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Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Newton abbot, ENG
  • Place, Reach Outdoors
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Newton Abbot

At this cottage you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from S W Coast Path and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Reach Outdoors - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 20 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 24 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Powderham Castle - 34 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Exmouth Beach - 57 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maltings Tap House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Passage House Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Otter Garden Centre - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly

Thorn cottage is a quaint 300 year old cottage set in the rural village of Combeinteignhead, which is close to the River Teign, Teignmouth, Shaldon and Torquay beaches and Dartmoor. The river Teign is 10 minutes walk away, Shaldon and Teignmouth beaches a 10 minutes drive. Dartmoor a 20 minutes drive. There are beautiful walks for your four legged friends from the village and have beautiful views over the Teign Estuary. There are excellent local pubs in walking distance.
The cottage has two double bedrooms, one with a four poster bed, a double bedroom and a bed settee in the living room.
It has a beautiful appointed large kitchen/diner with granite worktops. Washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and large range oven.
The living room has a wood burning log fire and storage heater and has a smart TV and DVD player. Wifi (unlimited downloads).
There is private parking in front of the cottage.
In the court yard there is a barbecue and furniture for outside dining. It is a lovely sun trap. Also has an outside toilet.
The bathroom has a large shower and roll top claw foot bath.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Switch radiators down to 10 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: No stair gate so not suitable for toddlers

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly?

The closest beach to Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly is Babbacombe Beach (6.6 km).

Does Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly?

No, Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Thorn Cottage. A quaint 300 year old cottage in a rural village. Dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jetta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely old cottage, nice bedrooms and bathroom. Very well equipped kitchen. Really nice Pub just down the road in the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage great quiet location, exactly as listed would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder B.

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

Mrs J bardwell

We very impressed with the property and all the facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan L.

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

Characterful cottage in a lovely little village

Thorn Cottage is bursting with period features. Gill was very welcoming, showing us around on arrival. We ate at The Wild Goose on both nights of our stay and highly recommend both the pub and Thorn Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Great place

We had a fantastic few days at the cottage over Christmas.Attention to detail was second to none. It felt very homely, just like home from home.It was warm, comfortable and cosy.Gill was a great host and communication was excellent! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

andrew d.

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

property review

Lovely property just needs a few jobs doing to bring it up to top spec
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Edina T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family with dog

We was lucky to find a dog friendly place for my family (6 person including my daughter who is 4) The kitchen was lovely. That was our favourite in the house.The owner was very helpful and kind whenever I had questions she answered by what’s up. She have left wine, biscuits, coffee, milk for start and a bottle of wine too. The house is very close to beaches, waterfalls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Gerhard F.

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

Old cottage with well equipped kitchen

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The kitchen is the heart of it. It is very well equipped, herbs and some start up consumables were kindly provided, 6 bar seats, no separate table. It is truly old with hand carved wooden beams and does have atmosphere. The sitting room with the old fire place was not quite to our linking but served as 3rd bedroom in our case anyway. Beds are in good condition, quite soft, British standard (king size). Good wlan, no mobile connection in the house. Good support by the host throughout our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Amazing Stay !!!

Stayed here August Bank holiday week with my husband and our 6 year old grandaughter. I will start with the village which beautiful and has the most friendly residents. It has one pub called The Wild Goose in the heart of the village with an excellent selection of drinks and food, lovely Landlord too. The property is also minutes from the Estuary where there is a further pub with excellent views and menu. The property is in an excellent position for exploring all parts of Devon and is a stones throw from Newton Abbott, Paignton and Torquay. Lets talk about the property. What a beautiful quirky cottage. The host Gill and her husband live in the village and have given this their all, they are on hand to give you their knowledge of the area and deal with any queries you may have during your stay. It is beautifully clean and they have thought of everything when it comes to pleasing the guests. I stay in a lot of cottages each year and this has to be the best equipped kitchen I have ever come across. A car is necessary for a stay in this village like most of the small villages in Devon. Would recommend this place 100%
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Such a lovely, homey welcoming cottage and THE best host ever!! Everyone loved their stay there.

Extremely clean, tidy and lovely cottage with everything we needed and much more on our arrival. We’ve stayed at a lot of rental properties over the years and I must say this has been the easiest start, most welcoming and cosy place we have stayed at. We had a wonderful weekend there made 10 times better by the wonderful owner looking out for us and being so thoughtful. I will for sure look to stay here again. Maybe we’ll bring the dog next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

Absolutely can't fault the cottage , it has everything needed for a perfect break. The welcome pack consisted of everything needed for a much needed break including, wine ,& beer ! Gill was a perfect host & the local pub/ restaurant was friendly serving great food at reasonable cost . We will definitely be visiting again Lesley & Martin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Lovely stay at this cottage.

Great cottage, well equipped, comfy beds, large shower,everything you need in a kitchen. Log fire for winter months. Local pub 60yds away greatat,rustic, very friendly and food is great. Landlord very amicable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk V.

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

Wunderbare Woche

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Woche, das Haus liegt sehr ruhig und ist der perfekte Ausgangsort um die Umgebung zu erkunden. Gill stand uns mit tollen Tipps und Empfehlungen zur Seite. . Absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

wonderful short break

Arrived to find an impeccably clean cottage. The kitchen was so well appointed it could hold the Masterchef final. Comfortable beds and an effective decent shower are two of the necessities in our lives and we weren't disappointed. Local pub (20 yards away) was fab. No problems at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful cottage! Extremely clean and well equipped, especially the kitchen. Brilliant communication with the owner through the booking process, check in and during our stay. Great location, good for walking and exploring the area. The Wild Goose is excellent, but book well in advance as they get fully booked. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Visiting family

The property is ideally situated for us as it is only 10 minutes from family who live in Newton Abbot. The cottage was very comfortable with everything in the kitchen that you could need. The garden is a good size for sitting out in good weather. The village is quiet although there is a lot of through traffic. It is only 10 minutes walk to a lovely field on the estuary, perfect for walking dogs and the water is very clean. Ideal location for visiting the seaside towns like Torquay and for Dartmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A.

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

Great getaway!

The cottage was very clean and had everything we could have needed. Great location, handy for pubs and Torquay was a great day out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Toby O.

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

Superb cottage

We were met by Gill the owner of the cottage who gave us a thorough briefing of everything we needed to know. The cottage it’s self had everything we needed to make our stay a memorable one. It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The situation of the cottage was ideal for what we wanted to explore th3 South of Devon. The local pub, the Wild Goose was superb, friendly and food excellent. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting @quiet relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela A.

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

A hidden gem!

What a fabulous cottage in a perfect location and an amazing country pub on the doorstep. Certainly a family holiday we shall be repeating as we have so much more to explore! Thank you Gill, your communication and holiday cottage exceed all expectations, especially the 4 poster bed that our 4yr old daughter thought was a magical princess bed. 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019