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Spacious, Well Equipped Cottage Near South Devon coast - Sleeps 10 (plus2)

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Beach nearby
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Slapton, Near Kingsbridge, Devon
  • South Devon
    3 min drive
  • Queens Arms
    4 min drive
  • Totnes Station
    30 min drive
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    50 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious, Well Equipped Cottage Near South Devon coast - Sleeps 10 (plus2)

Oak Cottage is set in a sheltered location amidst rolling countryside only a short drive from the long stretch of Slapton Sands and a little further to the blue flag beach of Blackpool Sands which has a café and watersports.
This mews style property is built from traditional stone materials and beams and is cosy & well insulated . It offers spacious accommodation. The very well equipped kitchen and dining area can seat 12 There are 5 bedrooms. Bedroom one is a king bed with en-suite. Bedroom 2 has a super king which can be made up as two singles. It has an additional chair bed if needed. Bedroom 3 has a king bed. Bedroom 4 has two singles. Bedroom 5 is only suitable for children and/or very young people, having two single bunk beds and a roll out bed if needed. There are 3 reception areas comprising a comfortable lounge , TV area and card table, and another games room with a mini pool/table tennis table and an additional TV + Playstation 4. There are lots of games and dvds for use by guests. Oak cottage is suitable for both multi generational families with young children ( high chairs and travel cot provided) as well as groups of friends.
This is an ideal location for access to a large choice of stunning and varied coastal walks. The area has wonderful beaches that range from long, accessible ones to “hidden” coves . The scenic and interesting sailing harbours of Dartmouth & Salcombe are not far away and there is a tremendous range of pubs & restaurants with good local food. National Trust properties, steam trains & boat trips golf courses, adventure parks and similar are also within easy reach so there is something for everyone.
Immediately outside in the courtyard, a table and chairs provide a sunny place to enjoy breakfast.
In the delightful 1 & half acres of communal gardens, which offer lovely views, you will find brick built barbeques & a picnic bench, a flat area ideal for kids & adults to play games, swings & a playhouse for younger children to enjoy.
Many outdoor games and picnic items as well as blankets, buckets & spades, bodyboards windbreak etc. can be found in the understairs cupboard
The satellite Wifi for Oak cottage is very fast & reliable.The property is dog friendly and there is parking for 2 cars right outside the cottage with overflow parking for more close by if needed.
Oak is one of three cottages in a lovely courtyard and, out of consideration for our neighbours, we can not accept stag, hen or similar party groups.
A car is essential in this part of Devon.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of South Devon. An arcade/game room is available. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from South Devon and 8 minutes from Slapton Sands
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kingsbridge cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Karen & Alan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 1 travel cot, 2 highchairs,1 booster seat.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Spacious, Well Equipped Cottage Near South Devon coast - Sleeps 10 (plus2) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We stayed here for a week with our 3 children, their parners and 4 grand children, making a party of 12. The house was amazing, from a very well equipped kitchen, lovely bedrooms and relaxing seating areas, all beautifully decorated.There was a large garden, (athough the little ones needed supervision as there are two large ponds), and a lovely courtyard seating area. A very well stocked under stairs cupboard with windbreak, chairs, parasol etc for the beach.Also games,and a pool/table tennis table. We were lucky not to need them, but very useful if the weather not good. The area is perfect for a seaside holiday, we were lucky enough to have gorgeous weather, and visited Tor Cross, Bantham, Blackpool Sands and Bigbury.Nearby Dartmouth and Kingsbridge also. Highly recommend, a lovely property and good communication wth owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Nice comfortable well presented, the whole family ages between 8 to 73 really enjoyed it especially the pool /table tennis table, would recommend for a family get together.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel W.

Short Break
Nice property and communication good. The property is tricky to get to on very narrow roads. Facilities at property very good, especially for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful holiday
We had a great time in Oak. Everything Karen said about the property was how it was in reality - the photos dont do it justice. We had a gentle lead up to the holiday with a nice conversation from Karen as to the weather and what to do when in Devon. Always on hand and never intrusive. The property itself was deceptively large especially with the games room. The pool table was a hit. The parking was spacious - certainly when compared to London. The kitchen was well equipped with two fridges and plenty of storage and loads of utensils. The decor was modern, clean, welcoming and comfortable. The gardens were relaxing and we tried the BBQ pits which also worked very well. Karen and team had done a great job to ensure we would have a good time - we did. The beds were dreamily comfortable with ample pillows and light duvets. The proximity to the beaches and other attractions was good - the lanes are, without a doubt, narrow and you have to go slowly and be prepared to back - frequently. Dartmouth was handy for shopping with a super Sainsburys and Lidl + fuel. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Lovely clean property. Fairly isolated but plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet get away
Lovely family time spent here. Plenty to see and great places to go. Clean, cosy and fitted with everything to make it home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic and peaceful
We (a group of 6) had a lovely time here - we especially loved the attention to detail, cleanliness and a genuine sense that our hosts cared about every little thing. For the South Hams, this property was relatively centrally located, with easy access to all the locations and attractions in the area. Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely group get together
A lovely property in a quiet part of the Devon countryside. It is set with a few other properties in a converted barn on the grounds of a larger house. There were 3 families in our group consisting of a baby, children and adults. The house itself was well equipped for all ages. The kids loved the garden as well as the pool/table tennis. There was plenty of space inside to spread out. The host was really helpful and even called to check our needs before we arrived. Beware of the narrow lanes in the area! The house was a 10 minute drive from the coast and there were some lovely walks. We also took trips to Dartmouth and Totnes. All in all, a lovely place to stay! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krys B., Oxford, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Birthday weekend
I booked the cottage for family to celebrate my 60th birthday. The property was perfect to suit all age ranges with lots of space for the family to spend time together comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Such a lovely cottage in a peaceful and beautiful location. The cottage is very well equipped, with a kitchen that has everything that you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
We had a lovely time at Karens cottage, she was an excellent host who was very responsive and highly communicative. We couldnt have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house
A lovely place to stay with the family and the host was very easy to communicate with. Thanks Karen! Joe
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely excellent
Had the best time in this wonderful cottage for Christmas 😊 x
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th birthday celebration with family
Really easy form start to finish great communication with Karen really clean house would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cottage for large groups
I stayed here with my family ahead of my wedding and got ready for the big day here too. The bedrooms were much roomier than expected and the kitchen be. Was the perfect size and so we’ll set up for cooking for a crowd. The games were perfect and the owners were fab to talk through everything ahead of time and during the stay too when needed. Thank you for the best accommodation for my wedding week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon trip
Lovely spacious house in a quiet rural setting. Had everything we needed for a large family stay and what was a total bonus was being able to take the dogs with us and that they were welcomed by the owner. Such a refreshing change.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home away from home
Our family has had one of our most comfortable, enjoyable and pretty holidays here at Oak Cottage. From the get go, Jude was quick to respond, kind and helpful. We cannot recommend Oak Cottage enough, it is absolutely wonderful. A true home away from home, not only does it have everything you could think of and need, but is also laid out, labelled and organised so intuitively and helpfully. From a spare cool box, to a wind breaker, boogey boards, to different wine glass types, to large salad bowls and vases, the provisions are bountiful and yet the place is spacious, uncrowded and decorated with charming relics seemingly from their travels. The beds were perfectly comfortable, clean and you could tell the bedding was like new. Their Covid-19 cleaning policy is very impressive, and as a family with various needs re keeping safe, we felt very safe here. The house is in a charming little compound of other cottages, but it was so quiet and we never felt anything but privacy between the passing nods of hello with our neighbours. The communal gardens were such a treat, large and with incredible views of rolling countryside fields, sheep nearby and they even have their own resident ducks at the pond. And delicious apples falling from the trees! Beautiful Devonshire villages and beaches are a short drive away, but taking a walk along the lanes is also a great way to see the local area and enjoy its charms of horses, chicken boxes, sprawling woodland and rolling fields of chicken, sheep and cows. The bedrooms are also well sized as well as multiple rooms and sections downstairs for lounging in, meaning those who might want to read can sit separate to those who wish to play a boardgame, separate to those watching TV, and those keeping company to those cooking etc. So spacious! This is the kind of holiday place that is very well organised without sacrificing its homeliness and warmth. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for big groups
The cottage was wonderful and had everything our group of 12 could have needed over the long weekend. We loved the communal garden and the beaches and walks were an easy drive from the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area
Large house, well equipped with snooker and table tennis, games etc. Plenty of fridge/freezer space. Large open area a short walk away. Although quite a few properties together it’s surprisingly quiet. There’s a caretaker on site who is most helpful with any problems or questions. The local area and beach cafes at Torcross and Beesands are excellent for coffees etc especially fish and chips!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Joanne F.

Remote and idillic
The cottage met all our requirements for a family of 8. There was plenty of space to find some time on your own, or plenty of space to sit altogether. Our family ranges from age 7 to 92 and everyone was happy. There isn’t direct access from the property to the communal garden but just a short walk. Bit of a tough walk for the 92 year old to see the views, but we got him up there twice. Had a couple of issues with parking and marked spaces might help with that, but we did get parked. Lots of flies in property but it is in the middle of the countryside and adjacent to a farm. Property is quite dark a bit tired but the space and games room made up for it. Struggled to get parked at local pub so had to give it a miss at last minute. The narrow lanes add quite a bit of time to what could be short journeys but we got used to it in the end. Ventured to Blackpool Sands for an walk on shingly shingle but that was the only beach we went to. Dartmouth was lovely, Rockfish in Brixham lovely food and successful Mackerel fishing trip, Twenty Seven in Kingsbridge was delicious and the farm shop near Torcross was a life saver!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Joy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Further out than expected,
Large spacious property,but not adjacent to the gardens
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerlind R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday accommodation for all ages
Buckland Court “Oaks” is a Lovely and spacious holiday place - our family gathering of 6 adults and 3 toddlers under 3 (plus dog) found it very comfortable and well equipped with everything to make our stay very enjoyable. The shared gardens were a joy to explore and the idyllic location surrounded by rolling fields and woodlands gave us that holiday feeling from the first day. Beaches are only a short drive away: wide sweeps of fine pebble or sandy coves, according to preference. Dartmouth with its amenities is only a 15 minute drive - a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
House was exactly as described. 7 adults and 4 children, with plenty of room to eat, play, chat or have a quiet time with a book if needed. Perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well equipped holiday home with access to beautiful, spacious garden.
Communication with owner Jude was brilliant and caretaker Simon sorted any small issues after we had booked in quickly with a very friendly manner. The home is spacious and very well equipped. The gardens were fantastic our young children loved seeing the ducks and the play house. It is a great location to get to many attractions. The only reason I have marked location 4 rather than 5 stars is because we had 4 young children in our party and we had to travel further afield to a beach with sand good for digging and building sand castles (the local ones are shingle/sand). I would recommend this holiday home, we had a fab stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gemma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break
We were 3 families coming to stay at oak cottage and we found the layout of the property ideal. Also there was plenty of living space for us all....with a good size fully equipped kitchen and a laid large dining table. The children loved having the PlayStation , the pool table to play with also and the outdoor area. The bbq came in handy as we had amazing weather. The location was quiet but close to many villages and Slapton, with beautiful beaches in close proximity. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019