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Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kingsbridge, ENG
  • Slapton Sands
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Blackpool Sands
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Burgh Island
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon

Iris is a converted barn located in beautiful grounds in the secluded hamlet of Stancombe. It comprises high quality self-catering accommodation with all the modern utilities including wifi, washing machine, dish washer, microwave, electric hob and oven and well equipped kitchen. There are TV's in the living room (with inbuilt DVD) and each of the downstairs bedrooms.

Stancombe includes superb leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (6m x 13m), outdoor tennis court, snooker room with full sized table, games room with table tennis, pool table, table football, an outdoor children’s play area and golf pitch and putt. There is a barbecue area at the front of the cottage. Stancombe is set in beautiful grounds offering a delightful holiday in all seasons.

Iris is a “topsy turvy” cottage comprising 3 bedrooms — 1 double ensuite on the ground floor and two twins with a shared bath/shower room on the lower ground floor. Living accommodation includes open plan lounge / diner / kitchen on the ground floor.

There is a private courtyard at the back of the property with table and chairs whilst the front, also equipped with table and chairs, offers a wonderful view of South Devon countryside overlooking the golf, children's play area and tennis court.

A selection of lovely beaches are within a short distance of Stancombe, as well as interesting towns like Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Plymouth with it's aquarium and maritime history is also worth a visit as is the dramatic and beautiful Dartmoor National Park. There are some fabulous eateries in Dartmouth along with the Dart Valley steam Railway which runs from Dartmouth to Paignton..

There are numerous outdoor activities available in the area including surfing, sailing, canoeing, swimming, indoor sports hall in Kingsbridge, pony trekking, fishing, hiking, clay pigeon and air rifle shooting, cycling, Golf etc

We want you to enjoy your stay. We have a friendly site manager who is available on site to assist you with any issues, and offer advice on the local area.

We have always loved the South Hams and hope you will too.



During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Slapton Ley Field Centre. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, outdoor tennis court and an arcade/games room. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a living plant wall
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a sauna and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from South Devon and 11 minutes from Slapton Sands
Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon.

This Kingsbridge cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Julian Baust

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

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
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please inquire before booking

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Converted Barn in Beautiful Location, South Devon Cottage
Converted Barn in Beautiful Location, South Devon Kingsbridge

Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas Break.
The property was great with all the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. A good base for exploring Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Great location. Brill facilities, we loved the pool and tennis court. Lots of space in the accommodation and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Our family of 4 with kids aged 7 & 4 loved the house, kids slept really well in the dark cool downstairs bedrooms. And they loved being right next to the tennis court and a walk to the nearest village. The narrow lanes are not for the faint hearted but worth it for Kingsbridge and Salcombe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon escape
Great area, great place, great amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday home for 2 weeks
Clean, neat and compact. Everything you need. Great facilities on site. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fair pad, fabulous patio, lots of play facilities on site
Great spot. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Devon break
Beautiful location in a very well equipped property, will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We had a wonderful 4 days at Iris Cottage. Set in beautiful countryside, the accommodation was lovely and the facilities on site were perfect for our group. Swings and play room for youngest to tennis, snooker and golf for older ones. The swimming pool was used by all of us. Would definitely recommend for all ages. We are looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely "Barn" and Location
Great place for the family, our 5-yr old loved the stairs and having his own bathroom! Nicely equipped kitchen, and room for the grandparents to visit. We even cooked, which we don't usually do on vacation! Enjoyed the games rooms and pool too. Only thing missing was a wood burning stove! Loved it, will definitely recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded hideawaya
The property is a mile or so from the nearest village and further from the main road. The makes it very quiet and peaceful with little light pollution giving great starry nights.The complex has lots to do including an indoor pool, tennis court, mini golf and some indoor activities. The cottage was well equipped, clean and tidy. It was cooler on the lower ground floor which is great for hot summer evenings and nights. The closest coast in ten minutes away and there are lots of nice walks and eateries. The host provides a comprehensive guide to the site and the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Woking

Liked: Cleanliness
Iris Cottage, Stancombe Manor
The cottage and surroundings suited us perfectly. We are grandparents and had our daughter and son-ìn-law and their 2 boys with us (aged 8 and 6). The cottage accommodation was fine for us and the surroundings great for the boys to play safely with some other children they met. They swam, played tennis, caught grasshoppers and frogs and had a great time. Lots of places to visit fairly locally - Kingsbridge (crabbing), Snape Point, Bantham and Bigbury beaches, Dartmouth (regatta, ferry trip to castle, more crabbing). Get lots of reversing practise in the narrow lanes!! Such a beautiful area, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel Q., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon Summer Break
Fantastic stay at Iris Cottage. lovely location and great amenities at the manor. Communal rooms (game room/pool) at the manor a little tired but only to be expected and didn’t take away a thing from enjoying them. Cottage was clean, comfortable and spacious enough for 4 of us and a small dog and the cottage well stocked with quality utensils and equipment. Julian was a pleasure to liaise with and ever so helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to stay there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet surroundings and great facilities
Our second stay at Iris Cottage. Even though the weather wasn’t great there is always plenty to keep you entertained. We played tennis, golf, table tennis, pool and went swimming in the indoor pool. Easy check in, clean and tidy cottage which is fully equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
2023
Very nice property and location. 2nd time we have stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marion M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Iris.
Property very well furnished. Not suitable for 6 people.!!We managed as our grandchildren are young and could use coffee table to eat at. 6 adults would find sitting at table very cramped. Facilities very good. We had no communication with propery manager, so ,not applicable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Beautiful property in a rural location. Perfect for our dogs as so much outdoor space. Close enough to all the best places. Could not have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Beautiful place, great facilities
Such a beautiful part of Devon with stunning scenery and beaches. We had a really lovely family holiday at the property. The property is basic but comfortable and the grounds and facilities were perfect for our family and small dog. Lots to do in what felt a really safe environment for children. The caretaker was so helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Gillian B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as expected
Not suitable for six people in lounge and kitchen.table too small for all to eat. No freezer certainly hard with small children.bedrooms downstairs damp and smell damp.site manager gave us dehumidifier which we emptied four to six litres per day. Hot and cold taps in upstairs bathroom shower put on the wrong taps and my husband nearly got scolded. Access to the property very difficult steps far too high without hand rails. Very hard for elderly to unload their luggage as the walk up is very steep. No phone working no mobile reception wondered what one would do in an emergency. Nowhere to store food in kitchen All taps on kitchen sink and bathroom extremely hard to turn on and off. All in all for what we paid this was a great disappointment
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
Beautiful little cottage in stunning surroundings. Amenities were fantastic - especially great for families. Most things were just a 10-20 minute drive away. Lots of beaches to choose from. Great communication with the owner, easy check in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
Info pack from the landlord was fantastic, gave all the info that made the stay enjoyable. Amazing location close enough to be convenient to local amenities but remote enough to be quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jemma a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brillaint!
Very clean and comfortable in beautiful surroundings. The property has everything you need and the facilities on site are fantastic. Would definitately book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Carr R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Great facilities, lovely cottage, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon dumplings
Wonderful family gathering in superb countryside setting with excellent facilities to hand. Great. Venue !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Excellent facilities everything you need at the property, clean tidy relaxing, beautiful settings
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning and peaceful
Iris cottage had all that we could possibly wish for and the setting at Stancombe Manor was perfect for our family. Our three boys loved the games room and swimming pool. There’s so much to do in the South Hams, making it an ideal location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022