Downton Lodge Country B&B

We”ve visited many B&B”s over the years and this is one of the best we”ve ever been to . Without wishing to repeat what all the other travellers have said about this place, everything stated in the AI summary says it all . We stayed for 3 nights in March and were fortunate to enjoy unseasonally good weather . The views from our room towards Dartmouth are stunning and the room itself is of a very high standard . Every detail has been carefully considered and it”s obvious a huge amount of planning has been done to enhance the customer experience . Whilst the stunning peaceful location and excellent breakfasts are great, what made our stay so enjoyable were the hosts - Andrew and Martin. They really made us welcome and ensured we had a most enjoyable stay . For anyone thinking of visiting Dartmouth area, I strongly advise avoiding the car parking nightmare in the town and enjoy the perfect countryside retreat less than 2 miles away . Thanks again to our hosts and we look forward to returning.

We booked into Downton Lodge, Dittisham, last minute after spending a dire night in a nearby B&B. That's a whole different review!!! I was ready to cut a long weekend short but so glad I didn't. We were warmly welcomed by Karen and shown to our gorgeous room and even offered delicious, freshly baked chocolate cake. There was a communal area with seating, fridge stocked with fresh milk, lots of local information (including reviews of local restaurants), computer and books. After a night in a very comfortable bed, we were treated to a gorgeous, home cooked breakfast. You have to try their homemade crab apple jelly on toast. Delicious! You will be hard pushed to find a better B&B and I can’t recommend Downton Lodge highly enough. Karen and Ian were wonderful, friendly and hospital hosts and I’m very jealous of their stunning Art Noveau inspired home :-) We will be back. Dittisham is a beautiful part of Devon and well worth visiting. If you come to this area must sees are Coleton Fishacre (National Trust house and grounds), and the Agatha Christie House. For food/refreshments we would recommend the local pub The Ferry Boat Inn next to the harbour in Dittisham. Be warned though you need to be fit to get back up the hill!! :-))

Andrew and Martin were the perfect hosts we were made to feel welcome through out our stay. The location to explore the South Hams was perfect and the breakfast was fabulous we can recommend Dowton Lodge

We were given a very warm welcome and shown to an amazing room. The whole house is very atmospheric and very comfortable. We stayed for 2 nights, had full English breakfast one morning and continental the next and both were delicious. Will definitely return.

A Magical Place This B&B could not be set in a more magical place. Our hosts, Andrew & Martin, were so lovely and took such care to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. I really hope we find our way back to this little paradise!

Had an excellent stay at Downton Lodge for 2 nights. Superb property and well appointed rooms. Whilst located down a working farm track and quite a walk into Dittisham this is made up for by the welcome and the breakfast. You do need regular use of the car. Would recommend and definitely stay again when in the area.