Carthorse Cottage

- Newton Abbot, Devon, England
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Key Cottage Information

price
£1048 - £6606 weekly price range
bedrooms
Sleeps  5 to 10 people in 5 bedrooms 
bathrooms
5 bathroom(s)
short breaks
Short breaks offered (min. 0 days)
family-friendly
Family-Friendly: Cot, High Chair available.
No Dogs Allowed
No Dogs Allowed
  4 star rated
Accessibility information: sorry this property has no disabled accessible features.
Number of units of accommodation: 1
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Bookings and Availability (last updated: 05.12.2025 )
Price from £1048 per week
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The Holiday Home: About Carthorse Cottage

Spacious Accommodation with Five Bedrooms

Carthorse Cottage is a beautifully converted barn located in Luton, Devon. This spacious cottage offers five bedrooms, including three double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms come with en-suite facilities, and the cottage also features three family shower rooms, accommodating up to ten guests. The interior is designed for comfort with a large kitchen/diner, a sitting room complete with a wood-burning stove, an indoor swimming pool, and a games room.

Outdoor Amenities and Special Features

Outside, the cottage provides off-road parking for six cars and access to the owner's Site of Special Scientific Interest. Guests can enjoy a stream, two ponds, a play area, picnic benches, and a barbecue area. Carthorse Cottage stands out as an exceptional cottage in a serene rural location, making it perfect for family gatherings and group vacations.

Charming Interiors and Accessibility

This charming barn conversion on Higher Rixdale Farm, just outside the quaint village of Luton, boasts large, tastefully furnished rooms. The sitting room is well-equipped with a wood-burning stove, a TV, and comfortable seating for the entire family. The patio doors lead to a decking area, providing ample natural light. The spacious kitchen diner is fully equipped, featuring stylish oak accents and exposed wooden beams, adding to the cottage's charm. The ground floor includes a wet room and a cosy double bedroom, catering to guests with limited mobility.

Explore the Surroundings and Nearby Attractions

Situated on a 105-acre cattle and sheep farm, Carthorse Cottage offers guests the opportunity to explore diverse habitats and wildlife, including a Special Scientific Interest area. The cottage is nestled in a quiet, secluded location, just outside Luton village, known for its stunning scenery and the award-winning Elizabethan Inn. Nearby attractions include the sandy beaches of Teignmouth and Shaldon, Dawlish Warren's sand dunes, and the Dartmoor National Park. With Newton Abbot, Torbay, and Exeter within 15 miles, guests can enjoy a variety of local attractions and experiences.

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x first floor double with en-suite bathroom with hand-held shower, basin and WC, 2 x first floor twin rooms. Ground floor wetroom with shower, 2 x first floor shower rooms. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Games room. Indoor pool.

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Amenities

Special Features

Entertainment Features

TV TV
Free Wifi Free Wifi
Games room Games room: Pool table

Leisure Facilities

Access to a swimming pool onsite Access to a swimming pool onsite

Property Features

Kitchen & Dining

Microwave Microwave
Fridge/freezer Fridge/freezer
Washing machine Washing machine
Type of cooker Type of cooker: Hob, Electric cooker

Bedrooms(s)

Bedroom 1 Double bed(s)
Bedroom 2 Double bed(s)
Bedroom 3 Double bed(s)
Bedroom 4 Single bed(s)Single bed(s)
Bedroom 5 Single bed(s)Single bed(s)
Bed linen provided Bed linen provided

Bathroom(s)

Bath Bath
Shower Shower
Towels provided Towels provided

Other facilities

Heating

Central heating Central heating
Open fire Open fire

Garden and Outdoors

Garden Garden
Parking Parking

Family-Friendly Features

Children welcome Children welcome
Cot Cot
High Chair High Chair

Pet-Friendly Facilities

No dogs allowed Sorry no dogs

Renting and Booking Information

Carthorse Cottage  - Newton Abbot,
Accommodation Type:
Barn Conversion Barn Conversion
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Types of Bookings welcome:
Friends Groups of friends
Families Family holidays
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Types of Breaks available: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.
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Setting and Local Information

Pub(s) nearby Pub(s) nearby

Local Attractions near Newton Abbot

Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Blackpool Sands, Dartmoor National Park, South Devon National Landscape

Popular towns to visit near Newton Abbot:
Newton Abbot: 6 miles away,
Torquay: 10 miles away,
Exeter: 12 miles away,
Totnes: 16 miles away,
Sidmouth: 18 miles away

Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, fishing, sailing, swimming, tennis, walking

National Parks and National Landscapes: Dartmoor

Local Festivals and Events in Devon:
  • December - Plymouth New Year's Eve Party, Exeter New Year's Eve Celebration

Property Location

Nearest Town/City: Torbay, Devon, 13 miles away

Newton Abbot

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