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Thornwell Cottage

Thornwell Cottage

4.2
out of 5
Ratings from 26 reviews
85% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.2
Condition
3.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.1
Customer
Service
4.5

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Thornwell Cottage is a beautiful 200-year-old home with stunning gardens and fantastic river views. This Grade II-listed cottage has been lovingly renovated as a home for all seasons. The flagstone floors, exposed beams, and cosy log burner emanate charm. Outside, lose yourself in the extensive garden with its rolling grassland, orchard, wildflowers, and tended plants and shrubs. Private, quiet, yet close to the village amenities and riverside. One small dog can come too, by prior arrangement.

Very welcoming village

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic location, parking near the cottage (pay to park, not an issue). 2 pubs either end if the village also one is a shop and post office which also does take away meals, excellent breakfast.
Fantastic well kept garden absoloutly huge. Water taxis to Dartmouth regular (best to book at busy times). Cottage was lovely, but in need of a bit of a spruce up, and a good clean.

Paul Anthony Hawkins from SHIREHAMPTON BRISTOL stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024


Lovely

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely Cottage, perfect for two, with 4 adults it gets somewhat crowded. Wonderfull garden. We will come back next year.


Christoph from Köln stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 21 nights in July 2024


Lovely clean and comfortable

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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
It's a pretty cottage in a lovely position. Immaculately clean and tidy and very comfortable. Warm and cosy with plenty of hot water, an effective wood-burning stove. We were a family of four, and it suited us. I am confident in summer; the beautiful garden and patio area are a real treat. Very close to the car park for loading and unloading the car. I would highly recommend it.

Guy from Windsor stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 5 nights in March 2024


Thornwell Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Sep 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
It was a lovely little cottage. Unfortunately before we arrived the weather had been extremely hot and we understand the cottage had been unoccupied the previous week. We noticed an overpowering musty/damp smell on the day we arrived. We contacted customer services on the Sunday and they responded immediately suggesting we leave the upstairs windows open which we did the smell improved but didn’t go entirely. Good location, very comfortable great customer service team. We would stay there again but would want to know the cottage had been aired beforehand.

Guest from Reading stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2023


Small cottage in a very nice location

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Jul 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nice small well equipped cottage, large garden on a steep gradient, not really suitable for those who have difficulty with mobility.

spoilt by the awful smell in the living room, which made sitting in the room unpleasant, definitely would not stay here again until this is resolved.


John from Whatton in the Vale stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in July 2023


Dart Valley Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review. We are so disappointed that you experienced a smell. We have been tracking this now for several weeks and cannot replicate it or find any source for a smell. The housekeepers have turned everything over in the lounge and we have investigated every corner inside and the outside drains to see if we can find anything. We will keep on monitoring it but thankfully whatever you smelt has not returned. Unfortunately as it was not reported during your stay so we could not send any of the local housekeeping teams in smell what you could at the time. Best wishes

Excellent

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Oct 2022
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
A very cosy and comfy cottage in the heart of Dittisham. We had a lovely few days. Ferry Boat Inn a short walk down the hill is well worth a visit too.

James from Windsor stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 4 nights in October 2022


Tired Thornwell cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Sep 2022
3.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Dittisham is a gorgeous village with Thornwell Cottage right in the heart of it. The cottage is pretty, with lovely gardens, but very tired and needs some money spending on it to continue renting at this price. Unfortunately, we had no hot water for two days, so were unable to shower and had to waste time waiting for plumbers. Having said that, Dart cottages were very responsive trying to resolve the issue. Sadly, all eateries in the village are suffering from lack of staff, so to get a variety of food you need to go elsewhere. Overall we did have a nice week, gorgeous weather helped and the area is beautiful.

Carolyn from Redditch stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2022


A pretty doll’s house

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Sep 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Thornwell Cottage is perfectly located mid distance between the Red Lion and the Ferry Boat Inn at the centre of the gorgeous Dittisham village. We had foul weather, so had lovely times curled up with books in front of the wood burning stove. The house is minuscule, like a hobbit home, but everything has its place and we wanted for nothing. Nothing that is except for a hot bath. The hot water tank isn’t big enough to fill the bath, which is a shame.
We will certainly return to Dittisham again

Guest from Bradfield stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2022


A few improvements could make this the perfect stay!

Review submitted on Fri, 22 Jul 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Upon arrival we where a little disappointed to find we had to empty the dishwasher from the previous guests.
The cottage is comfortable and nicely furnished, with a cosy feel, but upon closure inspection, it wasn't quite as clean as we hoped, cobwebs and spiders in corners & dirty bits of cutlery and plates and the towels although clean where marked.
There where a few light bulbs out and the extractor fan over the cooker wasn't working, just a little bit more attention to detail is required.
The accommodation is comfortable for 2 guests but I would think 4 people may find it a squeeze.

Your details do mention that the garden isn't secure for dogs but we hadn't anticipated how bad this was, so next doors dogs could easily come in to Thornwell's garden if they wanted, & dogs could easily get out on to the road, a real shame because we felt like we couldn't totally relax ,our dog did disappear for 5 mins into a neighbor's garden and after that we had to lead walk her for the rest of the stay. Not quite the relaxing break we had envisaged, a bit of dog proof fencing even around the patio could easily sort this situation.

Dittisham is a beautiful place and the walks and local pubs make it a great place to visit and we will be back, but for us sadly in a different cottage due to the garden situation.

Garry from Alcester stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 6 nights in July 2022


Small but not quite perfect.

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Jul 2022
3.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Details say cottage sleeps five, really can’t see how. The double bed is very small plus two singles. The cottage was clean however there were very few cleaning materials in the cottage for general use. Plastic mattress covers are not acceptable and fitted sheets should fit and stay on the mattress. Seating in living room so old and soft it gives no support. The cottage is in a beautiful location but needs updating and more attention to details to improve experience. Love Dittisham, but would not use Thornwell Cottage again.

Peter from Ellesmere Port stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in June 2022


Quaint cottage in pretty village

Review submitted on Sun, 29 May 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, good location. The village was lovely, there are two pubs and you can get a ferry (walkable from the cottage) to get to Dartmouth and Greenway cottage across the river Dart.

Richard from Hertford stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in May 2022


Thornwell

Review submitted on Mon, 02 May 2022
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
Some new Cooking Utensil would be helpful ( pan with lid ) ,
And a small table for the bench in the Garden .

An easy short manuel vor the washing machine would be of nice

But all all a very well mantaint beautiful cottage

Christoph Und Susanne from Köln stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in April 2022


A lovely retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Oct 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
The Cottage is a characterful older building but with all the modern facilities and a large garden overlooking the river. The village has two pubs and community shop. Not really somewhere to go for activities - apart from sailing, fishing, etc - but very good for a relaxing stay "away from it all".

M from Minehead stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2021


Thornwell cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Beautiful house in a fantastic position. Couple of niggles roof leaks into the second bedroom and only superficially clean.

Guest from Honley stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in July 2021


Heaven in miniature

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Jun 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved our stay at Thornwell Cottage. Cosy, quaint, a lovely view from the garden. The dogs loved it too. The cottage is very conveniently located in the village. I want to come back!

Ishbel from Bradfield stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in June 2021


Character cottage ticks the boxes

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Jun 2021
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
Thornwell has a large, steep garden, at the top of which there is a close view of the neighbours’ chicken coop, with a fine rooster. A temptation for dogs perhaps, but interesting for children.
It is a characterful cottage, with a feeling of history, as it must be one of the older buildings in Ditisham. Nonetheless it is thoughtfully and comprehensively furnished with a light and fun approach to the decor.
An easy-to-use log burner kept us warm in the evenings. The patio catches the evening sun and is secluded.
The cottage sits at the crest of the lengthy hill down to the Dart river-bank, where there is a busy pub and restaurant. Social distancing inside these meant the road outside became crowded. It’s an effort to climb the hill back to the cottage. The road is so narrow and steep that cars are not convenient, especially as there is almost no turning, except on the stoney beach. Having said there is a car park (30 pounds a week) a few steps away from the cottage itself, making access to the supermarket near Dartmouth easy enough.
There were plenty of other holiday residents in the village during our stay, and and there was a generally relaxed and sociable character to the surroundings.


Henry from Pinner stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in May 2021


Delightful Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 31 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
A lovely country cottage in a very nice location. Well presented with all necessary facilities. Delightful large garden with superb views.
Parking only a short distance away.
Will be very happy to repeat the experience.


Ian from Christchurch stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in May 2021


A beautiful cottage in a beautiful village

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Nov 2020
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
lovely place to stay. Very comfortable. A bit tight for four of us but really lovely place. nice to be able to take dogs.

Sarah from Balcombe stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in October 2020


October break

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We were delighted to secure a week away near Dartmouth. The price and location were both very good. The cottage nicely located with easy access to the ferry to Dartmouth and just a quick drive to the Park and Ride. The car park £25 just over the road.
The cottage was clean and well presented, a very comfortable bed and just enough heaters to keep us warm. Plus a wood burner and lots of logs.
The downside was the bathroom being downstairs and it was impossible to dry the towels. The towels were flimsy and I would take my own next time, but the only way to dry them a bit was to lie them on the bathroom floor which had underfloor heating. Nice to walk on though!
The lounge lighting was poor being a dark cottage and when the two reading lights didn’t work we had to call for help, the bulbs were replaced the same day.
The kitchen was adequate and clean.

Virginia from Bournemouth stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in October 2020


First time here

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We enjoyed our first visit to this cottage. It suited us well . One suggestion would be to supply a small rack for drying clothes. The waste disposal procedures are very complicated!

Guest from Hook stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2020


Thornwell cottage Dittisham

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Sep 2020
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
A fantastic cottage in a fantastic location. The only problem we had was that there were deep cleaning issues with the toilet, microwave and fridge, these were not overnight issues but long term problems.
We spent an hour cleaning then carried on with the holiday which we thoroughly enjoyed.
I would happily return to to Thornwell cottage in the future.

Christopher from Birmingham stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in September 2020


Great cottage and holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was lovely with a huge garden and lovely terrace to sit out on. We liked the village which was quiet and easy to get to Dartmouth by ferry. Also good walks on either side of the estuary. We were lucky to have fantastic weather.

Daniel from Poulton-le-fylde stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 14 nights in August 2020


Lovely home and location

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Aug 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
amazing service- toaster blew up and a brand new one arrived the very next day! Lovely home amd outside space

Guest from Eastbourne stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in August 2020


Thornwell cottage Dittisham

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Aug 2020
3.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Cottage a lot smaller than photograph, a little tied inside needs a refresh and updating. Sofa’s needs replacing, we felt that the cottage was over priced, as we have stayed in better for the price, maybe due to Covid the price had gone up?
Lovely location, with. Great walks and fish restaurant in walking distance which was excellent.
Would return if revamped and cost of rental lower. Rubbish was left outside cottage all week from previous renters the week before. Would recommend if updated. Garden large on a slope and lovely.

Guest from Kent stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in July 2020


Thornwell Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Jul 2020
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage is in a great location and has a wonderful view of the estuary and is well placed to enjoy the local pubs and shops.
The only fault I could find with the amenities in the cottage was that there was a very limited supply of crockery and cutlery (no tea spoons) which meant that with no more than 4 of anything, you had to consistently wash up after every use. Additionally on arrival there was a lot of rubbish both in the bins and by the bins that remained throughout the stay. Positively when we asked for additional lightbulbs they were provided the very next day.


from London stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in July 2020


Dittisham delight

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Aug 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The perfect base for exploring the dart valley, South Hams beaches and Dartmoor. Thornwell is well thought out, comfortably appointed and full of character. The large and beautiful garden is a real bonus, the village and locals equally as charming and warm. We have fallen in love.

Garrard from Ealing stayed at Thornwell Cottage for 7 nights in July 2019