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Chic, Lively and Stylish

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Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Water view
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dittisham
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands25 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenway House and Garden26 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Chic, Lively and Stylish

Summary

The Shippon is brimming with personality. Eye-catching art adorns the walls. The sleek kitchen with range-style oven and hob is perfect for family mealtimes. The relaxing and refreshing bedrooms sleep up to four. Local amenities and the river are all within walking distance. The cottage sits within Dittisham Court's four acres of communal gardens and grounds. There's private parking, and dogs are also welcome.


Accommodation
The cottage is accessed via a small set of steps to the front door. Its reverse design means the two double bedrooms are on the lower floor. The shower on the ground floor also includes the washer-dryer. The staircase leads to the landing decorated with distinctive art and objéts. The stylishly relaxing sitting area with two sofas also features a smart TV. Behind is the dining area, which comfortably seats four, leading onto the kitchen space - sleek cabinets, large range-style oven, hob, and dishwasher. There is also a Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine.

Outside, there are two allocated parking spaces. And pets are welcome to join you at The Shippon.


Nearby:

The village pub, The Red Lion Inn, is a 2-minute walk around the corner. 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 Dartmouth. Blackpool Sands is the closest beach - a 10-minute drive away.

Property manager

Dart Valley Cottages
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Water view
Pet-friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 in a rural area. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. 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

What's nearby

  • Royal Naval College - 16 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 16 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 25 min drive
  • Greenway House and Garden - 26 min drive
  • Paignton Zoo - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 33 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Rock Beefeater - 27 min drive
  • 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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay
Great stay in a wonderful cottage in Dittisham. The Shippon is fully equipped with everything you need, including a modern kitchen and bathroom. Close to pubs and great walks, as well as the ferries to Greenway and Dartmouth. Thanks again for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shippon Cottage
Comfortable cottage big enough for 4 adults Loved the decor could do with better lighting in the kitchen as no cooker hood Lovely location enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Phil W.

Lovely cottage but changes needed
The cottage is ideal for 2 people, we really enjoyed our 4 night stay. BUT ... We were looking forward to a rest after a difficult 18 months, but we were woken before 6am on all four mornings by the very noisy boiler. After the second morning's early waking we contacted Dart Valley Cottages (DVC) and were told there were instructions in the hall with a Honeywell control unit for the boiler. There was neither. By 6pm that evening, after a few emails and phone calls, we were eventually believed and it was apparent that the Honeywell unit (which we eventually found on the floor of the boiler room) had been disconnected and replaced by the 'Nest' controller in the living area, for which there were no instructions. During a phone call to DVC we thought we had found out how to turn the boiler off (someone at DVC was having to Google the instructions!) . Because there was a very poor signal in the cottage, we could not use the internet next to the Nest unit to Google instructions ourseves and had to rely on shouting messages from one of us in the hall to the living area (because the mobile reception was also poor). We had been told during a phone call on the second day that someone from housekeeping would come out to help but unfortunately they went to the wrong cottage. The next morning proved that our efforts were in vain as we were again woken before 6am. At this stage, with only one more morning to suffer, we gave up. The boiler would repeatedly turn itself on and off for about 5 mintes at at time for the next 90 mintes or so, making it not conducive to a good night's rest. The boiler really needs replacing! Dart Vallet Cottages need to update their details. The above is not the only thing that requires addressing: - There is a coffee machine that had no instructions, so could not be used. We called DVC but they had to Google instructions and were not really helpful. - Instructions for emptying waste bags is incorrect. - We were not too bothered about watching television but found that, bacause of poor internet connection, streaming video services could not be used. Whle I have this opportunity to comment, the bathroom would be better served with an extractor fan as everything stays wet after using the bath/shower, including the toilet roll, which should be placed away from the radiator which gets wet with condensation. The sunken bath, while being a 'great touch' can be difficult to negotiate for some people. Support from Dart Valley Cottages, apart from phone calls, was poor. We had to chase instructions for anything we required but noone could be found to actually come out to the cottage. This may look like we had an awful time, but if there had been no problem with the boiler we would have been happy with our stay and able to recommend Shippon Cottage and above scores would have been much better. However, unless the boiler issue is permanently resolved we would not recommend this cottage.
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8/10 Good

Devon break
Nice week at Shippon Cottage. Lovely clean cottage with comfy beds. Had problems with the WiFi connection which was frustrating. Well equipped bathroom, but poor ventilation so condensation a constant problem. Generally would recommend but these two issues need addressing.

8/10 Good

Brian P., Woking

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and very remote area.
Property very clean. Floor creaky. Sunken bath shower nice idea but a little dangerous for older people. Central heating/water kicks in at 6am sounds like a rocket to moon taking off. Did enjoy our stay however and interesting decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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