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Rocket House

Rocket House

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
96% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.3
Condition
4.3
Location
4.7
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.4

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Rocket House is a stunning, spacious, light-filled home in beautiful Dittisham. Ideal for big families, up to ten can enjoy a self-catering break. There’s a large open-plan living space and four bathrooms, parking for three cars, great river views and extensive outdoor areas – perfect for family meals and post-beach barbecues. Take a short stroll to the quay to enjoy the ambience of the Anchorstone Café or Ferry Boat Inn, go crabbing on the pontoon, or hop on a boat to explore the Dart Valley.

Rocket House - CJP

Review submitted on Sat, 31 Aug 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful House, views and village if the nerves hold on the last mile or so to the house! Great facilities and all was well on arrival bar there being no hand towels in the additional WCs - we thought that odd. We had the bedroom under the lounge; our bottom sheet had been put back damp on arrival; no problem; we sorted that. Despite the rules for rubbish; someone had dumped dirty nappies in the bin - we had no babies! The bin men refused to take these.

My only real issue was with the flooring noises! In a house like this with the bedrooms downstairs and with youngsters in our party, this can be quite an issue with bed times and rising times differing. It’s not about the wood flooring, much more about the creaks and groans from the supports - it’s pretty noisy and we found ourselves having to creep around bare footed!

That’s it - we loved it and tried hard to leave everything in the condition we found it in.
Regards,
Chris Pratt MBE

Chris from Whiteley stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in August 2024


Long weekend with 3 families.

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jan 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brilliant house and location. Great customer service from the Dart Valley Cottages team too. Would recommend.

Simon from Dorking stayed at Rocket House for 3 nights in December 2023


Holiday stay

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were a family of 8( 2 children) who stayed for 6 nights at Rocket house.
We had a great in such lovely accommodation in a perfect little village.

Cheralyn from Cardiff stayed at Rocket House for 6 nights in July 2023


Tranquil and serene

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Jul 2023
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A wonderful setting for such a spacious house. So much room for our group, although we all liked squashing on the decking outside as the view was beautiful and it felt so serene out there. The rooms were all spacious and there were plenty of bathrooms for us all. Amazing to be able to walk down to the river dart for a quick dip in the morning, although a little muddy underfoot once in it felt lovely. Would love to stay again. Although, the roads are a little narrow and tricky, a more noticeable sign to the property would be good as all the party drove past it and had to reverse up the hill.

Lucy from Uffculme stayed at Rocket House for 3 nights in June 2023


Wonderful property with amazing views of the Dart

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a very lovely property with great views of the Dart. Warm & spacious with lots of bathrooms.

Cathie from Oxford stayed at Rocket House for 10 nights in April 2023


We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in a well appointed/equipped home in a lovely location

Review submitted on Fri, 30 Dec 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Spacious “living spaces” which was important given our group size and the variable weather. Bedrooms and bathrooms entirely adequate. Ample parking a particular benefit as was an especially well equipped kitchen although refrigerator space might perhaps have been more generous. One or two small “irritations” but nothing one isn’t going to encounter in most establishments in this quality/price range in many parts of the world; however and as already pointed out to the agent: living room chair legs need repair before someone is injured; outside front door light not working. We would like to compliment the local “handyman” on his prompt (once alerted by the agent) assistance. Overall a good “consumer experience” and we would certainly consider a return visit and recommending this property to others.

David from stayed at Rocket House for 10 nights in December 2022


Rocket House

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Apr 2022
2.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Lovely position, great views, easy parking.
Dishwasher broken: advised the day before we arrived this was broken, letting agent initially offered no compensation or whether it was to be replaced during our stay. Eventually some compensation was offered on the basis it was going to replaced during our stay, this didn’t happen - again agency contacted but still no response. Generally house needs some repairs: curtains hanging off rails, shower head held up with gaffer tape, loo cisterns dripping constantly, front door latch very temperamental.

Helen from Marlborough stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in April 2022


Perfect house and location with the bonus of plenty of parking.

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Rocket House is perfect for a family, in our case family plus their partners. Location is just up from the key which meant we could carry our kayak and paddle board down to the water with ease. The pub is excellent, really friendly with great home made pizzas. Good location for getting to Dartmouth both by car or ferry, also visited Stoke Gabriel a few times both by water and car where there is the lovely River Shack cafe and restaurant. Overall difficult to beat this property.

Garry from Freshford, Bath stayed at Rocket House for 10 nights in October 2021


Rocket Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Aug 2021
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A spacious house in a lovely position in the village. However, there was no tumble dryer which is a big draw back for families staying for a week or two. To add to the problem no washing line either and only one wooden airer. Small things that should be rectified - sink plug did not work in en suite bathroom so basin could not hold water for shaving. When taking plug out it was filthy and full of hair and black muck. Leak in basin in other ensuite (with double bed). Waxed cloth on dining room had to be scrubbed - very dirty.

Walter John from Ascot stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in July 2021


Family Holiday in Dittisham

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jul 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A beautiful, spacious house with stunning views of the Dart estuary. Large kitchen, dining room and lounge, plenty of room for everyone. Bedrooms very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor space for bbq's and gathering around the fire pit. Manageable parking for 4 cars.

Despite restrictions, enjoyed walking down to the pub and local cafe. Ferry access to Dartmouth a joy and plenty to do on the water.

Would not hesitate to recommend.

Guest from stayed at Rocket House for 4 nights in June 2021


Perfect place to gather for our family wedding

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Jul 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Rocket House was perfect for our family gathering, leading up to our son’s wedding at the local church. The layout, comfort & location were great. The staff at Dart Valley Cottages were friendly, knowledgable & attentive. Thank you!

Guest from Evesham stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in June 2021


Stunning views and a spacious property

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Jun 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The location, the views and the spacious accommodation are the reasons to book this property. We did experience a number of problems, niggles and mishaps whilst staying. Regrettably, not all could be remedied by the agent Tom although what was within his power were promptly attended to. The property would benefit from being fitted with a decent size fridge and addressing the lack of wardrobes / hanging rails in 2 of the bedrooms. Overall the property was clean but we did have to wash a number of utensils and mugs etc prior to their use. All the glazing (but the picture windows in the kitchen and lounge especially) would benefit from a deep clean. The addition of some simple planned and ongoing maintenance throughout would significantly enhance the comfort and enjoyment of future guests.

Catherine from New Milton stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in June 2021


Brilliant house in a beautiful area

Review submitted on Wed, 23 Jun 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a great house, great condition, spacious, great views, and has everything you could wish for, well apart from a tumble dryer. Its a big place with all the social rooms on the main floor and the bedrooms on the lower floor. The outside area is fab and the views spectacular. Dittisham is a lovely little place and perfect for a quiet get away with a couple of nice places to grab a drink and a bite. Dartmouth is a 15 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again.

Overall we were very happy with our stay but a few things to note. The house was not cleaned upon our arrival due to an oversight, which was alarming due to covid and as we had a small baby with us. Dart Valley Cottages were straight on the case and a team came around to clean the house top to bottom within an hour or two. If you are a troubled sleeper beware the floors are creaky, so those below will hear the movements of those above in the mornings. We were a group of eight adults and only half of us could shower before the hot water ran cold. If you are a nervous driver, beware that Dittisham is VERY tight and whilst there is plenty of parking at the house, it requires a few maneuvers to get in and out.

Thanks for a wonderful stay.


Neil from Romsey stayed at Rocket House for 3 nights in June 2021


Wonderful comfortable place to stay

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is an excellent home from home. Good position great views very well equipped big enough for two families with some “space” too. Would definitely recommend this house for a great stay in the lovely village of Dittisham

Eric Anstee from Haslemere stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in June 2021


Excellent property in good location

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Nov 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a truly beautiful property Perfect for a large family or two small families. Superb views roomy and spacious accommodation Sadly we could only stay a short time due to lockdown but we will be returning in 2021. Very much recommended.

Eric Anstee from Haslemere stayed at Rocket House for 6 nights in November 2020


Enjoyable stay in a well appointed house

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A spacious, light and airy property, well equipped overall and with stunning views. Comfy beds too! Fantastic, peaceful location.

Christine from Alresford stayed at Rocket House for 9 nights in September 2020


Great family Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This venue is ideal for a family of 10. Plenty of space, safe garden experience for families with small children. Lovely dining room with plenty of space. 5minute walk to to River Dart. Well equipped. We as a family would rebook!

Guest from Kidderminster stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in August 2020


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Review submitted on Sat, 08 Aug 2020
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
All much enjoyed by my family Thank you
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Guest from Tisbury stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in July 2020


Fantastic out of season house

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Rocket House last year and were so happy it waa available again for us this year. The house was perfect and so cozy and warm when we arrived. Everything was provided even logs for the fire although it was so mild we didn’t need one.
A perfect winter retreat!!

Sarah from South Croydon stayed at Rocket House for 3 nights in January 2020


Lovely big house

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Oct 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The house is very well equipped, modern, comfortable, lovely views and very well situated eat the local ship and near pubs and ferry. Really lovely place the Dart Valley. It felt like staying at a friends house rather than a rental with thin like milk, firewood, salt, toys etc available. The only problem was the WiFi credit needed recharging, which we admittedly just did ourselves rather than try contacting the agent.

Matthew from London stayed at Rocket House for 4 nights in October 2019


Dart Valley Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Matt. I am sorry that the new router did not arrive until after your visit and that you had to recharge the temporary system yourselves. We would be happy to reimburse you.

Wonderful house

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Aug 2019
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
A big shame that it has not been cleaned prior to our arrival. Floors were dirty and we had to sweep them. Otherwise everything was great in this house. Beautiful views. Very comfortable

Eric Anstee from Haslemere stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in July 2019


Surprise find

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Jun 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very comfortable house.
Wonderful location.
Would definitely go back again.
Excellent Café and friendly pubs on hand.

Andrew from Orpington stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in May 2019


Great

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Feb 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Enjoyed our stay. The house is ideal for a large number of people, in our case grandparents,their children & grandchildren. Did have an issue with the gardener from next door letting herself into the house unannounced but otherwise very happy with everything.

Guest from Bristol stayed at Rocket House for 7 nights in October 2018


Christine Clark replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. The gardener should never have entered the house and we will make sure this does not happen again.