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Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks

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Enjoy your time in Galmpton.
Take in the sun on the sunbeds in the private back garden.
Don't forget to sign the book and tell us what you loved about your stay
Beach themed decorations
Relaxing master bedroom.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Galmpton, ENG
  • Greenway House and Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Brixham Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Paignton Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks

Set in the pretty village of Galmpton close to the River Dart and the beautiful beaches of Torbay in Devon. Dine outside on the patio or in the conservatory over looking the pretty cottage garden. Parking for 2 cars. Galmpton Village has a shop, post office and lovely pub, The Manor Inn, which does good food and is dog friendly. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and a shower and 2 toilets. The living room has a sofa, two comfy chairs and rocking chair. The kitchen has a good level of kitchen equipment, a dishwasher and a washing machine. There is a conservatory with a dining table so you can eat dinner with a view of the pretty garden or on a warm day sit in the garden. There is a table and chair in the garden to allow you to dine in the fresh air or just to sit in the sun.

Bedding is provided. We do not provide towels so please bring your own towels.

Check in after 4pm (1600) on your day of arrival and check out before 10am on your day of departure (1000).



The village of Galmpton has a steam train running just on the edge of the village and a local station for the steam train in Churston which is just a short walk away, a vintage bus runs through the village and takes visitors to Agatha Christies house and gardens. The cottage has a lovely quiet secluded outside seating area and a long drive for parking. The River Dart is not far from the cottage and you can get a ferry across to the lovely village of Dittisham or to Dartmouth. There are some lovely walks in the area and also green lanes and footpaths. I have put some books of local walks in the property and some local maps.

Throughout the bay there are pretty beaches, the nearest is Broadsands which is about a mile and has a pay and display car park. Dogs are not allowed on this beach May to Oct but a short walk from Broadsands beach across the pitch and putt is Elberry Cove which dogs are allowed on all year around. Elberry Cove is a lovely secluded beach with the remains of Lord Churston's Bath House on the edge of this beach. These ruins always used to fascinate me as a child. There are rock pools to the sides of both Elberry Cove and Broadsands Beach as the tide goes out. I used to spend hours as a child looking in the rock pools at the tiny crabs and little fishes. Broadsands is a sandy beach a great for making sandcastles.

There is also a lovely coastal walk from Brixham to Paignton and on to Torquay.

A few miles from Galmpton is a water slide park which is great fun. It is next to Goodrington Beach and has a nice pub there called the Inn on the Quay and it does nice food and is family friendly.

Property manager

Amanda

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Extra £35 per pet. No more than 2 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside.
Do not shut dogs in any room. Dogs must not be le
Do not allow dogs to scratch the doors, furniture

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Palace Theatre and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Churston Station and Greenway House and Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Battlefield Live Torbay, or check out an event or a game at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Galmpton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Greenway House and Garden - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Paignton Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪White Rock Beefeater - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage, Village, Torbay, Parking, Family & Dog Friendly, Nr Beach, Lovely Walks located?

This family-friendly Brixham cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Battlefield Live Torbay and Churston Station. Greenway House and Garden and Elberry Cove are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Excellent Stay
Our third visit & we'll be coming back again next year. A lovely cosy, relaxing cottage within easy reach of everywhere. A good local pub (Manor) within a few minutes walk, had a couple of meals there. Very near to both Brixham & Goodrington Beach and we went to Bigbury-on-Sea (Burgh Island) and Kingsbridge, which were just over an hour away. Dartmouth is also a very easy commute as is Dartmoor & Tavistock.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7th Visit
Great holiday as usual in this lovely cottage and great area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break to see family
Super well equipped homely and welcoming property in great location. Would come again in a hearbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Great location for exploring the bay area The property has everything you could ask for and more including an air fryer Wanted for nothing The welcome gift included a bottle of prosecco and beer which was a wonderful surprise and a great touch Will definitely return Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our requirements
We stayed In Galmpton for a wedding close by. The Cottage was very well equip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cosy cottage in a very nice village location
This is our second stay at this cosy cottage which contains everything you need for a relaxing & enjoyable holiday. The weather was kind this year so following our return from a busy day out, we were able to sit & sunbathe in the back garden most days. A central location, we visited Tavistock, Teignmouth, Dartmouth, Brixham, Goodrington Sands, Paignton & Torquay to name but a few! We'll be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Stayed at rhis property about 6 times now. We always have a great time here. Love the house and the area. Thanks Amanda
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Overall good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carole and Jim
Lovely quiet place everything in cottage was lovely and clean good location would definitely stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galmpton
Fun quirky little house, just right for catching up with friends and exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday home
Peaceful setting within a friendly village. Secure garden was a huge advantage with a dog. Everything we needed was supplied. Huge amount of crockery etc, and good appliances. Good to have off road parking, although turning the car in the drive, or reversing in or out was not easy. No hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Back Garden needs a bit of tlc overgrown. Overall would recommend. Booked again for july/August Home from home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon getaway.
A lovely cottage well located.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Agatha Christie fans
Property in excellent position for visiting Greenway. Lovely pub in the village , very friendly and serves excellent food. Property is just too full of nik-naks, no surface was left unadorned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard N., Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away visiting family
We really enjoyed our stay. Great communication from Amanda. The accommodation was comfy & well equipped. In a quiet location but amenities are a short drive away. Visiting family in Brixham & will definitely book to stay again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location as a base.
Relaxing few days
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon
We had a lovely 2 weeks at this super cottage. It was comfortable and quickly felt like home. We will certainly be back
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Relaxing Break
The location of the property is in a small village. Quiet and very relaxing. The property is very well equipped with everything one would need for a trouble-free stay. There is a pub in the village and Brixham, Totnes and Dartmouth are a short drive away. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2022
Excellent as previous visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage and location!
We had a lovely stay at Mandy and Martin’s beautiful cottage. Communication was brilliant with lots of great advice on local outings (which was well received - thank you). Cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival and had everything we needed and more. My 3 year old also loved all of the soft toys, books and games. The garden was beautiful too - so private and pretty with all of the ornaments and lights! We also loved the local pub - the food there was amazing and so family friendly. We loved the location, such a pretty, peaceful and friendly village and so close to Brixham, Goodrington and Broadsands. Also a lovely little walk to Galmpton Creek. We will definitely be returning. This place is a real gem and would highly recommend. Thank you very much Mandy and Martin :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet cottage
Property as listed, walks from the door- 30min walk to nearest beach (broadsands) or short drive. Easy access to local shops - Sainsbury's short drive. Local pub within walking distance
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed peaceful break
With myself and my wife being frontline workers, we were looking for a much needed break from the stresses and pressures of the last couple of years. This property ticked all our boxes and provide us with a peaceful, secluded haven for a week's holiday; with the added benefit of being able to bring our fur baby with us. The property is well maintained, comfortable with easy access to main thoroughfares. The local scenery is stunning, particularly in good weather, (which we had). The local village is quiet, scenic and rural. With having travelled quite a distance, having some store cupboard essentials could have been nice, but with four supermarkets nearby, this wasn't an issue. The hosts were very prompt with communication and more than happy to liaise with us. We would definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem of a place in a lovely location
We had a fabulous week in Galmpton. The cottage was everything we could have asked for and so well kitted out. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Galmpton trip
Very good dwelling well positioned nr to village shop and pub both just a short walk away.well furnished and more than enough utensils etc than even a large group of folk could realistically use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway cottage
A nice tucked away cottage in the river Dart village of Galmpton. Literally has everything you could need at hand. We had a lovely break.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amanda

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I am in the RAF but love to return to Torbay when I get the opportunity. I enjoy boating, diving and other water sports and I are happiest when I am by the sea.

Why they chose this property

My family have lived in Galmpton for 3 generations now and whilst I do not work in the area I love to return to the village where I spent my childhood summers. We love the steam train and collecting shells on Broadsands Beach. My Grandpa used to be the bank manager of the Brixham branch of Lloyds Bank and he was bank manager to Agatha Christie.

What makes this property unique

The village of Galmpton has a steam train running by, a vintage bus that takes visitors to Agatha Christie's house and gardens. The cottage has a lovely quiet secluded out side seating area and a drive for parking. the River Dart is not far from the cottage and you can get a ferry across to the lovely village of Dittisham. There are some lovely walks in the area and green lanes and footpaths.

Throughout the bay there are pretty beached, the nearest is Broadsands which is about a mile and has a pay and display car park. Dogs are not allowed on this beach May to Oct but a short walk from Broadsands across the pitch and putt is Elberry Cove which dogs are allowed on all year around.

Languages:

English