in a lovely village with views of the River Dart. Whilst there’s not a lot there, Dittisham is a good spot to explore the area from. We enjoyed the Ferry Boat Inn (although the walk back was a bit of a challenge) but the opening times of the local Red Lion were a bit inconsistent. Particularly enjoyed visits in to Dartmouth, Salcombe and Brixham. It wasn’t a big issue but we felt that the property could have been cleaned more thoroughly but, otherwise, it was perfect for our needs. I would strongly suggest following Dart Properties directions (turn off at The Sportsman Bar) rather than following sat nav directions which takes you down some very narrow, tricky lanes. A really enjoyable break in beautiful weather.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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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