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.
Accommodation:
From the driveway, the front door leads into a small porch to store boot and coats, then it's straight into the large dual-aspect open-plan kitchen, with river views, granite worktops, plentiful stylish kitchen units, two sinks, a microwave, a Nespresso coffee machine, Miele integrated under-counter fridge, freezer and dishwasher, a hob and oven, and a separate oven and grill with a second eye-level extra-large oven and grill.
The kitchen leads out onto a balcony with river views, a bistro set and steps down to the garden. The large sitting room has a smart TV and DVD player, an open fire, and triple-aspect windows with river views. The large dining room has an oak-painted dining table and seating for eight. Off the dining room, there is a small snug or children's playroom with a TV and cloakroom with WC. From the playroom, there's the double garage housing the washing machine - and a ping-pong table.
Downstairs, there are four bedrooms with oak flooring throughout. The mezzanine landing has an additional WC. The very large master bedroom has a superking-size oak bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table, as well as a sofa bed (which can be configured on request at the time of booking). This bedroom also has patio doors to access the garden. The en suite wet room features a large walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, and wash basin.
The second bedroom has a kingsize bed, dressing table and en suite shower room. The third bedroom has a kingside bed with built-in wardrobe and an en suite shower room. The fourth bedroom is a twin bedroom with 2 single beds.
Across the corridor is a family bathroom with a bath and a WC.
A travel cot and high chair are available
There's central heating and an open fire for comfort (logs are supplied for Winter bookings).
Outside:
The garden can be accessed from the kitchen via the oak balcony where you'll find a large, gravelled entertaining area with a long wooden table and benches, and a Weber barbecue and firepit. Stone steps then lead down to a small play area for children with a 'living willow' teepee. The garden can also be accessed via the master and the third bedroom.
Parking:
There is space on the drive for 3 cars.
Nearby:
The village pub The Red Lion is a 5minute walk up the road. The Red Lion also hosts the village shop and post office. A 5 minute walk down the hill will take you to The Quay where you will find the Ferry Boat Inn and The Anchorstone Cafe as well as ferries to Greenway and Dartmouth.
Located in Dartmouth, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Devon and Dartmoor National Park, while Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC.
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