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Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated.

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Decking and Patio area..
Entrance to Acorn Cottage
Patio, enjoy a coffee or glass of wine after a long day.
The lovely Wisteria in springtime.
Table for two..in the kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newton Abbot, England
  • Shaldon Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Babbacombe Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Teignmouth Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated.

Acorn cottage is a spacious one bedroom cottage with a sensitive application of traditional and modern facilities and equipped to a high standard and level of comfort. The large light and airy lounge/diner situated upstairs features a log burner to ensure you remain cosy and comfortable on cold winter evenings.
The attractive patio which is accessed from the lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea or glass of wine -much needed after a day exploring the beautiful Devon countryside.
Centrally located in the picture postcard village of Stokeinteignhead with the benefit of a well stocked village shop and the highly rated pub 'The Church House Inn' just a stroll away.
If it's good food you like, we can recommend fabulous pubs & restaurants in the area, with excellent reviews.
We are just a short distance from Shaldon, the Teign estuary and the South Devon coast path offering some fabulous views to sea, the rolling Devon countryside and Just a 5 minute drive to the nearest beach.
Within a short drive there are several other beaches, the Torbay Riviera, golf courses & the stunning Dartmoor National Park-which is well worth a visit.
With so many places to see you really are spoilt for choice, making this charming cottage a perfect escape for couples who wish to explore this lovely area.
So make yourself comfortable, relax and enjoy a glass of wine with our compliments!
Off-road parking is available opposite the cottage.
Be assured the cottage will be thoroughly cleaned between guests and we still provide hand Sanitizer, and use antibacterial wipes on touch surfaces.


Property manager

Madeline Riggs
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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

Adults only
We can except young children 10 months.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please Note...All deposit payments are non refundable.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Torquay United FC or Newton Abbot Racecourse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newton Abbot, England

What's nearby

  • Shaldon Beach - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Teignmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cockhaven Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shipwrights Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coombe Cellars - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated. ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Labrador Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of S W Coast Path and Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt. Shaldon Beach and Maidencombe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 161 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beckie N.

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

Amazing property

Lovley property, well equipped.Owner is very welcoming and knowledgeable about Devon.Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Beautiful break

Maddy and Godfrey were wonderful hosts and gave us lots of great tips for places to visit. The cottage was perfect for the 2 of us, and the garden is beautiful. A lovely break, we will definitely be back! Thank you both, Jane & Alli
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Good location

The property was perfect for a couple breakaway. Village was extremely pretty with a fantastic pub two minutes walk away. The food was home cooked and plentiful (real ales and great wine list) ate there most nights. The cottage had everything you needed and the owner couldnt have been any nicer or more accommomodating. Little village shop which had most things and the villagers were lovely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Fabulous

The cottage and Village were both exceptionalWe had fantastic weather for last week in MarchOn recommendation of our host Maddy we toured the whole area around the Cottage with the sun out we found our way to Blackpool Sands just below Dartmouth, Wonderful with a lovely beach bar/ CafeThe cottage was spotlessly clean and very well laid out it was like home from home We would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Lovely accommodation

This cottage is really lovely. Great location, nice host and has everything needed for a holiday. The pub in the village is a minutes walk and serves nice food - what more coul you want. We stayed in November but I would like to visit in spring or summer as the garden looks a great place to sit and have a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Great holiday

Great holiday, spotlessly clean cottage. High recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Will stay again

Excellent property with great attention to detail in many aspects. Maddie is a great communicator with just the right amount of contact during our stay without being in your face, also as expected she has excellent local knowledge.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine W.

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

A delightful country cottage

A lovely cottage in a quiet secluded village. Our hosts had thought of everything to make our stay very cosy and comfortable. Even a bottle of wine to welcome us. We would thoroughly recommend Acorn Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Cozy cottage in quintessential pretty Devon village.

Such a brilliant location for us to explore the English Riviera along & around Torbay. The cottage in that village was all we wanted as a base for our explorations. Acorn cottage had all the facilities we needed and was clean, convenient and cozy. Thanks to our host for making us feel welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

Excellent cottage, clean,tidy and perfectly equipped.

Very warm welcome, lovely touch with a welcome bottle of wine, host was attentive but not intrusive, the cottage was lovely and some nice areas to explore
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Fantastic cottage@

What a beautiful and spacious cottage! Quiet, cozy, relaxing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

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

Friendly Cottage

We very much enjoyed our short stay at Acorn Cottage. It is a welcoming and homely place, perfectly equipped and with friendly hosts. The accommodation itself was spotless and comfortable. The lounge is spacious and has a quality woodburner, the kitchen is very well equipped, and the bedroom is airy and quiet. Excellent.I have come to realise that, for me, the best holiday accommodation has good walks available from the front door; the walks at Acorn Cottage were first rate. We parked our car when we arrived, and we drove off in it when we left; otherwise it sat on its little space and kept itself to itself. We walked the local hills and we were able to join the Coastal Path, which makes Shaldon and Maidencombe easily accessible. Well, the climbs and descents are not that easy, to be fair! The village has a well-stocked shop and a fine pub. It is a very tranquil and peaceful village, untroubled by traffic or haste.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Great cottage, excellent location for exploring

Well equipped & comfortable cottage, nothing too much trouble for the owners. Lots to see in area, good local pub for food & drink
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Wonderful stay

Such a charming cottage, very comfortable and home from home. Our hosts were very informative on the local area with good walks places to eat. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip H.

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September in the Sun

Excellent cottage in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Wonderful experience

We had a lovely week in Devon. Our hosts were responsive to our needs. The town is charming. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Amazing break

Lovely peaceful cottage in very good location to explore the area which has some great walks and stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colin & Liz P.

Perfect break

Cosy and comfortable accommodation ideal for a winter break and in a lovely location

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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Great second visit

This was the second time we have stayed at Acorn Cottage and it was just as good as the first. A lovely cottage in a very peaceful village with good access to the local area. The pub in the village (100m walk) serves excellent food and is very cosy. As to the cottage, it has a lovely "cottage feel" to it, very clean and very well equipped. The owners are very friendly and helpful and we would thoroughly recommend it as the perfect place to stay to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage, cosy, clean in a lovely little village with a pub. Cottage was as described. Lovely area and lots of narrow lanes! Great hosts who were accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Totally amazing, home from home.

The cottage is spectacular, and a credit to the owners, who went that extra mile to help us in anyway, 101% recommended, I would live there permanently if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village

Acorn Cottage is welcoming as are the hosts. The village is a delight and having an excellent pub 50 yards away is a real bonus - great food there too. There is also a community village shop. There are so many lovely places nearby to visit; Sheldon, Topsham, Teignmouth to name a few and we enjoyed time in all of them. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful location then this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

A gem of a cottage

Lovely cottage, lots of little homely extras, owners very attentive and keen you have a relaxing stay. The pub a few yards away very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Amazing cottage

We stayed for a week and loved the cottage. Great location and lovely inside. Maddy was incredibly helpful too. We will be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

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

Just Perfect!

Quaint little cottage in a small quiet village, perfectly located for exploring. The property was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Very nice owners that welcomed us on arrival. We will certainly be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Madeline Riggs

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We're both born in Devon and have lived in the area all our lives. We built the house we now live in which is situated just above the cottage. We decided to convert the old barn into separate self contained accommodation. Making an ideal location for a couple seeking the peace and tranquillity in this beautiful part of Devon. We live here permanently and run our own small farm. We have a good local knowledge of the area. So if required, we are happy to give advice on restaurants, beaches and various other activities. "Most of them have been tried & tested by ourselves" Please don't hesitate to ask!

Why they chose this property

We love living here because we're surrounded by countryside with stunning views We are within easy reach of beautiful beaches, a great range of facilities with a selection of good restaurants within a short distance.
There really is something for everyone!

What makes this property unique

The advantage of a peaceful village location, with the benefit & convenience of a village shop and good pub/restaurant just a short stroll away.
Within a short drive you have access to beaches, golf courses numerous sporting and leisure activities, Just 25 minutes away you have the historical city of Exeter and of course the beautiful Devon countryside to explore.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests