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The Nook

The Nook

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 34 reviews
88% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.3
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.4
Location
4.7
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.5

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The Nook, in its chocolate box location, is perfect for one couple or a small family to relax in this beautiful riverside village. This 350-year-old, grade II-listed cottage has been lovingly renovated to blend modern living with original cottage features. The exposed stone fireplace and painted beams make the living space light and airy. There’s a well-tended garden that’s ideal for summer, and a log burner for chillier evenings. There’s parking for one car, and the shop and inns are nearby.

The Nook Dittisham

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very enjoyable stay in the The Nook cottage, which had the added benefit of off road parking and a very sunny garden.
Only negatives to stop us gaving a 5 star rating was the extractor fan in bathroom did not work, also huge build of dust on bathroom lights.
The internet was always droping out even when close to router. We arrived with the washing up liquid empty.
We would still recommend the cottage and will book again.

Martyn



Lovely cottage but housekeeping was a let down

Review submitted on Tue, 22 Aug 2023
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The Nook is a comfortable cottage in a lovely location but attention to detail was sadly lacking. Bedding had not been changed, with dirty sheets and a previous occupant's belongings in one of the beds. This was rectified the next day. We also found dirty crockery, cups, cutlery and equipment in drawers, there were missing essential kitchen items (baking tray), and a broken bath tap. Parking and recycling instructions were unclear and / or contradictory.

When you're paying hotel prices for self-catering I think you shoudn't expect these issues to arise and it was disappointing they did. Having said that, we enjoyed our stay. The village was quiet, picturesque and friendly (the Red Lion being a notable outlier here) with the whole of the lovely Dart estuary on your doorstep. My recommendation comes on the proviso that cleaning and housekeeping are improved.



Loved our stay

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The customer service from Dart Valley was excellent throughout and they always responded to questions. The Nook was welcoming and fully equipped. Despite being an old building the cottage was charming and comfortable with ample room for 4 people, it was also lovely to have the garden to sit outside in the sunshine. The village itself was a delight. We loved our early morning walks with the dog down to the harbour, enjoyed a boat trip to Dartmouth and some lovely evenings in the FBI pub where we were made to feel welcome. This was our first time using Dart valley cottages and we wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Thanks for a lovely holiday.




Fantastic little cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 11 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
The Nook is the sweetest little cottage by the church on the quietest of lanes. So peaceful. You can glimpse the river from the back of it through the trees but otherwise it’s a quick 10 min walk down to the foreshore. Although small It’s got everything you need and a lovely little setting for table & chairs outside we had our breakfast there in the morning sun. Very cosy stay we loved it and will definitely be coming back. Very well organised and efficient team at dart valley cottages.



Dirty upon arrival

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Jun 2023
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
1.0
The cottage had not been cleaned when we arrived and apparently Dart Valley Cottages have no system to check whether cleaning has been done or not. The hot water was not working and the cottage needs a thorough appraisal by the agents, things have clearly been left to drift. For example, even the agents do not seem to be aware of the correct refuse and recycling instructions. There are broken door latches, a broken glass lantern in the garden, shabby and old outdoor cushions etc. I could go on.
We have stayed at this cottage before without any problems, but this time we came away disappointed.




Stay at the nook

Review submitted on Wed, 31 May 2023
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
Lovely cottage, with a v pretty courtyard garden. Definitely would not stay here if you have a large car, narrow lane and entrance to parking . V clean, v charming. Mattress in double room not the most comfortable, but that is a Personnal preference!



Spacious cottage in pretty location

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Sep 2022
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
First thing to say is that other reviews have commented on the tight parking. The turning isn’t as bad as it first seems and there is plenty of room in the parking area itself. The cottage was lovely and well equipped. We used the ferry to get to Dartmouth. We also walked to Dartmouth and back one day. Our only gripe was that we couldn’t find the cushions for the outdoor furniture and despite emailing we didn’t get a response. Could have phoned if urgent but it wasn’t that pressing. Would also add that the property description mentions river views from the top of the garden. There are glimpses if you are standing up, but I think hedges and trees may have grown since that was written!



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great cottage, well present, location great, well suited for a stay with 3 adults, toddler and baby.



Nice cottage but bare minimum

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Jul 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Nice cottage but fairly ill equipped. You have to take everything yourself except sheets and towels. Not even any oil in kitchen. No radio in cottage and the wifi while I was there was restricted and dart valley cottages couldn’t seem to sort this out. If you want to use the log burner you will need to bring logs, firefighters etc yourself too. All felt a bit stingy which is a shame.



Great location and comfort

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Oct 2021
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
Lovely cottage, well equipped and comfortable.
A problem with the heating when we arrived was swiftly sorted out by the maintenance team.
Vehicle access to the village, road and the property is not the easiest but well worth these minor problems when you arrive at the Nook. The ability to access walks from the door is a great feature as is the easy access to the River Dart ferry system. The area map from the Red Lion pub/shop/post office was very handy to the walking network.
We did quite a few walks around the area including one to Dartmouth, which, although fairly hard was very rewarding. Visits to nearby NT houses were good.
All in all the Nook and it’s area lived up to our expectations.



Comfortable stay

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Sep 2021
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
We had a very comfortable stay at The Nook. Great to have dedicated parking and the sun trap garden, and perfect position for the village shop and the walk to The Ferry. Outside sun loungers need replacing urgently as they were broken, and the WiFi could be better (child lock was on which isn’t always necessary). The river views were unfortunately blocked by an overgrown hedge, but we spent a lot of time down by the water anyway. All in all a good cottage for the week but needs a bit of TLC in some areas. Would recommend the takeaway pizzas from The Ferry and a trip to The Cellar at Sharpham Vineyard for lunch and delicious wine!



Staying at the Nook

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Sep 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Comfortable well provided spacious accommodation and kitchen equipment. Peaceful location with parking.



Great location, just a little TLC

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at the Nook. Just provided some constructive feedback, we found the master bed very uncomfortable. The bathroom had not been cleaned properly with a layer of dirt across the window shelf, brown specks under the toilet seat and could really do with an update. The shower screen does not fit properly either resulting in a puddle on the floor after each shower. It may be worth putting bunk beds in the small bedroom to attract families of 4 or those with bigger children. The cottage is well equipped as mentioned above we did enjoy our stay.



Relaxing in The Nook

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Jun 2021
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
Enjoyed our stay at this sweet cottage. access for parking at the back of the property is very narrow and some larger cars might have difficulty.
The cottage was clean with a nice welcoming pack and new garden furniture. The boiler in the roof above the small bedroom seemed to fire frequently in the night. Good exercise in climbing the hill to the Red Lion Pub ! Overall a lovely stay.



Cleanliness on arrival!

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Jun 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
In general had a lovely holiday in a beautiful cottage and surroundings......not sure if it was down to covid regs but upon arrival, we didn't mind having to find bedding and put it on beds but then had to set about cleaning bathroom as toilet was left dirty and surfaces not clean!! After a long journey.....was a bit of a surprise!!

Otherwise, the lady who took my booking was very helpful and friendly and have used Dart Valley cottages twice before staying in Dittisham, which we like very much.

Regards, Diane T



THe Nook

Review submitted on Mon, 07 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
The Nook is a lovely cottage and this was the second stay at the Nook. Beautiful views of the dart in the garden.

The Red Lion is well stocked for groceries. F B I a must when fully opened take away food only with the current restrictions .

Anchorstone great but book well in advance.

Have stayed with Dart Vally Cottages on several times and customer service is excellent.

Will be back to beautiful Dittisham and the Nook again





A week away

Review submitted on Sun, 16 May 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
Beautiful cottage. Top right plate for the job didn’t work, other than that no issues. Had a great week



Beautiful cottage, great location, thoroughly recommend

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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
We had a fabulous break down in Dittisham. The cottage was lovely, decorated in muted tones & with a small back garden/ terrace with the most stunning views & sun lit for much of the day. Coffee out there with the paper was heavenly.

Minor gripes that won’t deter us from booking again:
The halogen hob needs decent pans, the lack of these made cooking more of a chore. Also limited oven trays & no large lidded casserole dishes. As little availability to eat out, better cookware would have been appreciated.
Salt, pepper & olive oil supplies would have been a nice gesture (but brought our own as knew I had to do lots of cooking).
Couldn’t find a folder with welcome info, instructions, advice etc. Would have been nice to know how to alter the heating.
One light bulb not working on arrival (wall lamp in dining area)
Bathroom tap had a bit missing, made turning off the hot tap challenging
Dust under the bedroom radiator, in a hard to reach place, I dropped something so noticed this, otherwise very clean & v sensible anti-covid air transmission precautions
TV system old, not easy to switch on & to watch a dvd you need to connect the player with the sole hdmi cable
WiFi restrictions don’t allow Twitter or Garmin or Strava & signal not great, but we are in a village down a hill
I’m not trying to be picky, we loved our break, staff contact at Dart Valley Cottages was always super helpful & we had a fabulous stay, just minor details to create utter perfection




Cosy Nook

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Nov 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
Great location, well appointed and so comfy. This was our third visit and we will be back. Highly recommend the Nook.



Very quaint little cottage in a lovely position.

Review submitted on Tue, 15 Sep 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We had a very happy stay at the Nook. The cottage was comfortable and well stocked with everything one could need.
We was blessed with great weather and because of the location of Dittisham we could comfortably leave the car and travel around by boat. The quay is a great place to hang out with pub right at hand.
Only thing to mention is like a lot of places in Devon the roads around the village are extremely tight and hilly but you do get use driving around and keeping fit!
Oh and great sunsets!



Book the Nook!

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Sep 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
So pleased we booked The Nook. Dittisham is a beautiful village and this cottage was perfect for myself, my wife and our 18 year old daughter. Very clean, well laid out with character features but modern at the same time. Very comfy beds. Lovely garden which gets the sun most of the day so you can sit out for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you want. It's 2 mins walk to a little slipway that leads onto the River Dart at Dittisham Mill Creek so we were able to carry our paddleboards down without having to drive! You just need to check the web for tide times but this is easy enough.



Lovely cottage in a beautiful place

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Sep 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A cosy and characterful cottage in a lovely place near wonderful countryside and river . We were extremely comfortable and close to , the beautiful river dart , the quay , the pub and restaurant. It is sometimes a steep walk but worth it.



Our stay at The Nook

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Aug 2020
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
The Nook is a lovely comfortable and well equipped cottage. The position is excellent and very quiet. The 2 parking spaces are useful. We like the proximity to the Red Lion pub and shop. The restaurant is excellent with wonderful fresh fish. We will book this cottage again



2 Weeks at the Nook

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Aug 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
We had a lovely 2 weeks of excellent weather and exploring with the Nook as our base. It is a well-equipped and cozy house in a great location. Lovely walks and close enough for day trips to some fabulous secluded beaches.



Lovely cottage, would visit again

Review submitted on Fri, 03 Jan 2020
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
Enjoyed are stay at the Nook. Everything we needed, great little find.We have stayed with friends before in Dittisham. Great location for Dartmouth and Salcombe.
The FBI always worth a visit with good pub grub and right on the river dart.



The Nook Sept 2019

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Oct 2019
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Comfortable and quiet. Provided all the amenities needed for a very pleasant holiday. DartValleyCottages responded well to a repair that became necessary and a working temporary fix was put in place whilst a new part ordered. Literature accurate and helpful. Would have been nice to have had some meals 'al fresco' but the weather put a stop to that. Log burner useful - cosy and warm. Locals friendly and helpful. Car-parking space very useful unlike some of the other cottages in Dittisham that don't have them.



The Nook

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Sep 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
Delightful cottage and garden. We will be booking again. Welcome pack appreciated, especially milk for a cup of tea on arrival after a long journey.



A pleasant cottage which would benefit from some minor improvements

Review submitted on Wed, 18 Sep 2019
2.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The Nook was a pleasant, well equipped cottage in a quiet area full of holiday lets / second homes. However, more attention could have been paid to housekeeping and the comfort of guests. For example it would have been helpful to have had a welcome box with butter, bread, eggs etc. The weather was cool and rainy but there were insufficient logs and kindling to make a fire. The bath towels were small and ageing and the bed linen smelled stale. Furthermore during the week someone came to fix the washing machine and a window cleaner appeared without warning at the bedroom windows which was intrusive. Otherwise, the cottage was quiet and peaceful and a nice place to stay.



Weeks holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Sep 2019
4.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A nice cottage in a difficult position. Any one with a large car would find it very hard going to park. Steep hill to get out to the Shop/P.O/Pub. You need to be reasonably fit to stay here.



Nook, Dittisham

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2019
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Well appointed cottage in fabulous location, more attention to detail needed in a few areas though.



The Nook in June

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jun 2019
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
An enjoyable repeat stay at The Nook despite wet weather. The cottage provided all that we needed for a comfortable stay although a non-slip mat in the bath would be useful. The weather denied us the use of the pretty garden. The on-site parking is an added bonus. The village provides a choice of three eating establishments with the Red Lion PH being the closest to The Nook and doubles up as general store and Post Office.



Half term get away

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Jun 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Nook was a last minute booking. We had a lovely holiday, the beds were really comfy and the house is cosy. There
Cottage is great, but compared to others in the area that we have stayed in over the past five years it is a little lacking.

There is no bbq, the internet connection was really poor. The first days of our hols it was just myself and son and knowbody could get hold of us. My husband joined us a few days later and needed to work a little and could not very well. A coffee mashing would be good as well.



A haven of tranquility in Dittisham!

Review submitted on Tue, 28 May 2019
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
Lovely cosy cottage, with beautiful garden where you can sit in the sun from sunrise to sunset - perfect! The cottage has everything you might need, with comfortable beds and plenty of hot water for showers. The garden was it's greatest asset, and the parking! We were very lucky with the weather, and were able to eat our breakfast in the garden every morning, and enjoy a glass of wine in the evening watching the sunset over the River Dart. A quiet, characterful & peaceful part of a lovely village. We've been coming to Dittisham for many years, but have never stayed at The Nook - we will be back!



Attractive well appointed cottage,with many pretty features.

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Feb 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 cosy Christmas at THE NOOK .Very efficient wood burning stove plenty of wood supplied.
Attractive interior, Well appointed kitchen Comfortable bed and pretty bedroom.
A grab handle would be a useful addition to enable access to the bath. Heating was off when we arrived
but a quick phone call and a helpful neighbour arrived and everything was fine and lovely and warm.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this pretty cottage.