House in Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon

Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches

Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches

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Interior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Overview of Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8153 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Check out the area

Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Popular LocationCockington Country Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrincess Theatre16 min drive
  • Popular LocationBabbacombe Beach17 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches

Barn Owl has been sympathetically converted from the buildings of a former working farm. Enjoying tranquility, peace and quiet, the cottage is set in a traffic-free, secure setting amidst pasture land, and benefits from being surrounded by stunning countryside. With a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities. Barn Owl has a large lounge with wood burning stove, well equipped kitchen, downstairs en suite bedroom ideal for those travelling with elderly (but not disabled) family relatives, all bedrooms incl. flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi, electric heating, linen, towels etc. all included. Barn Owl has the added advantage of its own private courtyard garden with patio furniture and a barbecue. Barn Owl benefits not only from a shared indoor swimming pool, but also a games room and external children's play area.

Barn Owl, is very well equipped and benefits from a comprehensively fitted kitchen with dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and washing machine and two en suite bedrooms (one located on ground floor ideal for those travelling with elderly (not disabled) relatives). All shower-rooms have recently been re-fitted and upgraded.. Two further spacious twin bedrooms complete the excellent accommodation.

All bedrooms have flat screen televisions. The property enjoys a private, courtyard garden with patio furniture and barbecue.

There are a wealth of excellent restaurants and pubs in the locality catering for all tastes. A brochure giving details of places to visit, beaches and places to eat is available upon request.

All linen is provided.

A large capacity coin-operated tumble drier is available in the swimming pool building foyer and there is a games room ideal for those who want somewhere for the children to enjoy themselves.

During peak times, Easter, Spring bank holiday, summer and Christmas, we only take minimum 7 day bookings.

Property manager

Jonathan/Lesley Mannings

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If any damages are made you will be charged and also, please return key at the end of your stay

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Sharpham Wine & Cheese and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cockington Country Park and Dartmoor National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Paignton Zoo and Paignton Pier. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 14 min drive
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 15 min drive
  • Princess Theatre - 16 min drive
  • Babbacombe Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Staverton Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Albert Inn - 7 min drive
  • Court Farm Inn - 6 min drive
  • Cranks Restaurant at the Dartington Cider Press Centre - 10 min drive
  • Bickley Mill Inn - 6 min drive
  • The Restaurant at Barton Pines, Devon - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Set in safe, car free setting, close to Totnes, Dartmoor and south Devon beaches located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Compton Castle, Cockington Country Park, and Berry Pomeroy. Historic Buildings and Totnes Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.7/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning character cottage
Enjoyed a long weekend at Barn Owl cottage which was roomy and cosy. Excellent location for some chill out time. Can highly recommend the Wellington Arms in Ipplepen for a Sunday carvery.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at this lovely cottage
We have just returned from this beautiful cottage, (5 adults and 2 children) what a wonderful week we have had. The location is beautiful and peaceful. The cottage had everything you could wish for in a holiday rental, plenty of utensils etc, travel cot, high chair and lovely comfy rooms. The on-site facilities are a real bonus. We had plenty of use from the pool and games room ( great for little ones) we would love to book again in the summer to be able to use the outside area which includes a really nice barbecue. A great week which was enjoyed by all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/5 Good

Malcolm H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Barn Owl
Family long overdue Holiday, cottage layout was great for our family. 2 ensuite rooms, downstairs & 1 upstairs, the upstairs one shower was a-bit annoying shower handle kept falling off when you showered & no hook to hand your towel outside shower. Main bathroom kept flooding despite trying to put the shower on low. Cottage hot water system was not explained, first morning all 3x showers were used which emptied the hot water tank leaving us with no hot water for the evening showers, to be told we had to turn the water on manually. Swimming pool filter grate on one side if the floor pool are raised & are a injury hazard, my son scraped all his foot on it which was very sore. Indoor play room has little playhouse/ Kitchen but no accessories eg pretend food, toy plastic cutlery nothing just basic. Outdoor play was basic, swing, small slide & wooden climbing frame. To get to the cottage is horrendous how they have had planning permission for this is amazing as its a very narrow, mile long lane that the locals are obviously use to & have no consideration for anyone else, a local who looked like a delivery person came that fast towards us, went up the bank to avoid us & had the cheek to give us a look. Overall I would recommend this cottage if you plan to order in groceries & stay put as access is quite poor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great property, everything you could need. All facilities were excellent. Jonathan couldn’t do enough to share information and ensure we had a great stay! Dog loved it!! Just be prepared for some very narrow roads!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lauren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed!
We had the most wonderful stay at Barn Owl cottage, the location and cottage was just perfect. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay, the lovely owner Jonathan couldn’t of been more helpful throughout our stay recommending so many different places to visit, we can’t thank you enough and we look forward to returning one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan/Lesley Mannings

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We are a discerning family who travel widely and enjoy high quality finishes and interiors. We have decorated Barn Owl with care and taste in the hope that all will enjoy the property and find it a peaceful and relaxing place to enjoy time with family and friends. Stanley our orange roan cocker spaniel certainly enjoys chilling here!!

Why they chose this property

Barn Owl, has been finished to a very high standard with a recently fitted kitchen and three fully tiled shower-rooms.

What makes this property unique

Barn Owl offers guests a relaxing place to stay ideally located for easy access to the beautiful coastline of the South Hams as well as the rugged beauty of Dartmoor. With interesting towns such as Dartmouth and Totnes closeby and a wealth of attractions including the Dart Valley Steam Railway, Darlington Hall and a number of National Trust properties all within a short drive, this is the ideal place to stay whatever the season. There are also a great selection of local pubs and restaurants serving food to cater for all tastes and budgets and some of the closest even offer a home delivery service.
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