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Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach

Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach

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Alice Cottage with off street parking for 2 cars
Entrance hall showing stairs to kitchen and lounge upstairs. 3rd bedroom on left
View from lounge to kitchen. There is a wood - burning stove in lounge & TV/DVD
Entrance hall linking on left with bathroom and two bedrooms
Rear door to garden & patio from lounge and path down to front of Alice Cottage

Overview of Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Dartmouth, Devon
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands18 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Dartmouth4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College6 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom1

2 Single Beds

Twin Bedroom2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main bedroom E/s

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach

The former home of author A.A. Milne's real life character Christopher Robin, this self-catering cottage is set in a picturesque valley, a 15-20 minute walk down a delightful lane from the famous Blackpool Sands beach with a top Blue Flag rating for water quality. Sleeps 6. Entrance hall. Ground floor. Double bedroom, en suite shower room, two twin bedrooms and bathroom. Staircase to well-equipped kitchen/diner with beamed archway to attractive sitting room, comfortably furnished. From sitting room french door to patio and BBQ area and 3/4 acre garden maintained as a wildlife garden carpeted with daffodils and bluebells in the spring. The cottage is a 10 minute drive from Dartmouth with its excellent shops, restaurants and galleries. Parking off-street for 2 cars. Alice Cottage provides a wonderful location for a family holiday and is a truly romantic getaway .The nearest dining pub and shop are 3/4 mile away in Stoke Fleming.

Would appeal to nature lovers, artists, writers, and families with young children. Nearby Dartmouth has a world famous August regatta, music festival, cinema, excellent shops and restaurants, castle and pottery and tennis courts.

The nearest golf course is the Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, 4 miles from Dartmouth. Guests enjoy a 25% discount on green fees on the superb 18 hole 7,200 year championship course and the 9-hole Dartmouth Course. Special rates apply for the driving range. There is also an indoor swimming pool and health spa that also has discounted rates for guests.

There are a number of events staged in and around Dartmouth during the year.

Property manager

John & Jennifer Gilbert

Languages

English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Battlefield Live Torbay. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Blackpool Sands - 18 min walk
  • Historic Dartmouth - 4 min drive
  • Coleton Fishacre - 4 min drive
  • Royal Naval College - 6 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 30 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dartmouth Arms - 6 min drive
  • Kings Arms Inn - 5 min drive
  • Bayard's Cove Fort - 7 min drive
  • George & Dragon - 6 min drive
  • The Green Dragon - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Devon cottage near Dartmouth and beach located?

This family-friendly Dartmouth cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Blackpool Sands, Coleton Fishacre and Historic Dartmouth. Sherman Tank and South Devon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always glad to return
This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location. It is so quiet and peaceful here. The cottage is comfortable and clean and the garden, even in late Autumn, is a joy to experience. We have stayed here before and certainly intend to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost the ideal family holiday
The house itself was excellent: spacious, comfortable and well equipped, and with a fascinating history. It’s remoteness was a mixed blessing with 2 children, but the poor weather for most of the week made the distance to the beach irrelevant. The narrow lanes would have been a serious drawback had they been busy, but we rarely met traffic, and when we did, passing was not usually a problem (although we o nce had to follow a farmer in a Land Rover, driving his very large bull for half a mile before we dared to squeeze past). The only serious disappointment was the lack of an open, flat area of garden for evening games. The description of the property didn't make this clear- saying that the garden was partly wild just wasn't good enough. Parking was fine for our 2 cars. Overall, the property was very good, but fell just short of excellent for us. People in different circumstances might have another view! PS. There were instruction booklets for just about everything except the oven!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alice Cottage
Lovely cottage with everything you might need, set in peaceful countryside with short walk to Blackpool Sands. The walk to the nearest pub (in Stoke Fleming) was quite steep but the pub was definitely worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable stay close to the beach
The cottage was airy, comfortable and charmingly decorated with many Winnie the Pooh references. Scones, clotted cream, jam and biscuits were a very kind welcome. Our children were intrigued by the set-up of bedrooms on the ground floor and kitchen and living room on the first. The living room has a huge window to admire the beautiful garden and it was great to have TV with all the available streaming services which not all cottages have, plus a slow cooker when you come back from a late boat trip. A 15-20 walk down a lane leads to Blackpool Sands, a beautiful shingle beach and the Venus Cafe served lovely hot food which was great after cold dips in the sea (recommend the prawn tacos and arancini bites!) There is a wine shop close by where we treated ourselves. The only downside was the narrow lanes to the cottage and sometimes you have to navigate some steep inclines to get back to the last or next passing place. Otherwise, this was very conveniently located close to Dartmouth and its Park and Ride. Really recommend crabbing and the restaurant Rockfish, booking is best and boat trip to Greenway, Agatha Christie's home. Paignton Zoo, Crealy's Adventure Park and above all South West Rib Rides for an adrenaline rushing boat ride at Brixham.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant property, fantastic location
The cottage was perfect, better than we expected. Very spacious and well equipped, and a great location - 15 minute walk to Blackpool Sands beach and short drive to beautiful Dartmouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John & Jennifer Gilbert

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Why they chose this property

We were looking for a holiday property in the late 1990s when the former home of AA Milne's son Christopher Milne (Christopher Robin) came onto the market. The original home called Embridge Forge had been bought by a local solicitor when the Milne's sold and converted into two properties of which Alice Cottage has the majority of the land. We are the second owners after the local solicitor and have tried to maintain some links with the literary past while creating a well loved holiday retreat that will provide fond holiday memories across generations of guests.

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English, French, German, Italian
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