Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton

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A white building with green shutters and a sloped roof.
A table with a vase of flowers, a chair, and three metallic balloons against a wall with a window.
A rustic garden with a stone wall, a wooden archway, and a potted plant.
A garden with a white gazebo, yellow flowers, and colorful bunting.
A gated entrance with a wooden gate, a brick wall, and a hedge.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Sleeps 63 bedrooms3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Dolton
  • Place, Baxter Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, The Plough Arts Centre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom (house)

1 King Bed

Front bedroom (house)

1 King Bed

Side bedroom (house)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom (house)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Downstairs WC & Shower room (house)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Shower room (house)

Towels provided · Shower only

Upstairs WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton

3 bed, 3 bath Regency house in walled gardens. Sleeps 6.

Communicating door to Sages Flat 1 if hired together (additional 2 bed, 1 bath, sleeps 5) to accommodate 11 in total.

Sages is a grand 6-bedroom Regency villa with 80ft verandah hidden in an acre of walled gardens, at the very heart of a pretty Devon village of traditional houses in the Torridge Valley. It is great for families as the children can run around the extensive grounds without any danger of traffic.

The building is divided into Sages house (one half) and Sages Flats 1 and 2 (other halves of ground and first floors respectively). Sages house and Sages Flat 1 are available for holiday lets, either separately or together. Sages Flat 1 has private access and a private garden if hired separately. A communicating door enables the whole house to be opened up if hired together.

The house, out-buildings and grounds are also available for venue hire, for parties and weddings (NB: Sages is not currently licensed for wedding services but please enquire if this is of interest as it is our plan). Use for an event requires a minimum of 7 nights booking for both Sages house and Flat 1. Please contact us if you wish to hold an event so that we can discuss parking etc. with you. We can also provide folding tables and chairs, parasols, bunting, some village fete-type games etc. for an additional charge.

The accommodation at Sages Flat 1 comprises:
- a large drawing room with period features and working fireplace overlooking the private front garden.
- hall, with french doors to front garden
- kitchen
- bathroom, with shower over bath and with WC
- side bedroom off hall, overlooking private side garden (superking / twin beds + optional airbed to make a triple)
- rear bedroom off kitchen passage (1 superking size bed)
- rear hall to courtyard
- courtyard parking (1 car)
- access to walled gardens (c. 1acre)

If hired together with Sages house, Sages Flat 1 has access to the front hall of Sages house through a communicating door in its drawing room. Please see separate listing for full details of Sages house. Summary details are:
- a large drawing room with working fireplace overlooking private front garden
- dining room with French windows onto front garden
- sunroom, leading onto private walled garden and ground floor shower and WC
- kitchen and scullery
- master bedroom (superking / twin beds) overlooking front garden, with ante-room that can be used as a nursery if required
- second bedroom (superking / twin beds) overlooking front garden, with communicating door into master bedroom plus separate entrance from bathroom landing
- third bedroom (superking / twin beds)
- bathroom
- WC
- shower room
- extensive walled gardens of 1 acre
- 2 acre paddock at the rear of the property, leading down to a stream, which can be used for event parking, fireworks displays etc.

Sages has been our family home for nearly one hundred years. We are in the middle of a long-term restoration programme so the kitchens and bathrooms are all newly renovated and the bedrooms and receptions rooms are still "shabby chic" - but the beds are all new and luxurious!

Families with young children are very welcome.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events by prior arrangement. Event fees may apply.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Pets taken ONLY BY owner's prior written approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return the house in the condition in which it was given to you. This includes returning any furniture or other items to its original location as well as returning the property clean and tidy.
Please dispose of your rubbish and surplus food or take it with you.
Please report any damage, breakages, soiling, non-functioning items or problems to the managers / cleaning staff so that they can be dealt with before the next guests arrive!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We permit events at our written discretion. Please contact us for more details. Weddings require two week booking Sages + Flat.
Pets must live, eat, sleep in kitchen, sunroom. No pets in rest of house except in sitting room in basket under supervision. Never on furniture.
Walk pets for calls of nature in field, leashed. Pick up poo elsewhere. Wash dirty pets before entering. Take pets with you, never leave unattended.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11256155
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events by prior arrangement. Event fees may apply.
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dolton

Located in Winkleigh, this holiday home is next to a golf course. RHS Garden Rosemoor and The Plough Arts Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Pannier Market and South Molton Panier Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Survival Paintball and Survival Laser Games. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking and cycling nearby.
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Dolton

What's nearby

  • Baxter Hall - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 19 min drive - 14.0 km
  • The Plough Arts Centre - 22 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 32 min drive - 26.6 km
  • North Devon Coast - 38 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Arms Station - 12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Apron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Red Barn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northcote Manor - Country House Hotel & Restaurant, Devon - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton on 9 Oct 2026 start from £585, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sages House - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton located?

Set in Winkleigh, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Baxter Hall, RHS Garden Rosemoor and Highbullen Golf Course. The Plough Arts Centre and St. Hieritha's Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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