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Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools.

Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and indoor pool

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Lovely Gatehouse West overlooking the gorgeous outdoor pool.
Enjoy a glass of wine on our south facing patio.
Outdoor dining
Front door to Gatehouse West.
Gatehouse West again - the kitchen and bedroom window look towards the pool.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Modbury, ENG
  • Place, Brownston Art Gallery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Watermark
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodlands Family Theme Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools.

Gatehouse West on the Colmer country estate is a warm, cosy and tastefully decorated cottage. It is situated on the west side of the passageway that opens out to the large outdoor swimming pool. Very comfortably furnished, the cottage enjoys a warm, south facing garden and is perfect for couples and families wanting to have facilities but also to be in a peaceful and tranquil setting.

The stone built cottage is set in 28 acres of private grounds that include woodland, a fishing lake and meadows. There is a large communal heated outdoor swimming pool (open and heated late May to the end of August) and an indoor heated pool that is open all year.

As well as the woods and pasture there is a lovely walled garden giving children a safe place to play. It is also a peaceful and sheltered spot to read and relax. Colmer is centrally situated in the heart of the South Hams, an area of outstanding beauty, within easy reach of attractive towns such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Modbury. Beautiful beaches and envigorating coastal walks are within 20 minutes drive and Dartmoor National Park is just 8 miles away.

This is a wonderful holiday destination with fantastic facilities on the doorstep and many places within the extensive grounds of this lovely location for those seeking peace and tranquility. The California Inn is only a short walk away, as is the local Spar shop which sells most things. This is a peaceful and tranquil environment for families and couples alike.

Facilities:
- Large outdoor kidney shaped swimming pool (heated late May to end of August).
- Indoor heated swimming pool - open all year.
- All weather tennis court in good condition (please bring own equipment).
- Opportunities to play basketball, football, table-tennis and boules.
- Gunnera board walk.
- Walled garden with play equipment, a boules pit and games pavilion.
- Fitness gymnasium with equipment (treadmill, cross trainer and rower). Open all year.
- On site payphone.
- Visitor information and coin operated laundry facilities.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents must be responsible for their children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the dishes and cutlery clean and put away. Thank you.
Please leave the cottage clean and tidy. Please remove any food from the fridge and empty the bin. Thank you.
Please leave the keys back in the key safe. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If guests have a dog then the dog must not go upstairs or onto the furniture. All dog poo must be picked up and binned.
No smoking in the cottage.

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
This property uses solar and geothermal energy
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

About the area

Ivybridge

Located in Ivybridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Woodlands Family Theme Park and Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Slapton Ley Field Centre and Sea N Shore. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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Modbury, ENG

What's nearby

  • Brownston Art Gallery - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • The Watermark - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Bigbury Golf Club - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangetout Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪South Devon Chilli Farm - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Imperial - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valley View Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ivy Fish Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gatehouse West set in the beautiful Colmer Estate with indoor and outdoor pools. located?

This family-friendly Ivybridge cottage is located on a lake, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from South Devon, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woodlands Family Theme Park and Challaborough Beach. Wyscombe Beach and Bigbury-on-Sea Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lilo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very, very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved it, wonderful location, the cottage was equiped with everything you need to a high standard, would certainly book again. Dave
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we were looking for, clean, tidy plenty of walks with the dog. Pub and shop within walking distance, great breakfast just up the road. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

An excellent and well appointed stay!

We absolutely loved staying in Gatehouse West... The property had everything a family needs and is super close to plenty of day trips.The indoor pool was lovely, the kids really enjoyed playing in it.Thanks so much, we'll certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Lovely cottage

We stayed , because we were down on business, It was very quiet apart from the wildlife which was lovely to hear, All clean and tidy well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great house, great pool

A clean and cozy house with excellent facilities. Our kids loved the pools. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

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

Beautiful place to stay

We enjoy 2 weeks in this beautiful little place which is ideally situated close to lots of places to visit. The swimming pool provided many hours of happy swimming for my son. The cottage was comfortable with all we needed and in such a peaceful location.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

stuart b.

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

Great base for a week in Devon

A comfortable property with good facilities to deal with the varied weather. Good location with nearby cafes within a short drive
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ralph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Property was fine, The grounds need a good maintenance team to look after the place it's mostly overgrown and untidy, wanted to go fishing but this was impossible do to the overgrown weeds, grandson and myself only booked this for the fishing, will not be returning unless these issues have been addressed so sad this totally spoilt the holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Gatehouse West Colmer Estate

Lovely complex, great facilities, lovely cottage, great location, nice and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

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

Gatehouse west Colmer

It is a lovely property,warm and cosy. The grounds are lovely to walk around even in the rain. The indoor pool was great especially with a 9year who enjoyed the daily visits and the fact it was only for one family at a time
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

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

Quiet location with great facilities

Great little cottage for our family with dog. Kids loved the pools even the outside one despite the cold air temperatures. Only wished there was a clothes airer which l could pop outside to dry wet beech stuff in the garden. Other than that it was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

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

Lovely location

Colmer estate is well maintained and the indoor swimming is such a bonus out of season. Only downside on the location is that the roads between Modbury and A38 are so busy. The estate is teeming with wildlife. The owners are easy to contact and so helpful. Many thanks to them
Stayed 42 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire l.

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

Highly recommend

Lovely property and complex. The property had everything we needed. It's was spotless and beautiful. The owners were so nice to deal with. I made a mistake with my booking & Sarah was so helpful. The complex has great facilities. We stayed on site a couple of days because it's beautiful and there was more than enough to entertain our kids. On the other days we didn't have beach weather its ideally located between Plymouth & Exeter for the bigger attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa e.

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

Lovely place beautiful surroundings

Cottage lovely next to outdoor pool which is magnificent warm and clean, the grounds are beautiful, we were lucky with weather so had BBQs. Only downside for us was my friend had an accident when returning from pool, tripped on stairs and ended up on Plymouth hospital with broken heel. 12 weeks unable to put weight on foot she was meant to be going to Greece next week, but all cancelled. But of course this was accident nothing to do with the lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Spotless, well stocked and peaceful

A fantastic peaceful short break in an ideal location - with such a few days, it was a welcome relief for me not to have to clean (as is sometimes the case 😖) - the cottage was spotless, a bottle of wine welcomed us and all the appliances/utensils were practically new - the owners could not have done more to make our stay enjoyable and i would highly recommend this bolt hole to anyone wishing to explore the area. The only pity was that the outdoor pool was not yet heated but the indoor pool was practically empty most days and since both on our doorstep, we made plenty of use of it! Places of particular beauty: Mothercombe Beach and Hay Tor rocks on Dartmoor a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

HUW E.

Nice stay

Property is nice and very well equipped, definitely wouldn’t recommend taking your dog mind with stringent rules from both the owner and estate, dog friendly is a very inappropriate description. Beds are comfy and everything you need for a relaxing week, aside from perhaps a couple of pint glasses in the kitchen, the cooker was also very noisy due to fan and couldn’t get the TV to work but had fortunately taken our NowTv box. Loads of places to recommend near by including Salcombe, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge and Bigbury. Also well equipped Spar and pub up the road. Highly recommend local garden/craft centre at Avon Mill and butchers at Loddisham. Could be more recycling conscious on the site though and bin area was atrocious. Cottage and surrounding area recommended but the estate itself needs to do more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nina H.

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

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Hier kann man einen entspannten Urlaub verbringen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sultan E.

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

Great family holiday

An excellent location with a great variety of activities to keep my teen age son engaged. The service was top class and very professional and I would certainly be looking to book a cottage here again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Michaela R.

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

Beautiful location

Lovely comfortable property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

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

Great location

We had a great time. Enjoyed the pools and estate, easy walk to local shop and nice pub and short drive to fab beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Delightful place to stay

Comfortable and clean cottage, well appointed, with great facilities on site and attentive owner. Would definitely go back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Neil B.

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

Excellent accommodation

I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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

Swimming pool

The outdoor pool was always very warm
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G.

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

Cosy, clean and comfortable!

A really lovely cottage in a great setting. Very well equipped and very clean, with great amenities - the indoor pool was very helpful as it rained a lot during our visit! We couldn't access the laundry (or contact the site manager) which was a bit of a shame, but this was a minor point and overall we loved the time we spent here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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We are a family of 4 who enjoy the outdoors. With relatives living in Modbury, we have enjoyed visits to the South Hams area for many years. The cottage is just 2 hours drive away from our home in Frome, Somerset where Sarah works as a physio and I work as an Engineer. We love going to the cottage ourselves and love the Colmer Estate and the beautiful South Hams area of Devon - we hope you will love it as well.

Why they chose this property

We weren't even looking to buy a holiday home in April 2015, when we saw the details for Gate House West in an estate agents window, whist waiting for pasties from the adjacent deli to be warmed up. We were intrigued, viewed the property, fell in love with the potential of what we saw, and just three months later were the new owners. Why did we fall in love with it? Well, as you can see from the pictures, it was impossible for a family that loves swimming, tennis and peace and tranquillity not to! By April 2016 we had completed a major refurbishment and redecoration of the cottage. We are really pleased with the result and we are sure that you will be too!

What makes this property unique

Excellent on site communal facilities shared by just a handful of guests. The pools and tennis court were the main attractions for us plus the location, making it our ideal bolt hole.

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