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Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Newton Abbot, England
  • S W Coast Path
    5 min drive
  • Shaldon Beach
    9 min drive
  • Teignmouth Back Beach
    16 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    61 min drive

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About the area

Newton Abbot

Seaside stay .You'll find Labrador Bay and S W Coast Path within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt and Shaldon Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Babbacombe Beach - 11 min drive
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min drive
  • Teignmouth Beach - 15 min drive
  • Teignmouth Back Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated

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


Property manager

Madeline Riggs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: We can except young children 10 months.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 Rated
Charming Character Cottage in Lovely Village Setting. 5 Rated
Charming Character Cottage in lovely Village setting. 5 * rated

Charming Character Cottage in Picturesque Village 5 * rated Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., North Royalton, Ohio

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy winter walking weekend
Super! :-) Home from home, exactly as described. Lots of special touches, like milk, flowers on the table, toiletries, dressing gown & slippers. Lovely to have a choice of eating breakfast downstairs in the kitchen, and dinner upstairs in the dining area, then relax in front of the log burner after walking over Shaldon Bridge to Teignmouth beach and back (via the local pub The Church House Inn among a village full of pretty thatched cottages , also walked down to Coombe Cellars pub - notice the recurring theme ;-) ). We also drove to Totnes market, Paignton & Torquay. Our hosts were super friendly too, with lots of ideas for walks. Hope to stay with you both again :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

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

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage, clean,tidy and perfectly equipped.
Very warm welcome, lovely touch with a welcome bottle of wine, host was attentive but not intrusive, the cottage was lovely and some nice areas to explore
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay & overall very good.
Found the property easily enough by following the directions given by the owners. We also did very well for time arriving at the property and asked if we could check in a little early and the owners responded quickly with a yes. Everything was as advertised, and the owners popped in to say hello and left us a bottle of wine which was lovely - we had seen from other reviews that it's standard practice for them and not something that you get everywhere. We made full use of the log burner as it's a treat for us and it made the upstairs very cosy and snug over a rainy, windy weekend. A warning to others who stay here to be careful on the stairs, although very beautiful solid wood they are slippery and my partner almost fell down the whole lot while wearing socks. But please don't let that put you off staying, just take care! Only gave 4 stars for location and area because the property is a little overlooked and packed in very tightly with other cottages. The pictures don't necessarily show this, but the village itself is beautiful. Overall a lovely place to stay and I imagine in the summer the garden is beautiful in bloom. The village pub is nice, but we loved the Goose far more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joy E., Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year Stay
Lovely, well equipped cottage, very quiet, despite being in the centre of the village. Sadly, the polished wooden staircase wasn’t featured in the pictures of the property, not ideal for guests for 70+ years! Local pub, brilliant for meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas Holiday
My partner and I stayed there all of Christmas as we just wanted a Quiet Christmas. From start to finish we had a Fantastic time. Everything was perfect. The Cottage was very warm with the Heating plus we had a Log Fire. Definitely give it a score of 10 out of 10 for Cleaning. It was also Decorated very lovely with Tree, Lights and all sorts of tasteful Decorations. 500 yards down the road was a Fabulous old Fashioned Pub. We went there for a meal on Boxing Day and it was Delicious. The Landlord was really friendly and all the Staff. If you need a place to stay in that area I would 100% recommend Acorn Cottage. Maddie who owns the Cottage was very helpful and very friendly. This Cottage is a Credit to her.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Acorn Cottage
Lovely village to stay in, near coast, moorland, and easy to get to towns. Cosy, warm cottage with everything we needed. Welcoming owners, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANN J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Acorn Cottage is a lovely comfortable and spotlessly clean property. We were Lucky with the weather so got to sit in the sun on the lovely patio. The cottage is tastefully decorated and there was everything we needed for our stay. If we visited the area again l would definitely book this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness
September in the Sun
Excellent cottage in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 weeks
We had 2 great weeks lovely cottage lovely Village local to beaches very easy to get to plenty of places to visit within easy reach. Maddy and Godfrey very helpful great hosts would definitely go again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing break
Lovely peaceful cottage in very good location to explore the area which has some great walks and stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Casbard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
A real home from home with everything you could want or need. A lovely touch was the welcome bottle of wine! The owners were very helpful but unobtrusive. We'd love to return one day
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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