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Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base

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Beach nearby
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Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base

Lovely spacious newly refurbished two bedroom barn conversion with parking and enclosed garden, perfect for families, walkers and those wishing to get away from it all. Little Stadbury combines the convenience of being located within a couple of miles of stunning sandy beaches, lovely welcoming pubs serving delicious food and the historic market town of Kingsbridge whilst tucked away down its own private mile long drive.

The cottage has been completely refurbished and has all mod cons including dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine and central heating and is comfortably and stylishly furnished with luxurious feather and down duvets and pillows and fluffy towels. Dogs are most welcome and just in case they happen to get a little wet and muddy, there is an outside tap with hose, and we provide old towels to dry them! Please note there is an additional cost of GBP 30 per dog. We also provide a highchair, travel cot and stair gate for the little ones by arrangement, and the garden is safe and enclosed with patio, BBQ and grassy area, accessed from the French doors by the kitchen. There is ample parking for two cars. There is also the use of our field for ball games and exercising your dog.
Guests can now try their hand, by arrangement with Sarah, at pottery in the recently completed Little Piggery Pottery studio. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced potters alike, you can try your hand at throwing on the wheel, slab building, decorating and glazing. Any items that you make can be fired in the kiln here and sent on to you as a memento of your stay.
Within walking distance is the village of Bantham and its gorgeous sandy beach, (voted one of Europe’s finest beaches) which is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months and where you can learn to surf, paddle board and windsurf or just sunbathe, sleep or read! Whilst dogs are not allowed on the main beach between May and the end of September, they ARE allowed on the vast beach (at low tide) at the mouth of the estuary between Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. Little Stadbury is also yards from the Avon Estuary Walk route, from which you can pick up the Coastal Path. There are a number of pubs within walking distance including the excellent 14th century Sloop Inn and the Fisherman's Rest (Aveton Gifford), while further afield you are spoilt for choice in terms of award winning eateries. There are village shops in Bantham, Aveton Gifford and Churchstow, and the market town of Kingsbridge is three miles away with a choice of supermarkets and interesting artisanal shops.
Modbury is also worth a visit, particularly to the Wild Goose antique shop. The South Devon Chilli Farm is nearby at Loddiswell. Salcombe is around 7 miles away and Dartmouth 12 for those of a nautical disposition.
Burgh Island is well worth a visit, particularly for lunch at the Pilchard Inn (est 1336), steeped in fishing history and the Hotel is famed for its links to Agatha Christie. When the tide is in the sea tractor will take you there from Bigbury on Sea.
Little Stadbury is superbly located to enjoy everything that the South Hams and South Devon has to offer while providing peace and quiet without being completely off the beaten track.

Property manager

Malcolm Davies

Languages

French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,457 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 2 twin beds, a foldaway bed as well as a cot

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME

About the area

Map
Aveton Gifford, Kingsbridge, England

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Bigbury-on-Sea Beach - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Burgh Island - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Bantham beach - 25 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 26 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring 'O' Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Seven Stars - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bantham beach, Leasfoot Beach and Bigbury Golf Club. Yarmer Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma-Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wellness retreat!
Amazing location with wonderful walks and views from the door step, added extra shot of wellness by taking a pottery class on site under Sarah’s expert and passionate guidance which was a creative treat💗 The most accommodating hosts who went above and beyond to ensure we were all comfortable - including the dogs - even sharing a gorgeous home cooked meal & wine - Devine few days in this very special corner of Devon. Thank you ☀️🥂💕
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative Break Away
If you want to press pause on your life for a short while - this is for you! Malcolm and Sarah were the perfect hosts. From the point of booking, Malcom stayed in touch to make sure everything was ok. Little Stadbury is the perfect rural setting escape. It's spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. We had one rainy day and Sarah taught us how to use the potters wheel. We each made a trinket and Sarah will be posting them back to us when they have been fired in the kiln.. we are looking forward to receiving them.. I cant recommend Little Stadbury enough.. It's THE perfect getaway to unwind and to recharge. Thank you Malcom and Sarah for making us feel so welcome. We hope to come back !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Little Stadbury
Malcolm and Sarah are ideal hosts and most welcoming. We felt we could always refer to them for help - but of course we never needed to! Little Stadbury is considerably more spacious than it appears from the outside and very comfortable inside. The two nearest beaches are wonderful and quite unique and the surrounding countryside truly picturesque. Superb holiday, many thanks.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent few days
Well kept nice friendly cottage. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break in beautiful location
We absolutely loved our stay at Little Stadbury. It's a gorgeous property in a beautiful location. We found it so spacious and comfortable and ideal for us and the teenage children and our dog too! Malcom and Sarah were so welcoming and helpful. We would definitely love to go back sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay - home from home
Beautiful area Remote but a close drive to nearby attractions and restaurants etc Beautiful walks Dog friendly Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week away
Lovely area, quiet and very relaxing. There are some great walks straight from the property which we made the most of, some easy and some more challenging. Even though it seems remote you are so close to everything in the area you need (supermarkets, pubs, takeaway, beaches). Hosts are there if you need them, but not intrusive. Just a fantastic relaxing week away. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect end to our vacation!
Little Stadbury was such a perfect location for our family. It is close to the coastline and to some amazing villages. Malcolm and Sarah were perfect hosts and very helpful to find places and activities for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie S., Salisbury, Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage in fantastic location for beaches
We had a lovely sunny week in this comfortable cottage. The twin bedroom is big enough for two teenage girls and can fit a third if they were younger too. The cottage is very clean and well equipped with all the extras you usually don't get any more e.g. toilet roll, cling film, washing up liquid so you don't need to worry if you have forgotten anything. The beds are very comfy, the washing machine and the BBQ are excellent. The downstairs is a big open plan space with plenty of room to store bikes and paddle boards. It's also lovely and cool when it's hot outside. There is a table and chairs and a BBQ in the small garden and a big field to walk your dog if you have one. There is a choice of beautiful beaches within a short 10 minute drive and very good local places to eat. Kingsbridge and Salcombe with many restaurants and pubs are both 10 mins away. We also ate at the wonderful Oyster Shack on the tidal road. Plymouth and Dartmouth are an easy 30 minutes drive for many more things to do such as the National Aquarium, Castles and boat trips. The hosts are very welcoming and happy to help with anything. My daughter was able to try her hand at pottery with Sarah and enjoyed this very much. We are eagerly awaiting the final pieces once they have been fired. We were able to charge our electric car very easily at the hub at Buckfastleigh on the way down and then 22kwh chargers at both Salcombe and Kingsbridge. We had a lovely week in glorious weather and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Great place - great location- lovely hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property and location with fantastic hosts!
Lovely roomy cottage in the perfect super quiet location with everything you might need for a relaxing stay and we have stayed several times over the past few years - spring and summers. Much to see and do locally whatever the weather and brilliant, welcoming hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away
We enjoyed our stay, good location close to local beaches. Helpful and friendly host
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peace
The location is stunning and the house is as lovely as the pictures. We walked to Bantham Beach with the dogs one day in gloriously late summer weather. We slept really well as it is so peaceful. It really is the perfect place to get away from it all and recharge. The dogs especially loved the paddock. Plenty of zoomies.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track
Very quiet location a mile off the main road down a tarmac track. Malcolm and Sarah were very hospitable and were very helpful with advice on where to visit and where to eat. Very comfortable beds, slept well. Large paddock area for dogs to run around in as well as an enclosed small patio and grass area to the side of the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER C.

Liked: Cleanliness
country cottage
A very well appointed comfortable cottage.The owners were friendly and very helpful.We enjoyed our stay greatly and would not hesitate to make a return visit .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam R., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stone barn
Malcolm and Sarah were fantastic hosts, always willing to provide tips about local restaurants and beaches. The house is very well stocked and perfect for a weekend or week long getaway. There are lovely walks all around and you can even reach Bantham beach in under an hour. The local area is beautiful and well worth a visit, Salcombe and Kingsbridge being particularly nice. All in all a fantastic stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
We had a lovely warm welcome by the hosts and were made to feel at home immediately. We were given great information about surrounding walks and they were really accommodating to our family and over excited Labrador. Would thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay this year.
It’s a large-feeling property - larger than it looks on Vrbo everything you need to self-cater just being the usual self-catering kit. It’s in a location that has great variety for walkers or general vacationing - doing some research before and ask the wonderful hosts Sarah and Malcolm for suggestions. Walk up the lane across the fields to spot buzzards and a barn owl or two or go for a very fine pizza with messy fries at the Rockbox. Second stay this year so cannot fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
The property was bigger than it looked in the photos, was very well equipped and very clean. Down a long lane, there is no traffic or noise aside from a rooster yet it’s convenient for Kingsbridge and beaches. This really is a lovely pro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantasic, beautiful place
We had a lovely holiday here, the place is wonderful, with stunning views. You've probably missed out on the super cute puppy, but she added to our enjoyment! The walk to Bantham is picturesque, but Devon does love its hills, so be prepared. Some great running routes around there. Sarah and Malcolm were very helpful and friendly but never intrusive. We really enjoyed having a go on the potter's wheel and seeing all Sarah's pots. The place is a short drive from Kingsbridge (v pretty) and Salcombe where we enjoyed the scenary and hired kayaks to explore the estuary's beaches. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to return one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
A great place to stay with family and dogs, so nice and quiet with it’s own field to let dogs run around. We will stay again as it was not far from the beach and Salcombe. Very clean and well presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyz J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Everything we needed and close to beach. Very hospitable hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in high summer (wet and windy)!
We really enjoyed our peaceful stay at the cottage. The bed and bedding was very comfortable and luxurious. Jane particularly liked the Velux blackout blind! Everything was well maintained and convenient. The views from the long drive were great. Malcolm and Sarah were very hospitable and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property and hosts!
We have had the most fantastic holiday. The property was perfect for our family of three - including one 2 year old and two spaniels. Malcolm and Sarah were great hosts and we can't recommend Little Stadbury highly enough! Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy E., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and hosts
Spacious and beautifully set in the countryside, close to the coast. Malcolm and Sarah were very welcoming and genial hosts and the cottage offered everything we were after.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023