Cider Barn - Idyllic All-Seasons Holiday Cottage

Pretty, stylish holiday cottage with wood-burning stove in a stunning village near Totnes, South Devon. Sleeps 4-6. The Cider Barn is in the garden of our home, surrounded by meadows with a river, 2 miles from Totnes, with its cafes, restaurants, bohemian vibes. The cottage has dedicated fibre broadband (100mb). Near Dartmoor and stunning beaches with surf. Private garden, riverside dining, 5 acres of meadows. Next door to great pub. NB We prefer week-long bookings in summer. Car advised! The space Perfect self-catering holiday cottage for all seasons, just outside Totnes in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The South Hams (South Devon). Enjoy our pretty Cider Barn cottage, with stunning rural views, ideal for couples or a group of friends or families with kids. 2 bedrooms, but sleeps up to 6 with sofa bed in the living room. One Kingsize bedroom and one Twin bedroom. Shared bathroom. Washing machine/tumble dryer and all mod cons of course. The cottage has dedicated fibre broadband (100mb). The cottage is decorated with a mix of vintage and contemporary styles for a laidback rustic feel. Beautiful, spacious open plan living area upstairs with wood burning stove, velvet sofas and a stylish, rustic and relaxed vibe. The Cider Barn is in the garden of our home. It has its own private outside area with a table and chairs and you are welcome to use our meadows which have a small river running through the middle and picnic tables for al fresco riverside dining. Our garden is private but there are four acres of meadowland to explore! Next door to an amazing, welcoming old pub serving food which also has a charming covered outdoor eating area in the beer garden so you can eat out during your stay. Only a short drive (2 miles) to wonderful Totnes town with a wide choice of cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries, and stuff to do. Lots of brilliant takeaway options, a big Morrisons and organic supermarkerts close by. We are near miles of beaches, including amazing surf. Gorgeous walking on Dartmoor. Torquay and 'the English Riviera' are only a 15 minute drive. Space for multiple cars to park. Children are very welcome and we can provide toys and kit for little ones - for example we can easily put up stairgates etc. No pets & no smoking & no parties please. We advise you bring a car to get around easily. Please supervise children at all times. Please note: there is a railway running alongside part of the garden (fenced) with frequent trains. Guests say they don’t notice them (see reviews) We hope to welcome you soon! Happy to give recommendations and make your stay in South Devon memorable! Guest access The Cider Barn has its own small private garden with table and chairs for al fresco dining. You'll be looking out over stunning countryside and a Norman Church and guests are welcome to use our fields which have a small river running through the middle and picnic tables for riverside dining! Our garden is private but there are four acres of meadows to explore. You’ll be next door to a lovely pub with a beer garden called The Tally Ho (do call to book) that serves food throughout the week and weekends. Or families can relax down by the river with a glass of wine and a picnic while the children try to catch fish! Other things to note We are super family friendly and can provide a cot or a toddler bed if you need. There are toys for children and we can provide fitted stair gates at the top of the Cider Barn stairs so you can relax with little ones! Children are welcome to play in our meadows but must be supervised at all times. We very much advise bringing a car, though there are buses a 5 minute walk away. Please note there is a trainline that runs alongside the lower garden. The Trainline is fenced off. The trains are regular, not very loud and go by in a matter of seconds. We don't notice them! If you need reassurance about how unobtrusive the Trainline is please read reviews. There is a slow-moving river at the bottom of the garden that is partly fenced - please do not leave your children unattended near or in river. You are welcome to eat at the picnic tables down there. Please supervise children at all times during your stay. As of December 2023 we now have dedicated fibre broadband in the cottage (100 mb). Our neighbour James has a carpentry workshop in a nearby barn and will come and go to work there. We have children, a dog and cats (all friendly!) that might cross your path! Please note that we prefer week long bookings across the summer holiday season and other high season times - thank you.