Family Holiday Cottages in Dittisham

Dittisham is a pretty village on a bend of the River Dart, with pastel cottages climbing the hillside above the water and a relaxed, tucked-away feel. Choosing a family holiday cottage in Dittisham puts you close to the quay and river beach, where children can skim stones, play in the shallows and ring the famous bell to call the little ferry across to Greenway. Boat trips and the Greenway Ferry make it easy to visit Agatha Christie’s former home above the river or link up with cruises further along the Dart.

Families tend to structure days around the tide and the river. Crabbing from the pontoon, paddling at low water, then a short ferry ride to Greenway’s gardens and woodland paths when everyone is ready to explore. Because everything in this small village is nearby, it is simple to pop back to the cottage for dry clothes, snacks or a rest before heading out again. Having your own self-catering place on the hill means there is always somewhere familiar to retreat to, with room to leave life jackets to dry, lay out a puzzle or watch the river as the light fades.