Secluded Georgian Rectory between beautiful Dartmoor and South Hams beaches

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ashburton, Devon

Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

An idyllic, quiet haven, Merrifield House is a listed Georgian former Rectory offering visitors the rare opportunity to get away from it all, whilst affording easy access to Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful sandy beaches of the South Hams. Whether you are looking for a relaxing holiday or an ‘action packed’ cycling or pet friendly walking holiday, we have everything on our doorstep for both young and old to enjoy. The house has been renovated to an exceptional standard with all original features retained. Fine rural views are afforded out over a large pond and there is a patio area with gas barbecue catching the evening sun. Beyond, are 20 acres of woods and fields for youngsters to burn off energy. Downstairs there are original flagstone and oak floors with open fireplaces and underfloor heating. Rooms are furnished with high quality period furniture including a stunning old dining table. There are both indoor and outdoor games rooms including table tennis and table football.

Property manager

Mrs Nicola Cosford

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Palace Theatre and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Compton Castle and Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew. Travelling with kids? Consider Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Paignton Zoo. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Ashburton, Devon

Getting around

Staverton Station - 14 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Trago Resturant Complex - 16 min drive
Riverford Field Kitchen - 14 min drive
Pinocchios Restaurant - 15 min drive
Abbey Inn on the River - 9 min drive
Exeter Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Georgian Rectory between beautiful Dartmoor and South Hams beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Georgian Rectory between beautiful Dartmoor and South Hams beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Georgian Rectory between beautiful Dartmoor and South Hams beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Georgian Rectory between beautiful Dartmoor and South Hams beaches located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Dartmoor National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Abbey. River Dart Country Park and Decoy Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

18 Aug 2018

Excellent destination and accommodation

A fab secluded house , perfect for family holidays exploring the beautiful area of Dartmoor, great memories, the owners were very accommodating and we hope to return one day

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

15 Apr 2018

Amazing

Had everything needed for a great holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

22 Feb 2018

Lovely house. Clean and well equipped. Plenty of space for large groups. Owners very helpfull.

We stayed in this property as a group of three families. Plenty of space for all of us. Furnished to a very good standard with lots of character. Kitchen well equipped. Lovely walks in the area and the local town was great. Full of little antique shops and independents including a butchers. Handy to have a small co-op and Spar in the town as well. Owners very nice and helpful, but not intrusive in any way. Fabulous break all round.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edwards L.

11 Jan 2018

Great for all the family - beautiful old country house with all mod cons in the kitchen & bathrooms

A beautiful old house with all mod cons in the kitchen and bathrooms and plenty of room for our 3-generation, 12-member family. Thanks to the thick walls our 2 toddlers didn’t wake each other or anyone else at night. We celebrated a late Christmas together over New Year and much appreciated the tasteful decorations - a tree, lights and various other elegant ‘Christmassy’ bits. There was enough room round the dining table and adequate equipment in the kitchen to invite other relatives for dinner, as well. Grandfather especially loved the Sonos music installation and the piano, while the (grand)children all enjoyed the good supply of books and toys available, including the dressing up clothes. The location is beautiful and very rural. We were able to see a sky absolutely crowded with stars – something we rarely, if ever, see where we live – and hear birds singing from sunrise to sunset, plus owls hooting at night. The grandchildren were fascinated by the nearby horses, cows, chickens and the occasional pheasant. This is a wonderful part of Britain to visit, with lots of places of interest, rolling green countryside, Dartmoor and the sea as well. The owners are both friendly and helpful if you need them, but absolutely not intrusive. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful house. We wholeheartedly recommend it!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M., Arnold, CA

24 Sept 2017

Merrifield was ideal as a place for our family to stay for our daughter's wedding in Devon.

Our large family from California loved gathering at Merrifield while in Devon for our daughter's wedding. There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone to spread out in, but we were able to gather in the large common rooms to enjoy each other's company. We especially loved the large dining room table where we could easily seat 11 adults and two babies when my daughter and her fiancé joined us for meals. We appreciated that the owners were open to allowing us to host a barbecue for 40 the night before the wedding, so we could give friends and family from both sides more opportunity to mingle. The owners were very helpful arranging for high chairs and a travel cot for babies, providing extra tables and chairs and a small marquee for the barbecue, and directing us to a delicious pub for our anniversary dinner. Our only difficulty as a tall family was dealing with many low doorways! We solved it by hanging ribbons from them to remind our tall guys to duck!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Nicola Cosford

We moved to Devon with our 3 children approximately 10 years ago and have spent much of that time renovating Merrifield.
Merrifield is our passion and we are constantly updating and upgrading the house and gardens. It gives us great pleasure to share this wonderful place with our guests

Why they chose this property

Merrifield is a former Georgian rectory set in the middle of 20 acres of pasture and woodland. Despite being only a few minutes from the A38 it as an idyllic, quiet haven from which to escape todays frenetic lifestyle. There is no noise or light pollution (only the sound of birdsong our resident owls and some fantastic 'star gazing' on a clear night). If you are really lucky you may even see some very shy Roebuck deer.
Despite its rural location Merrifield affords easy access to Dartmoor right on our door step and the beautiful sandy beaches of the South Hams and the English Riviera.
If you enjoy shopping and sight seeing Plymouth, Exeter and Dartmouth are all just 30 minutes away. If you prefer arts and crafts and antiques, Totnes and Ashburton are closeby.

What makes this property unique

Merrifield has been renovated to a very high standard whilst retaining the unique period feel of the house.The emphasis has been to provide a comfortable, homely atmosphere. Despite only being in the industry for two years we are very proud of our 5 Star Gold Award with Visit England.
There are plenty of outstanding restaurants for fine dining, or Inns and pubs, the nearest being just a mile away. Locally sourced home cooked food is also available on request and we can accept deliveries from Tesco or Sainsburys in time for your arrival.
If you are not familiar with the area we are happy to suggest local attractions and activities for all ages and abilities.

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