3-bed barn conversion near Kingsbridge, close to top beaches, with fast WiFi.

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Kitchen Area new for 2020 with Quartz tops and large island

Our new Kitchen with integrated Neff hide & slide oven and large induction hob

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7133.8 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Kingsbridge, ENG

South Devon
‪8 min drive‬
Slapton Sands
‪12 min drive‬
Blackpool Sands
‪27 min drive‬
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom One

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Kingfisher Cottage is a spacious, homely three-bedroom, self-catering holiday cottage in South Devon, beautifully converted from an 18th-century stone barn. Accommodating 6-7 guests plus a cot, it offers the perfect blend of charm and modern comfort.

Despite its peaceful rural setting, Kingfisher Cottage is equipped with ultra-fast 200 Mbps broadband, making it ideal for remote working, video calls, and seamless streaming on our smart TVs—while keeping the whole family connected.

Nestled between Salcombe and Dartmouth, the cottage is close to stunning beaches such as Slapton Sands (home to the renowned Slapton Ley Nature Reserve), Blackpool Sands, Torcross, and East Portlemouth.

The private terrace overlooks a naturally spring-fed duck pond and beautifully maintained shared gardens. It’s a perfect spot for al fresco dining, complete with a picnic table and a Weber barbecue.

Located in the secluded Valley Springs, the cottage has its own fresh spring water supply and is surrounded by rolling farmland within the South Hams, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Kingfisher Cottage is the ideal choice for those seeking a self-catering retreat, offering a peaceful, private, and tranquil escape—perfect for unwinding or spending quality time with family.

Property manager

James Shenton

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We are dog friendly and allow up to 2 dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and South Devon, while Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kingsbridge, ENG

What's nearby

South Devon - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
Slapton Sands - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
Royal Naval College - 24 min drive - 19.3 km
Blackpool Sands - 27 min drive - 14.6 km
South Sands - 35 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Totnes Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪The Billy Can Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬14 min drive
‪Church House Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Start Bay Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-bed barn conversion near Kingsbridge, close to top beaches, with fast WiFi. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 3-bed barn conversion near Kingsbridge, close to top beaches, with fast WiFi.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-bed barn conversion near Kingsbridge, close to top beaches, with fast WiFi.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-bed barn conversion near Kingsbridge, close to top beaches, with fast WiFi. located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Slapton Ley Field Centre. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Beesands Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

28 September 2024

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

Excellent week

Perfect location for our trip, just outside Kingsbridge. The cottage is lovely, very homely,comfortable,warm and well equipped. We had a great holiday and our judge of a property is whether we would return - we will return !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiner C.

8 October 2023

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

Kingsfisher Cottage

Very complete, clean holiday apartment with lots of space in a beautiful, quiet location. 5 Stars.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Suresh K.

16 August 2023

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

Wonderful cottage close to beaches

We were a group of 2 families at the cottage for a week and had a good holiday inspite of the weather being wet throughout. There were couple of issues with the internet and electric fuse which was promptly sorted by the owner, however took almost a day to sort. The internet becomes a very critical aspect of the stay since there is no phone network available in this area. The brand new spacious kitchen/dining was the best part as we spent most of our time in the evening. The cottage was quite close to many south devon beaches and we managed to visit a few of these beaches. Most of the beaches/coastal walks were within 25-30 mins drive. Pros - Location, spacious cottage, internet speed, recently refurbished modern kitchen. Cons - More kitchen accessories needed. pet friendly items like bowls etc would be nice to keep.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

8 June 2023

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

Kingfisher Cottage

Kingfisher cottage barn conversion was a delightful place to stay. Finished and furnished to a high standard. We loved staying there. The property was very well equipped with everything you could need, we cooked every day in the wonderful kitchen and the children had a great time playing with the toys and reading the books. The host was very welcoming and helpful and the neighbours friendly. We are very happy to recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

15 April 2023

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

Stunning location

We had a lovely week at this cottage. Very homely instantly felt relaxed! The kitchen was very well stocked and and easy to cook in. James has thought of everything throughout the cottage books game’s lovely fire and comfy beds. The weather wasn’t great so spent a lot of time indoors, lots of great pubs locally and beaches when we ventured out between showers! Make sure you pick everything when you’re out when you head back as a quite a way from the shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keely d.

14 April 2023

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

Wonderful stay

More amenities than you could possibly need, all the home comforts in an idyllic location.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

4 January 2023

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

Kingfisher is a beautiful cottage in heart of Devon Countryside.

Kingfisher Cottage is beautiful cottage. The interior is to a high standard. Newly fitted kitchen is a dream kitchen with all modern appliances. Master bedroom extremely large with extra comfy bed and single bed too. Log burner in lounge perfect for wet / cold winter stay perfect place to unwind and enjoy Devon Countryside and Coastline.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

polly l.

4 January 2022

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

Great cottage

Fantastic cottage, just what we needed for new year! Beaches within driving distance, local pub short drive away however we didn’t want to leave the cottage. Kitchen fantastic, everything you need and more. Would definitely stay again! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tessa S.

30 December 2021

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

Christmas stay

Very well equipped and a comfortable house. Lovely kitchen perfect for a family stay. We were however disappointed to not find a Christmas tree, we have always rented houses over Christmas and New year periods and have never experienced this before. I think it would have been good to let us know of this before we arrived on Christmas Eve and we could have made our own Christmas arrangements.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn K.

2 November 2021

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

Great family trip

We had a lovely week at Kingfisher Cottage. It’s a very nice family space, plenty of room, very homely and a great kitchen. The bedrooms were also lovely, cosy and very comfortable. It’s close by to lots of lovely beaches as well as being not too far from Dartmoor so we were able to explore a bit of both. Kingfisher Cottage was a lovely place to return to after a day of exploring.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippa H.

11 September 2021

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

Get away from it all!

Lovely spacious rural property, down the tiny winding lanes to location. Easy access to get to Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and surrounding beaches. Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others - the cottage has all that is required for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Helen W.

2 September 2021

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

Kingfisher Cottage

We had a delightful sunny week in Devon at Kingfisher cottage. The cottage is very comfortable, the kitchen has everything you might need (including a great coffee machine), comfy beds and lots of DVD's and board games to entertain the kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

stuart c.

9 August 2021

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

Nice cottage in great location

We had a lovely stay at Kingfisher Cottage with a 10 year old and a 7 year old - well-equipped smart kitchen, large bedrooms, outside terrace for evening drinks and food. Great location with the beach and coastal paths just 15 mins away and an easy journey to Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. We also spent a day on Dartmoor, swimming in the Dart and trekking up onto Bench Tor - only a 40 minute drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

9 August 2021

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

A lovely cottage in the heart of the Devon countryside

A peaceful setting and base for a relaxing holiday exploring the Devon coast and countryside.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 April 2021

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

Location

Lovely quiet location

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lars B.

19 April 2021

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

Just Perfect!

A superb cottage with all the amenities that you can think of. No hesitation to recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharna P.

20 February 2021

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

Fabulous Cottage

We had a lovely 2 week stay in this great cottage. Nice and clean and very well equipped. Great location and excellent communication with James (the owner) who was very helpful and informative. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daphne l.

2 November 2020

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

Beautiful property

This property is perfect for the larger group. Plenty of space in quiet surroundings

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

18 October 2020

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

Spacious Rural Retreat

Kingfisher Cottage is a welcoming, comfortable, well equipped, dog friendly, spacious property. Located in a beautiful rural setting with friendly neighbours. A few miles inland from coast and we enjoyed the beaches and stunning coastal walks. James was very apprachable and friendly which made booking and arrival process easy. I would recommend this cottage to all ages and we hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

1 October 2020

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

Great trip

Host was fantastic and we had a great stay at Kingfisher cottage. The amazing kitchen was the heart of the house and living room was a brilliant space for all the family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 September 2020

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

August staycation

Owner was most helpful during the booking process and leading up to our stay. Lovely property which has a very well stocked new kitchen and whole house spotlessly clean. Great village pubs and farm shop a short drive away. Perfect for those wishing to escape the crowds as very rural. Highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Dawn W., Droitwich Spa

1 April 2020

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

Quiet location

The cottage was as described on the property details and is situated in a quiet location within a good travelling distance to the beach and good walks. A brand new kitchen had been fitted the week before we arrived which is lovely. Three sizeable bedrooms upstairs providing everything you need. I had read the comments about the location and the narrow lanes. We found that the satnav took us the shortest distance which often was via the lanes. There are alternative routes so you just need to plan your route via main roads if your concerned about the lanes. The farm shop and cafe is well worth a visit, the food and service there is excellent. The owner was very on hand to offer any recommendations and help with any queries.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

3 November 2019

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

Great cottage in a rural location

This property had everything needed for a lovely family break in the countryside. The weather was atrocious all week, so thankfully having a cottage such as this one made up for this. The roads by the property can be a little tricky but nothing too bad in my opinion. If you have drove round country roads before then these are no different. Handily located up the road from Stokenham village. Kingsbridge and Dartmouth are both driveable in 15 mins. Good communication prior and throughout with James, particularly when on the first day the WIFI and phone line we're out. BT we're on hand first thing the next day to fix the line. (the weather had clearly impacted this). I would recommend staying here and will likely stay again at this property in the future,

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ralf H.

24 October 2019

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

sehr lohnenswert !

Alles sehr sauber und sehr schön eingerichtet.Die Betten waren sehr bequem, uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

13 October 2019

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

Excellent home away from home

Last minute booking turned real, beautiful Stone cottage deep in the lanes of Devon. Everything was perfect,felt at home right Away...

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by James Shenton

Married with 3 children children living in Kent. We have been running Kingfisher Cottage a highly successful holiday home business since buying it in May 2007.

During this time the cottage has been extensively refurbished and we also enjoy our holidays at Kingfisher Cottage.

Why they chose this property

We bought Kingfisher Cottage having visiting the South Hams area many times. we realised that it was the ideal place to have a holiday home with excellent beaches, pubs and estuary towns (Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Salcombe) combined with a host of activities and sports for all ages.

The area also offers a fine range of local produce to cook foe example for Stokeley Farm Shop including the attached South Hams Brewery. in or sample in the local pubs with our local the Bear and Blacksmith having won a number of awards based in Chillington, or the thatched Trademans Arms in Stokenham.

We specifically bought Kingfisher Cottage as it is a spacious character barn conversion which is located in a beautiful location next to a spring fed duck pond.

The cottage is close enough to to all the attractions and award winning beaches, but has the benefits of being in a peaceful location with three free parking spaces which can be hard to find in peak times.

What makes this property unique

Kingfisher Cottage is a spacious barn Conversion which is set in a Area of Natural Beauty and is ideally situated in the South Hams centrally between Dartmouth and Salcombe and close to Kingsbridge.

The cottage offers luxury accommodation and benefits from Free WI-FI / Broadband, incoming phone line, 50 Inch Samsung 4K Smart LCD TV, Blue Ray Player with DVD Library, iPod / iPhone HIFI.

Kingfisher Cottage also has its own great tasting filtered spring water supply so no need for bottled water.

The rental prices also include bed linen, towels, electricity, heating.

Your beds will also be made up for your arrival.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

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