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Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dartmouth, Devon
  • Royal Naval College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dartmouth Castle
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Blackpool Sands
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake

Greenswood Cottage is a cosy cottage for two, in a quiet rural spot between the village of Strete and the town of Dartmouth. This single-storey cottage has beautiful, landscaped gardens with ponds and a lake. Inside, there's everything you need for a memorable stay in the South Devon countryside - as a base form where to explore, or for a snug stay in the cooler months. It's only a short drive to Dartmouth town centre, and near the superb and diverse beaches of Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands.


Accommodation:

Enter through the stable door into the light and airy open-plan living area. This is a lovely space with a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and garden views from all windows. The lounge space at the end of the room has a small sofa and armchair as well as Smart TV.

The kitchen is well equipped with an oven and ceramic hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine. The dining area seats two and overlooks the garden.

The double bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom. The bedroom again has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams as well as built-in wardrobe. The bathroom has a separate bath and walk-in shower.

There's electric heating for comfort.

Outside:

The owners welcome you to share their beautifully-landscaped gardens with ponds and a lake. There are many quiet corners and seating areas where you can sit and enjoy the views as well as a private slate terrace with outdoor furniture for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

Parking:

There is plenty of on-site parking

Nearby:

A short drive (5 minutes) will take you to the coastal villages of Strete and Stoke Fleming where there is choice of pubs and restaurants as well as access o the beaches Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands. Further afield is the town of Dartmouth where you will find a mix of pubs, restaurants, cafes, and shops.

Availability:

Greenswood Cottage offers flexible accommodation year-round with a 3-night minimum stay.

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Dart Valley Cottages
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English

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Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this apartment is in a rural area. Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Woodlands Family Theme Park and Slapton Ley Field Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC.
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Dartmouth, Devon

What's nearby

  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Royal Naval College - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Dartmouth Castle - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Slapton Sands - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 21 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bayard's Cove Fort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish Takeaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bushell's Riverside - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage, rural location, beautiful landscaped gardens with pond and lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Woodlands Family Theme Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of South Devon and Blackpool Sands. Royal Naval College and Coleton Fishacre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A great quiet place to stat

Friendly, clean and comfortable place to stay with fantastic views and near plenty of places to enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

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Quiet location

Comfortable cottage in a quiet farm with lovely gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A late getaway post surgery

Booked late but we were met by Helen who made us feel very welcome. We were invited to walk around her lovely garden which we made use of. Quiet peaceful spot and everything was there to make our stay comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

julie p.

This was the 8th time I have stayed here (before Dart Valley included)

Excellent as ever. gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
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10/10 Excellent

David E.

Perfect holiday

Greenswood cottage was just perfect. The location meant peace and quiet and the gardens are an absolute delight, where better to relax. Our hosts were friendly, attentive and only too ready to please. The cottage is comfortable with all the necessary requirements including milk and eggs when we arrived. We would certainly recommend Greenswood and look forward to having a holiday there again. Excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet cottage set in beautiful grounds with views.

Lovely little cottage, tucked away but close enough to visit the surrounding towns and beaches. Beautiful gardens and views from the cottage and so quiet. Felt at home in the cottage and had everything that we needed for our stay. Afternoon tea was a welcome surprise. Owners were welcoming and available should we have needed anything. Enjoyed the area, in particular Dartmouth where we were able to take a boat trip and a steam train along the coast. Enjoy walking so we were spoilt for choice with many good walking spots. Would definitely return if in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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An Excellent Short Stay In South Devon

A very comfortable relaxed stay in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Greenswood Cottage (Garden Cottage) Greenswood Farm

We had a lovely week in Greenswood Garden Cottage. The farm is very peaceful and is set in a lovely little valley with ponds and beautiful gardens. It is a traditional farm cottage with everything you need. It is off the main road down a long driveway surrounded by lovely fields, it is a very pretty and peaceful location - just what we wanted. It is close to Blackpool Sands, Strete, Slapton Sands and Dartmouth. It is an easy short drive to the Dartmouth open top park & ride bus service, which is an excellent facility. We had a lovely week with lots of leisurely breakfasts followed by walks around the garden and down the valley to the ponds and enjoyed daily trips out to the numerous local attractions. We would be happy to recommend this and we hope to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Harry J.

We can really only endorse all the previous reviews.....

For a single person or a couple you would find it difficult to find better holiday accommodation in every respect. Very well cared for property with very good facilities. Dartmouth just over 15 minutes away, with Blackpool and Slapton sands just under 15 minutes away by car. A perfect base for exploring South Devon or just sitting around in the owner's stunning garden. Many thanks to Helen and Roger.
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6/10 Okay

Brian R.

Greenswood Cottage

The garden & view at the cottage are lovely.Internally however, the cottage is basic and in need of some TLC.

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

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Fantastic Garden

What sets this property apart is the incredibly wonderful garden, which the hosts are quite happy for you to enjoy. If you love flowers, you'll love your stay. Added to this, it is set in the quiet rural beautiful hills and valleys of the South Hams, a five minute drive to the coast. Folks over 6' should remember to duck under the low beam when moving between the kitchen and living room - not a big deal. I loved my stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Comfortable cottage

Greenswood is lovely comfortable cottage tucked away down a long farm track. Peace and quiet is the key here as well as a fantastic garden to feast your eyes on. The cottage still has the name plate of Garden Cottage, not Greenswood, which threw us a bit at first, but it has everything you need for a short or long stay. Ample parking, although down a very steep small slope, be careful if you have a low vehicle! The owners are very friendly and allow you to stroll around their fantastic gardens and ponds. Good location for getting around.
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8/10 Good

Jaqueline O.

Good location, very peaceful, but rather overpriced.

The location was lovely, very peaceful, but near to main roads for easy access to Dartmouth, Dittisham, Totnes etc. The garden on the valley side was beautiful, and we appreciated the use of it. However, the cottage was small, even for 2 people, and although we really enjoyed our holiday, we felt it was overpriced.
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8/10 Good

Bob B.

Enjoyed stay

Enjoyed stay and extended an extra day. Gardens lovely and facilities good. Found it to be a bit far out for us. Had recently been refurbished so all spick and span. Felt hosts could have been a bit more friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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Tranquil rural stay

Very lovely and clean. Perfect for what we wanted. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful

Hard to fault this home. It’s very peaceful because you’re so far away from a road. The cottage overlooks the most incredible gardens that the owners are happy for you to explore. The property itself is very cosy and well appointed. It’s a good base to travel South Devon. You’ll need to drive each day but if you’re happy to do that, it’s ideal
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10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Delightful Devon Cottage

We loved our week in Greenwood Cottage. It is delightful accommodation for two people - an oasis of calm yet within easy access of amenities, the Dart valley, beaches, countryside and a wealth of interesting places to visit. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and the gardens which we were able to wander through, sit in and marvel at are absolutely beautiful. Our hosts, Roger and Helen, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable week.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Peaceful retreat

This was a lovely find just outside of Dartmouth. Accommodation was very clean, kitchen well supplied with all you needed including a sandwich toaster. The landscaped garden was simply amazing. This was a lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life .
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10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Fantastic stay at Greenwood Cottage

Stayed for 4 nights at this lovely cottage with the most amazing oasis of a garden. Well located for visiting Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge and Agatha Christie’s summer house Greenway etc. The cottage is a home from home with everything you might need and would definitely recommend. The only negative is the king size bed for me which was a little soft for a bad back sufferer!
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8/10 Good

Alastair W.

Very Good

Good, well equipped and clean accommodation. Great location for exploring the area. Beautiful garden.

10/10 Excellent

alan a.

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Heaven

Having rented a few cottages these last few years, The Greenswood is head and shoulder better than any of them. The sense of solitude and silence was wonderful, although the owners home is just yards from the cottage. We honestly can't think of a single fault. We were visited each evening by loads of moths but a light left on in the kitchen answer how to keep them out of the bedroom. Not a complaint but an interesting memory of heaven on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Peter S.

An idyllic retreat.

We enjoyed our stay in this idyllic hideaway set in a beautiful valley. The beautiful landscaped garden is an added bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan J.

Beautiful quiet place to stay

What a suprise, beautiful setting, very very quiet, everything you need is supplied even with covid restrictions any problems quick to respond. Pictures don't do it justice must be seen to be believed gardens are amazing. Many thanks to the owners.
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8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

A comfortable stay in a quiet location

The cottage was very comfortable and we had everything we needed given the current restrictions. A good location which was quiet with lovely garden and lots of wildlife. Has an away from it all feel while being a convenient distance from Dartmouth and main roads.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

A sweet country cottage in beautiful surroundings

We stayed at Greenswood Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is such a sweet cottage bungalow which overlooks beautiful gardens including large ponds. It is lovely to walk around. We had a perfect peaceful getaway with everything we could ask for. We even had access to a chest freezer (for our sole use). There is plenty of parking and Dartmouth is just a 10-15 min drive away. An ideal base for exploring the many beautiful sites of South Devon. The cottage is well kept and very clean. There is a new two seater sofa and armchair which are very comfortable too. Helen and Roger were very kind and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you again.

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