Dartmouth, Devon
Diddy House
Charming Victorian cottage in the heart of Dartmouth, Devon — 3 minutes walk from the town centre, no hills
4
Guests
1
Bedroom
+ 2 sofa beds
2
Bathrooms
3 min
From Town Centre
The Property
Your Home in Dartmouth
Built in 1862, Diddy House is a cosy three-storey Victorian cottage tucked away on a quiet lane, just 3 minutes' walk from the market square. Featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen, an ensuite master bedroom, balcony with rooftop views, and a sunny courtyard perfect for alfresco dining.
Everything You Need
🕒
Check-in
From 3pm
🕙
Check-out
By 10am
👥
Guests
Up to 4 guests
1 master bedroom + 2 sofa beds
House Rules
- ✗ No smoking
- ✗ No pets
- ✗ No noise after 11pm
- ✗ Do not use the fireplace (decorative only)
- ✗ Do not attempt to drive down Northford Road
- ✓ Flexible check-in times available on request
Explore
Discover Dartmouth
Famous for its nautical heritage and the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth is a captivating harbour town surrounded by breathtaking Devon countryside — a perfect base for exploring the South Hams coast.
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Restaurants
Kendricks (Tex-Mex), Andrea (Italian tapas), Taylors (fine dining), Seahorse (seafood), The Angel (fine dining), Embankment Bistro
Pubs
Sail Loft, Dartmouth Arms, Castle Hotel, Shambles, Dolphin, Cherub, Seven Stars, George & Dragon
Cafés
Mad Hatters, Alf Fresco, Sloping Deck, Sith Street Deli, The Singing Kettle, The Dart Café, Greek Delight
Takeaways
Rock Fish, Pasty shops, Wheel House chip shop, Tsang Chinese, Vinos Pizzeria, Spice Merchant Indian
🏰 Things to Do
Dartmouth Castle
30-minute walk or take the passenger ferry. Stunning sea views and coastal walks to Sugary Cove and Castle Cove.
Beaches
20+ beaches nearby — Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands, Beesands, Bigbury-on-Sea, Goodrington Sands.
Woodlands Theme Park
Devon's largest theme park — water rides, indoor play, zoo farm. Perfect for families.
Fishing
Mackerel fishing from shore or boat, Plaice on the Skerries banks, crab fishing on the embankment.
⛵ Getting Around
Ferry
Two ferry services to Kingswear — access to Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. Leisure cruises to the castle, Dittisham, or a steam paddle up the estuary.
Steam Train
From Kingswear, catch the steam train to Paignton through breathtaking Devon countryside and along the Torbay coast.
By Car
Easy trips to Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands, Salcombe, and Totnes. Please note: do not drive down Northford Road.
🅿️ Parking
Park & Ride — April to November, ~£6/day, shuttle bus into town (RingGo code: 3480)
Market Square — Free, must be cleared on market days
Around town — Free 1 and 2-hour spaces, free overnight
Mayor's Carpark — Largest car park in Dartmouth town
Dartmouth Castle — Free year-round; regular passenger ferry back to town
Guest Reviews
What Our Guests Say
"Myself and my partner can't say a bad word towards Diddy House. Easy to find, lovely space to relax in. I particularly liked the tablet with video instructions on how to use the heating, coffee machine and oven. Excellent location — walking distance to most major attractions in Dartmouth."
Nathan
March 2025 · Airbnb
"Such a lovely place to stay with our daughters — just enough space for the 4 of us within walking distance of so much. Sarah was also so helpful and very responsive if we got stuck with anything. Thank you!"
Talitha
June 2025 · Airbnb
"We had a great stay! The apartment was clean, easy to find thanks to clear directions, and fully equipped with everything we needed. A comfortable and hassle-free weekend — would happily return!"
James
May 2025 · Airbnb
"We had a great 4 nights at Diddy House and felt instantly at home. The location was super — just a few minutes' walk to the harbour. A great local pub was a very short walk away. Comfortable and tastefully decorated. Thank you!"
Linda
July 2025 · Airbnb
"Great location and lovely accommodation. It has everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Would recommend the Park & Ride if you're not moving the car during your stay."
Claire
August 2025 · Airbnb
"Lovely stay at Diddy House. Clean, comfortable and welcoming home. Perfect location for exploring Dartmouth and beyond. Thank you."
Emma
August 2025 · Airbnb
When to Visit
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Finding Us
Getting to Diddy House
Address
8 Northford Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EP
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Access Routes
Market Square Car Park — road just behind the grey building
Vicarage Hill — just to the right of the cream building
Roseville Steps — halfway along Roseville Street, steps up to Northford, turn left at the top
Please do not attempt to drive down Northford Road — it is a very narrow street.
Get in Touch
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