Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly

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A water park with a large pool, slides, and a beach view.
A kitchen counter with a potted plant, a vase with flowers, a book titled 'Jamie at Home', and a mug with bee designs.
A large white building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding path leading to it.
A cozy interior with wooden beams, a variety of wine bottles on shelves, and a small table with books and blankets.
A wooden deck with picnic tables and chairs, overlooking a beach.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Stoke Gabriel, England
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Totnes

Located in Totnes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Palace Theatre and The Timehouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torbay Golf Centre and Brixham Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Paignton Zoo and Battlefield Live Torbay. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Map
Stoke Gabriel, England

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Paignton Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 27 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manor Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Torbay Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly located?

This family-friendly Totnes cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Paignton Zoo. Battlefield Live Torbay and Churston Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Clean and comfortable. Great location and amazing host
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay. The hot tub is wonderful and we miss it already. Thanks again Deb x
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is beautiful and not far from local shop and a couple of pubs. The communication with the host was great and Deb was extremely helpful during our stay with any queries.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review, so pleased you enjoyed you, it was a pleasure hosting your party. Welcome anytime! Best, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large hot tub , hot and relaxing, pet friendly enclosed garden . Rooms in cottage beautifully decorated and spotless. Kitchen facilities excellent, conservatory sunny and bright excellent for dining and enjoying garden. Also outdoor seating and eating facilities too
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Lovely property - ticked all the boxes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review Tracey! So pleased you enjoyed your holiday, thanks for being fabulous guests too x Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - everything you need

Our very helpful host ensured we had everything we needed for the stay. Great location to explore the area too. Loved the local beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Melanie, many thanks for your review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Manuka for your holiday. Warmest wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manuka Cottage

Lovely house, charming and communicative host. Very good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Many thanks Ben and Julia, it was a pleasure having you stay. Warmest wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Manuka cottage

Had a lovely week at manuka cottage. Hostess was very pleasant and helpful. Lovely place to stay and very convenient for towns and beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
I'm so pleased you had a lovely week Lesley, thank you for your stay, you're always welcome back x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Beautiful house, we really enjoyed the hot tub. Great location, close to visit lots of lovely places. We had an amazing break
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Anthony, thank you for your review and for leaving such a lovely response. It means a lot and I'm so pleased you all enjoyed your stay, especially the hot tub! Thanks for being lovely guests, you're welcome back anytime. Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arrived to discover a delightful fruit cake and milk , tea bags and all the things you might need when at home . Olive oil etc. We had a lovely stay . Deb looked after the hot tub too, to ensure it was safe to use. We wanted to return but the house was already booked!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apart from minor issues,everything was fine.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Ideal location beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Alice, thank you for taking the time to review Manuka..and thank you for being the most considerate and lovely guest. You’re most welcome back anytime. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. With warmest wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot tub haven indeed

The house, the location and host were all superb and ideal for our family and furbies. We had a great time enjoying the house, location and outdoor activities in the area. We will definitely head back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Deborah, so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed Manuka! You're always welcome back, especially the furbies. X Warmest regards, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Fabulous property. Clean and tidy. Comfortable beds. Quiet area. Fabulous stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Dear Lorraine, thank you for taking the time to review us, it means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay 🥰 many thanks again, With warm wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

We had a great family break here, had a lovely cream tea and other goodies left for us on arrival. We really had a great time, house clean and everything you would need, very comfy beds and sofa also very comfy! Hot tub was fabulous 👌. Thank you Deb, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your lovely review..we're so pleased you had a great time and a comfy stay, it means the world to us. You're welcome back anytime, with very best wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Ideal for our family plenty of room nice little touches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Dawn, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Manuka Cottage. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review..and for being such lovely guests, it was a pleasure to have your family stay. Deb Price
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent stay, easy to find. Lovely host, incredible helpful when required. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Victoria, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Manuka, it really does means the world to us. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. With kind regards, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Enjoyable was

The cottage was lovely. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped inside and out and Deb, the host, was a star. Stoke Gabriel is a charming little place with two lovely pubs and easy access to other, busier centres. We very much enjoyed our stay and would certainly go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House and Location

Manuka cottage had all that we needed with excellent facilities for an outstanding holiday. The location is ideal and the surrounding area stunning. Stoke Gabriel is a beautiful village and Deb was an excellent host and so helpful. Steve, Ann and Joel
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2024
Dear Stephen, thanks for taking the time to review Manuka Cottage. We’re so pleased you had fantastic holiday, it means the world to us. Thank you being being wonderful guests too, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas week in stoke Gabriel

Superb property, well located easy to find, very clean on arrival, kitchen well equipped, conservatory was lovely to sit in for meals very warm, bedroom's great nice comfy beds had great night's sleep, Deborah is an excellent host
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely, detailed review Russell. It means the world to us that you had a wonderful stay. Many thanks again. Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

manuka cottage

A lovely cottage in a lovely little village. Great communication with the host who was very helpful. Facilities were fab and a lovely tray of goodies on arrival made it even sweeter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Amie, Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review and for being such amazing guests. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, you're always welcome back again! With warmest wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week of work

A wonderful cottage that made a working week feel like a holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
Dear Rhys, thank you for your lovely review and so pleased we managed to take the edge off your week at work! Welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Wonderful welcome as house was decorated with Christmas tree and decorations, a cream tea and a bottle of Prosecco. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the owner was very attentive to all our needs. Comfortable rooms with an amazing TV which was much better than our own!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Dear Anne, I'm so pleased you had a wonderful time at Manuka, it means a lot to us and hope you've made some lovely memories! Thank you for your review, very best wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely celebratory break!

Fantastic weekend stay in lovely well cottage in a great location to explore the surrounding area. We had a few minor issues that Deb sorted quickly - including us locking ourselves out! Thanks for a great stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
You're so welcome, thank you for being such lovely guests and you're welcome back anytime! Thank you for leaving a review, with best wishes, Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely exploration base

Lovely homely cottage with everything needed. Responsive and friendly host. Handy location to visit nearby places such as Paignton, Goodrington beach and Paignton zoo. The grandchildren loved it, nice enclosed garden that is astroturfed and a hot tub for the grown ups in the evenings. I would definitely book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Sarah, thank you for being such lovely and considerate guests..and also for taking the time to leave your review. I'm so pleased you had a wonderful weekend and always pleased when the grown-ups have some down time in the evenings! You're welcome back anytime, best wishes, Deb
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