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Sages Garden Flat - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Dolton
  • Place, Baxter Hall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hatherleigh Community Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Rear bedroom (flat)

1 King Bed

Side Bedroom (flat)

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom (flat)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dolton

Located in Winkleigh, this apartment is next to a golf course. Museum of Dartmoor Life and Bideford Railway Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include RHS Garden Rosemoor and The Plough Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Survival Laser Games and Survival Paintball. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Dolton

What's nearby

  • Baxter Hall - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hatherleigh Community Centre - 16 min drive - 14.9 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

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Arms Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rams Head Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yarde Orchard - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Station Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cranford Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

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

As of 4 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sages Garden Flat - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton on 29 June 2027 start from NZ$827, 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 Garden Flat - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Set in Winkleigh, this family-friendly apartment building 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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this spacious, comfortable and somewhat quirky villa. It could maybe be best described as having faded elegance. You can park just outside your front door in a cobbled yard area; you have access to an exclusive area of garden and will be in the heart of the village. The beds are very comfortable and the sitting room large and welcoming, with several sofas and a large library. The kitchen is unusual but quite workable and there is a large dining table in the room.We will certainly be staying there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable property. Excellent site manager, who has been very friendly and helpful during our stay. Attractive village with good amenities, local village store and pub all within an easy walk. Very pretty countryside with lovely views.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely old building. Everything you need to be comfortable is there. Superbly comfortable beds, constant hot water and the Aga is a dream for cooks. Everything works and the flat is very well equipped for a longer stay. Lovely village with great pubs.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely period property. Very well equipped. Crisp, clean bed linen and comfy beds. Jenny the host was very kind and communicative. Great location in a lovely village with very good eateries within walking and short drives. Altogether excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really comfortable and beautiful area with the Tarka trail next to the house

We had a few nights stay at this delightful cottage which was very comfortable and cosy. Situated in rural countryside with some very nice pubs in the surrounding areas, one within walking distance. The house catered for all out needs with very comfy beds with large thick towels provided. The house has a large log stove and two fridge/freezers and a local cockerel which is very vocal first this in the morning. Not far to some great beaches like Instow. Appledore, Lynton and Clovelly are all an hours drive away and are a great day out. Thanks for a lovely stay, we will come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review, Scott. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Old Beams and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. NOTE TO TRAVELLERS: Scott T originally enquired after our other property, Old Beams, outside the village, and he eventually stayed there but he made his booking (and therefore Homeaway has filed his review here) for Sages Flat because Old Beams spent a period being repaired after a flood. :-( In case you are a light sleeper, rest assured that Sages is in the centre of the village and does not have a cockerel!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

No Ikea here👍

Very comfortable furniture. Lovely features like the aga. It didnt want for anything, very well equipped. Not enough room in the bedroom with kingsize bed. Only one bedside cabinet. Extremely quiet and peaceful. Good amenities in the village. Wifi not the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Village life for a work project

Perfect place for me to work. Lots of space for one person (or 2). Cozy Aga. Atmospheric large gardens. Excellent and delightful on site manager. This is old fashioned and hasn’t been decorated for a while. But a well equipped kitchen set up. Excellent large kitchen table and endless possibilities to cook on the Aga. Note a modern oven, hob and microwave were there too. Friendly village. Two pubs. Long deepest Devon walks. Quite a way on little roads to get anywhere. I was there five weeks and was sad to go. That’s a recommendation!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommended

Lovely place - very much a 'period piece'! Another reviewer mentions "shabby chic" - and while it certainly is a good description, I believe the place HAS had a good makeover! Everything was superb and appliances etc seemed new. Lovely situation and the village was lovely - 2 pubs, shop, butcher and a gorgeous church! Beware that there IS a new hob in the kitchen, but also a fully functioning Aga that is always on! In winter that would be splendid, but on even on just a warm day it can be overpowering (heat), especially in the kitchen. That said, we cooked a few meals using it and never used the new hob!!! :) They bent over backwards to help and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very peaceful cottage and village.

Reasonably well equipped flat with private garden. Definitely shabby-chic but understand significant improvements scheduled. Good comms with Richard the owner who was very helpful. Royal Oak pub very friendly m, well stocked village store. 45-60 mins drive from main surf beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Definitely shabby-chic in parts but for the benefit of future guests, in 2019 the bathroom was updated (new bath; walk-in shower) and the kitchen and utility were fully modernised (induction hob, fan oven, washer dryer, dishwasher etc.). Right now, the builders are hard at work for 2020, fitting an Aga and re-flooring and re-decorating the rear bedroom in the flat. Plus, we're renovating all the sash windows and adding draughtproofing, so it will be toasty warm this winter!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Period Property and lovely garden

Lovely Period Property with stunning mature gardens a stone's throw from two local pubs serving very good food. a well stocked local shop open until 8pm to get provisions Although the beaches were a little drive away , it certainly beats the rat race to find a place to stay in the summer months and at a very reasonable cost , although the property was fully equipped with washing machine , dishwasher and lots of extra touches we were not expecting and would be a very comfortable accomodation all year around Well done Richard and your team A*****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing service from start to finish. Property, location and landlord excellent.

Amazing service from start to finish. Will use Homeaway again for sure 😁 The location, property and landlord (Richard) were perfect would def stay at this property and location again 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2020
Thank you very much for such a kind review. We very much hope you will stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab location

Lovely few days in great little village. 2 good pubs, excellent walks and small store. Flat was well equipped and clean with lovely garden. Currently going through a refurb so even better next time. 👍🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sages is a beautiful home and flat in the peaceful village of Dolton

My husband & I spent 3 days/2 nights in the apartment at Sages this month and our short visit to Dolton was wonderful. The decor was in keeping with the charm and character of the home, yet the bathroom and kitchen had been updated with new appliances and conveniences. The gardens were beautiful with flowers, shrubs and magnificent old trees everywhere you looked. We enjoyed morning coffee in the garden overlooking the countryside, quiet walks and watched a farmer tend to his field in the distance. The pubs and little general store which carried practically everything you could need, were within walking distance in the village and Dartmoor, Exmoor and the beautiful beaches of North Devon were not too far for day trips by car. Coming from the US we were happy to have discovered this gem and hope to return again one day for a longer visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Quaint Property

Located in a fabulous village - all thatched cottages, a great pub with friendly locals, great beer and wine and fab food. A small supermarket, and really good walks The property is dated - in a 1940s kind of way, with modern and very comfy beds - no criticism but do not arrive expecting "modern".
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oasis of calm in the rolling Devon countryside

We loved our 2 night stay in Sages, a stop-off on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle ride. The house is charming and well-equipped including a dishwasher which meant we didn't have to shout at the kids to wash up all the time. The verandah and private garden are perfect for reading the paper over a cup of coffee and you could easily spend an hour or two exploring the walled garden and the grounds. Two pubs and a well-stocked shop within walking distance- we suggest you book if you fancy the Rams Head as we couldn't get in!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location great hoise

Great location and great house. Lots of character and just as required.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely old villa in beautiful village with an excellent pub round the corner

Although a beautiful house the overall comfort could be better. There were several minor shortcomings such as the lack of the advertised dishwasher, no wall socket in the bathroom for shaving or drying your hair, lack of small bins in the bedrooms as well chairs or hooks for your clothes in the bedrooms, the same in the bathroom (bin ok) and no manuals of the appliancies. But overall we enjoyed our stay, loved the garden and the village.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Dear Ben, Thank you for your review. I apologise for the problems with the appliances. We have upgraded the washing machine, dishwasher and storage heater but unfortunately the new dishwasher had not arrived in time for your stay and I should have let you know in advance. I should also have let you know that an alternative dishwasher was available on site. It was also an oversight on my part, not to copy the manuals for the new appliances. I have refunded part of your booking fee in recompense. We will provide manuals and address the other points in your review (hooks, chairs, bins etc.). We are grateful for the feedback and hope you come again. best wishes, Richard
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