Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly

Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, toilet paper
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

About this cottage rental

Located in Stoke Gabriel, this lovely cottage for $233 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Come and switch off from the world, in our beautiful Manuka Cottage, perfect for families with children and pets with our Hot Tub and private, enclosed garden leading out from a beautifully maintained cottage. Snuggle up for the good times and let Manuka Cottage take you away for the perfect wintery weekend or getaway summer escape with the luxury of our Blue Whale seven seater spa with crystal clear water, maintained at 38 degrees. Nestled in the beautiful village of Stoke Gabriel we have the best of both worlds in Devon, being close to the River Dart and a 10 minute walk from 2 Village Pubs, a restaurant and gourmet cafe on The Dart and also being a 10 minute drive from Torbay’s Goodrington and Broadsands beaches and the many attractions of Torbay, such as Splashdown, Paignton Zoo, the South Devon Coast Path, Agatha Christie's home at Greenway and the Steam Railway. We have so much to do right on our doorstep! Bubble your troubles away with a glass of bubbly in our gorgeous 7 seater Blue Whale Spa – either under the stars or after a hard day crabbing with the kids. Children and pets are safe in our fully enclosed private garden, which is astro-turfed, so you can really wind down. Our comfortable living room boasts a 55" Sky Glass TV complete with Netflix and huge Lounge Co sofa and comfortable Cotswold Co chair. This opens onto the garden so you can literally open the house up in the summer and let the family enjoy! The dining room, off the kitchen, has a six seater table, is fully heated and has board games for the family for an evening of good times after dinner. We have a well-equipped kitchen, with everything you’d expect complete with a dishwasher, Tassimo coffee-machine with pods, perfect for those Sunday mornings..there’s an armchair in the corner, so just put your feet up with your mug and grab that book you’ve been meaning to read. Out and About Fall in love with idyllic Stoke Gabriel with our two proper old villagey pubs, the charming Church House Inn which has a children's park over the wall and The Castle which does a gorgeous Sunday Roast. We have a village shop for your Sunday paper or hot sausage roll or take a stroll down to the beautiful River Dart where you can hire out canoes or the kids can go crabbing and visit to the River Shack café perched on the riverside. The River Shack serves gourmet burgers, home made cakes and children's food. Visit the charming churchyard – here you will find one of the oldest Yew Trees in Britain, said to date back 1000 years. Local folklore says you will be granted a wish if you walk backwards around the tree seven times – worth a try! There are two lovely parks for the children and it’s well worth popping in at Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Vinyard or Hunts Cider Farm for a drink or bite to eat. We have a Fish n Chip van on Thursdays – For The Haddock It! For adventure seekers and lovers of the outdoors, Torbay is a ten-minute drive away, offering many (17!) beaches and coves where the natural beauty can be explored with open countryside walks across Elberry Cove and the South Devon Coast Path and with the many water sports for hire and excursions with paddleboarding, kayaking, coasteering, sea fishing, jet skiing. We have so many attractions in Torbay which include the Steam Railway along the beach fronts to Kingswear, Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, the Vue Cinema, Paignton Pier, Splashdown Water Park (the largest water park in the UK), Brixham Fish Market and Restaurants, Torquay and Brixham Marina’s and Agatha Christie’s former home at Greenway. There is also a buzzing nightlife in Torquay with funky bars and places to eat on the Quayside and beachside. Dartmouth is just over the river, a pretty boutique town on the banks of the River Dart with Woodlands Theme Park nearby and Exeter with Crealy Theme Park for the thrill seekers. Dartmoor, wonderful for wild open walks and meals by a roaring pub firesides is 30 minutes away and Totnes, a historic hippy castle town is 10 minutes drive on the way to Plymouth, a 40-minute drive away. There is so much to do in our lovely part of the world, we’d love to help you make the most of it. Deb Price

Amenities

Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Stoke Gabriel

Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(30 Reviews)
5.0
Dec 2023
Wonderful welcome as house was decorated with Christmas tree and decorations, a cream tea and a bottle of Prosecco. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the owner was very attentive to all our needs. Comfortable rooms with an amazing TV which was much better than our own!
5.0
Sep 2023
We had a lovely week in the great property. Traditional English September weather with a mix of rain, sun and gale force winds, but no matter as it allowed us to simply enjoy our surroundings. Everything from the Sky Glass TV, the luxurious hot-tub, good Wi-Fi, and comfy beds and furniture was spot on and made for a very relaxing time. Village itself is lovely with the absence of street lights making for a spectacular night sky. The River Shack, a 10 min walk, was a lovely spot with good, reasonably priced food and good beer. Was a good base for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Dog friendly beach at Goodrington was just a15 min drive away and much enjoyed by Duffy. Whilst we didn’t get to meet Deb, she checked in regularly to make sure everything was ok, which it was. Will not hesitate to book again when we next return to Devon.
5.0
Sep 2023
Manuka Cottage is set in a beautiful location a quiet peaceful village. The cottage was a wonderful base clean and very well maintained everything you could wish for. Debbie is a fantastic host even popping round to make sure everything was ok and if we needed anything. The welcome pack was much appreciated after our long journey. We would highly recommend Manuka cottage to anyone wanting to visit the south west. We will be going back soon that's for sure... Thank you so much Deb for making us feel so welcome.
5.0
Sep 2023
Had a lovely week at manuka cottage. Hostess was very pleasant and helpful. Lovely place to stay and very convenient for towns and beaches
5.0
Aug 2023
The house, the location and host were all superb and ideal for our family and furbies. We had a great time enjoying the house, location and outdoor activities in the area. We will definitely head back someday.
5.0
Aug 2023
Great location, lovely host who had all things covered and even called us from her holiday abroad to make sure we were all ok. House lovely and clean, really close to local amenties and the river dart. 10.mins by car from Paignton, Brixham and Torquay. We also took the dogs with us and they were really happy there, great garden for the kids, hot tub is lovely and would thoroughly recommend this property as extremely gpod value for money. Would absolutely use it again. Thanks Deb.
5.0
Aug 2023
Lovely property - ticked all the boxes!
5.0
Jul 2023
We had an amazing time staying at Manuka cottage, Deb was an amazing host, answered any questions we had and was incredibly helpful. The house was beautiful and clean, so was the garden and hot tub which she came and cleaned mid week. There is so much to do locally, everything was within 10-20 mins drive for where we wanted to go with little ones. The pubs in the local village are 10’mins walk, the church house inn being a particular favourite!! The only thing I would say constructively would be to have a few more mirrors, my husband in particular takes ages in the shower! So I found I didn’t have a mirror whilst I waited! But other than that, everything was perfect. Thanks so much!! Xx

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Stoke Gabriel?

The average price for a rental in Stoke Gabriel is $102 per night. This rental is $131 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly. Enjoy the water!

Is Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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