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Willows Rest
Totnes,
Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)7970 270712
Visit owner's website
£500 - £815
£2070 - £5700
12 beds
6 bedrooms
Sleeps 12
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Round up family and friends and head for the glorious South Hams and this eco-friendly barn conversion for ten with extra cottage
£500 - £815
£2070 - £5700
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
What part does Sawday’s play?
Use our quick form to drop the owner a line asking anything you need to know.
Ask a question£500 - £815 per night
£2070 - £5700 per week
The Experience
You couldn’t fail to feel happy here – with so much space inside and out, it’s a peach of a place to stay in any weather. Larger groups can also take the cottage next door, a sweet hideaway for grandparents or those wishing to flee the general throng. The five bedrooms in the barn are downstairs, some can be twins and all are a good size with thick mattresses, lined curtains and good art; low-level lighting guides you at night.
Upstairs to an enormous, beamed living room, beautifully lit, with a long table for convivial jigsaws, chopping and eating. At one end a sleek kitchen with plenty of kit, sharp knives and a wine fridge, at the other – soft sofas, good books and a wood-burner. Another sitting room has a strapping TV and a corner sofa which teenagers will hog.
Indoor pool, firepit, hot tub, outdoor shower, two garden areas (one quite large), children’s playground and smooth lawn – all is surprising and delightful.
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We think you'll love
- Going somewhere with your children which is cosy but also very beautiful - there's been no compromise
- Exploring food markets, taking wine tours, eating great local food or binging it back to cook
- Sitting round the fire pit at night watching the stars come out and bats flitting about happily
You should know
- For groups of 12, five bedrooms are in the barn and one is in the cottage next door. Sorry - no dogs.
- The walls are thick downstairs - you may have to move about a bit with your phone – but upstairs is fine
- The owners live in the farmhouse on site and occasionally use the pool a couple of times a week (no other facilities are shared)
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £500
- Weekly price
- from £2070
- 1 Space for 12
- From £50012 beds6 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights.
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Reviews
Nicola
Sawday's Inspector
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We have just had the most wonderful stay at Willows Rest in south Devon, absolutely stunning house & cottage. The grounds were also superb, we loved the pool, hot tub, fire pit & children’s play area all so well thought out. The Location of Willows Rest is near to spectacular beaches, restaurants, farms & breathtaking walks. We will be back.
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Everything about our stay was amazing. A wonderful property in an amazing part of the world. Everyone in our party of 10 enjoyed the stay - young children, parents and grand parents! The pool and hot tub were enjoyed every day, play area for the kids all wonderfully maintained. Plenty of space in the property for family feasts and games. Spacious for quiet times too. EV charges for the cars were also used. Spoke to Raymond before our stay and was greeted with goodies in a welcome hamper. Met Raymond a couple of times during the stay in passing, and is a lovely, welcoming host.
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We stayed as a family comprising 4 adults, a two year old and a baby and the house met everyone’s needs. It is comfortable and well equipped with plenty of space both inside and out. The gardens are lovely and the swimming pool is clean and warm. We didn’t use the hot tub or fire pit as the weather was wet and wintry but you could have lovely summer evenings down there I imagine. We were cosy indoors with the log burner though. Raymond was very prompt at dealing with any enquiries. We hope to return.
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Location
The neighbourhood
One or two footpaths from the door will take you on gentle circular walks. It's 20 minutes to the South West Coast Path for challenging ups and downs with wonderful views and 30 minutes to Dartmoor. Totnes is a ten-minute drive for castle, independent food shops, a market on Fridays and Saturdays and Ben's Farm Shop for local meat and veg. Bantham is a safe, sandy beach or head to Dittisham.
Local points of interest from Raymond & Emily
- Willows Rest is perfectly located for the best of the South Hams Beaches - Bantham, Bigbury, Thurleston, Slapton Sands, Blackpool Sands and more, all within 10 miles. Head north and you're in dreamy Dartmoor with great walks and bohemian villages
- Nearby, the market town of Totnes is just 10 minutes and has maintained its character and unique shops with a positive alternative edge - no chains allowed! Dartmouth and Kingsbridge are 15 minutes away with plenty of good eating, shops and entertainment
- There's plenty of good eating opportunities nearby from Michelin stars in Dartmouth to the great "gastrobus" on Bantham Beach with a plethora of good pubs in between, including the New Inn a 10 minute walk.
- For National Trust members, Greenway House is not far (Agatha Christie's country house), Overbecks in Salcombe and plenty of National Trust beaches offering great coastal walks and sand castle building. Sharpham Vineyard is also close by.
- For the active - sailing in Salcombe, surfing at Bantham or Bigbury, Kayaks and SUP at South Milton. For kids, Woodland Leisure Park and Totnes Rare Breeds 10 minutes away, Pennywell Farm and the River Dart Country Club a little further.
- If you dont want to go anywhere, Willows Rest has an indoor pool, hot tub, children's play area, animals to pet and local strolls to be had. Not to mention luxurious interiors just to lounge around in.
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Introducing
Raymond & Emily
Raymond and Emily live in the farmhouse behind the barn with their children, Archie and Lottie, and are on hand if you need anything. They spent their childhood holidays in nearby East Portlemouth so it seemed the right place to come and settle when they left London. Their aim was to create the perfect rural hideaway that was homely but also stylish and as sustainable as possible.
Had an amazing stay at Willows Restaurant. Everything was top quality and was very well set up for a groups of adults and kids. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space to keep everyone occupied (hot tub and a pool is a great combo!) and a selection of kids toys as well! Communication was great throughout with no issues at all. Would 100% stay again or recommend to anyone looking for a group stay.