Dog-Friendly Cottage Sleeps 4 with Hot Tub & Sauna near Dartmouth

Detached country cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Ash, just outside Dartmouth, with a particularly large garden, a bubbling hot tub (optional) and an outdoor cedar barrel sauna. Sleeping four across two bedrooms, it suits dog-owning families and couples who want quiet, space to roam and a few special extras to unwind.

At a glance
• Sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms
• Beds: 1 king, 2 single beds
• 1 family bathroom with P-shaped bath and overhead shower
• Set next to a working dairy farm with far-reaching South Hams country views
• Private hot tub and outdoor cedar barrel sauna in the garden
• Free street parking for 2 cars in the lane opposite the cottage
• Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM

A Home to Relax and Unwind
Step into a warm lounge built around a stone fireplace with a chunky wooden mantel, where two deep leather sofas and a soft patterned footstool invite you to sink in after a day exploring Devon. Coastal artwork, parquet and wooden floors, and quirky driftwood touches give the cottage real character, while the wide lawn rolls out toward the rolling green hills beyond. With a real log fire, a smart TV in the lounge and books and games on hand, it is set up for slow, easy days away from the crowds.

The Layout
Living and dining
• Living area with stone fireplace and real log fire, two leather sofas, footstool, smart TV, and books and games for cosy evenings. A couple of steps lead up to the kitchen.

• Kitchen with smart oak units, ceramic hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a bright window over the garden.

• Dining area with an oak table seating six, coastal artwork and a high chair on hand for little ones.

Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1 (master): super king bed with bifold doors opening straight onto the garden and patio, soft bedside lighting and wooden floors.

• Bedroom 2: two single beds, its own characterful feature fireplace, smart TV and crisp fresh linen.

Bathroom
• Family bathroom: travertine tiled with a P-shaped bath and overhead shower.

Outdoor space
• Large lawned garden with a sunny deck, picnic table, a private hot tub with sweeping country views and a cedar barrel sauna tucked into the greenery.

HOT TUB INFORMATION
• The optional hot tub is an additional charge of £100 per reservation, purchased after booking confirmation.
• If purchased more than 7 days before arrival, we can guarantee availability. If purchased within 7 days, we can usually accommodate the request, but subject to availability. The hot tub is powered down to conserve energy when not in use, so we need advance notice to run through the procedures and have it ready for your arrival.
• In the rare occasion it breaks down during your stay, a 10% refund of the daily rate will be offered for the affected nights. All guests must read and comply with the health and safety guidelines provided and use it at their own risk.

Location
Set in the tiny rural hamlet of Ash, the cottage sits in the rolling green South Hams countryside just outside the historic naval town of Dartmouth, where the loudest sounds are usually cows mooing and birdsong. You are minutes from the Start Bay coastline, with sandy beaches, coastal walks and family attractions all within easy reach.

• Blackpool Sands (Blue Flag beach) – 2.5 miles, 5 to 10 min drive
• Dartmouth Castle (historical site) – 4.5 miles, 15 to 20 min drive
• The Cherub Inn (historic pub) – around 3.5 miles, 10 to 15 min drive
• The Seahorse Restaurant (waterfront seafood) – around 3.5 miles, 10 to 15 min drive
• Little Dartmouth Walk (coastal walking trail) – 10 to 15 min drive to the car park
• Woodlands Family Theme Park (theme park) – 5 miles, 10 to 15 min drive
• Greenway House (Agatha Christie`s home, National Trust) – 30 to 40 min drive
• Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company (attraction) – embankment 10 to 15 min drive

Good to Know Before You Book
This is a genuine country cottage next to a working dairy farm, so please expect occasional farm traffic on the lane, the usual countryside smells and sounds, and the odd insect indoors despite thorough cleaning. There are wooden floors throughout and steps to the front door, between the cottage and garden, and from the bathroom to the landing, so it is not suitable for guests with impaired mobility. Please dry your feet after bathing, as wooden floors and steps can be slippery when wet. The garden is large and as secure as we can make it, but determined dogs may find gaps in the hedges, so supervise any dogs prone to running off. The hot tub and sauna are used entirely at your own risk; children must be supervised at all times and children under 8 must not use the sauna. The annex stays locked unless arranged in advance, has no central heating and is not recommended in winter. Self check-in is via a key safe by the front door, with full instructions sent before arrival.

Extra charges
A few optional extras are available subject to availability: dogs are welcome at £25 per pet per stay, up to a maximum of 3; hot tub use is £100 per stay to cover servicing, treatment and energy costs; early check-in is £20 per hour and late check-out is £20 per hour. Please purchase any of these after booking.

Booking policy
Guests are required to pay a security deposit of £200 prior to their stay. This is fully refundable pending no damages or excess cleaning being required. This will be a pre-authorisation hold on the card taken at least 24 hours before you check in, and is automatically released within 3 days after check out.

Full payment is due 30 days before arrival and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If payment fails, it must be completed within 24 hours or the booking will be cancelled. Early payment is allowed; card fees up to 3 percent are non-refundable if cancelled.

Cancellation policy
Full refund if cancelled 30 or more days before arrival. Fifty percent refund if cancelled fourteen to thirty days before arrival. No refund if cancelled within fourteen days of arrival.

Closing
Thank you for considering Clotted Cream Cottage for your stay in the peaceful hamlet of Ash near Dartmouth. We would love to welcome you and your four-legged friends, so please do send any questions before you book and we will be happy to help.

The Team at Clotted Cream Cottage
Self check-in via lockbox; full instructions sent the day of arrival.

• Up to 3 well-behaved dogs welcome; please include them on your booking. Dogs must not be left unattended, should be kept downstairs and off the furniture, and any mess cleared from the garden.
• No parties or events.
• No smoking anywhere inside the property, including e-cigarettes and vaping. Please smoke outside, away from the property, and dispose of any ends sensibly.
• The hot tub and sauna are used entirely at your own risk. Please read and follow all safety instructions in full, supervise children at all times, and keep glass, food and drink away from both. Children under 8 must not use the sauna.
• When using the open fire, keep the spark guard in place and never leave it unattended.

Maximum 4 guests; the listed capacity is the absolute limit and includes any visitors.

Please take care on the wooden floors and steps, particularly when wet, and treat the space with care, leaving it as you would hope to find it.

Any questions before or during your stay, please send a message - we are happy to help.