We look forward to welcoming you to Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages, Near Slapton,  Kingsbridge, TQ7 2QF.

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South Devon is easy to reach by road via the M5 and A38.  Route planner and traffic information can be obtained from the RAC and the AA.

We are located just over 1 mile north west of Slapton Village in the South Hams area of South Devon. The Farmhouse and Cottages are set at the end of a private lane so please drive along this with care as it is used by wildlife, dogs, walkers and horses.

We recommend you have access to the following written directions as not all GPS systems work correctly in this area.

Driving Directions from Totnes:

Take the A381 towards Kingsbridge. Continue through the villages of Harbertonford and Halwell and go past the Totnes Cross Filling Station, which will be on your left. Approximately 1 mile after the filling station turn left into the lane signposted Slapton and East Allington (this left turn is on a sharp right-hand bend in the main road). Go down this road for approximately 3.3 miles then look on the right for the white finger sign for Dittiscombe What3words: choirs.kilowatt.dare. 

After approximately 0.5 miles you will see on the right a sign for the Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre with wooden fencing and a private lane What3words: recoup.gong.conspired. Turn right here and with the horse stables and cream bungalow on your left continue down our private lane for 0.2 miles and the farmhouse will be found at the bottom by the gravel car park.

Driving directions from Slapton Village

In the centre of the village look for the signpost for ‘Totnes 11 miles’ and with this and the Queens Arms pub on your left continue straight up the hill out of the village to the next signpost at the top of the hill showing Totnes and Halwell. Continue straight on from the Lower Green junction for 1.6 miles then look for the white finger sign on your left for Dittiscombe What3words: choirs.kilowatt.dare.

Take this left turn and after 0.5 miles you will see on the right a sign for the Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre with wooden fencing and a private lane What3words: recoup.gong.conspired. Turn right here and with the horse stables and cream bungalow on your left continue down our private lane for 0.2 miles and Dittiscombe Farmhouse will be found at the bottom by the gravel car park.

On Arrival

On arrival please park in the communal car park then come through the small gate to the front of the Farmhouse. We will show you into your cottage and answer any questions you may have. You are welcome to unload outside the cottage, then we ask that for the duration of your stay you park in the communal car park (except for The Owlery which has its own car park space).  

If you are bringing more than two cars can you please advise us before arrival.

Your time of arrival should be after 4pm, unless otherwise agreed. Please advise us of your anticipated time of arrival before the start of your holiday. If you are likely to be later please ring the Farmhouse number 01548 521272 or WhatsApp 07821 260787 to keep us up to date. If you are going to arrive after 7pm we will give you self check-in details.

On Departure

Guests are asked to depart by 10am. You can take your car back to the cottage for packing up, then please call at the Farmhouse to drop in the keys.

Using the local roads

The transition from fast roads to single-tracked lanes is the sign that your holiday has really started! Take a look at our blog: Devon Lanes and the Art of Mindfulness.

If you plan to drive via Slapton please remember it is an ancient village and not built for speed! Read Ruth’s blog: Slapton – Somewhere Special to find our more about the village and surrounding area.

We recommend the Ordnance Survey Landranger Map, number 202 Torbay & South Dartmoor. We have spare copies if you need to borrow one during your holiday.

Our nearest towns are Kingsbridge (7m/10k), Dartmouth (6m/10k), Totnes (13 m/20k), Salcombe (11m/17k), and our nearest cities are Plymouth (30m/48k) and Exeter (40m/65k).

Other ways to travel to Dittiscombe

Taxis:

Merlin Taxis (Susi) 07455 951185
Twenty Taxis & Event Cars: 07796 110641
Badger Cabs (Calvin): 01803 840 400 – can do long distance
Green Compass (Laura Perry) : 07488 567705 – 100% electric vehicle

Use Trainline for rail, coach and other travel services, showing timetables and best travel prices available online.

By rail: Our nearest mainline station is Totnes which is under 3 hours from Paddington Station, London, or 30 minutes from Plymouth.  Taxis may be hired at Totnes Station, and there is also a car hire company Alchemy Cars.

By Bike: If you are planning to bring a bicycle on the train please be aware that you will need to pre-book space for your bike before travelling. Go to www.gwr.com for more information. We have covered, non-secured storage for bikes at Dittiscombe.

By coach/bus: www.nationalexpress.com  tel: 08717 818181
or www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon

Use local bus services through Stagecoach.

By air:  International and domestic flights to Exeter, Plymouth and Bristol – please visit the following websites for further information:
www.exeter-airport.co.uk
www.bristolairport.co.uk