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A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland

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Lodge - private, secure parking
Heated indoor pool
new kitchen - 2019
Lounge
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Modbury, ENG
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodlands Family Theme Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland

A lovely, detached stone barn set within 28 acres of beautiful and secluded woodlands on the Colmer Estate, with swimming pools, tennis court, and its own private enclosed south facing garden - perfect for families and couples alike. The fantastic facilities on the estate including heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a hard tennis court, children’s walled garden, a games room, table tennis, fitness room and fishing lake, as well as plenty of woods and fields to explore. Sleeping 6 adults (+baby), the Lodge has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious open plan living area with log burning stove as well as driveway parking for up to 3 cars and free WiFi. With Devon’s sandy coastal beaches only 6 miles away, and 10 miles to rugged Dartmoor, the Lodge is perfectly placed to enjoy everything the South Hams has to offer. The awarding winning gastro pub, The California Inn, is only a short walk away, as is the local Spar shop. See website for more details -

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8172315
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ivybridge

Located in Ivybridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Brownston Art Gallery and The Watermark are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Salcombe and Totnes Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Quayside Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Plympton Swimming Pool.
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Modbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Brownston Art Gallery - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Challaborough Beach - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪nkuku Home & Lifestyle - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Gurkha Spice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Turtley Corn Mill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Avon Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Lovely Detached Stone Barn With Pools & Tennis Set Within 28 Acres Woodland located?

This family-friendly Ivybridge cottage is located by the ocean, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from South Devon, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Quayside Leisure Centre and Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Challaborough Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Constanze S.

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

Perfect

Perfect stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Lovely guests - welcome back any time !
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona Groenewald

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

Clean cosy cottage with excellent facilities

We had a lovely week here: Pros: very clean, good communication with host, very well equipped. Estate facilities were excellent with a very warm outdoor pool, lots of sun loungers, great indoor pool with a system of private booking. Used the gym and the tennis court. Cons: advertised as dog secure but our Yorkie was easily able to get out. Owner very understanding of our need to Jerry rig a fence! Not easy to walk from the estate out as roads are narrow and lots of traffic. 3rd bedroom beds are very short and not acceptable for my teenage sons!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Claire H.

Cosy cottage, with shared pool in a lovely setting

We had a lovely week in the cottage and the owner, Robert was great at liaising with us. The cottage is located on a quiet private woodland estate and shares a communal pool. The pool is not the largest but was enough for 2 families to play at a time - albeit we only had to do this twice due to good timings! There is a pub and small shop within walking distance, however we didn't use the pub as we were out and about during the day. The tennis court is a lovely touch and we managed to squeeze in a quick game. There is also a cute hut with table football a stones throw from the house which my husband a son used a couple of times. We had a little walk in the grounds - take your wellies as it can be soggy! It's a great location to base yourself to visit Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Plymouth, and all the various beaches in the area. We had a few rainy days but there was lots to do - the sea life centre in Plymouth was fantastic, I've been to a few but this is by far the best! The fish and chips at Rockfish were delicious and a little boat can take you from near there across the water if you fancy a walk around the harbour. Beware of traffic in Plymouth! We hired a boat at Whitestrand in Salcombe which was the highlight of the trip. Lots of nice places to eat in the area including The Ship Inn at Ughborough. The beaches all around our fantastic - take care with the narrow lanes!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thanks very much ! - really pleased you all enjoyed your stay at the Lodge. It's even more lovely in the summer so do come back again soon :)
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Our stay at the lodge colmer Estate *near modbury*

The estate and lodge were absolutely fantastic, immaculately clean,wonderful amenities on site the whole family loved the 2 pools the kids went swimming everday inside and outside the park area and play house is great for little ones ,lovely walks on the estate and the beaches within 20/25 minutes drive of the estate were fantastic,the estate is set In beautiful countryside but so near to days and trips out ,we went on the Dartmouth steam railway and river cruise went to goodrington sands and Quay West waterpark both only 30 minutes drive from the estate, Blackpool beach is a must day out beautiful clear blue water great cafe ,surf shop ,immaculate toilets and showers ,I would highly recommend colmer estate to anybody ,it's definitely a 5 star holiday ,we had one of the best holidays we have ever been on and will definitely be booking again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Lovely property in great location

We really liked the cottage. It was very clean and well presented. Also the location was very good for going in all directions, close enough to a38 for easy acces east and west but far enough south of it for access to beaches etc We will definitely return if circumstances allow
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

A lovely property in a great location

The lodge is a lovely cosy place to stay and absolutely ideal for a family. We really valued the beautiful grounds that the lodge is set in and the indoor swimming pool that is just a few seconds walk away. The lodge is a great base for exploring both the nearby coast and Dartmoor. I’d thoroughly recommend a holiday here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2021
Lovely guests who made the most of everything the Lodge, the Colmer Estate and South Devon have to offer - the beaches, Dartmoor and fabulous eateries - would love to see you back again soon ! - Rob & Nicky.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

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

The Lodge, Colmer Estate

The Lodge is a lovely, detached cottage on the beautiful Colmer Estate, within easy reach of Devon beaches, Dartmoor walks, Plymouth and the Eden Project. The children loved the heated outdoor pool and we would definitely stay there again as it would be even better if the UK's current Covid restrictions were totally lifted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Robert Chamberlain

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An English family of four, with 7 and 9 year old kids.

Why they chose this property

We've stayed in the Lodge a couple times over the years and has some fantastic holidays - then it came on the market so we snapped it up !

It's so close to all our favourite places - Bigbury Beach, Salcombe, Dartmouth and Dartmoor.

What makes this property unique

For us, the most important thing is that the kids love it too - the heated outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court, loads of running around and exploring space. At to top it all the local pub and shop are only a 10 mins stroll away.

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