Family river retreat a short walk from the quay

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A stone building with multiple windows and a staircase leading to a second floor.
A stone building with multiple windows and a flat roof.
A modern living space with a kitchen, dining area, and seating area.
A spacious living room with a sofa, TV, and fireplace, leading to a balcony with a view.
A landscape with rolling hills, a body of water, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Bathtub

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Family Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Dartmouth Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and South Devon. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Churston Station are also worth visiting.
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Dittisham, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Naval College - 17 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 26 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 40 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Greenway House and Garden - 51 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 33 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Manor Inn - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Squires - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family river retreat a short walk from the quay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family river retreat a short walk from the quay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family river retreat a short walk from the quay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family river retreat a short walk from the quay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family river retreat a short walk from the quay located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Greenway House and Garden and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Devon and Battlefield Live Torbay. Churston Station is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay - house suites all our needs

Lovely cottage and lovely view in gorgeous village . Great walks and activities near by and ferry to Dartmouth
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay

The accomodation had everything we needed for our stay. It was very well equipped and the beds were comfortable. We had no trouble with the check in and there was very good local information provided.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great 7 night stay !!

Fantastic house Extremely clean and comfortable. Stayed there twice now hope to return next year Faultless house and great customer service when booking etc Ĥighly recommended
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A nice and quiet house with stunning views over the valley and river.

A nice house in a wonderful small village with stunning views. All was okay. I can recommend this house for holidays in devon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location with great views from the main bedroom and lounge / balcony across to the river.Plenty of space for all to relax, cook, socialise and eat.Dittisham is a lovely village with a great local pub and easy access to the Greenway ferry.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely barn conversion

This was our third stay in this property - it has everything we need in a wonderful setting. Thank you .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage with stunning views

Cottage very well equipped and clean and comfortable. Quiet setting. Stunning views of the Dart from the balcony.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Peaceful location, but also great for a cardio workout!

Fabulous views from upstairs windows and very relaxing location. Very steep hills in places, be warned, the walk via public footpath slightly easier when coming up the hill from the harbour. Water taxi into Dartmouth really convenient just ring or email them and they will pick you up from Dittisham. The Ferry boat inn has a limited menu but food is good quality beer a bit pricey though. Greenway is easily accessible via the ferry, just ring the bell!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent and would highly recommend

Great place to stay Good parking spaces ,clean up to date inside everything you need . No salt and pepper, bin bags or tablets for dish washer . Apart from that excellent!! We will stay again next autumn
From a partner site

8/10 Good

River View

What we liked: The view Comfortable beds The bottle of bubbly, and toilet rolls etc. left for us What was not so good: - The bed in the smallest room had not been made up and there was no bedding available to enable me to make it. I tried to call the Housekeeping Team using the number in the handbook but it said the number was unavailable. I eventually managed to speak to Julie at Dart Valley Cottages and although Julie did manage to sort out the issue in the end, I did feel as though I was the inconvenience which was a little disappointing! We were given sheets later that day and I made up the bed myself - there was no offer for anyone to make it. - The shower in the upstairs bathroom is very difficult to use as you cannot stand up in the bath due to the ceiling sloping - It looked as though the floor under the sofas hadn't been cleaned in a while (I wasn't on my hands and knees looking but you could see the detritus from the opposite seats) - The floor of the bunk bed room was not particularly clean - I was unable to open the window in the smallest room - this would be a real issue in hot weather - The floor mats in the main living area have no grips on the bottom and were very slippery and potentially dangerous
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
We are sorry to hear that you encountered problems. There is an extra single bed on site but it is not actually included in the number of bedrooms which is listed as 3 or the max occupancy which is 6. It is quite a small room so could probably only suite a child which is why it is not advertised. However we do mention in the advert that there is a small room off the main room that can be used on request. I am glad that the team could resolve it for you and provide you with additional bedding. We will certainly get on with the maintenance that you mentioned and send over our handyman and will speak to the housekeeping team about the issues you raised. We do value your feedback and work constantly to improve all our properties and our guests experience. Best wishes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice cottage with beautiful view over the river

It is a nice cottage with beautiful view over the river and valley. It has 2 bathrooms and 2 parking slots.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bij aankomst aangegeven dat er een enorme benzinelucht in het huis hing. Zo erg dat we met zijn allen in 1 kamer hebben geslapen de eerste nacht omdat we bang waren dat dit iets met de kinderen zou doen. Na meerdere berichten en telefoontjes is er gewoon niemand gekomen voor een check waar dit vandaan kwam en er dus iets aan te doen. Zeer teleurgesteld in dit verblijf zijn we hier weer vertrokken. Het huis zelf heeft alles wat je nodig hebt en ligt op een hele mooie plek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2025
We are so sorry that your experience of this property was marred by the smell created by the oil delivery for the cottages heating systems. The delivery is deliberately done out of season but if the wind is in the wrong direction it can be quite strong.We would love you to return to see the village in its true splendour without the unfortunate odour created by the oil.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverview

Riverview perfect for family holidays. Top floor bedroom and bathroom for grandparents, ground floor bedrooms and bathroom for the rest of the family, ideal! Super place for younger children with lots of outdoor space and fields to let off steam. Crabbing down at the Quay keeps children amused for hours while parents, etc enjoy a leisurely pint or glass of wine from the riverside pub. Plenty of places to visit, Dartmouth within easy reach both by road and water! Dittisham is a delightful village, peaceful and quiet.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River view, Dittisham

We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay again. Dittisham Court is brilliant as there are parking spaces which visitors to Dittisham will be aware are difficult to find.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location.

Riverview is a nice property in a great location with beautiful views of the River Dart with the added bonus of parking. For anyone who knows Dittisham this is a big plus. It's also very reasonably priced for the area. There were a few maintenance issues when we stayed though and the main bathroom could do with some attention which is a shame as we would definitely have stayed here again otherwise.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in stunning village

Our 3rd visit to Riverview, and 12th to Dittisham. House has everything you need. Lovely views, and peace. Lots to do locally in Dartmouth and surrounding countryside. Great restaurants within walking distance - just know your tides. Can't recommend highly enough. Accommodation on 3 flours, so room to spread out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Return visit to our favourite place

It was great to return to Dittisham - we love the village. It was great to spend time on the river again and to eat at the Ferryboat Inn. This was our first stay in Riverview - great views from upstairs and always a bonus to have private parking in the village. Our daughter loved having her own floor downstairs. Everything was well maintained and comfortable for our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed a very chilled week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverview

Excellent accommodation in peaceful and beautiful Dittisham. Perfect for crabbing and a short drive to Blackpool Sands. A visit to Dartmouth/Salcombe and Agatha Christie's home (Greenway) just across the river by ferry, a must.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverview Cottage, Dittisham

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverview. The cottage had beautiful views of the River Dart from both the main living area and the top floor bedroom and was very well situated to make the most of the pretty village of Dittisham. The grounds surrounding the property were enjoyed by our one year old grandson and were easily accessible from the back garden. The property was very comfortable and well equipped and had been cleaned to a high standard. The owner had left a bottle of prosecco in the fridge alongside fresh milk and a box of chocolates, which we fully appreciated. We will definitely be going back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dittersham stay at Riverview

Beautiful cottage and well looked after by the owner. Lovely surprise to have a bunch of local flowers and a bottle of bubbly on arrival. Lovely views and a treat to sit and enjoy the a glass looking over the Dart river. Enjoyed every minute. I have used Dart Valley on three occasions previously and will do so again. Thank you all Ken Coates
From a partner site

8/10 Good

River retreat

Riverview is in a very pleasant and quiet location. We particularly enjoyed the garden with the deck chairs and would have used the barbeque if the weather had been slightly better. The cottage is very well equipped - we appreciated the stairgate with a toddler- and it felt more like a home from home than a holiday let.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

River view cottage dittisham was in a great location and good access to everything on offer around .

Great for our needs and lovely to come back to village. The cottage was ok but looks tired inside Crabbing excellent !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

The photo on the Web page doesn't do this house justice, the veiw from the bedroom at the top of the house is fantastic upriver along the Dart really stunning, in the mid summer evenings sunsets were great. The accommodation is really well equipped and comfortable. A very peaceful location, if you have young children a short walk (possibly half a mile) is the Ham, this also has great views of the Dart. I would definitely return as we liked it so much.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Riverview stay

A beautiful setting in a peaceful village. This property has all you would need for a lovely holiday. The area is stunning and the pubs and cafe in the village were great. However, it sleeps seven and we stayed only as a two. The living room space was fine for us but a party of seven will not as been as comfortable even if children were in the party . Our bed was very comfortable, the linen was beautiful. Cleanliness wise it was OK but felt it needed a deeper clean ie corners in the bathrooms and sides of furniture were dusty. The lack of welcome pack was a slight downer when we arrived. We have stayed in numerous holiday homes and this is the first one ever where not even a welcome pint of milk was left. It's not about the goods, it's the feeling of greeting and welcome that we missed. Thanks Trudy Webster
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in scenic, peaceful location.

Enjoyed our stay in this spacious cottage with plenty of flexible sleeping space. 4 of us and a 1 year old. Large, bright and airy living area and the unexpected stair gate was a real bonus that we were not expecting but would have been difficult to manage without. It might be good to add something similar on the steps down from the balcony. It was nice to have a garden and the surrounding accessible land was lovely, especially the orchard. Kitchen had everything we needed and beds were very comfortable. Beautiful area to explore, very nice lunches at Sharpham Vineyard and The River Shack at Stoke Gabriel was a pleasant experience with great staff.
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