Dittisham Hideaway
Dartmouth, Devon
Sleeping in a treehouse with a wood-fired hot tub on the deck is the kind of thing children talk about for years. Tucked in a quiet wooded valley a mile from the Dart, it's easy to add a ferry ride to Dartmouth or a steam train trip to the weekend.
For the children
- Nature activities
- Dog friendly
- Best for
- Families wanting a treehouse adventure
- Ages
- All ages
- Family rooms
- Self-catering treehouses, shepherd huts and an Airstream
- Outdoors
- Woodland valley, River Dart, Dartmouth boats
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
~3 miles · ~15 mins
Theme park · nearby attraction
Devon's largest theme park mixes water coasters and rides with huge indoor play centres, so it works whatever the weather. Close to Dartmouth and the south Devon coast.
~5 miles · ~15 mins
Zoo · nearby attraction
A large botanical zoo on the English Riviera, with a crocodile swamp, a monkey heights area and lots of shaded garden walks. Good for a rainy-or-shine day during a south Devon beach weekend.
~12 miles · ~15 mins
Farm park · excellent toddler activity
Home of miniature pigs, Pennywell runs an hourly programme of hands-on sessions so children cuddle piglets, ride ponies and drive pedal tractors. On the edge of Dartmoor and very well set up for little ones.
~21 miles · ~30 mins
Zoo · ideal day trip
The zoo made famous by 'We Bought a Zoo' sits on the edge of Dartmoor, with big cats, bears and wolves in wooded enclosures. A good, uncrowded outing for families staying on the moor or near Plymouth.
~32 miles · ~45 mins
Theme park · ideal day trip
A family theme park with gentle rides, a farm area and an indoor play zone, built around younger children. A short drive from Exeter and the Jurassic Coast.
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Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.