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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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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Modbury, ENG
- Place, Brownston Art Gallery12 min drive
- Place, The Watermark15 min drive
- Place, Woodlands Family Theme Park17 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.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Parents must be responsible for their children.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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.
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.
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
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
About the host
Hosted by Sarah
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.
Languages:
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