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Wagtail is set in South Devon with shared indoor pool & games room
Family-friendly holiday home in Newton Abbot with an indoor pool
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Ipplepen, Devon
- Place, Paignton Beach12 min drive
- Place, Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens12 min drive
- Place, Princess Theatre13 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
The Green room
2 Single Beds
The Lilac room
1 Double Bed
The Orange room
2 Single Beds
The Red room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
Downstairs W.C.
Toilet
The Green room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Purple room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
The Red room en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs main bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Wagtail is set in South Devon with shared indoor pool & games room
Wagtail Barn is a lovingly created very spacious barn conversion, offering a touch of luxury. Wagtail is 1 of 9 cottages within the tranquil setting at Newhouse Barton Cottages in Ipplepen. Set within the rolling green hills of South Hams, Wagtail Cottage is ideally located for memorable visits to the English Riviera, Dartmoor and the coastal areas of Dartmouth and Salcombe. The property lies within a family orientated collection of 9 sympathetically styled cottages and includes a shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room & outdoor play area. Wagtail's own private patio area offers the perfect haven for the family to enjoy a summer barbecue & a glass of wine. Seating for 10 people allows everyone to relax in the cozy family lounge with traditional log burner. Wagtail Barn benefits from TV's with DVD, WiFi and Telephone. The kitchen provides all the home comforts that you would expect, including Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Tassimo coffee machine, etc.
Food: There are a wealth of take-away restaurants available in the nearby town of Newton Abbot.
Some supermarkets will provide a home delivery service.
There is a wide choice of pubs within the area, many of which offer high quality food and a great selection of real ales.
The nearest village of Ipplepen is approximately 1 1/2 miles away and offers a local pub (The Wellington Inn), Post Office and Co-operative convenience store.
Locally sourced foods are available from 'Fermoys' approximately 5 minutes away on the road to Newton Abbot, and also Riverfood Organic Foods located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Totnes.
Family Entertainment: China Blue Pottery, Totnes offers a ceramic studio where all your painting dreams can come true, also includes quality giftware and cafeteria, an ideal family alternative to the beach.
Bear Feet Play Centre, Newton Abbot offers an indoor ball pool and youngsters activity centre, where parents can relax with a coffee and bite to eat whilst their children work off some of their energy.
A multiplex cinema is available on Paignton seafront, together with a small cinema available in Newton Abbot.
Enojy a round-robin adventure, that will take you by train, boat, bus & ferry through the tourist destination of Paignton, the naval college town of Dartmouth and back to Totnes.
All of these details can be found on further information provided within the cottages.
Food: There are a wealth of take-away restaurants available in the nearby town of Newton Abbot.
Some supermarkets will provide a home delivery service.
There is a wide choice of pubs within the area, many of which offer high quality food and a great selection of real ales.
The nearest village of Ipplepen is approximately 1 1/2 miles away and offers a local pub (The Wellington Inn), Post Office and Co-operative convenience store.
Locally sourced foods are available from 'Fermoys' approximately 5 minutes away on the road to Newton Abbot, and also Riverfood Organic Foods located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Totnes.
Family Entertainment: China Blue Pottery, Totnes offers a ceramic studio where all your painting dreams can come true, also includes quality giftware and cafeteria, an ideal family alternative to the beach.
Bear Feet Play Centre, Newton Abbot offers an indoor ball pool and youngsters activity centre, where parents can relax with a coffee and bite to eat whilst their children work off some of their energy.
A multiplex cinema is available on Paignton seafront, together with a small cinema available in Newton Abbot.
Enojy a round-robin adventure, that will take you by train, boat, bus & ferry through the tourist destination of Paignton, the naval college town of Dartmouth and back to Totnes.
All of these details can be found on further information provided within the cottages.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newton Abbot
Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Compton Castle and Totnes Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paignton Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Paignton Pier. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Ipplepen, Devon
What's nearby
- Dartmouth Steam Railway - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
- Paignton Beach - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
- Paignton Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
- Splashdown Quaywest - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Things Happen Here - 10 min drive
- The Albert Inn - 7 min drive
- The Lord Nelson - 7 min drive
- Royal Seven Stars Hotel - 7 min drive
- The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sarah
What makes this property unique
Wagtail has lots of space with a huge hall area and some lovely features including a half moon window and high ceiling dining room with seating for 10 people. Has to be stayed in to be appreciated and absolutely great for family parties.
Languages:
English
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