Beech at Dittisham Hideaways

Dartmouth, Devon

6 Humans

2 Dogs

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Why we love it

Just a short drive to the coast, and surrounded by South Devon AONB, it’s hard to know whether to explore, or spend all day in the two-person hammock and the hot tub

Dogs will love

Taking a tour of the grounds on the wooded walk that encircles the estate
Washing their muddy paws in the dog wash station
Sniffing out the treats left for them inside

Humans will love

Not having to take turns in the two-person hammock
Eyeing the hot tub over an al fresco dinner
Having to resort to best of 12 in the communal games barn

The place

Beech Shepherd’s Lodge is identical to her sister huts in one key regard, she’s equipped with far more than you could ask for. Though the interior is carefully crafted, with a modern kitchen, a wood burner for the cooler nights, and a king size bed to finally collapse into at days end, the exterior is where you’ll naturally gravitate to. Here you’ll find yourself snacking and grazing at the al fresco dining table, only popping out from under the parasol shade to lounge in the two-person hammock, or fetch more wood to heat the hot tub. Take it easy with laps of the site on the wooded walk around the circumference of the estate and tire out your four-legged friend or, if you’re brimming with adventurous energy, seek out the River Dart a mile away, or the many beaches just a short drive down the road.

Sleeping

1 x King bed in open plan layout
2x bunk beds (each sleeping two) in separate cabin

Washing

Bathroom with double walk-in shower
Toiletries provided
Dog wash area for muddy paws

Living and relaxing

Wood-fired hot tub on private terrace
Basket of logs on arrival for either hot tub or wood burner
Fire pit
Double hammock
Outdoor lounging chairs
Communal games barn
Wifi

Cooking and dining

Kitchen including oven, toaster and coffee machine
Fresh herbs growing on balcony
Cooking basics provided - salt, pepper, and oil
Welcome hamper including bread, butter, jam and a bottle of wine
Outdoor dining area for four, with parasol

For the dog

Treats
Dog beds
Dog toy
Water bowls

Booking information

Check in 1600
Check out 1000
£50 per dog per stay

Optional extras

Upgrade your welcome hamper to include a bottle of sloe gin
Use of the EV charging points - paid directly to the owner

You should know

Some paths on site are quite steep and might not suit those with mobility issues
As the bunk room cabin is a separate building, you'll need to decide whether you want to allow the kids to sleep there on their own. There's a camera intercom linking back to the main hut to keep an eye and ear on them.

The Sportsman’s Arms, a short walk away at the end of the road, is very dog friendly, as is the Ferry Boat Inn in Dittisham, a mile and a half or so to the east
The Dartmouth Steam Railway, which runs nearby, is your chance to chug along on a piece of history. If your dog doesn’t mind the whistle and rattle, they can join you for the price of a £2 dog ticket. The steam network connects Dartmouth, Totnes, Paignton, Torquay, Brixham and Kingswear, and some routes allow you to “steam & cruise” going out by train and back by boat
Dartmoor is a fantastic place to explore even though dogs need to be kept on leads thanks to ground nesting birds, wild ponies and grazing livestock. There are informative, scenic and dog-friendly walks available through the company Moorland Guides
This being coastal Devon, there are plenty of beaches to choose from, but a local favourite for dogs is Strete Gate, which has no restrictions at any time of year, so the only private places you need to keep out of are those of the nudists who frequent the northern end
The National Trust property of Coleton Fishacre has a stunning garden that rights down to the coast. You can arrive the normal way, through the car park, or hike to it along the coastal path and up to the café for refreshment. Dogs need to be kept on leads and can’t go into the main house, but it’s still a lovely way to snuffle up an hour or two
Totnes is already a lovely town to pop into, but when the market’s on, it’s a must-see. The town square fills with stalls selling food and produce, the air with delicious smells. There’s no actual rule that your dog needs to be on a lead, but unless you want to wrestle it back out of the remains of a charcuterie stand, it might be a good idea.

Location

Dartmouth, Devon ///deserved.crossings.wacky TQ6 0JB

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