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'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645

'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645

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'Annacombe' Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Devon - Peace and tranquillity
Large dining table & open fire
from the Gallery
Double-height living room
Spacious well-equipped kitchen

Overview of 'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Totnes, Devon
  • Popular LocationTotnes Castle7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerry Pomeroy7 min drive
  • Popular LocationDartington Hall Estate and Gardens10 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Double

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645

*** 11 April - 4 May, 3 nights £415 to week £645, MAY w/b. Sat’s 11th & 18th £665, early SUMMER weeks from £890 + SUMMER HOLIDAYS (all + site Service Fee, refund if unavailable due to Covid-19 lock-down) *** ‘Annacombe’ is a spacious and imaginative coachhouse conversion perfect for a child friendly escape for family, for friends or a romantic bolt hole for two. The cottage is set in the grounds of a large country house in the beautiful countryside of the South Hams near south Devon’s historic and buzzily-alternative town of Totnes. Lying not far from the river Dart, and between the sailing centres of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor, it is an ideal base for exploring this unspoiled region with its excellent beaches, landscape and charming towns and villages. A whole array of inviting pubs and restaurants will tempt a break from self-catering, and the attractions nearby - sporting, cultural and fun - provide lots to do for children and adults alike. Walk down to the friendly Church House Inn for a drink and a meal. Go into Totnes for excellent butchers, deli’s and cheese shop, Norman castle, art and craft gifts or a river cruise or steam train ride.

The centre of the house is dominated by an impressive, double-height, south facing living room with its gallery, open roof beams, natural stone fireplace, bookshelves, pottery and rugs. It has both a living and a dining area. The modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with its oak floor and spectacular granite worksurfaces is well equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, induction hob and double-oven together with a breakfast table. The utility room houses the washing machine, tumble dryer, and boiler. On the other side of the living room is a ground floor double bedroom, which like the living room and kitchen, overlooks the large cobbled courtyard belonging to the house. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one at either end of the living room gallery. One has twin beds and the other a double bed. Next door to the double bedroom is the second bathroom with a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.

Outside, the cottage looks south on to the original cobbled, stable courtyard and, through two arches in the courtyard wall, into the enclosed lawned garden. There's outside furniture to use in either, and the garden is planted with shrubs with climbers growing up against the wall.

The cottage is more than 200m up drives from the nearest lanes. As well as ample parking in the courtyard, there is a further space in the central area of the drive.

On a clear night the stars and the Milky Way are magnificent.

On the HomeAway pricing model, prices for 3 nights and weeks should be correct but other durations will probably be too high - please enquire.

NB Linen can be optionally provided at £9.50 per head. Hot water is included in the rental but oil for central heating, and electricity for heating and EV's, if required, is charged at cost. Logs are available for the living room fire at £3.00 a notional basket.

Property manager

Gavan and Anne Sellers
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot , highchair, booster seat, stairgates provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Regretfully no pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please care for other guests, smoke only outside
In consideration for other guests and of the risks from fire, smoking is only permitted outside
Regretfully no pets.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Totnes

Located in Totnes, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Blackpool Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodlands Family Theme Park and Paignton Zoo. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Totnes, Devon

What's nearby

  • Totnes Castle - 7 min drive
  • Berry Pomeroy - 7 min drive
  • Sharpham Wine & Cheese - 7 min drive
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 7 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Almond Thief - 9 min drive
  • The Totnes Brewing Co - 7 min drive
  • The Bull Inn - 5 min drive
  • Bay Horse Inn - 5 min drive
  • Totnes Steamer Quay - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Annacombe' - Peace & Tranquillity - Coast & Dartmoor – APRIL breaks £415-£645 located?

This family-friendly Totnes cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Totnes Castle, Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes and Berry Pomeroy. Sharpham Wine & Cheese and Historic Buildings are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 WEEK AT YARDE COTTAGE
very quiet and secluded cottage which had charm and interesting features. The cottage is well laid out with character and charm. Little bit difficult to find 1st time especially if you miss the turning. Must be very cosy in the winter months with the open fire and logs stored.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rural retreat
The Amazing library of both novels and factual books filled our evenings. Such an interesting collection. Downstairs double bedroom with en-suite was perfect for elderly relative. Very rural and very quiet so is a good retreat but property itself does not afford any views. However, once you have driven past the near neighbours in the very large and interesting old house, to which this property we assume was the stables, there are plenty of views. Harberton very pretty little settlement…. Church worth a visit. Roads very narrow. With petrol distribution difficulties limiting supply, having plenty nearby of interest was good. Totnes, Berry pomeroy castle, Dartington estate all worth visiting and only a few miles and it’s not too far to Dartmouth. Owner very responsive and helpful. Everything you could need in kitchen provided. If you want to light a fire take small bag of coal and don’t forget matches: we did! but central heating if left on keeps property cosy. Have given rating of 4 not 5 stars just because it is a little remote and no views but the sun streams in when it comes out as it faces south and it is very peaceful and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Neil V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage
Lovely clean, well equipped and spacious cottage in a nice quiet location and very easy access to all places. We had a fantastic week staying, thank you and thanks to Gaven for super friendly service and good chat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway!
We were lucky enough to spend a week here - arriving the Saturday before the second lockdown (meaning we were able to stay for the duration). It’s a lovely property with plenty of room. We went as a couple and one of our single friends. The layout was perfect as the downstairs bedroom and en-suite is the other end of the house to the upstairs double bedroom and Kanin bathroom. This meant that we all had complete privacy. Downstairs is lovely - very sociable lounge with open fire and a good size kitchen. Really the only downside we could find is the fact that it’s so remote that we felt that we had to drive somewhere to go for a walk - simply because the lanes are so narrow and we wouldn’t have felt safe walking down them. However I’m sure that a lot of people would be fine with it. The fact it’s so remote is also a huge plus point. Even though there are a few houses around the property; it was so quiet and peaceful it was so easy to relax in! The stars are quite spectacular! Our host (remote) Gavan was very friendly and helpful from the day I made the booking back in the summer to the end of our holiday. I would definitely recommend this place for a break away for some much needed peace, quiet and relaxing and with Totnes deceivingly just a couple of miles down the road you’re never too far to pick up whatever you need at to head down for a pasty and a walk along the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great antidote to lockdown
We had a terrific week in Gavan's barn. Very well prepared from a cleanliness perspective in the times we live, so we felt safe in the property. Beyond that, the barn is a really homely place, suitably quirky in typical South Devon fashion. Plenty of space for 6 of us, lovely local surroundings and great places to visit and things to do, very useful in an unseasonably cold and wet week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Gavan and Anne Sellers

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As a child we came on holiday to this part of Devon and I have been in love with it ever since. Then, as now, it was the wildness and romance of the coast and Dartmoor, the beaches, the rivers and the tors. As an adult, you also fall for the fresh food in the pubs and excellent restaurants, the beautiful landscape and historic towns, and the variety of the cultural scene …. and, as a parent, the endless possibilities for entertaining and stretching the children from simple pleasures on the beach, paddling in streams or crabbing in Dittisham, to big days out.

Work is elsewhere now, but we still come here for our family holidays.

Why they chose this property

This was the first house I looked at when I moved to Devon to work. I then spent six weeks looking all over the area for a better one. In terms of character it was the most appealing, with the wonderful feel of the living space, courtyard and garden. In terms of location it is ideal, just outside the most interesting town in the area, Totnes, only a few minutes from the A38 for Plymouth, Exeter and beyond, close to a village with a great pub, and central for both the coast and Dartmoor, plus a main-line station. It stood head and shoulders above all the others I’d seen …. so I bought it.

What makes this property unique

Fabulous location for a holiday full of variety, and a haven of peace to retreat to when you are done for the day. Oh, and don’t forget the starry skies.
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