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Outdoor dining
Dishwasher, high chair
Indoor pool
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ipplepen, near Totnes
  • Place, Compton Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cockington Country Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Totnes Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Newton Abbot

A family-friendly stay in Newton Abbot awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Compton Castle and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Decoy Country Park. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace.

What's nearby

  • Compton Castle - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Totnes Castle - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Paignton Beach - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Things Happen Here - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Albert Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clash - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Totnes Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.

Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. In an evening, relax next to the cosy wood burner.. All on the Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, CD Player, Woodburner

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Doors Leading To Patio

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Use of tumble dryer (shared). Small front and rear patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Games room with table tennis, pool table and table football (shared). Indoor heated swimming pool (shared, 38ft x 16ft, with changing and shower facilities, open all year round 9am - 8pm). Young children’s play area with climbing frame. 2 electric car charging points. Ample parking. No smoking.. "Outstanding variety... situated in beautiful rolling Devon countryside and offering easy access to the many beaches of South and East Devon and the untamed beauty of Dartmoor. With a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities, Newhouse Barton has it all"





Whether seeking an active family holiday or a relaxing weekend to recharge the batteries, Newhouse Barton is the perfect location from which to explore the South Hams, the Dart Estuary and Dartmoor. Located midway between Totnes and Newton Abbott, this collection of sympathetically and carefully restored barns and farm cottages enjoy a superb range of on-site facilities including a Roman-style heated indoor swimming pool (no additional charge), a traffic-free and child-friendly setting with young children’s play area and a furnished games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and toys for younger guests.



Nearby there is a range of quality restaurants and pubs serving an excellent range of food to suit all tastes and budgets. The surrounding area offers a beguiling mix of attractions to suit all tastes and ages. The seaside towns and villages from chic Salcombe to Torquay on the ‘English Riviera’, with its palm trees and sub-tropical plants, emanate a Mediterranean feel. Totnes is a 10-minute drive away, with a medieval castle and a thriving arts and crafts scene. Teignmouth is a traditional Victorian seaside resort with a nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, a hotspot for bird watching. Exeter has a world famous cathedral, quays and a shopping centre. For the more active, there’s surfing at Bigbury or visit Haldon Forest, with its cycle and nature trails and Go Ape! For the children, Torbay is easily reached, with Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts.



The wild beauty of Dartmoor is 20 minutes away with its abundance of wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Numerous National Trust properties are close by including Agatha Christie’s Greenway. Steam trains travel from Kingswear to Paignton and Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Visit historic Dartmouth with bustling boat harbour, castle, contemporary art galleries and boutiques. Salcombe with its beaches, sailing and watersports is also easily accessible, as well as Blackpool Sands, Slapton and picturesque Dittisham with its annual crab catching competition. Slightly further afield, East Cornwall and the Eden Project are within an hour’s drive, and the East Devon coast is easily accessible with its unique fishing port at Beer and beaches at Sidmouth and Branscombe. Local shops 1½ miles.

Free WiFi



There is a security deposit of £100 payable directly to the owner.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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2 Bedroom Accommodation in Ipplepen, Near Totnes Newton Abbot

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.?

The closest beach to Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. is Paignton Beach (8.2 km).

Does Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. have a pool?

Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. has a pool and an indoor pool.

Is Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.?

No, Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.?

No, pets are not allowed.

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