Dartmouth, Devon

Fern House

Sleeps 8

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

A spacious and elegant holiday cottage, ideal for a large family, that’s nestled in the stunning South Hams in Devon and has access to on-site facilities including children’s play areas and swimming pools.

Fern House is one of eight luxury holiday cottages set in the peaceful grounds of a 14-acre, private, family-owned estate in south Devon. A lovely, detached stone cottage with four bedrooms, high vaulted ceilings, country-chic décor, a log burner and a delightful garden terrace, Fern House is perfect for a large family and can sleep up to 6 adults, 2 children and an infant. Guests of all holiday cottages here have access to luxurious facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a shared hot tub, a tennis court and children’s play areas. Meanwhile, the location is ideal for trips into Dartmoor National Park, stunning beaches and the waterside towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe.

Why we love this

Gorgeous private garden with hidden sun deck and countryside views
Excellent location for country walks, beaches and Dartmoor National Park
Part of a luxury cottage estate with swimming pools and play areas

Key Features

Heated outdoor pool

Heated indoor pool

Countryside views

Garden

Electric car charging

Wood burner

Parking

Sauna

Luxury spa complex

Tennis court

BBQ - charcoal

Bikes for hire

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Why Book with Us

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Exceptional Service

Our award-winning Guest Services team will not only help you find your dream holiday but will support you through every step of your stay.

Step inside to the large, enclosed porch where you can slip off your boots and hang your coats before entering the open-plan living area. Comprising the sitting room, kitchen and dining room, it’s spacious and features a vaulted, beamed ceiling, yet is cosy and has underfloor heating.

There’s plenty of room to socialise and relax on the comfy sofas as you watch TV or warm up beside the cosy log burner, while a set of French doors lead outside to the terrace.

The kitchen area has a large island with a built-in oven and hob, plus a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher, a washing machine and tumble dryer, a toaster, a kettle and a coffee machine, while the long dining table can easily sit up to 10 people.

All four of the bedrooms are on the lower ground floor, which is accessed via a staircase in the living area. Bedroom one has a super-king-size bed and Bedroom two is a standard double, both rooms have an en-suite shower room with a WC, basin and heated towel rail.

Bedrooms three and four are both small twin rooms, one with an L-shaped cabin bed which is suitable for children under 12 years old only and one with two single beds.

An additional infant can be accommodated in a cot.

There is also a family bathroom with a bath and shower over, a WC, a basin and a heated towel rail.

Outside, the large, private terrace has a dining table and chairs, a BBQ, a secret sun deck and a private walkway to the indoor pool and spa facilities.

This cottage also has a private driveway with parking.

You’ll also have access to the estate’s 14 acres of beautiful grounds, plus shared on-site facilities. These include an indoor swimming pool (Fern House benefits from a private pathway to the pool), an outdoor swimming pool and shared hot tub, a tennis court and children’s play areas.

The door to the cottage will be open and the key will be on the table. The owners live at the site and are available during your stay should you need any assistance. The swimming pools, hot tub, tennis court and play areas are shared facilities available to guests of all cottages at the site.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Facilities at the site are unattended, so please supervise children at all times.

Check-in: from 16:00
Check-out: by 09:30

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees with the balance payable 60 days before the date of travel.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive the requirement.

No smoking
No parties and events
Please keep noise to a minimum
No pets allowed

Bespoke your stay

Stay your way with our bespoke travel service. Our Guest Services team are available to tailor-make your holiday matching you with the perfect property and provide personalised recommendations on anything from local restaurants to unforgettable experiences.

Swimming

Tennis

Cycling

Hiking

Horse riding

Walking

Golf

Spa experiences

Outdoor dining

Pilates

Private chef

Paddle-boarding

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Location

The neighbourhood

During your stay, you will have access to on-site leisure facilities that are shared by guests of all cottages.

The neighbourhood

The cottage is part of a luxury cottage estate in a small hamlet between the towns of Totnes and Dartmouth in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the South Hams. There are footpaths in the grounds that lead into the surrounding countryside and to local pubs.

During your stay, you will have access to on-site leisure facilities that are shared by guests of all cottages.

Gorgeous grounds
Enjoy a gentle walk, a picnic or a jog in the 14 acres of beautiful estate grounds. There is plenty of interesting flora and fauna here, including the pretty bluebells that appear in late spring to wildlife such as hares, deer and buzzards.

Swimming pools and spa facilities
Take a dip in the indoor heated swimming pool, where there’s an adult only swim time each morning. Plus, there is a sauna, a steam room and chairs to relax on both inside by the pool and outside in the lounge area.

There is also a heated outdoor swimming pool that’s open daily (weather-permitting) from the end of May to mid-September. Once you’ve cooled off, unwind on the sun deck that is kitted out with loungers for chilling out and sunbathing. Next to the pool there is also a hot tub with superb views towards Dartmoor National Park in the distance.

In addition, nail services, beauty treatments and massage therapies, as well as personal training sessions can be pre-arranged. Please contact Guest Services for more information.

Children’s facilities
Indoors there is a soft-cushion playroom for little ones aged 5 years old and under. For outdoor fun, there are swings, an adventure playground and a toy shed full of buckets, spades, crabbing lines and body boards to take to the beach.

Other leisure facilities
Enjoy table football, tennis on the all-weather court (complimentary racquets and balls provided) or a game of boules.

Beyond the grounds
Just a short drive away you’ll discover some of Devon’s most stunning beaches such as Blackpool Sands (a 10-minute drive), as well as an unrivalled coastline and charming towns. Visit picturesque Dartmouth on the River Dart, Salcombe which is famous for its coastal views and fresh crab or go shopping in the historic market town of Totnes. You can also spend the day exploring the moorlands of Dartmoor National Park.

Getting around

A car is essential for travelling to the property and ease of getting around. If you are travelling by electric car, there are two charging points in the main car park, but please bring your own cable and an upfront payment must be made prior to arrival.