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Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon.

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cornwood,Ivybridge, England
  • National Marine Aquarium
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Derriford Hospital
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Hoe Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd

1 Double Bed

3rd

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Crib

Master

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon.

Smallridge Cottage, is a recently renovated luxury, 3 / 4 bedroom, 300 + year old cottage in the glorious south Devon countryside, situated within Dartmoor National Park, just a short drive from Ivybridge for all the major facilities, the beaches of the south coast are not far off as are Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Totnes, etc. A little further are the delights & services of Torbay, Exeter & Plymouth.

Converted to a high quality with the best of both worlds, the character of a Devon cottage with the convenience of top quality appliances & furnishings. Very well insulated & heated for winter use, with full central heating and a wood burning stove. There is a private parking area for 2 / 3 cars & 2 outside seating areas supplied with a large patio table & 6 chairs. The cottage is situated in a very peaceful location, ideal for walking or cycling, with local amenities 2 minutes walk away, including a very good “country” pub (great food), a small village shop & tea room, a post office (open 3 days per week).

Entry is from the allocated parking area into the kitchen & on into the dining area or by the front door into the dining area. The kitchen has an extensive range of equipment (electric hot plate, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, etc), in the dining room is a dining table to seat 6 + & in the lounge is a comfortable 3 piece leather suite set around a coffee table & a wood burning stove, large flat screen tv (with dvd player & sound bar, etc). The area forms a very comfortable & “cosy” environment particularly with the original beamed ceiling.

The master bedroom is on the ground floor and has a double bed, large wardrobe, dressing table, etc with an en-suite toilet, shower & basin. A further 2 bedrooms are located on the first floor, off the internal staircase, the second bedroom has a 4ft double bed & hanging space, the third bedroom has twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers & an en-suite toilet & basin. The other room is set up as a “work station” and occasional bedroom / cot room. All are serviced by a family bathroom, bath with shower, hand basin & toilet.

Outside to the side of the property / parking area is a grassed area with steps down to the kitchen door, off the lounge is an enclosed courtyard seating area / sun trap.

The location is a wonderful quiet village in the Devon countryside & within the Dartmoor National Park, but still within easy reach of the local attractions & amenities.

A great holiday location, wonderful, particularly for walkers & cyclists, however we regret because of stairs & the location we are unable to accept pets / dogs or children under 5 (non-mobile babies will be considered).

Property manager

Gaby Dunnell

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No children under 5 other than non mobile babies.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No animals allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non mobile babies will be considered

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ivybridge

Located in Ivybridge, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Watermark and Buckland Abbey are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Yelverton Golf Club and Bigbury Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plympton Swimming Pool or Home Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cornwood,Ivybridge, England

What's nearby

  • National Marine Aquarium - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • University of Plymouth - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Derriford Hospital - 20 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Hoe Park - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Royal William Yard - 23 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chaddlewood Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Watermark - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horse & Groom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dragon City - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Dartmoor National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of The Watermark and South Devon. Plympton Swimming Pool and Tamar Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Wonderful Devon Stay

A well outfitted country cottage. The owner was very responsive to all of our inquiries. Cornwood is a perfect place to unwind. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion B.

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

Review of small ridge cottage

Lovely cottage in a lovely area but the cottage was very tired and lacked a lot of basic care. There were areas of ?damp with paint coming away from the wall. The’on suite’ was rather basic and did encourage a damp odour. However the bathroom upstairs was more than adequate. However the cottage was warm and adequate for our purpose. Also to add Holly was a great asset and was available if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

One Week break in May 24

The cottage was very nice and clean throughout with a very accurate description online. The cottage is in a small village setting and remote which was fine for us but you need a car to get round. There is nothing in the village except one pub (open 4 days a week) but regrettably we didn't like it at all - very unwelcoming and "couldn't care less" attitude by landlady staff who run it for the village who own it. I'd recommend to the cottage owners to recommend some other places Dartmoor all within 15 minute drive: The White Thorn The Rock (Yelverton) The Royal Oak Thanks GAry
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in great country setting and good for looking around.

House lacking advertised hairdryer and only 1 towel per person to last the 5 days. Tv difficult to manage. Downstairs bathroom not easy to navigate and no privacy for toilet. Heating was not adequate for the weather so we made use of the one fan heater that worked well. The fan heater in the downstairs bedroom did not work at all. House needs repairs .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gail E.

Liked: Location

Ok, good quiet locations, parking.

Living room TV very big area, sofa aren't comfortable. All rooms are good size, the bed linen are old. Does not feel fresh and clean,Good bath room towels. Toilet down stairs smell in the bedroom. Kitchen is good size, some furniture doesn't match with the property. The property does smell when we arrive. Not fresh. Good bath room size. Toilet in the bedroom twin bed upstairs smell. Over all the 3 stars rating. The cottage need good deep clean, and too many furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanka K.

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

Beautiful cottage

Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt. Sehr gute Ausstattung
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Great Cottage

My family and I had a really nice stay at the cottage. Overall the cottage it’s self was very nice, spacious, comfortable and cozy. The location was peaceful and quiet, yet not far away from shops ect. If not familiar with the area I highly recommend a pre planned drive on dartmoor.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Perfect Devon break

Lovely cottage ideal for a family. Cornwood is a very friendly village with a super community feel. The area is quiet and the owners are so helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken J.

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

Great location for Dartmoor and surrounds

Overall we were very pleased with Smallridge Cottage. Good accommodation although bathroom facilities a little tight for 6 adults. Good pub in the village and easy access to Dartmoor, Plymouth and surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Wonderful rural retreat

Superb week in a very comfortable, well equipped cottage. Reckon it has been one of our best holiday stays, and we intend to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Lovely location, very well equipped and comfortable

We had a lovely few days in this beautiful cottage in a stunning part of the country
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Katie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely property in a great location

Lovely large cottage with all amenities in a lovely village where you can buy locally made fresh bread and eggs. Good for visit a to Dartmoor or the coast. Unfortunately there were a few issues with cleanliness and mold in the downstairs bedroom. These have been communicated to the owner who is working to resolve them. However we would stay at this property again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

gillian j.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Our stay

I was surprised there was no welcome pack for us - good job we took most things with us. NO dishwasher tablets for machine, no washing machine powder or tablets. Just a few would’ve been helpful. Hardly any toilet paper. All but 2 downstairs windows were locked & the window keys didn’t fit them! Front door lock was sellotaped up, so we only had the back door for exit. This would NOT have met Fire safety Regulations! Downstairs smelt quite “musty” & there were clear signs of mould on the walls, especially in the bedroom downstairs. There was no evidence of the house having been cleaned, especially with COVID issues! I had to clean out 2 kitchen cupboards myself before we could put our food in them as there were lots of crumbs. We also took the trouble to take the last rentee’s rubbish to the local bins because they didn’t bother! There were at least 5 EMPTY containers of bathroom cleaner stuff & bleach in the bathroom cupboard - all left there by whoever cleans the house between visitors. A lovely cottage in a lovely setting but we won’t be renting it again I’m afraid.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great cottage

Great cottage in an ideal location. The property is well equipped and in a great location for Plymouth, Dartmoor and the south coast.

About the host

Hosted by Gaby Dunnell

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Why they chose this property

Location, location, location!

Languages:

English, French