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‘Annacombe’ - Peace & Tranquillity – Coast & Dartmoor - Nov to Feb from £335
Family-friendly holiday home in Totnes
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Totnes Castle
- Place, Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens
- Place, Woodlands Family Theme Park
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Double
1 Double Bed
Upstairs Twin
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Toilet 1
Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
‘Annacombe’ - Peace & Tranquillity – Coast & Dartmoor - Nov to Feb from £335
*** Late AUTUMN & WINTER in Devon: Nov-Feb, 3 to 7 night breaks £335-£525. EASTER weeks beg.: 4 April £795, 11 April £725, May Bank Hol £1060 (all + site Service Fee) ***
‘Annacombe’ is a spacious and imaginative coachhouse conversion perfect for a child friendly escape for family, for friends or a romantic bolt hole for two. The cottage is set in the grounds of a large country house in the beautiful countryside of the South Hams near south Devon’s historic and buzzily-alternative town of Totnes. Lying not far from the river Dart, and between the sailing centres of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor, it is an ideal base for exploring this unspoiled region with its excellent beaches, landscape and charming towns and villages. A whole array of inviting pubs and restaurants will tempt a break from self-catering, and the attractions nearby - sporting, cultural and fun - provide lots to do for children and adults alike. Walk down to the friendly Church House Inn for a drink and a meal. Go into Totnes for excellent butchers, deli’s and cheese shop, Norman castle, art and craft gifts or a river cruise or steam train ride.
The centre of the house is dominated by an impressive, double-height, south facing living room with its gallery, open roof beams, natural stone fireplace, bookshelves, pottery and rugs. It has both a living and a dining area. The modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with its oak floor and spectacular granite worksurfaces is well equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, induction hob and double-oven together with a breakfast table. The utility room houses the washing machine, tumble dryer, and the ASHP central heating internal unit. On the other side of the living room is a ground floor double bedroom, which like the living room and kitchen, overlooks the large cobbled courtyard belonging to the house. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one at either end of the living room gallery. One has twin beds and the other a double bed. Next door to the double bedroom is the second bathroom with a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.
Outside, the cottage looks south on to the original cobbled, stable courtyard and, through two arches in the courtyard wall, into the enclosed lawned garden. There's outside furniture to use in either, and the garden is planted with shrubs with climbers growing up against the wall. There is an EV charger on-site.
The cottage is more than 200m up drives from the nearest lanes. As well as ample parking in the courtyard, there is a further space in the central area of the drive.
On a clear night the stars and the Milky Way are magnificent.
On the HomeAway pricing model, prices for 3 nights and weeks should be correct but other durations will probably be too high - please enquire.
NB Linen can be optionally provided at £9.50 per head. Hot water is included in the rental but electricity for heating/central heating and EV charging, if required, is charged at cost. Logs are available for the living room fire at £3.50 a notional basket.
‘Annacombe’ is a spacious and imaginative coachhouse conversion perfect for a child friendly escape for family, for friends or a romantic bolt hole for two. The cottage is set in the grounds of a large country house in the beautiful countryside of the South Hams near south Devon’s historic and buzzily-alternative town of Totnes. Lying not far from the river Dart, and between the sailing centres of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Salcombe and the rugged wilderness of Dartmoor, it is an ideal base for exploring this unspoiled region with its excellent beaches, landscape and charming towns and villages. A whole array of inviting pubs and restaurants will tempt a break from self-catering, and the attractions nearby - sporting, cultural and fun - provide lots to do for children and adults alike. Walk down to the friendly Church House Inn for a drink and a meal. Go into Totnes for excellent butchers, deli’s and cheese shop, Norman castle, art and craft gifts or a river cruise or steam train ride.
The centre of the house is dominated by an impressive, double-height, south facing living room with its gallery, open roof beams, natural stone fireplace, bookshelves, pottery and rugs. It has both a living and a dining area. The modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room with its oak floor and spectacular granite worksurfaces is well equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, induction hob and double-oven together with a breakfast table. The utility room houses the washing machine, tumble dryer, and the ASHP central heating internal unit. On the other side of the living room is a ground floor double bedroom, which like the living room and kitchen, overlooks the large cobbled courtyard belonging to the house. The en-suite bathroom has a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one at either end of the living room gallery. One has twin beds and the other a double bed. Next door to the double bedroom is the second bathroom with a bath with thermostatic shower, WC and washbasin.
Outside, the cottage looks south on to the original cobbled, stable courtyard and, through two arches in the courtyard wall, into the enclosed lawned garden. There's outside furniture to use in either, and the garden is planted with shrubs with climbers growing up against the wall. There is an EV charger on-site.
The cottage is more than 200m up drives from the nearest lanes. As well as ample parking in the courtyard, there is a further space in the central area of the drive.
On a clear night the stars and the Milky Way are magnificent.
On the HomeAway pricing model, prices for 3 nights and weeks should be correct but other durations will probably be too high - please enquire.
NB Linen can be optionally provided at £9.50 per head. Hot water is included in the rental but electricity for heating/central heating and EV charging, if required, is charged at cost. Logs are available for the living room fire at £3.50 a notional basket.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
Cot , highchair, booster seat, stairgates provided
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Regretfully no pets.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please care for other guests, smoke only outside
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Totnes
Located in Totnes, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodlands Family Theme Park and Paignton Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Splashdown Quaywest and Dartmouth Steam Railway. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Totnes, Devon
What's nearby
- Totnes Castle - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
- Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
- Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
- Woodlands Family Theme Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
- Paignton Zoo - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Lord Nelson - 6 min drive
- Steam Packet Inn - 6 min drive
- The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Cott Inn - 8 min drive
- The Bull Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Gavan and Anne Sellers
As a child we came on holiday to this part of Devon and I have been in love with it ever since. Then, as now, it was the wildness and romance of the coast and Dartmoor, the beaches, the rivers and the tors. As an adult, you also fall for the fresh food in the pubs and excellent restaurants, the beautiful landscape and historic towns, and the variety of the cultural scene …. and, as a parent, the endless possibilities for entertaining and stretching the children from simple pleasures on the beach, paddling in streams or crabbing in Dittisham, to big days out.
Work is elsewhere now, but we still come here for our family holidays.
Work is elsewhere now, but we still come here for our family holidays.
Why they chose this property
This was the first house I looked at when I moved to Devon to work. I then spent six weeks looking all over the area for a better one. In terms of character it was the most appealing, with the wonderful feel of the living space, courtyard and garden. In terms of location it is ideal, just outside the most interesting town in the area, Totnes, only a few minutes from the A38 for Plymouth, Exeter and beyond, close to a village with a great pub, and central for both the coast and Dartmoor, plus a main-line station. It stood head and shoulders above all the others I’d seen …. so I bought it.
What makes this property unique
Fabulous location for a holiday full of variety, and a haven of peace to retreat to when you are done for the day. Oh, and don’t forget the starry skies.
Languages:
English, French, German
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