10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant base for family holiday
Helen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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Wagtail is set in South Devon with shared indoor pool & games room
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ipplepen, Devon
- Paignton Beach11 min drive
- Paignton Zoo11 min drive
- Goodrington Sands Beach13 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
The Green room
2 Single Beds
The Lilac room
1 Double Bed
The Orange room
2 Single Beds
The Red room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Downstairs W.C.
Toilet
The Green room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Purple room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Red room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs main bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Wagtail is set in South Devon with shared indoor pool & games room
Wagtail Barn is a lovingly created very spacious barn conversion, offering a touch of luxury. Wagtail is 1 of 9 cottages within the tranquil setting at Newhouse Barton Cottages in Ipplepen. Set within the rolling green hills of South Hams, Wagtail Cottage is ideally located for memorable visits to the English Riviera, Dartmoor and the coastal areas of Dartmouth and Salcombe. The property lies within a family orientated collection of 9 sympathetically styled cottages and includes a shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room & outdoor play area. Wagtail's own private patio area offers the perfect haven for the family to enjoy a summer barbecue & a glass of wine. Seating for 10 people allows everyone to relax in the cozy family lounge with traditional log burner. Wagtail Barn benefits from TV's with DVD, WiFi and Telephone. The kitchen provides all the home comforts that you would expect, including Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Tassimo coffee machine, etc.
Food: There are a wealth of take-away restaurants available in the nearby town of Newton Abbot.
Some supermarkets will provide a home delivery service.
There is a wide choice of pubs within the area, many of which offer high quality food and a great selection of real ales.
The nearest village of Ipplepen is approximately 1 1/2 miles away and offers a local pub (The Wellington Inn), Post Office and Co-operative convenience store.
Locally sourced foods are available from 'Fermoys' approximately 5 minutes away on the road to Newton Abbot, and also Riverfood Organic Foods located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Totnes.
Family Entertainment: China Blue Pottery, Totnes offers a ceramic studio where all your painting dreams can come true, also includes quality giftware and cafeteria, an ideal family alternative to the beach.
Bear Feet Play Centre, Newton Abbot offers an indoor ball pool and youngsters activity centre, where parents can relax with a coffee and bite to eat whilst their children work off some of their energy.
A multiplex cinema is available on Paignton seafront, together with a small cinema available in Newton Abbot.
Enojy a round-robin adventure, that will take you by train, boat, bus & ferry through the tourist destination of Paignton, the naval college town of Dartmouth and back to Totnes.
All of these details can be found on further information provided within the cottages.
Food: There are a wealth of take-away restaurants available in the nearby town of Newton Abbot.
Some supermarkets will provide a home delivery service.
There is a wide choice of pubs within the area, many of which offer high quality food and a great selection of real ales.
The nearest village of Ipplepen is approximately 1 1/2 miles away and offers a local pub (The Wellington Inn), Post Office and Co-operative convenience store.
Locally sourced foods are available from 'Fermoys' approximately 5 minutes away on the road to Newton Abbot, and also Riverfood Organic Foods located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Totnes.
Family Entertainment: China Blue Pottery, Totnes offers a ceramic studio where all your painting dreams can come true, also includes quality giftware and cafeteria, an ideal family alternative to the beach.
Bear Feet Play Centre, Newton Abbot offers an indoor ball pool and youngsters activity centre, where parents can relax with a coffee and bite to eat whilst their children work off some of their energy.
A multiplex cinema is available on Paignton seafront, together with a small cinema available in Newton Abbot.
Enojy a round-robin adventure, that will take you by train, boat, bus & ferry through the tourist destination of Paignton, the naval college town of Dartmouth and back to Totnes.
All of these details can be found on further information provided within the cottages.
Property manager
Sarah
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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 and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newton Abbot
Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes and Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sharpham Wine & Cheese and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Ipplepen, Devon
What's nearby
- Dartmouth Steam Railway - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
- Paignton Beach - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
- Paignton Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
- Splashdown Quaywest - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Albert Inn - 7 min drive
- Wellington Inn - 2 min drive
- The Cott Inn - 10 min drive
- Bickley Mill Inn - 6 min drive
- Court Farm Inn - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Candace B., Seattle, wa
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family holiday place
Candace B.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kris M.
25 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant escape
Kris M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chu T.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway!
Chu T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Louise T.
13 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family summer holiday
Louise T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicola W.
8 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely break
Nicola W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Terry C.
25 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wagtail Cottage
Terry C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
David R.
13 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wagtail cottage
David R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Caroline P.
11 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great facilities and spacious family living
Caroline P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ken B.
6 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Ken B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
14 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved location with a great pool
Laura M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tracy E.
31 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Tracy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Charlie A.
31 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away
Charlie A.
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
8 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Susan D.
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine F.
16 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place !
Geraldine F.
8/10 Good
Matt l.
15 May 2019
Excellent place for all the family, very good service from ownership.
Matt l.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Pamela S.
6 Oct 2018
Our overall view of the property was it’s a bit tired and neglected
Pamela S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Thomas W.
19 May 2015
Amazing!
Thomas W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Philip D.
20 Jan 2015
A true gem
Philip D.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bernard G.
13 Aug 2013
Lovely private site in the country
Bernard G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Bernard G.
9 Aug 2013
Beautiful location and great facilities
Bernard G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elaine
23 Nov 2011
Fabulous
Elaine
About the host
Hosted by Sarah
What makes this property unique
Wagtail has lots of space with a huge hall area and some lovely features including a half moon window and high ceiling dining room with seating for 10 people. Has to be stayed in to be appreciated and absolutely great for family parties.
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