Gatehouse West overlooking the outdoor pool.

Entire cottage in Devon, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Sarah
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
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Gatehouse West on the Colmer country estate is a warm, cosy and tastefully decorated cottage. It overlooks the outdoor swimming pool as well as enjoying its own south facing garden with patio and small lawn. The cottage is perfect for couples or families wanting a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.

Facilities include:

* Shared use of heated indoor pool open all year
* Tennis court
* Outdoor pool (open end May - end August)
* Gym
* 28 acres of pasture and woodland
* Lake
* Walled garden

The space
Our stone built cottage is set in 28 acres of private grounds that include an outdoor heated swimming pool and a heated indoor pool. There is also a tennis court, walled garden and a games room for the children.

The Colmer Estate is beautifully peaceful with woodland, meadows and a lake. There are sheep grazing in the meadows and deer are often spotted in the woods. It is a haven for the birds and wildlife.

The large communal outdoor pool is heated from the end of May to the end of August and the small heated indoor pool is open all year round. As well as the woods, sheep and pasture there is a lovely walled garden giving children a safe place to play. It is also a peaceful and sheltered spot to read and relax. Colmer is centrally situated in the heart of the South Hams, an area of outstanding natural beauty and within easy reach of attractive towns such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Modbury. Beautiful beaches, coves and gorgeous coastal walks are within 20 minutes drive and Dartmoor National Park renowned for its wild beauty, granite tors and moorland ponies is just 8 miles away. This is a wonderful holiday destination with lovely facilities on the doorstep and many places within the extensive grounds of this lovely location for those seeking peace and tranquility. Other benefits include having The California Inn pub serving food a 10 minute walk away down the road and there is also the local Spar selling all essential items and gourmet ready meals! Overall, Gatehouse West and the Colmer Estate is a peaceful, special place for both families and couples with plenty to explore on the doorstep.

Facilities:
Large outdoor kidney shaped pool (heated end of May-end of August)
Excellent small but warm indoor pool - open all year round.
Small gym - open all year round.
All weather tennis court (you will need to bring your own racquets and balls
Opportunities to play table tennis and boules
Walled garden with play equipment, boules pit and games room
On site pay phone
Visitor information and coin operated laundry facilities

Guest access
Guests are welcome to access all of the spaces within the Colmer Estate. Sometimes there will be areas of pasture which may be fenced off if sheep are grazing. Otherwise there are no restrictions.

Other things to note
Self check in using key coded key safe.

If you have a dog then just be aware that there are sheep kept within the Estate grounds.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared pool

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Devon, England, United Kingdom

Neighbourhood highlights

The Colmer Estate lies in the area of the South Hams. It is a rural area surrounded by rolling farmland and close the South West coast, beaches and Dartmoor.

Meet your host

Superhost
67 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm