Dittisham Hideaway
Highly rated
Dartmouth, Devon
Dittisham Hideaway
Dittisham Hideaway is the perfect luxurious retreat in the enchanting Devonshire countryside, just ten minutes from Dartmouth. Each accommodation is uniquely designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. An ideal location for a romantic break, or a family getaway. Guests can enjoy staying in one of the cosy shepherd's lodges, spectacular treehouses or the America Airstream, each with its own wood fired hot tub and private terrace!
Luxury glamping accommodation, perfect for a relaxing retreat with your own wood fired hot tub!
Five minutes from the charming village of Dittisham on the River Dart, ten minutes from Dartmouth
Bespoke touches including a welcome pack, herb garden, Egyptian linen and many outdoor games
About Dittisham Hideaway
If you're looking for a luxury break in the Devonshire countryside, then you have found the perfect spot. With views over a wooded valley, and in easy reach of the River Dart and the charming port of Dartmouth, this is the ideal location for enjoying a relaxing time away. Guests have the choice between the site's three bespoke glamping accommodation options. From a cosy shepherd's lodges for a romantic stay for two, to a five person treehouse with its own giant outdoor chess set and table football, there is something to suit everyone! The hand crafted shepherd's lodges are great for couples wanting a peaceful getaway. Located in the old meadow, the lodges are each exquisitely designed and fitted with a cosy king size bed. Inside there is also a lounge area to relax, a foldaway breakfast bar, a traditional wood-burning stove and a bathroom with a walk-in power shower. Families can also opt to stay in the six person shepherd's lodge. Parents can sleep comfortably in the main lodge whilst up to four children under 16 can stay in the mini adjoining hut, fitted with two sets of single bunk beds. You can also rest easy as the mini hut is linked by a camera/sound intercom for peace of mind. There are also two medium shepherd's huts equipped with a king size bed and double sofa bed, perfect for small families. Outside all of the shepherd's lodges, you will also have your own private terrace with an outdoor wood-fired hot tub, BBQ, loungers, dining table, chairs with a parasol, a fire pit and a double hammock. You will also have access to the communal games barn which includes table tennis, chess or table football. The treehouses are perfect for a hideaway amongst the canopy. Sleeping up to two adults and three children (under 16), the treehouses each have a king sized bedroom, along with a children's triple bunk bedroom and two bathrooms with power showers. Inside you will have a cosy lounge with a wood burning stove and underfloor heating, ideal for chilling on the sofa and watching a film together on the smart TV. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with a Nespresso coffee maker and a small herb garden on your balcony, perfect for home cooking. The restored 1956 vintage American Airstream is tucked away in a secluded area of the site in a private woodland setting. The interior is in keeping with the retro feel but with modern appliances including a sound system, combination oven, fridge, ice box, dishwasher, power shower, and even underfloor heating and air conditioning. There is also a comfortable sofa, breakfast bar and stools, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom. Outside is a private storage cabin with a washing machine/drier. Both the treehouses and the Airstream also have a large deck with a dining table, chairs, a parasol, a BBQ, sun loungers, a double hammock, outdoor chess and table football, and a wood fired hot tub. Inside each of the accommodation options, there will also be WiFi, Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels, essential toiletries and a large bag of logs. Guests can also all enjoy a complimentary hamper packed with treats, enough for welcome tea/coffee and nibbles, with the inclusion of bread, butter and jam as well as a complimentary bottle of wine for you to enjoy on a warm sunny afternoon or a cosy winter evening by the fire. The site is also the previous winner of the Bronze Glamping Business of the Year at the Devon Tourism Awards! Fires are allowed in the fire pits and to fuel the wood-fired hot tubs. Two dogs are welcome in both the shepherd's lodges and the treehouses. One small dog is allowed in the Airstream, with the Buzzard treehouse being the only treehouse to not allow pets.
Dittisham Hideaway is open all year round.
Onsite activities included a boot and dog wash area in the car park, a boules pitch, a ping pong table, a circular dog walk and a small vegetable garden. There are also electric vehicle charging points available for £10 per day.
The nearest shop to the site is Spar, a ten minute drive away. Sportsmans Arms is the closest pub, less than five minutes away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 10 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
2 x Small Shepherd's Huts (Pet Friendly)
Max 2 people
Shepherd's huts with a king sized bed, lounge area, equipped kitchen, foldaway breakfast bar and bathroom. Outside is your own private terrace, dining area, fire pit, double hammock and wood fired hot tub. Pet friendly.
2 x Medium Shepherd's Huts (Pet Friendly)
Max 3 people
Shepherd's huts with a king sized bed and double sofa bed, lounge area, equipped kitchen, foldaway breakfast bar and bathroom. Outside is your own private terrace, dining area, fire pit, double hammock and wood fired hot tub. Pet friendly.
Large Shepherd's Hut (Pet Friendly)
Max 6 people
Shepherd's hut with a king sized bed, lounge, equipped kitchen, foldaway breakfast bar and bathroom. An adjoining mini shepherd's hut sleeps four with two bunkbeds. Outside is a terrace, dining area, fire pit, hammock and wood fired hot tub. Pet friendly.
3 x Treehouses (Pet Friendly)
Max 5 people
Treehouses with a king sized bedroom and a children's triple bunkbed room. Inside is a lounge, fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove, smart TV and 2 ensuites. Outside is a deck with a dining area, loungers, games and wood fired hot tub. Pet friendly.
Treehouse (Pet Free)
Max 5 people
Treehouses with a king sized bedroom and a children's triple bunkbed room. Inside is a lounge, fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove, smart TV and 2 ensuites. Outside is a deck with a dining area, loungers, games and wood fired hot tub. Pet free.
American Airstream (Pet Free)
Max 2 people
Vintage Airstream with a double bed, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and breakfast bar area. Outside is a large deck, dining area, BBQ, sun loungers, double hammock, outdoor games and wood fired hot tub. Pet free.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Dartmouth area
This picturesque area of South Devon is full of things to do. Whether you want to spend the day lounging on a beach, playing golf, or at an adventure with the kids, there is something for everyone.
The charming riverside village of Dittisham is less than a five minute drive away. Here you can enjoy a lovely walk along the River Dart, or even try your hand at crabbing.
There are also plenty of beaches nearby that make for the perfect day out if you want to spend the day swimming or just chilling out and reading your book. These include Blackpool Sands (15 minutes), Bantham Beach (30 minutes) and Goodrington Beach (40 minutes).
Dartmouth is also just 15 minutes away, famed for its beautiful harbour and being one the prettiest coastal towns in the country. Here you can enjoy shopping, galleries, watersports or watching the boats come in with a cup of coffee.
Golfers also have plenty of courses to choose from. The nearby Best Western (5 minutes) has two courses to choose from, one of which hosted the West Region PGA Championships multiple times. Other golf courses in the area include Dainton Park Golf Club (30 minutes) and Churston Golf Club (40 minutes).
There are also plenty of places to go for all the family. Woodlands Family Theme Park, the largest theme park in Devon, is just five minutes away. Here you can go on rollercoasters, bumper boats, an outdoor obstacle course, water rides and much more!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Dartmouth Museum (15 minutes)
- Dartmouth Castle (20 minutes)
- Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine (35 minutes)
- Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (35 minutes)
- Babbacombe Model Village (45 minutes)
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