Dittisham Hideaway is the latest venture from hotelier and entrepreneur, Peter de Savary and his wife Lana, and consists of a luxury collection of treenhouses, shepherds huts and an iconic 1950s American Airsteam. Offering dog-friendly accommodation with plenty of outdoor space and wood-fired hot tubs, this unique venture is hidden away in a private, sun-dappled wooded valley and wildflower meadow, just one mile from the beautiful River Dart in South Devon.
The welcome
We received a call from Alice ahead of our stay, asking what our likely time of arrival would be, and whether we would like the hot tub heated in advance of our arrival. Directions were easy to follow and we had been emailed a code for a security box making access seamless. Electric wheelbarrows – that could be set on ‘tortoise’ or ‘hare’ mode – are assigned for each shepherds hut and can be used to transfer luggage from the parking area (where there are also charging points for electric cars).
The room
We stayed in Willow, a luxury shepherd’s hut for two people, finished to a high standard throughout and, as the ‘end hut’ of five, enjoying the best view down the wooded valley. Unlike some shepherds huts which can be quite small to live in, this came with ample room (234 sq. ft.), full of character and charm, whilst still being a practical living space too.
The huts have been lovingly hand-crafted to Dittisham Hideaway’s high specifications by West Country Artisans. At one end lay a king size double bed looking out over the meadow with a very comfortable bed with Egyptian cotton linen and a duvet that is 100% natural, 100% responsibly sourced and 100% sustainable, locally sourced from Devon Duvets and made from 100% authentic, fully-traceable British wool from carefully-selected farms in Devon and the south-west.
One corner of the central living area is occupied by a fully-equipped kitchen, complete with baby Belfast sink, fridge, microwave and two-ring hob, Dualit kettle and toaster, and Nespresso coffee machine. Pans, plates, utensils and a knife block are all present, too.
There is also a traditional wood-burning stove that ensures the hut holds a year-round appeal, a relaxation area with coffee table, and a breakfast bar with foldaway stools,…
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