Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | Maximum 6 adults | River Dart views | 2 wood burners | Private parking

Overview of Dower House

Dower House is a substantial four-bedroom holiday home sleeping eight in the riverside village of Dittisham. Dating from the 18th century and originally built as a farmhouse, it combines period features with an elevated position that provides attractive views across the village and River Dart, see more large holiday homes in Dittisham here.

The house has considerably more communal space than many village cottages. A dining sitting room brings together exposed beams, a large stone fireplace with wood burner, comfortable seating and a farmhouse table for ten. A separate drawing room provides another generous place to relax, with large sofas, a second stone fireplace and another wood-burning stove.

The kitchen breakfast room adds a more informal dining option and opens directly towards the terrace. Four bedrooms are arranged around a split first-floor landing, including a king-size principal room with private bathroom, a double, a twin room with additional truckle beds and a bunk bedroom. The property sleeps eight overall and accepts a maximum of six adults.

Outside, Dower House has one of its strongest selling points. A wide terrace runs along the river-facing side of the house, creating an excellent place for breakfast, drinks and outdoor meals while watching activity on the Dart. Lawns continue around the property into a secluded enclosed orchard, with further garden areas at different levels.

Private driveway parking is another significant advantage in Dittisham. Once parked, guests can walk to the village shop, pubs, café, estuary beach and pontoon, leaving the car behind for much of the stay.

Dower House at a Glance

Who is Dower House Best For?

Dower House is particularly well suited to families because its sleeping arrangement combines conventional adult bedrooms with bunk and truckle accommodation.

The king-size principal bedroom and double bedroom provide comfortable rooms for two couples. Bedroom 3 has two full-size single beds together with two floor-level pull-out truckle beds, while Bedroom 4 has 2ft 6in bunk beds.

Because the house has a maximum occupancy of six adults despite sleeping eight overall, it is best suited to families or mixed-age groups rather than eight adults.

Two separate living spaces also make the property particularly useful when two families share. One part of the group can use the drawing room while others gather around the dining sitting room, reducing pressure on a single communal area.

The village location is another advantage for mixed-age groups, with food, drink, river activities and short walks all accessible without needing a car.

Why is Dower House a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four bedrooms
• Maximum of six adults makes it particularly suited to family groups
• Three bathrooms including a principal en-suite
• Two spacious living areas with separate wood burners
• Wide terrace with impressive River Dart views
• Secluded orchard garden and additional lawns
• Ample private parking in the heart of Dittisham
• Village shop, pubs, café, estuary and boat hire within walking distance

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Dower House sleep?

Dower House sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms, with a maximum of six adults.

How many bedrooms does Dower House have?

There are four bedrooms: a king-size room, a double, a twin room with additional floor-level truckle beds and a bunk bedroom.

How many bathrooms are there?

There are three bathrooms. The entrance level has a shower room, the principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there is also a family bathroom.

Does Dower House have parking?

Yes. The property has a private drive with ample parking.

Does Dower House have River Dart views?

Yes. Many rooms enjoy views across Dittisham and the Dart, with particularly good views from the large terrace and garden.

How close is Dower House to Dittisham's village facilities?

The estuary beach, riverside pub, café, community shop and post office are all approximately five minutes away on foot.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Dower House

Dower House sleeps eight across four bedrooms arranged around a split first-floor landing. The accommodation includes conventional king, double and twin rooms alongside bunk and truckle sleeping suited to younger guests.

The property accepts no more than six adults, so the overall layout is designed primarily with family groups in mind.

Group Accommodation Layout

The principal bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed, impressive views and its own bathroom with bath, separate corner shower, basin and WC.

Bedroom 2 has a 4ft 6in double bed, views and direct access to the side of the property.

Bedroom 3 has two full-size 3ft single beds together with two 3ft pull-out truckle beds. The truckles remain at floor level rather than rising to normal bed height.

Bedroom 4 has 2ft 6in bunk beds and also enjoys attractive views.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the king and double bedrooms work naturally for parents, while children can use the twin, truckle and bunk accommodation.

A group with six adults could use the king, double and two standard singles, leaving the remaining sleeping capacity for children.

The maximum adult occupancy of six is important when planning a stay. Dower House is therefore a stronger choice for families than for four adult couples.

Bathroom Layout

A ground-floor shower room has a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

The principal bedroom has a private en-suite bathroom with both a bath and separate corner shower, basin and WC.

The first-floor family bathroom also has a bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

Facilities & Information at Dower House

Dower House has two substantial communal rooms, allowing a full group to spread out without losing the character of the original farmhouse. The dining sitting room has exposed beams, two sofas and a large stone fireplace with wood burner, while the farmhouse table seats up to ten.

A step leads down into the separate drawing room, where large sofas are arranged around another stone fireplace and wood-burning stove. A television and DVD player provide entertainment, while doors open towards the terrace.

The kitchen breakfast room has a ceramic hob, built-in electric oven, combination microwave oven and grill, fridge freezer and dishwasher. A separate table and chairs provide space for informal meals away from the main dining room.

Washing and drying facilities are housed in the external boiler room.

Outside, the large terrace is furnished for relaxing and eating outdoors, with a gas barbecue provided. Lawns extend around the house into the hedged orchard, while further steps lead to a lower lawn with more views across the Dart.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Ceramic hob, electric oven, combination microwave oven and grill, fridge freezer and dishwasher
Kitchen Dining	Table and chairs
Main Dining	Farmhouse table seating 10
Dining Sitting Room	Sofas, stereo and wood burner
Drawing Room	Large sofas, TV, DVD player and wood burner
Laundry	Washing machine and tumble dryer
Terrace	Wide river-facing terrace with garden furniture
Garden	Lawns and enclosed sloping orchard
Barbecue	Gas barbecue
Parking	Ample private driveway parking
Heating	Oil central heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Preferred Changeover	Friday
Check In	4pm
Check Out	10am
Maximum Occupancy	8
Maximum Adults	6
Linen & Towels	Included
Travel Cot	Included
Highchair	Included
Logs	Initial basket included
Heating	Oil heating included
Parking	Ample private drive
WiFi	Included, signal may not reach every room
Mobile Reception	Generally fair, network dependent
Access	Internal steps and a sloping multi-level garden
Owner's Annex	Adjoining annex is occasionally used by the owners

Location & Things to Do Near Dower House

Dittisham is one of the most attractive villages on the River Dart, combining a peaceful waterside atmosphere with enough local facilities to make car-free days genuinely enjoyable. From Dower House, the riverside pub, Anchorstone Café, estuary beach, community shop and pontoon are all around five minutes away on foot.

The river is central to village life. Dittisham Boats operates from the pontoon with motorboats, sailing boats, kayaks and paddleboards available, allowing groups to explore towards Dartmouth or upriver in the direction of Totnes. The pontoon is also a favourite spot for family crabbing.

Directly opposite the village lies Greenway, Agatha Christie's former holiday home. The small ferry from Dittisham crosses the Dart on demand, making Greenway one of the easiest major attractions to visit without taking the car. The estate combines the historic house with extensive gardens, woodland and river views.

Walkers can also use Dittisham as a starting point for the Dart Valley Trail. The route towards Dartmouth follows woodland, fields and the river, with plenty of elevated viewpoints along the way. Dartmouth itself is a rewarding destination for shopping, eating out, harbour walks, boat trips and visits to Dartmouth Castle.

For beach days, Blackpool Sands is approximately six miles away. The sheltered crescent is popular for swimming and paddlesports, while continuing along the coast road leads to Slapton Sands, Slapton Ley and Torcross.

Totnes provides another contrasting day out, with its historic high street, independent shops, markets and cafés at the upper end of the Dart. With river trips, walking, beaches and two distinctive towns nearby, Dower House gives a group plenty to explore without travelling far.

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