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The Old Chapel

Dittisham, Devon (Ref. 1118032)

4.7

Coast & Country Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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13 Customer Review(s)

  • Simon

    “The views from the property, both inside and from the top garden are exceptional.”

    The conversion of the chapel is of the highest standard and its internal architecture is very imaginatively designed and impressively constructed. The ambience deriving from this pleasing aesthetic quality and the generally attractive furniture provided is then somewhat spoiled by the over indulgent array of designer furnishings and objects which seem to have been chosen at random and scattered around the shelves and corners of the main living room. Maybe they were acqired as a bargain 'job ...

    The conversion of the chapel is of the highest standard and its internal architecture is very imaginatively designed and impressively constructed. The ambience deriving from this pleasing aesthetic quality and the generally attractive furniture provided is then somewhat spoiled by the over indulgent array of designer furnishings and objects which seem to have been chosen at random and scattered around the shelves and corners of the main living room. Maybe they were acqired as a bargain 'job lot'? There is no sense whatever of their having been chosen to reflect a personal touch. While offering a subject for much discussion, they only detract from the pleasing basic surroundings of the room. The choice of plastic flowers and plants generously placed all around the property also jars. Much nicer, more personal and more environmentally friendly would have been a single vase of fresh (local?) flowers provided at the start of the week. Finally, it would have been helpful to have been given specific instructions in the guest book on how to sort out the waste for recycling, and indeed where the waste and recycle bins were kept!

    - Simon, May 2025

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor double
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • First Floor Mezzanine study
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Allocated parking for 1 car
  • Raised garden with lawn, patio, and furniture
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub and River Dart 0.3 miles
  • Note: One step up to lounge area, please take care when moving through house
  • Note: Beams and sloped ceiling in king-size bedroom, please take care
  • Note: external steps with rope handrail to elevated garden, please take care when using
  • Note: Allocated parking for one car

The property

Resting a short distance from the banks of the River Dart in Dittisham, Devon, you will find the brilliant, converted church property of The Old Chapel.

With allocated parking for one car, a stunning façade and interiors featuring exposed stone, shutter windows and a chandelier, and a superb position close to nearby amenities, this fabulous home welcomes a family or a group of sharing friends for a relaxing, self-catered stay in tranquil Devonshire setting whilst enjoying some river glimpses.

Enter your new home-from-home, hang up your outerwear in the front hallway before you step into the impressive, open-plan living space, which comprises a fully-equipped kitchen where delicious dinners can be prepared, a dining table with ample seating where you can gather to savour your meals, and a sitting area with vaulted ceilings, two sofas, a woodburning stove, and a sleek, wall-mounted Smart TV that serves as the social hub of the home.

Head upstairs, where you can enjoy views overlooking the sitting space from the mezzanine-level study, before you head to refresh with a rejuvenating shower on your way to catching your rest in either a plush king-size or double bed, the latter of which enjoys a gorgeous view of the River Dart from Velux windows.

If you can tear yourself from your lovely new base, set out to explore the many delights on offer in your local area.

A short stroll will bring you to your nearest post office that sells homely essentials, whilst a hearty pub lunch can be had at the nearby Ferry Boat Inn or The Anchorstone waterside restaurant.

When you're ready, hop on the ferry and cross the river to pay a visit to the National Trust site of Greenway Boathouse, or if something more exhilarating is desired, head west to the Woodlands Family Theme Park for a fun day out.

Further afield, a short drive south will bring you to Dartmouth, home to the Dartmouth Museum for history buffs, the picturesque Royal Avenue Gardens, and the ancient sites of Bayard's Cove Fort and Dartmouth Castle.

When you're done, head back to your new abode and unwind on the raised garden where you can soak in more of your scenic surroundings with a glass of your favourite tipple in hand.

Enjoy the ultimate escape to Devon by booking The Old Chapel.

Please note: Due to the location of the garden and the steep steps, children should be supervised.

Please note: As this was a former chapel, the old graveyard is adjacent to the property.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

DITTISHAM

Dartmouth 3.5 miles; Totnes 7 miles.

Dittisham is a picturesque village surrounded by rolling countryside, located on the banks of the River Dart in the South Hams. Wander along the quiet streets lined with quaint, stone cottages and lush gardens, until you reach the waterfront. Dittisham’s quayside is often regarded as the hub of village activity. Stop at the Anchorstone Café for a spot of lunch while taking in the fantastic river views. Try your hand at some crabbing with the kids on the dinghy pontoon. Visit the iconic pink Ferry Boat Inn (or FBI as it is known locally). Ring the bell for the ferry and head across the Dart to Greenway, the once holiday home of the renowned Agatha
Christie. For outdoor activities, there are sailing schools and boat hire also paddle board and canoe hire, as well as plenty of
scenic walks. The harbour town of Dartmouth is just a short drive away or ferry away, and offers an array of shops, a cinema, plenty of restaurants and even a castle. Further afield, you will find plenty of fantastic beaches such as Blackpool and Slapton Sands, as well as key destinations such as Salcombe, Totnes, and Brixham to explore.

Please note: Due to the location of the garden and the steep steps, children should be supervised.

Please note: As this was a former chapel, the old graveyard is adjacent to the property.

During 2024 there are external building works taking place at a neighbouring property, please contact the office for further information.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas