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Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views

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A stone wall with a pathway leading to a house with a white fence and a garden with various plants and flowers.
Coleridge Lodge
A round metal table with four chairs in a grassy outdoor area with a stone wall and trees, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal town with a road leading to the sea, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.
View from the grounds of Coleridge Place

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Strete, Dartmouth, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Slapton Sands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackpool Sands
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views

The lodge is sited in one of the loveliest areas in England - a designated area of outstanding natural beauty with the freshwater lagoon of Slapton Ley at it's heart.

The lodge has it's own garden within extensive grounds which overlook the long crescent stretch of Slapton Sands and the craggy headland that curves around to Start Point lighthouse.

Refurbished in a contemporary style the lodge has wonderful sea views and sits above the shingle beach at Strete Gate - just 10 minutes walk away. The award winning Blackpool Sands is a couple of miles away.

Situated at the mouth of the River Dart is the historic naval port of Dartmouth with it's wealth of galleries, shops and cafes and restaurants.

Dartmouth is known for it's narrow streets, overhanging medieval houses and old quays, with the historic Mayflower having set sail for the New World America from Bayards Cove.

A boat trip up river will take you to Agatha Christie's house "Greenways" and "Coleton Fishacre" once the home of the D'Oyly Carte family is at Kingswear.

Further afield the beautiful beaches of Bantham (our local surfing beach) Bigbury and South Milton as well as Salcombe and Hope Cove are all within striking distance.

When making a booking for peak season one week breaks normally run from Friday to Friday

No smoking property and pet free

April 2026 - please note that due to storm damage the A379 coast road is temporarily closed to cars between the Slapton turn off and Torcross Village

You can however walk (or cycle) on the damaged road – and it takes about 25 minutes on foot from the Slapton Memorial car park to Torcross

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8049902
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

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dartmouth Castle and Start Point Lighthouse. Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Strete, Dartmouth, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Strete Gate Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Slapton Sands - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Royal Naval College - 17 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cherub Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lodge house in beautiful grounds with breathtaking sea views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Slapton Sands, Slapton Ley Field Centre and Blackpool Sands. South West Coast Path Section 40 Trailhead is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely private property in a fantastic location with great sea views and within a short drive of the wonderful Blackpool Sands and Dartmouth. The lodge was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed for a very relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable property, with beautiful sea views. A well equipped kitchen and very comfortable beds. Hosts were very helpful .Our second stay here and hopefully will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was excellent nice and clean brilliant sea view. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would thoroughly recommend this property. Everything was excellent and the lodge was really well equipped. The position of the property is wonderful - away from the business of Dartmoor but not too remote. We’d come back in a heart beat! Thank you Deb for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane f.

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

Beautiful location

Wonderful property to stay in. It has everything you need for a comfy stay with stunning views of the sea absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wilma K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place in a wonderful location. Everything surpassed our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Stunning spot

Lovely lodge in a quiet and beautiful location, great sea view
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olive S.

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

Wonderful

Fantastic location, stunning views and accommodation out of this world.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Great location with fantastic views. Very clean and well supplied with all you need for a wonderful stay. Host responded immediately to address a minor issue that arose. You could not find a better place to meet spend a week in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

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

Delightful Devon

Lovely property , everything we needed and more with fabulous views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

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

Very clean and modern

Very good, great owner
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Photos don't do it justice!

We had a super week at this very roomy, clean, comfortable lodge. Very private and super views. Lovely area. Beautiful weather too. So couldn't be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Perfect summer stay

What a super summer weeks stay we had in this cottage in Strete. The location is fabulous, overlooking Slapton sands and short drives to both Dartmouth and Salcombe. Lovely local pubs and eateries nearby. The lodge is really well equipped, comfortable and host Deb was very helpful. Very likely to return here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Lovely property

Great property set in beautiful grounds and the perfect location for getting out and about. We felt really at home during our stay and were quite sad to leave. Lots of things to see. Out top town being Totnes. Best place to eat, the pub at Start Bay, just 5mins drive. Gorgeous beach with lots of history which we learned from Ian, our very knowledgeable and generous host. Thank you Deb and Ian for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

10-14/5/24

The Lodge was a very clean and comfortable place to stay. The arrangements could not have been simpler and communication was excellent. The location of the property was fantastic and the views stunning Happy to use your services again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Brilliant Dartmouth

Our stay at the Lodge was fantastic with everything as described on the website. The local area and beaches were beautiful and Dartmouth is a great place to visit with lots to do on and around the river Dart. Our only reservation was about the narrow roads, which are a tight squeeze at times with some of the larger cars on our roads currently. Met with the owner briefly who was very nice and extremely friendly. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

Beautiful peaceful cottage in lovely garden.

The cottage was immaculate with everything you could need. A lovely garden overlooking the sea. The owner is very kind and helpful. The Kings Arms in Strete has super food and views. The coastal walks are stunning.Dartmouth is worth visiting. Lots of boat trips on the river Dart. We visited Greenways Agatha Christie’s house by ferry- wonderful.Blackpool Sands nearby has a beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
After a challenging search to find the 'right' property in the beautiful Strete/Slapton area we felt we had struck gold with Coleridge Lodge. And so it proved to be. The location, with a great sea view from the garden (especially when lit by the morning sun), was a major bonus - but the well-equipped Lodge itself proved just right for our needs.Though its contemporary and somewhat' minimalist' interiors were not to our normal taste we appreciated the sense of light and space they gave and came to feel very much at home!The owner was helpful and friendly with any queries we had. Thank you Deb for a very enjoyable week in this lovely part of Devon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola N.

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

Fantastic property will be staying again

Everything with this property is perfection. The grounds are stunning the lodge is amazing. Its all on a slope and there are 4 to 5 steps up to the property from where you park but the property itself is amazing and the views my husband sat and watched the world go by. I dealt with debbie the owner who was informative helpful and answered my queries immediately
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

An excellent choice for a relaxing "get away from it all"

The property has been extremely well decorated and equipped with everything one would ned to a week's stay. It is completely quiet and very near Slapton Sands , either a three minute drive or a 15 minute walk and most of the walk not on a road, is you follow the owners guidance. The only awkward part was the narrow roads in Devon, one does get used to them but you need to double journey times in Devon. Our thanks to Deb and Ian for thier kind hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

raymond b.

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

Perfect stay

Lovely property with amazing view and a garden to enjoy it from. Everything was thought of, even little treats, which made this stay feel very special. The property is very spacious, modern, comfortable, bright and super clean. The beds are amazing. The location is fab although we preferred Strete Gate Beach, right on the doorstep, to the other beaches around. We had lovely weather which is always a bonus in UK. And we saw a seal just a few yards off the beach! Magical. We will return hopefully.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Very restful

It would be true to say we were very impressed with the Lodge upon our arrival. Almost without exception everything you needed was provided throughout the property and not only that but, for us, the views were amazing. Despite the weather not always being kind we found it to be a very peaceful place to return to each day which is what you want from a holiday. At the end of our stay we both felt very rested and very reluctant to leave this superb location. Would we return to the Lodge? The answer to that is a definite yes and offer our thanks to our hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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Excellent in all respects

The cottage is excellent. It is clean and modern with very good beds, two showers and a bath and plenty of pots and pans to use on the modern cooker. The Nespresso machine was particularly welcome. We met Deb, the owner, one time while walking back from the beach, and she was very friendly and helpful. The location is superb with wonderful views of the beach and is in easy reach of lots of interesting places, all of which you will find in the information provided. Totnes and Dartmouth are both very good for walking around and shopping. We would particularly recommend Agatha Christie's house, Greenway (accessed by ferry from Dartmouth) and Coleton Fishacre, the home of the D'Oyly Cartes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

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

A Great Stay

The cottage is very well presented and the views across the garden to the beach and beyond are outstanding. The cottage is a great place to stay with a lovely interior and if you are the active type there is covered space at the rear for your roof box and bike racks etc. There is also an outside tap so you can wash bikes/paddle boards/wet suites etc. The owners are very responsive and want to make your stay a great one. The location is fantastic and there are plenty of places to explore with some amazing beaches and coves along with beautiful villages and towns if you're thing is the likes of paddle boarding, cycling, walking ,hiking you will not be disappointed, the costal path is literally on your doorstep and the cycling is fantastic (but remember to pack your hill legs-you'll need them and maybe a new set of pads in your brakes 😃) . Over all a great place in a fantastic location that will simply make you want to come back for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

David R.

Wonderful setting, lovely views

Spent an enjoyable week in late September exploring the South Hams district. Cottage was in an excellent location close to facilities and attractions in Dartmouth and the Slapton Sands area. Cottage is well equipped and very spacious for us as a couple. We felt it would have been polite of the owners to ask us when it would be convenient to do a job in the cottage, rather than just letting themselves in whilst we were not there. Also the cleaners arrived at exactly 10 a.m. on the day of departure and virtually pushed past us as we were trying to get our last bags into the car and check that we had left nothing. These incidents unfortunately slightly spoiled an otherwise enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
I must apologise - an error on my part and I am very embarrassed about it I had forgotten to tell my guests that the agreed repair date had changed to a Tuesday having previously arranged to enter the property in their absence at the weekend This is useful feedback about the cleaners being a little brusque and I have now spoken to them to ensure that this will not happen again Deb

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