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Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Ipplepen, near Totnes
- Place, Compton Castle7 min drive
- Place, Cockington Country Park9 min drive
- Place, Totnes Castle9 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Newton Abbot
Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area. Totnes Elizabethan House Museum and Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Compton Castle and Totnes Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Plainmoor Stadium.

Ipplepen, near Totnes
What's nearby
- Compton Castle - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Cockington Country Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
- Totnes Castle - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
- Paignton Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
- Paignton Beach - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Things Happen Here - 11 min drive
- The Albert Inn - 7 min drive
- Clash - 11 min drive
- The Curator Cafe & Kitchen - 8 min drive
- Totnes Grill - 7 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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From a partner site
4 August 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicola Faulkner
7 April 2026
Absolutely loved our holiday at Rook! The owner communicated prior to our visit and everything was j
Nicola Faulkner
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
30 July 2020
We had a great time staying at Rook.
Jessica
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
7 June 2020
Another fantastic holiday in Devon; we love Rook Cottage so much.
John
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marie
25 October 2019
The Cottage was lovely a lot larger than we expected.
Marie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
NICOLA
22 July 2019
Excellent comfortable cottage with a well equipped kitchen and games for kids.
NICOLA
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Graham
28 June 2019
Excellent, smart and spacious, cottage for our one week holiday exploring Devon.
Graham
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lizzie
28 April 2019
Lovely well equipped and modern cottage.
Lizzie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
23 March 2019
Lovely, spacious cottage with a high quality finish and very well equipped.
Victoria
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bruce
11 March 2019
The photos did not do it justice.
Bruce
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Heather
10 March 2019
We had a great week at Rook cottage, very comfortable and a well equipped kitchen.
Heather
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 November 2018
Amazing cottage, we really enjoyed ourself.
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