Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages

Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages is set in a peaceful wildlife valley near Slapton Sands beach and the South West Coast Path in South Devon. There are six self-catering cottages located around the Old Farmhouse. Surrounded by the rewilded valley of woods, meadows and ponds, guests and their dogs can enjoy this beautiful, tranquil space on holiday.

The historic village of Slapton, with its dog-friendly pubs, is just two miles from our valley, and the freshwater lagoon at Slapton Ley is a treasured national nature reserve. We are located close to the hidden gem which is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its gentle rolling hills, wildlife estuaries, and unspoilt coastline.

To make the most of the beautiful surroundings and woodland at Dittiscombe we now offer guests nature connection experiences such as Forest Bathing, Nature Walks and Small Scale Rewilding Guided tours throughout the season, all bookable with us through the Experiences section of our website. You can make it a part of your stay here, or just visit us for one of these events.

Our six stone cottages sleep from 2-6 guests, five of the cottages are dog friendly, each has its own garden and views. There are log-burners, spa baths, and wifi.

Honeysuckle sleeps 2, dogs welcome. This is a pretty single-storey detached cottage with far reaching views over the valley.  You can relax in front of the woodburner and watch the wildlife over the pond, woodland and surrounding flower banks.  King size bed, enclosed garden, woodburner.

The Owlery, sleeps 2, pet free cottage. This is a perfect cottage for couples as it is situated in its own area of valley at Dittiscombe, with lovely views over the orchard and pond. King-size bed, extra large spa bath big enough for 2 and a woodburner. This is a pet free cottage with its own private parking space.

Dovecote, sleeps 3, 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. This cottage has a cosy sitting room with woodburner, a separate kitchen dining area with extending dining table, king size bed and a second bedroom with single bed and pull-out 2’6″ bed for child. There is a two-tiered garden with views with direct access to orchard and meadows.

Buddleia, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. Open plan ground floor with woodburner, king size bed, a second twin room, a stable-style front door which leads to a large private enclosed garden and direct access to orchard and meadows.

Rafters, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome. This cottage has an open plan ground floor area with sliding patio doors and lovely views to the enclosed garden. There is stone built fireplace with flame-effect electric fire, an extending dining table, a double bedroom and second twin room.

Willows, sleeps 6, 4 bedrooms, 2 dogs welcome.This cottage is the largest of our cottages with 4 bedrooms (2 doubles and 2 singles) and 3 bathrooms, one ground floor with walk-in shower, upstairs bathroom and one en-suite toilet with double room. Lovely south-facing enclosed garden with views.