Dittisham holiday cottages

About Dittisham

Dittisham is a unique destination for a holiday in South Devon as it offers all the best aspects of the area in one place. If you are looking for a beach break then you will find soft sand a few miles from where you are staying. If you are looking for good food then the village's inns and cafes are hard to beat, bringing a relaxed atmosphere but all the professionalism of a refined establishment and serving the Devon's renowned local seafood with aplomb.

For those looking for rural bliss and tranquility, you are set just that little bit away from the buzzier towns of Dartmouth, Totnes and Salcombe, so you can tap into all the seasonal summer events like the famous town regattas, but you can also come back to the relative calm of your own little oasis.

That said, Dittisham is also well located to reach all the nearby towns and villages, but there's no need to drive. Head to Dartmouth by ferry and explore the historic town, it's restaurants and boutique shops. Or for those looking for cultural intrigue and perhaps a little mystery, you can hop across the water to Greenway, the former holiday property of Agatha Christie, where she did much of her writing. For families on holiday in Dittisham, there are a number of attractions nearby, ranging from Paignton Zoo and Dartmouth Steam Railway, to Woodlands Family Theme Park and Pennywell Farm. But nothing beats the simple pleasure of dangling a crab line off Dittisham's pontoon!

The best way to explore the River Dart is by water, and you can hire boats, kayaks and paddleboards or book some sailing lessons in Dittisham. Whether you're a beginner or a salty sea dog, a day out on the water will be the highlight of your holiday.

The surrounding area is very much about enjoying the great outdoors. Beaches across the South Hams have a well-deserved reputation for their beauty, from the sandy variety in Salcombe, to the pebblestones at nearby Blackpool Sands. For those looking for a little adventure, Bantham is a surfing paradise complete with a surf school by the beach, while those content to watch can do so with a cup of coffee from the perfectly-placed Gastrobus.