Key Features
- Property code: LWELL
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This gorgeous detached converted farm building, arranged in reverse level style and recently beautifully renovated, has its own large garden and heated indoor swimming pool (shared with guests of Lower Well Farmhouse when in use) loads of outdoor space and is a perfect location for families and couples looking to explore the South Hams, Dartmoor and South Devon’s best beaches. Adjoining a large wild meadow which guests are welcome to enjoy as well as being located in the foothills of Dartmoor which is within easy reach, this well appointed and exceptionally comfortable cottage is the perfect space for a family or couples to enjoy at any time of year.
With sloping accessible modern atrium entrance throwing light into the rooms and upon the beautiful wooden flooring, a fabulous kitchen diner, cloakroom/en-suite and twin bedroom on the ground floor, all with underfloor heating, the cottage is then reverse level with master bedroom wand en-suite, and lounge on the first floor with a high raftered vaulted ceiling from which to enjoy beautiful relaxing country views.
SWIMMING POOL GUIDANCE · The pool is used only by cottage guests and farmhouse guests.
Key Features
- Property code: LWELL
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Access statement available
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Swimming pool
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Real fire
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This gorgeous detached converted farm building, arranged in reverse level style and recently beautifully renovated, has its own large garden and heated indoor swimming pool (shared with guests of Lower Well Farmhouse when in use) loads of outdoor space and is a perfect location for families and couples looking to explore the South Hams, Dartmoor and South Devon’s best beaches. Adjoining a large wild meadow which guests are welcome to enjoy as well as being located in the foothills of Dartmoor which is within easy reach, this well appointed and exceptionally comfortable cottage is the perfect space for a family or couples to enjoy at any time of year.
With sloping accessible modern atrium entrance throwing light into the rooms and upon the beautiful wooden flooring, a fabulous kitchen diner, cloakroom/en-suite and twin bedroom on the ground floor, all with underfloor heating, the cottage is then reverse level with master bedroom wand en-suite, and lounge on the first floor with a high raftered vaulted ceiling from which to enjoy beautiful relaxing country views.
SWIMMING POOL GUIDANCE · The pool is used only by cottage guests and farmhouse guests.
Ground floor: Gentle sloping entrance path leading to the beautiful modern atrium entrance at the side of the property, with high level glazed walls and ceiling.
Cloakroom which is Jack and Jill with the en-suite bathroom for the adjoining bedroom.
Level access from entrance hall to Bedroom 2, a twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds and tallboy’cupboard, en suite bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Level access to attractive and well equipped bright kitchen diner, electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, dining table to seat 4 and welsh dresser. Silestone work surfaces and butler's sink.
Steps down to large utility/boot room with washing machine, tumble dryer and hanging clothes airer, giving access to the parking area.
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor kitchen, hall, bathroom and bedroom.
Handcrafted open tread oak staircase leading to the First floor: Spacious lounge with vaulted beamed ceiling, wood burner, Smart TV and sofas. Good countryside views.
Master bedroom with king sized 5ft double bed, wardrobe and chest. En-suite shower room with large shower cubicle, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Large well kept garden adjoining a gated five acre field which guests are most welcome to explore and enjoy (this meadow includes part of a stream and a pond so care is required with children). Good views of the country and Dartmoor, and the perfect space for adventures, relaxation, peace and tranquility.
Garden furniture and a charcoal barbecue are included, so you can sit and watch the ever changing scenery and wildlife from the comfort of this charming cottage.
Ample parking on driveway in front of the cottage.
Electric Vehicle Charging is available at a podpoint within the parking area, exclusively for the use of guests staying at the cottage.
Guests are welcome to use this facility for an additional £30 per week.
- Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are requested to provide their own swimming and beach towels) wifi, electricity and central heating, travel cot & highchair, initial basket of logs provided end of September to end of May.
- EV Charging: Guests are welcome to charge an electric vehicle from a Pod Point within the parking area for £30 per week.
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Smoking: This is a non smoking property
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Telephone: not provided but mobile coverage good dependent on provider.
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Pets: 1 well behaved dog welcome. Pet Charge: £30.00 per pet per week
- Local facilities: Beach: Bigbury on Sea, 9 miles Moor: Dartmoor is to the north of the property Shop: California Cross, 3 miles Pub with excellent restaurant in Ugborough, 1 mile. Town: Modbury 3 miles, South Brent 4 miles, Totnes 9 miles.
The Ship Inn
(Less than a mile)
(12)
A tastefully modernised 16th century free house serving a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetarian options both a la carte in the restaurant or from the more relaxed Pub Menu served in the bar. All meals are beautifully presented and accompanied by an extensive wine list or range of local beers and ciders.
The Ship Inn The Square, Ugborough PL21 0NS (T: 01752 892565)
Fabulous pub with friendly staff
October 2023
Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff
April 2023
Great pub, very friendly staff and although we did not eat there the food being brought out looed excellent.
March 2023
A lovely pub serving excellent food. They managed to squeeze us in on an early Thursday evening so I would strongly recommend booking
August 2022
Excellent meal and very good service
July 2022
We had two delicious meals at the Ship in Ugborough, very friendly and welcoming
July 2022
Excellent food. Excellent location & furnishings. Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff.
September 2021
Nice staff and decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Main meals were huge - couldn’t manage dessert!
August 2021
Had a marvellous lunch here on 4th November. Very welcoming excellent food. Faultless
November 2020
Not very impressed with the standard of the food. Parking problematic.
September 2019
We had a family meal at the Ship Inn. It was fantastic food with some really novel twists, and for the quality of food we felt the price was good.
September 2019
Very welcoming, great food
October 2018
Anchor Inn
(Less than a mile)
A light and airy, welcoming pub with open fire, local ales, a great wine list and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a tasty meal or Sunday Roast in the dining room, with good options for kids too, or simply sip your pint in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.
Anchor Inn Lutterburn Street, Ugborough PL21 0NG (T: 01752 690388)
Turtley Corn Mill
(2 miles)
(9)
A beautiful old mill set in six acres of grounds housing a large restaurant and bar open for breakfasts, family meals, Sunday lunches and romantic dinners. Classic menus full of locally sourced, freshly produced dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and a selection of local ales, beer and ciders on tap.
Turtley Corn Mill Avonwick, South Brent TQ10 9ES (T: 01364 646100)
Enjoyed a pleasant lunch here. Would like to have explored the grounds but weather was poor.
August 2023
Had a fantastic Easter Sunday dinner here. Played giant chess in the garden afterwards. Staff really helpful and meal was lovely!
April 2023
Had two lovely evenings at this venue, beautiful setting and staff very friendly. Meals delicious.
June 2022
We had Sunday lunch here. Nice food but we’re very slow in the day. Waited at least 30mins for our starters, which turned up at the same time to our mains. They took our mains away and when we asked to bring them back and take away the starters they disappeared and we had to chase. I think we’re struggling with staff. The food was very nice though.
July 2021
Lovely setting, staff welcoming and friendly, food was delicious.
June 2021
This was the closest restaurant to our house. We had an evening meal there that was enjoyable but perhaps overpriced. The grounds and bird life made it very attractive.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal here, with the food and service being very good. The mill building is full of character, while the grounds are very relaxing and a great place to sit outside with a drink.
August 2019
Lovely grounds and pleasant staff, food expensive for what is served, I think they are trying to be a gastro pub, which they are not.
July 2019
Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous huge garden with lake and streams. Inside impeccable, large yet cosy.
September 2018
California Country Inn
(2 miles)
(13)
An award winning traditional country pub popular for its good food, lively bar and pretty beer garden. Enjoy the bar menu for traditional pub favourites, the restaurant for a la carte, or Sunday Roasts with a choice of meats and excellent veggie option.
California Country Inn California Cross, Modbury PL21 0SG (T: 01548 821449)
Enjoy 10% off drinks from 5-7pm , and 10% off food in the restaurant (excluding Saturday evening and Sunday lunch) with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Good food in nice atmosphere with amicable innkeeper and staff. Would visit again.
August 2023
We had a really nice meal at the Cali inn. The food is simple but beautifully cooked. I had scampi and chips with salad which was freshly made. My husband had steak and kidney pie which was home cooked and my son had a burger which was good quality meat, nice burger bun and made to his specifications (no green stuff!!!). The chef cooks to order so slots and tables are limited which means booking is essential.
June 2023
Good standard, classic pub grub with some interesting and different options on the specials list also. Friendly and helpful owners and nice selection of gins!
August 2022
Really great food and very reasonable
June 2022
Friendly service, decent pub grub
May 2022
We always love to use this pub when we stay on the Colmer Estate, it's a lovely little pub with amazing service and even better food! Very family friendly aswel!
September 2021
Enjoyable and delicious meal. Very accommodating to our rambunctious toddler!
July 2021
female member of staff very welcoming and friendly, male member abrupt, food okay
June 2021
I think we were out of luck when we visited this pub. They were short-staffed and had hardly any of the 'specials' advertised on the menu: no steak and ale pie, no lasagne. We wondered if they had a chef at all! I ended up having a dry and tasteless burger, and my husband with the 'Thai green curry' which bore no comparison to a proper Thai curry. Nice wine though.
June 2021
This was a very pleasant pub with the benefit of being a short walk from our holiday cottage. The food was excellent, as was the service. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would go again.
September 2020
Nice pub, with friendly staff and good food and nice cold drinks
August 2019
Lovely pub and restaurant, staff are very friendly and atmosphere is chilled. Couldn't rate them more.
September 2017
Wow! what a lovely reasonable priced place to have an evening meal. We stayed at Colmer Estate just down the road so well within walking distance. The food was great quality, smaller portions for adults with small appetite and childrens selection too. As a family of four we always found something to eat and staff very friendly and happy to accommodate and cleaniliness was very good. Overall I would give 5 stars and would recommend to book (day or two before we found ok) as gets busy due to popularity.
August 2017
The Modbury Inn
(4 miles)
(5)
A family friendly pub with pretty beer garden, pool table and darts and a separate restaurant area for families with plenty of games to keep kids occupied. Serves a good selection of ales and ciders from local breweries along with good quality food including their speciality gourmet burgers.
The Modbury Inn Brownston St, Modbury, Ivybridge PL21 0RQ (T: 01548 831230)
Great friendly pub
January 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch , could not fault it.
April 2023
Good pub food, reasonably priced with friendly staff
September 2018
Great fun Sunday Quiz night . Dog friendly, good food at good price. Recommended
July 2017
Nice friendly pub with good food.
April 2017
Wrangaton Golf Club
(2 miles)
Founded in 1895, Wrangaton Golf Club is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor between Ivybridge and South Brent. Today the nine hole course continues to be a rugged and raw experiences, underlined by the natural beauty of the area - the rich Devonshire countryside and the coastline and the sea 10 miles away. It is a test of any golfer’s ability, and it is said that you never play the same hole twice. Warm and welcoming, visitors are invited to attend with green fees starting at £22.50 for 18-holes. Feel free to pop into the clubhouse afterwards to have a snack, drink or perhaps a traditional Sunday lunch to round off your day.
Heron Valley
(4 miles)
(2)
Surrounded by apple orchards on the outskirts of Loddiswell, Heron Valley is home to the Heron Valley Cider Barn offering tastings and tours alongside the beautiful Weaver Green Lifestyle Store and Cafe. The store specialises in stylish ecological furnishings and homewares, and doubles as an event space with a packed calendar of book signings, food festivals, music events and more throughout the year. Spend some time coveting the rugs, cushions and bags in soft muted tones before heading to the cafe for a slice of homemade cake and a coffee or delicious lunch washed down with a refreshing glass of Heron Valley cider or juice.
Heron Valley, Loddiswell TQ7 4EA (T: 01548 431902)
Have visited many times over the last few years. The shop is excellent and the cafe serves lovely food. We will return.
June 2023
More style than substance - looks great but hardly any cider, very disappointing as expected to find lots of different varieties. But mainly a shop selling nice blankets and throws with a small cafe. Lovely outdoor space for tea and cake but that’s not why we went there hence the low score.
June 2022
Nature's Way Swimming Lake and Sauna
(4 miles)
Enjoy the benefits of cold water immersion, sauna and meditative walking with Nature's Way at their stunning site on Dartmoor. Click below for dates to visit the beautiful spring-fed lake and lakeside sauna surrounded by ancient woodland on the southern edge of Dartmoor. Contact Jo for further details jo.naturesway@gmail.com or click the link below.
Click here for further details
Hounds Unleashed
(5 miles)
A safe, private dog excercise area for young, nervous or unpredictable dogs. Set in a convenient location just off the A38 with Endsleigh Farm Shop and Garden Centre just next door, there are two professionally constructed exercise paddocks surrounded by 6ft high security fences and secured by double sided coded gates. Between the paddocks is a specially designed green netting to prevent dogs becoming worried or stressed by others.
Click here for further details or to book
SUP2You
(5 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further information
Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Wonwell Beach
(7 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(8 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Mothecombe Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(8 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(8 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
March 2024
Yes very much so, especilaly the exclusive use of the pool! I was brought up in the South Hams area so know it well. The property is quite isolated for anyone who doesnt know the locality but this was not a concern for us.
September 2023
There was a few cobwebs behind dresser in kitchen and under the beds but nothing major that would make us mark it down. Overall it was amazing and we'll be looking at booking again at Lower Well or even bring family back to the bigger cottage.
April 2023
We love it in this cottage! We have stayed every year for around 8 years, usually at October half term, but this year we have also stayed at Easter too. We love the the upgrades to the cottage and of course the pool is an absolute hit with our children. We are already booked for October. Thank you!
March 2023
Unexpected bonus was that the other property Well Farm was empty during our week so we had the use of the pool exclusively. Pool was absolutely excellent!
October 2022
Another brilliant half term holiday for us. We have been coming for this week for the past 8 years and walking into the amazing renovation of the cottage when we arrived was a shock! What a wonderful change it is, we cannot believe the difference! As always the boys have loved the pool and we have spent lots of time relaxing. We have already booked next year and look forward to it already.
October 2022
We have enjoyed a fabulous week staying at Lower Well Cottage. The recent modifications to the building are stunning! Being able to breakfast in the lovely kitchen (serious kitchen envy!) and then walk in the landscape has been a real treat, topped off by a swim in the pool. Thank you!!
July 2022
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. We had everything we needed and are hoping to come back one day.
June 2022
Fantastic stay, enjoyed by all. Very quiet, great pool, excellent standard of decor, all mod cons. For beaches we recommend Blackpool Sands and Bigbury on Sea.
October 2021
Just comments as above Hot water bath and shower fantastic
October 2021
Just comments as above Hot water bath and shower fantastic
September 2021
Please see above only little things wrong, Thoroughly enjoyed the pool.
August 2021
An absolutely beautiful cottage in a superb location, with amazing walks on the moors and along rivers on the doorstep. We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility, the gardens were lovely and the heated pool a real treat. I cooked every night and the kitchen was really well equipped.
August 2021
We had a great family holiday. The pool was amazing and we loved the garden and views. The location for beaches and Dartmoor was excellent. We loved lunch at the Rugglestone Inn, the Dartmouth steam train and river cruise and Bigsbury beach. We would love to book again once the refurb is completed.
July 2021
It’s a lovely location. We did enjoy the pool and the space of the cottage.
June 2021
Having said all of the above, we did have a lovely week, despite the weather and the property was clean and well catered for. (Although some dvd's would have been great - as the TV signal was very poor and we couldn't watch it. We bought some dvd's in a local charity shop).
October 2020
Great support even from local house crew who diligently turned up to arrange the lock problem. Owners seem very conscientious of looking after the place and I was delighted by the holiday.
October 2020
The cottage was cosy, comfortable and very inviting. We loved the attention to detail shown by the owners and we thoroughly enjoyed the use of the indoor, heated swimming pool. It was an idyllic cottage and we have booked for next year already.
September 2020
We had the most heavenly week at this stunning property. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived, the kitchen was the best equipped we’ve ever come across, the beds and sofas were comfy, the showers were powerful and the pool was simply wonderful! It was heated to the perfect temperature for us and our toddler, it was beautifully clean and a really great size. The location couldn’t have been better for us; all of our favourite places were within easy reach and the property itself was really easy to find when we first arrived. We never stay at the same property twice but we are looking to re-book here already! If Carlsberg did holiday cottages... ????
September 2020
We had a wonderful time and of course the weather really helped. The property has stunning views of Dartmoor and is near stunning beaches/ coastline which are all listed in the information book at the property. The swimming pool was amazing too. Hoping to go back some time, maybe next year.
August 2020
This is a charming fairly basic cottage, there’s everything you need. The house was generally quite Dirty, I don’t think the windows have been cleaned in a very long time, there are a lot of dusty old cobwebs, grit in the cupboards which is a bit strange. Just cosmetic, people have different standards, I know ours are fairly high. The kitchen was unacceptably dirty when we arrived, there was food in the cutlery drawer and utensils, glassware, crockery put away dirty. The lecreuset was coated in grease and food. There were toast crumbs and jam on the toast rack and tea in the teapot, crumbs in the cupboard. I have plenty of pictures. P Given the current pandemic and the need to arrive late and leave early this was particularly galling. We had no confidence that the hard surfaces, light switches, door handles etc. on which coronavirus can live for est. 72 hours, had been cleaned. I did quite a lot of cleaning. I did also contact the cleaning company and suggested they put the glassware, crockery, cutlery through the dishwasher and maybe have a look in a few other places. They came, hand washed a few bits of crockery we had left out with food on them, and left. No note or acknowledgement that this wasn’t acceptable, no apology. These people need training in hygiene. Dangerous. Toad Hall Cottages were very supportive. Other than that, the pool is lovely, there’s a nice bit of garden to sit in, the nearby village is an easy cycle and the pubs serve good food. The bathrooms are nice. There’s a good washer and dryer and room for bikes in the utility. There is no soundproofing at all between the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, my daughter could hear us turning over in bed. The curtains are thin which is a bit of an issue in the downstairs bedroom but not upstairs because that bedroom is fairly dark. There’s quite a lot of road noise periodically from the nearby A road so if you were after deep peace you’d go somewhere else.
Thank you so much for your valued feedback which we have passed on to the Housekeeping team. With regard to the cleanliness issues it certainly sounds as if some areas were missed which is disappointing and we will bring your comments to the attention of the cleaner and the owner to ensure that in future a thorough clean is carried out. We very much want all guests to have a relaxing and comfortable holiday and we will be monitoring standards closely at Lower Well Cottage going forwards. We are pleased to note that otherwise you enjoyed your holiday in the cottage and enjoyed the pool and the surroundings. We hope to welcome you back to Toad Hall in the future for another holiday. From the Toad Hall Team,
- The Toad Hall Team
January 2020
Amazing place amazing pool amazing holiday. We are coming back next year
November 2019
We had a fantastic time and the use of the swimming pool really made it a top notch holiday for our family.
September 2019
Swimming pool was especially appreciated. A brilliant facility
September 2019
We picked this cottage because of its location. We were not disappointed. The instruction file was well organised and helpful. The markings on the microwave were difficult to read.
October 2018
Lovely cottage with swimming pool a great asset, good size and temperature. Quiet location ideally situated for great walks on moors or coast.
September 2018
Very enjoyable. At our advanced ages going upstairs to the lounge was an effort but well worth it when we got there as it is a spacious room with lovely views from 2 aspects. Sadly we were unable to use the magnificent swimming pool for health reasons. Very well appointed kitchen with quality appliances. The bed was comfortable and an excellent shower room. A most enjoyable stay and convenient for many places to visit.
September 2018
We arrived at cottage at 1.30pm (we knew we couldn’t have the cottage until 3pm just wanted to see where it was). No cleaner had been at this time Couldn’t see how the cottage could have a really good clean in the time between 1.30 and 3.00. Found dog hairs on downstairs bathroom floor.
Many thanks indeed for your feedback. Teams of cleaners are tasked with working together to turn a property around during the changeover window, throughout the South Hams - in this case 3 housekeepers were in attendance which will have provided sufficient man-hours to prepare the cottage. We apologise that you found some dog hairs on the the bathroom floor, the cleaners obviously do their utmost to remove all trace but as a dog-friendly property, a few have escaped them, for which we apologise. We are delighted to note that despite this you enjoyed your holiday and found the property to be excellent. From the Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2018
We had a great week in Devon, thank you. Whilst the property is dog friendly, the garden is not fully enclosed, meaning that dogs can go exploring, potentially down to the main road (whilst there is a gate, there is nothing to stop the dog getting out by going around the back of the property and out the other side). Would also have been great if the garden was mowed prior to arrival. Field great but as quite overgrown, it meant v wet feet every time we ventured beyond the garden!
July 2018
A really lovely cottage in a beautiful spot. The pool was excellent a really good size. The adjacent field is great for dogs. The cottage is ideal for exploring the area from beaches to Dartmoor. Great stay.
June 2018
The garden furniture had not been cleaned for some time and was covered in bird droppings.
Thank you for your feedback, so pleased that you found other features of the cottage to be excellent, (especially the pool, it's fab isnt it!) and thank you for letting us know about the garden furniture, our apologies that this was overlooked, the housekeeper will see that this is cleaned regularly. We hope to welcome you back again soon! From the Toad Hall Team
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2018
Great location. Every facility needed was there. Lovely standard of accommodation and bonus of swimming pool. Good to have field to walk dog in. Excellent stay.
February 2018
A hidden gem. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lower Well Cottage which was warm and welcoming on a cold and wet week in February and use of the superb indoor swimming pool was an added bonus. We would have no hesitation to book this property again if we decide to return to the area.
January 2018
We have really enjoyed out stay in this charming, cosy cottage. Swimming every day has been really god for us too. The field is great for the dog to have a good leg stretch and to chase a few pheasants! Thank you and I am sure we will return!
October 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in everyway !
March 2024
Yes very much so, especilaly the exclusive use of the pool! I was brought up in the South Hams area so know it well. The property is quite isolated for anyone who doesnt know the locality but this was not a concern for us.
September 2023
There was a few cobwebs behind dresser in kitchen and under the beds but nothing major that would make us mark it down. Overall it was amazing and we'll be looking at booking again at Lower Well or even bring family back to the bigger cottage.
April 2023
We love it in this cottage! We have stayed every year for around 8 years, usually at October half term, but this year we have also stayed at Easter too. We love the the upgrades to the cottage and of course the pool is an absolute hit with our children. We are already booked for October. Thank you!
March 2023
Unexpected bonus was that the other property Well Farm was empty during our week so we had the use of the pool exclusively. Pool was absolutely excellent!
October 2022
Another brilliant half term holiday for us. We have been coming for this week for the past 8 years and walking into the amazing renovation of the cottage when we arrived was a shock! What a wonderful change it is, we cannot believe the difference! As always the boys have loved the pool and we have spent lots of time relaxing. We have already booked next year and look forward to it already.
October 2022
We have enjoyed a fabulous week staying at Lower Well Cottage. The recent modifications to the building are stunning! Being able to breakfast in the lovely kitchen (serious kitchen envy!) and then walk in the landscape has been a real treat, topped off by a swim in the pool. Thank you!!
July 2022
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. We had everything we needed and are hoping to come back one day.
June 2022
Fantastic stay, enjoyed by all. Very quiet, great pool, excellent standard of decor, all mod cons. For beaches we recommend Blackpool Sands and Bigbury on Sea.
October 2021
Just comments as above Hot water bath and shower fantastic
October 2021
Just comments as above Hot water bath and shower fantastic
September 2021
Please see above only little things wrong, Thoroughly enjoyed the pool.
August 2021
An absolutely beautiful cottage in a superb location, with amazing walks on the moors and along rivers on the doorstep. We thoroughly enjoyed the tranquility, the gardens were lovely and the heated pool a real treat. I cooked every night and the kitchen was really well equipped.
August 2021
We had a great family holiday. The pool was amazing and we loved the garden and views. The location for beaches and Dartmoor was excellent. We loved lunch at the Rugglestone Inn, the Dartmouth steam train and river cruise and Bigsbury beach. We would love to book again once the refurb is completed.
July 2021
It’s a lovely location. We did enjoy the pool and the space of the cottage.
June 2021
Having said all of the above, we did have a lovely week, despite the weather and the property was clean and well catered for. (Although some dvd's would have been great - as the TV signal was very poor and we couldn't watch it. We bought some dvd's in a local charity shop).
October 2020
Great support even from local house crew who diligently turned up to arrange the lock problem. Owners seem very conscientious of looking after the place and I was delighted by the holiday.
October 2020
The cottage was cosy, comfortable and very inviting. We loved the attention to detail shown by the owners and we thoroughly enjoyed the use of the indoor, heated swimming pool. It was an idyllic cottage and we have booked for next year already.
September 2020
We had the most heavenly week at this stunning property. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived, the kitchen was the best equipped we’ve ever come across, the beds and sofas were comfy, the showers were powerful and the pool was simply wonderful! It was heated to the perfect temperature for us and our toddler, it was beautifully clean and a really great size. The location couldn’t have been better for us; all of our favourite places were within easy reach and the property itself was really easy to find when we first arrived. We never stay at the same property twice but we are looking to re-book here already! If Carlsberg did holiday cottages... ????
September 2020
We had a wonderful time and of course the weather really helped. The property has stunning views of Dartmoor and is near stunning beaches/ coastline which are all listed in the information book at the property. The swimming pool was amazing too. Hoping to go back some time, maybe next year.
August 2020
This is a charming fairly basic cottage, there’s everything you need. The house was generally quite Dirty, I don’t think the windows have been cleaned in a very long time, there are a lot of dusty old cobwebs, grit in the cupboards which is a bit strange. Just cosmetic, people have different standards, I know ours are fairly high. The kitchen was unacceptably dirty when we arrived, there was food in the cutlery drawer and utensils, glassware, crockery put away dirty. The lecreuset was coated in grease and food. There were toast crumbs and jam on the toast rack and tea in the teapot, crumbs in the cupboard. I have plenty of pictures. P Given the current pandemic and the need to arrive late and leave early this was particularly galling. We had no confidence that the hard surfaces, light switches, door handles etc. on which coronavirus can live for est. 72 hours, had been cleaned. I did quite a lot of cleaning. I did also contact the cleaning company and suggested they put the glassware, crockery, cutlery through the dishwasher and maybe have a look in a few other places. They came, hand washed a few bits of crockery we had left out with food on them, and left. No note or acknowledgement that this wasn’t acceptable, no apology. These people need training in hygiene. Dangerous. Toad Hall Cottages were very supportive. Other than that, the pool is lovely, there’s a nice bit of garden to sit in, the nearby village is an easy cycle and the pubs serve good food. The bathrooms are nice. There’s a good washer and dryer and room for bikes in the utility. There is no soundproofing at all between the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, my daughter could hear us turning over in bed. The curtains are thin which is a bit of an issue in the downstairs bedroom but not upstairs because that bedroom is fairly dark. There’s quite a lot of road noise periodically from the nearby A road so if you were after deep peace you’d go somewhere else.
Thank you so much for your valued feedback which we have passed on to the Housekeeping team. With regard to the cleanliness issues it certainly sounds as if some areas were missed which is disappointing and we will bring your comments to the attention of the cleaner and the owner to ensure that in future a thorough clean is carried out. We very much want all guests to have a relaxing and comfortable holiday and we will be monitoring standards closely at Lower Well Cottage going forwards. We are pleased to note that otherwise you enjoyed your holiday in the cottage and enjoyed the pool and the surroundings. We hope to welcome you back to Toad Hall in the future for another holiday. From the Toad Hall Team,
- The Toad Hall Team
January 2020
Amazing place amazing pool amazing holiday. We are coming back next year
November 2019
We had a fantastic time and the use of the swimming pool really made it a top notch holiday for our family.
September 2019
Swimming pool was especially appreciated. A brilliant facility
September 2019
We picked this cottage because of its location. We were not disappointed. The instruction file was well organised and helpful. The markings on the microwave were difficult to read.
October 2018
Lovely cottage with swimming pool a great asset, good size and temperature. Quiet location ideally situated for great walks on moors or coast.
September 2018
Very enjoyable. At our advanced ages going upstairs to the lounge was an effort but well worth it when we got there as it is a spacious room with lovely views from 2 aspects. Sadly we were unable to use the magnificent swimming pool for health reasons. Very well appointed kitchen with quality appliances. The bed was comfortable and an excellent shower room. A most enjoyable stay and convenient for many places to visit.
September 2018
We arrived at cottage at 1.30pm (we knew we couldn’t have the cottage until 3pm just wanted to see where it was). No cleaner had been at this time Couldn’t see how the cottage could have a really good clean in the time between 1.30 and 3.00. Found dog hairs on downstairs bathroom floor.
Many thanks indeed for your feedback. Teams of cleaners are tasked with working together to turn a property around during the changeover window, throughout the South Hams - in this case 3 housekeepers were in attendance which will have provided sufficient man-hours to prepare the cottage. We apologise that you found some dog hairs on the the bathroom floor, the cleaners obviously do their utmost to remove all trace but as a dog-friendly property, a few have escaped them, for which we apologise. We are delighted to note that despite this you enjoyed your holiday and found the property to be excellent. From the Toad Hall Team.
- The Toad Hall Team
August 2018
We had a great week in Devon, thank you. Whilst the property is dog friendly, the garden is not fully enclosed, meaning that dogs can go exploring, potentially down to the main road (whilst there is a gate, there is nothing to stop the dog getting out by going around the back of the property and out the other side). Would also have been great if the garden was mowed prior to arrival. Field great but as quite overgrown, it meant v wet feet every time we ventured beyond the garden!
July 2018
A really lovely cottage in a beautiful spot. The pool was excellent a really good size. The adjacent field is great for dogs. The cottage is ideal for exploring the area from beaches to Dartmoor. Great stay.
June 2018
The garden furniture had not been cleaned for some time and was covered in bird droppings.
Thank you for your feedback, so pleased that you found other features of the cottage to be excellent, (especially the pool, it's fab isnt it!) and thank you for letting us know about the garden furniture, our apologies that this was overlooked, the housekeeper will see that this is cleaned regularly. We hope to welcome you back again soon! From the Toad Hall Team
- The Toad Hall Team
April 2018
Great location. Every facility needed was there. Lovely standard of accommodation and bonus of swimming pool. Good to have field to walk dog in. Excellent stay.
February 2018
A hidden gem. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lower Well Cottage which was warm and welcoming on a cold and wet week in February and use of the superb indoor swimming pool was an added bonus. We would have no hesitation to book this property again if we decide to return to the area.
January 2018
We have really enjoyed out stay in this charming, cosy cottage. Swimming every day has been really god for us too. The field is great for the dog to have a good leg stretch and to chase a few pheasants! Thank you and I am sure we will return!
October 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in everyway !
The Ship Inn
(Less than a mile)
(12)
A tastefully modernised 16th century free house serving a wide variety of locally sourced seafood, steaks and vegetarian options both a la carte in the restaurant or from the more relaxed Pub Menu served in the bar. All meals are beautifully presented and accompanied by an extensive wine list or range of local beers and ciders.
The Ship Inn The Square, Ugborough PL21 0NS (T: 01752 892565)
Fabulous pub with friendly staff
October 2023
Lovely meal, friendly and helpful staff
April 2023
Great pub, very friendly staff and although we did not eat there the food being brought out looed excellent.
March 2023
A lovely pub serving excellent food. They managed to squeeze us in on an early Thursday evening so I would strongly recommend booking
August 2022
Excellent meal and very good service
July 2022
We had two delicious meals at the Ship in Ugborough, very friendly and welcoming
July 2022
Excellent food. Excellent location & furnishings. Excellent, welcoming and attentive staff.
September 2021
Nice staff and decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Main meals were huge - couldn’t manage dessert!
August 2021
Had a marvellous lunch here on 4th November. Very welcoming excellent food. Faultless
November 2020
Not very impressed with the standard of the food. Parking problematic.
September 2019
We had a family meal at the Ship Inn. It was fantastic food with some really novel twists, and for the quality of food we felt the price was good.
September 2019
Very welcoming, great food
October 2018
Anchor Inn
(Less than a mile)
A light and airy, welcoming pub with open fire, local ales, a great wine list and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a tasty meal or Sunday Roast in the dining room, with good options for kids too, or simply sip your pint in one of the comfy chairs by the fire.
Anchor Inn Lutterburn Street, Ugborough PL21 0NG (T: 01752 690388)
Turtley Corn Mill
(2 miles)
(9)
A beautiful old mill set in six acres of grounds housing a large restaurant and bar open for breakfasts, family meals, Sunday lunches and romantic dinners. Classic menus full of locally sourced, freshly produced dishes are accompanied by a carefully selected wine list and a selection of local ales, beer and ciders on tap.
Turtley Corn Mill Avonwick, South Brent TQ10 9ES (T: 01364 646100)
Enjoyed a pleasant lunch here. Would like to have explored the grounds but weather was poor.
August 2023
Had a fantastic Easter Sunday dinner here. Played giant chess in the garden afterwards. Staff really helpful and meal was lovely!
April 2023
Had two lovely evenings at this venue, beautiful setting and staff very friendly. Meals delicious.
June 2022
We had Sunday lunch here. Nice food but we’re very slow in the day. Waited at least 30mins for our starters, which turned up at the same time to our mains. They took our mains away and when we asked to bring them back and take away the starters they disappeared and we had to chase. I think we’re struggling with staff. The food was very nice though.
July 2021
Lovely setting, staff welcoming and friendly, food was delicious.
June 2021
This was the closest restaurant to our house. We had an evening meal there that was enjoyable but perhaps overpriced. The grounds and bird life made it very attractive.
June 2021
We had a lovely meal here, with the food and service being very good. The mill building is full of character, while the grounds are very relaxing and a great place to sit outside with a drink.
August 2019
Lovely grounds and pleasant staff, food expensive for what is served, I think they are trying to be a gastro pub, which they are not.
July 2019
Beautiful inside and out. Gorgeous huge garden with lake and streams. Inside impeccable, large yet cosy.
September 2018
California Country Inn
(2 miles)
(13)
An award winning traditional country pub popular for its good food, lively bar and pretty beer garden. Enjoy the bar menu for traditional pub favourites, the restaurant for a la carte, or Sunday Roasts with a choice of meats and excellent veggie option.
California Country Inn California Cross, Modbury PL21 0SG (T: 01548 821449)
Enjoy 10% off drinks from 5-7pm , and 10% off food in the restaurant (excluding Saturday evening and Sunday lunch) with your Toad Hall Cottages Discount Card
Good food in nice atmosphere with amicable innkeeper and staff. Would visit again.
August 2023
We had a really nice meal at the Cali inn. The food is simple but beautifully cooked. I had scampi and chips with salad which was freshly made. My husband had steak and kidney pie which was home cooked and my son had a burger which was good quality meat, nice burger bun and made to his specifications (no green stuff!!!). The chef cooks to order so slots and tables are limited which means booking is essential.
June 2023
Good standard, classic pub grub with some interesting and different options on the specials list also. Friendly and helpful owners and nice selection of gins!
August 2022
Really great food and very reasonable
June 2022
Friendly service, decent pub grub
May 2022
We always love to use this pub when we stay on the Colmer Estate, it's a lovely little pub with amazing service and even better food! Very family friendly aswel!
September 2021
Enjoyable and delicious meal. Very accommodating to our rambunctious toddler!
July 2021
female member of staff very welcoming and friendly, male member abrupt, food okay
June 2021
I think we were out of luck when we visited this pub. They were short-staffed and had hardly any of the 'specials' advertised on the menu: no steak and ale pie, no lasagne. We wondered if they had a chef at all! I ended up having a dry and tasteless burger, and my husband with the 'Thai green curry' which bore no comparison to a proper Thai curry. Nice wine though.
June 2021
This was a very pleasant pub with the benefit of being a short walk from our holiday cottage. The food was excellent, as was the service. Staff were friendly and efficient. We would go again.
September 2020
Nice pub, with friendly staff and good food and nice cold drinks
August 2019
Lovely pub and restaurant, staff are very friendly and atmosphere is chilled. Couldn't rate them more.
September 2017
Wow! what a lovely reasonable priced place to have an evening meal. We stayed at Colmer Estate just down the road so well within walking distance. The food was great quality, smaller portions for adults with small appetite and childrens selection too. As a family of four we always found something to eat and staff very friendly and happy to accommodate and cleaniliness was very good. Overall I would give 5 stars and would recommend to book (day or two before we found ok) as gets busy due to popularity.
August 2017
The Modbury Inn
(4 miles)
(5)
A family friendly pub with pretty beer garden, pool table and darts and a separate restaurant area for families with plenty of games to keep kids occupied. Serves a good selection of ales and ciders from local breweries along with good quality food including their speciality gourmet burgers.
The Modbury Inn Brownston St, Modbury, Ivybridge PL21 0RQ (T: 01548 831230)
Great friendly pub
January 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch , could not fault it.
April 2023
Good pub food, reasonably priced with friendly staff
September 2018
Great fun Sunday Quiz night . Dog friendly, good food at good price. Recommended
July 2017
Nice friendly pub with good food.
April 2017
Wrangaton Golf Club
(2 miles)
Founded in 1895, Wrangaton Golf Club is situated on the southern slopes of Dartmoor between Ivybridge and South Brent. Today the nine hole course continues to be a rugged and raw experiences, underlined by the natural beauty of the area - the rich Devonshire countryside and the coastline and the sea 10 miles away. It is a test of any golfer’s ability, and it is said that you never play the same hole twice. Warm and welcoming, visitors are invited to attend with green fees starting at £22.50 for 18-holes. Feel free to pop into the clubhouse afterwards to have a snack, drink or perhaps a traditional Sunday lunch to round off your day.
Heron Valley
(4 miles)
(2)
Surrounded by apple orchards on the outskirts of Loddiswell, Heron Valley is home to the Heron Valley Cider Barn offering tastings and tours alongside the beautiful Weaver Green Lifestyle Store and Cafe. The store specialises in stylish ecological furnishings and homewares, and doubles as an event space with a packed calendar of book signings, food festivals, music events and more throughout the year. Spend some time coveting the rugs, cushions and bags in soft muted tones before heading to the cafe for a slice of homemade cake and a coffee or delicious lunch washed down with a refreshing glass of Heron Valley cider or juice.
Heron Valley, Loddiswell TQ7 4EA (T: 01548 431902)
Have visited many times over the last few years. The shop is excellent and the cafe serves lovely food. We will return.
June 2023
More style than substance - looks great but hardly any cider, very disappointing as expected to find lots of different varieties. But mainly a shop selling nice blankets and throws with a small cafe. Lovely outdoor space for tea and cake but that’s not why we went there hence the low score.
June 2022
Nature's Way Swimming Lake and Sauna
(4 miles)
Enjoy the benefits of cold water immersion, sauna and meditative walking with Nature's Way at their stunning site on Dartmoor. Click below for dates to visit the beautiful spring-fed lake and lakeside sauna surrounded by ancient woodland on the southern edge of Dartmoor. Contact Jo for further details jo.naturesway@gmail.com or click the link below.
Click here for further details
Hounds Unleashed
(5 miles)
A safe, private dog excercise area for young, nervous or unpredictable dogs. Set in a convenient location just off the A38 with Endsleigh Farm Shop and Garden Centre just next door, there are two professionally constructed exercise paddocks surrounded by 6ft high security fences and secured by double sided coded gates. Between the paddocks is a specially designed green netting to prevent dogs becoming worried or stressed by others.
Click here for further details or to book
SUP2You
(5 miles)
Sup2You offers simple online hire of inflatable paddle boards making it easier than ever to get out and enjoy the UK’s beaches, coastline and waterways. Paddleboarding is the perfect way to stay active, have fun with your family and explore the beautiful region where you’re staying; but with everything else you need to bring on holiday sometimes you won’t have the car space to bring your own! With SUP2You the process couldn’t be easier, simply click the link below, select the board and duration online, and your paddleboard will be couriered next day to your holiday cottage.
Click here for further information
Toad Hall Cottages guests can enjoy 10% off their hire when booking for 3 days or more with code Toad10
Wonwell Beach
(7 miles)
(5)
Lovely beach. so quiet at certain times. always different. great for dogs. parking very limited.
May 2022
Amazing spot, so peaceful. Parking the only issue.
June 2021
Nice beach and great walks that lead to it, very few people around in August! Limited parking so you are better off walking there.
August 2019
Glorious beach at the mouth of the Erme. Narrow lanes and very limited parking. No toilets, cafes etc - wonderful! Turning circle for cars just before the beach but expect to have to reverse back up the access lane to allow cars that are leaving to go back. A nightmare on Bank Holidays - parking almost impossible and expect to have to negotiate very tight spaces.
September 2017
Lovely beach but bit of a trek for little ones
April 2017
Ayrmer Cove
(8 miles)
(20)
Roughly one kilometre (20 minutes depending on your pace) from the National Trust car park at Ringmore, and with a selection of footpaths to get to it, Ayrmer Cove is a quiet secluded beach on the South West Coast Path. For anyone on holiday in South Devon it’s a peaceful place to sit and contemplate the natural scenery amongst the shingle, pebbles and rock pools, admiring the cliffs. It makes for a beautiful destination to walk to from Ringmore itself, which is a small village (population 230) with views towards the cove itself as well as Bigbury Bay – it makes for a wonderful holiday cottage destination in South Devon as well as a place to visit as part of your day. Walking to the beach allows you to discover the surrounding woodland, wildlife and history of the area – taking in old smugglers’ routes and hedgerows that have been in situ since the 1800s. It is a little tricky to get to so it’s not ideal for wheelchairs, and there aren’t any toilets or facilities at the beach itself so if you want to stay for a little while don’t forget to take snacks or a picnic if the weather is right. This is all about enjoying the environment that’s such a proud part of the National Trust – it’s everything a holiday in Devon is about, and yes, dogs are permitted all year round and will very much enjoy the walk!
Fabulously unspoilt and beautiful.
June 2023
Childhood memories and very clean
May 2022
Lovely location for photography and any easy walk from the National Trust car park
April 2022
Beautiful place!
September 2021
Beautiful clean quiet beach , well worth a visit
September 2021
Beautiful cove, first visit. Quite a challenging walk to get there but fascinating to see the slate formations.
August 2021
Perfect swim spot
May 2021
What a wonderful, quiet little haven!
September 2019
A beautiful little cove and fun for dogs and children.
August 2019
You can walk to this secluded cove from the cottage. Probably about 20 mins away, depending on your pace. Plenty of blackberries to eat/collect on route when in season! No facilities at the cove but beautifully unspoilt.
August 2019
Really beautiful secluded beach - great for the dog too!
July 2019
A lovely beach at the end of a beautiful valley. Absolutely perfect for dogs and never busy.
June 2019
Parked in the NT car park at Ringmore and took the 15 min walk down to the beach. Saw a beautiful sunset and had the place to ourselves. Bliss
November 2018
What a fantastic place. So quiet - we had the whole beach to ourselves a lot of the time. Our dogs loved it.
September 2018
A lovely quiet cove, with excellent rock pools at low tide. No sand but the kids enjoy it as an alternative to the massive sandy beaches at Bigbury and Bantham.
September 2018
stunning little beach, very quiet and great for snorkelling
July 2018
Beautiful cove. Very quiet with lots of bird life.
June 2018
Well worth the walk with beautiful views of Burgh island from the coast path. We were the only ones there on a very sunny day in April. Perfect.
April 2018
Simply stunning and well worth the steep (ish) walk down from the National Trust car park at Ringmore. When there - it's hard to imagine the horrors of today's modern world.
September 2017
Gorgeous beach for an evening swim and barbecue. So peaceful and beautiful
June 2017
Mothecombe Beach
(8 miles)
(3)
One of South Devon’s quieter beaches, Mothecombe is a large and unspoiled, privately owned stretch of sand that’s open every day, all year round. Having won an award from the Marine Conservation Society for its clean sea and sand, you can be assured that relaxing here and pottering about in the water is going to be a happy, healthy and pleasant experience for all in this sheltered corner of Devon. For those wanting to try out water sports, Mothecombe offers the ideal conditions for windsurfing, kayaking, body boarding and generally enjoying the water, particularly for beginners as it’s a comparatively gentle environment in which to give it a go. Given its pristine nature, it will probably come as no surprise that dogs are not allowed on the beach in high season, so keep an eye out for signs for more information, but best to steer clear with furry friends from May to September. There is a car park from which you can access the beach down a narrow path, so it’s not ideal for wheelchair users, but is otherwise conveniently close by. There’s also a tea house in the car park for drinks and snacks and there are toilets nearby as well, so pending the tides you can spend a good day here enjoying the natural scenery and all the fun that it brings with it, whether that’s for the whole family, on a romantic afternoon in the summer sun, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of this less populated park of the coastline.
Lovely little cove, even on a wet day! Car park expensive for short stay - £6 all day and quite a walk to beach, uphill all the way back.
September 2023
A delightful beach with fabulous views famous from "Penmarric". Accessed via a path from parking in the field (£5). Alternatively via a wider road to the estuary beach. Lots of walking at low tide and even across to the far bank of the estuary, Clearly other people's dogs loved it on their last day off leash (end of April). We were delighted to find the Old School House, now a restaurant and ate outdoors. Expensive for what it was but it appeared to cater for Londoners given the vehicles parked outside!
May 2021
Lovely beach but cafe was being renovated and we were gasping for a cuppa
April 2017
Challaborough Bay
(8 miles)
(6)
Close to Kingsbridge, Challaborough Bay is a sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that’s perfect for enjoying all the seaside activities nature can afford. At low tide the beach is ideal for visiting families to build sandcastles and explore the rock pools, while the swells and shore breaks also attract surfers and bodyboarders. There are some beautiful walks along the coast path that surrounds it, heading towards Bigbury on Sea in particular. Making it an ideal spot to spend the day, the beach has toilets, a café and a beach shop close by, although access is via steps and small paths so accessibility isn’t wheelchair friendly. There is a car park but it’s rather small, so it’s good to know that a 15-minute walk to Bigbury will see ample parking available – seasonal charges apply so remember to bring cash with you. While four legged friends are welcome in the winter, they are not allowed on the beach between May and September, so do plan their walks with that in mind. It’s a lovely spot along the coast path to bring them to, you can even beach hop from one to the next!
Cempletely different atmosphere to the rest of the South Hams. Part of a beautiful coastline set amidst class South Hams countryside.
June 2023
Good if you’re staying all day with children but expensive to park, only whole day parking not good if you don’t want to stay a long tome
April 2022
I didn't like it here. I found it a bit tacky. Also on my walk I popped into the Cafe in the morning but had missed their breakfast time which ended at 11.30 and I was there at 11.34 so they refused to serve me toast with coffee! So I walked out! A guy behind me in the queue was left open mouthed and said if I go on to Bigbury I'll get it anytime I want!
September 2021
Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Good fish and chips on the beach in the evening. Wouldn’t spend the day there as holiday park attached and the beach was left absolutely covered in rubbish by the guests ????
September 2019
Lovely, & just a short walk from Bigbury on Sea car park. It also has a fantastic chip shop that does gluten free fish & chips!
August 2019
Lovely beach
April 2017
Bantham Beach
(8 miles)
(15)
What an amazing beach, perfect for doggy adventures, love it love it love it, the river beach is especially nice
March 2024
Lovely beach but no dog's allowed
September 2023
Lovely beach and walk over cliffs to Thurlestone. Beautiful views.
July 2023
One of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth.
June 2023
Worth the £4.50 to park for the afternoon plenty of walking and rock pools to explore, a good wide sandy beach for people with children
April 2022
Great beach particularly at low tide
October 2021
The most extaordinary place and great for kids. Lots to see and do - great sand and very shallow waters so very safe. if you get a chance to go on the water tractor that is great.. and do visit the Pub on the island. Great day out.
August 2021
A lovely beach. £6.50 to park for the day - it's a private estate - but a shame that the owners aren't prepared to put some of the money towards improvements to the toilets - one small sink in each of the men's & women's toilets with a malfunctioning tap is not enough for a beach full of people, children & dogs!
August 2019
Lovely beach for gentle surfing with ice creams, coffee, snacks and pizzas close to the car park.
July 2019
Glorious especially at low tide.
April 2019
Best beach in the South Hams.
July 2018
Can get busy with surfers, but a beautiful place with a wide sandy beach. Lots of room for everyone.
April 2018
Beautiful beach. Nightmare of a road (especially in high season) to get to it. Worth it though when you get there.
July 2017
A short walk (less than a mile) from Thurlestone, this is a stunning beach. Lots of shallow water with sand underfoot, truly amazing.
July 2017
Fantastic sandy beach and so big. My dog loved running around and jumping into the water. Plenty of space for all.
April 2017
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