Rook, Newhouse Barton, Ipplepen, Near Totnes

Dartmoor. Sleeps up to 4

Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. In an evening, relax next to the cosy wood burner. . The end one of a row, Rook makes the perfect family holiday and a tranquil retreat for a romantic break.
All on the ground floor.
Open plan living space:
Living area: With wood burner, Freeview TV, CD player, beams and vaulted ceiling.
Dining area: With beams.
Kitchen area: Farmhouse style with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, slate floor and beams.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, beams, vaulted ceiling and door leading to patio.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.. Central heating, electricity and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Small front and rear patio with garden furniture and barbecue.. Bed linen and towels included. Highchair. Use of tumble dryer (shared). Barbecue (shared). Games room with table tennis, pool table and table football (shared). Indoor heated swimming pool (shared, 38ft x 16ft, with changing and shower facilities, open all year round 9am - 8pm). Young children’s play area with climbing frame. Ample parking. No smoking.. "Outstanding variety... situated in beautiful rolling Devon countryside and offering easy access to the many beaches of South and East Devon and the untamed beauty of Dartmoor. With a heated indoor swimming pool and quality recreational facilities, Newhouse Barton has it all"


Whether seeking an active family holiday or a relaxing weekend to recharge the batteries, Newhouse Barton is the perfect location from which to explore the South Hams, the Dart Estuary and Dartmoor. Located midway between Totnes and Newton Abbott, this collection of sympathetically and carefully restored barns and farm cottages enjoy a superb range of on-site facilities including a Roman-style heated indoor swimming pool (no additional charge), a traffic-free and child-friendly setting with young children’s play area and a furnished games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and toys for younger guests.

Nearby there is a range of quality restaurants and pubs serving an excellent range of food to suit all tastes and budgets. The surrounding area offers a beguiling mix of attractions to suit all tastes and ages. The seaside towns and villages from chic Salcombe to Torquay on the ‘English Riviera’, with its palm trees and sub-tropical plants, emanate a Mediterranean feel. Totnes is a 10-minute drive away, with a medieval castle and a thriving arts and crafts scene. Teignmouth is a traditional Victorian seaside resort with a nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, a hotspot for bird watching. Exeter has a world famous cathedral, quays and a shopping centre. For the more active, there’s surfing at Bigbury or visit Haldon Forest, with its cycle and nature trails and Go Ape! For the children, Torbay is easily reached, with Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts.

The wild beauty of Dartmoor is 20 minutes away with its abundance of wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Numerous National Trust properties are close by including Agatha Christie’s Greenway. Steam trains travel from Kingswear to Paignton and Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Visit historic Dartmouth with bustling boat harbour, castle, contemporary art galleries and boutiques. Salcombe with its beaches, sailing and watersports is also easily accessible, as well as Blackpool Sands, Slapton and picturesque Dittisham with its annual crab catching competition. Slightly further afield, East Cornwall and the Eden Project are within an hour’s drive, and the East Devon coast is easily accessible with its unique fishing port at Beer and beaches at Sidmouth and Branscombe. Local shops 1½ miles.

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