Apple Cottage is a fabulous family holiday home.
The garden offers the perfect spot to relax with a good book whilst the kids let off steam.
Bedroom one is light, airy and super spacious. Home to this king-size bed.
The sitting-room is spacious yet cosy.
The open plan kitchen, dining and snug area. Perfect for whipping up that feast as a team effort.
Plenty of work surface space for creating that special meal.
Dining together is a pleasure.
The glorious Rangemaster makes cooking a pleasure for the 'chef' of the party.
Enjoy a moment of peace in this light yet cosy snug area.
Step out of the snug area onto the beautiful patio and garden area beyond.
A great space to relax and unwind.
The living area offers a second spot to dine in.
Swing the patio doors open and step out onto your sun-trap patio area.
Dining al fresco is a must in this glorious garden.
What a fabulous lawned area, perfect for the younger members of the family to let off steam in.
Back in the house, the stairs which lead up from the ground floor hallway deliver you onto this charming landing area. Another great space where you can escape from the remainder of the house.
Bedroom one.
Start as you mean to go on. Relaxing in this beautiful bedroom is the best way to start the day.
Bedroom one offers a fabulous en suite.
En suite to bedroom one.
Bedroom two is simply so pretty and inviting.
Peeking into bedroom two.
Bedroom three offers this super-king size bed, which can also be split into two singles for extra flexible sleeping requirements.
Super comfy bedroom three.
Family bathroom.
Bedroom four is home to these fabulous twin beds.
What a great room for the kids.
Apple Cottage offers oodles of space both inside and out. What a fabulous garden, which leads round to the parking at the back of the house.
Imagine relaxing in this glorious spot with the sun beating down, bliss!
A great space to dine, drink or just enjoy a good book.
The access to Apple Cottage. Follow the driveway up to the shared parking areas at the top. Apple Cottage's parking is situated to the right of the driveway (as marked).
The golden sandy beaches of Bigbury and Bantham are second to none. and are only a short car journey away.
The beautiful beach at Thurlestone Sands makes for another fabulous day of sand, sea and smiles.
The beachhouse cafe at Thurlestone makes for the perfect spot to enjoy lunch before heading back to some intensive sandcastle building.
Exploring the vast and rugged countryside of Dartmoor National Park is a must.
Meet some of the fabulous Dartmoor residents. Beautiful!
Take a trip to the naval city of Plymouth. A great day out for all the family.
Apple Cottage
48443.8 miles NE of Ivybridge | Sleeps 8 + 2 cots*
7 Nights from £1033
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
A traditional Devon pub with the benefit of having a tea room. Located in the centre of the village, good food is available and there's a walled garden for sunny days.
January 2024
Excellent food
Excellent food, friendly bar staff and landlord , great atmosphere
September 2021
Pack Horse Review
Fabulous Sunday lunch as per our reviews. Staff were lovely
Nearby beach
Also known as Meadowsfoot, Mothecombe Beach is seated at the foot of coastal grassland and woodland. An unspoiled beach, it is a popular spot throughout the year drawing locals and visitors alike. Featuring a sandy shore peppered with rocks, it provides the perfect backdrop to a day on the coast. A restaurant is open year-round and there are also public toilets available.
Nearby walk
Here you'll find a small reserve on the southern edge of Dartmoor with 3 hectares of woodland and a circular walking trail of 30 - 40 minutes. Looked after by the Devon WildlifeTrust, this is a lovely place to spend time enjoying peace and tranquility amongst the wildlife. Take a look at their website for location details.
Nearby town
Perfectly poised between Dartmoor National Park and the South Hams, Ivybridge makes a fantastic base for an exploration of Devon. Excellent walking, cycling, horse riding and rock climbing is right on the doorstep, and if you jump in the car, the fabulous beaches of the south Devon coast are just a short drive away. For horticulture fans, Lukesland Gardens, with 24 acres of woodlands, shrubs and wild flowers set into a valley with a cascading brook running through it, is less than two miles from Ivybridge.
Also nearby
Bantham Beach is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has numerous awards tucked under its sandy belt. Overlooking Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island, you can take the famous sea tractor and head to the island or sit and enjoy the views from the shore. A great surfing beach, the huge swathes of sand and sea allow plenty of space for everyone. Well-provisioned and life guarded in the summer, Bantham is a fantastic family-friendly beach.
June 2024
Bantham Beach
We love this beautiful beach.The estuary runs into the sea here ,there’s a pretty boathouse and the views are stunning with vast expanses of sand and pretty sand dunes. Lovely views across to Burgh Island, you can only access the Island from the Bigbury side of the estuary though. Dogs are restricted on the main beach during the main season but if you walk over to the far right as you face the sea there is a huge area where they are allowed.
There is a charge for car parking, £7 when we visited in June, or you can purchase a weekly ticket for £30.00
Usually ,there are gastro vans in the warmer weather and Bantham Village stores(great views from their outside terrace area ) is not far away where you can get some provisions or eat in the cafe there. The Sloop Inn is nearby too.
You can walk directly from Bantham Beach along the SW coastal path to Milton Sands, about 2miles away or about another mile further to Hope Cove.
Bantham Beach had lifeguards patrolling when we visited in June.
March 2024
Misleading information
Bantham Beach is south of the estuary with no sea tractor access to Burgh Island which is from Bigbury Beach , north of the estuary.
When visiting Bantham we tried The Sloop Inn in the village for Sunday lunch but would not revisit.
October 2022
Beach walk
large car park and a short walk to a small ferry to Bigbury on sea, a great beach walk
June 2022
Perfect beach
Something for everyone here plus a good cafe.
August 2021
Great beach with views across to Burgh Island
Lovely privately-owned, wide, sandy beach. Beautiful views across to Burgh Island, walking access is possible at times, depending on the tide. Good facilities, lots of parking (there is a daily charge, so check before going). We enjoyed a great pizza from one of the gastro-buses in the car park. There are picnic benches in the gastro-bus area, and hot, and cold drinks, and other food available.
September 2008
Privately owned beach open to the public. A truly beautiful beach. Wide sands, surfing and wind-surfing, rock pools and a delightfully gentle introduction to the South West Coast Path with views over Burgh Island. No dogs allowed during the summer months. Charge made for car parking.
August 2008
Great family fun beach
Lovely beach with little coves to hide away in, rock pools and lovely clean sandcastle sand; wide enough for kite buggies, best surfing beach on the south coast along with Bigbury on Sea beach opposite. Burgh Island out to sea with its restored evocative 1930's hotel clinging to the edge was the inspiration for Enid Blyton's Kirrin Island as well as a number of Agatha Christie novels! Dogs allowed on the beach Oct- April and then along the far right hand side (west) during the remainder of the year. Beach balls and skimboards etc plus coffees and teas available from the post office cafe back in the village- great estuary view while sipping away on the deck out back. Lunch or supper in the Sloop pub- best to pre book in season
Agatha Christie's holiday home nestles on a crook of the River Dart in a beautiful woodland garden that is home to such horticultural treasures as Monterey pines, eucalyptus, China roses, myrtle and Turkey oaks. For a magical experience that's also kind to the environment, travel there by boat. 'Green ways' ferries leave from Dartmouth, Brixham and Torquay. Following a major restoration project, The National Trust has re-opened the house to the public, where quirky collections of memorabillia offer a glimpse into the private life of the well-loved crime writer. For house opening times and an events list, please visit the Web site.
October 2022
Better than Eden project
Really wonderful visit to greenway ,( the day before we had been to Eden project that was so disappointing compared to Greenway) interesting visit round house, and the gardens are wonderful the trees and plants labelled so helpful, my sister and I went on the ferry from Dittisham only a little ferry but great fun and only five minutes across estuary recommend as you can only park at Greenway for Three hours and it is all so fascinating there we spent longer than three hours. Well done to all at Greenway.
September 2021
Well worth a visit
Best place we visited
July 2021
Greenway
Former house of Agatha Christie
August 2020
Beautiful!
Amazing grounds and lovely views of the Dart.
October 2019
Lovely day out
This house is in the most beautiful spot, you could really imagine living there. The gardens are gorgeous and the walk beside the river is great for body and soul - look out for the resident seal!
August 2019
Well worth a visit
The setting exquisite. Such lovely views. A walk to the boathouse a must. Trails for the children excellent.
July 2014
The journey to the house by way of the National Trust ferry was enjoyable as was the walk back to Dartmouth along the Dart Valley Trail and ferry (higher or lower will do, the former is cheaper). Unfortunately the house itself was a little disappointing with an over cluttered interior that did not really tell any particular story. There were bits and pieces of interest but overall it seemed as though everything from different times and sources was put in that could be which detracted. The entry to the house is timed but we still felt that it was over-crowded and NT should consider making the house visits guided only. The walled gardens were good with a beautifully restored peach house providing a highlight.
June 2013
Well worth a visit to this house, an effort to get there as you can't go by car unless you pre-book. It was a nice ride there in the boat but you would need good weather. Lovely spring flowers in the grounds. Cafe/restaurant disappointing as there were no main meal available.
May 2012
Enjoyed by All
A lovely house in beautiful surroundings on the banks of the River Dart. Good to see the interiors haven't been messed around with and still look as if Agatha and her family have just popped out for a minute. I can see why she loved it so much and the gardens are a delight. Thoroughly enjoyed by all - including a 22 year old male! Well worth a visit but, if arriving by car, don't forget to pre-book a parking space.
November 2011
A lovely boat ride from Dartmouth, but overall the house was disappointing. A hotch potch interior and hard to believe it was inhabited up until 2004. All furniture pre-dates the turn of the last century. The children did enjoy completing their quiz sheets 'can you find' and I can really recommend the pasties in the coffee takeaway shop (not the main cafe).
March 2010
An inspirational place!
This beautiful house set in wonderful surrounding is well worth a visit. It is easy to see why Agatha Christie loved this place and penned a number of her novels here. The surrounding woodlands with views of the River Dart are superb. You can take a ferry from Dartmouth to get to Greenway but we chose to take the foot ferry from Dittisham (another charming little place). I would highly recommend a visit to this lovely area.
March 2009
Visiting Greenway is a lovely way to spend the day, they also have occasional events so it is worth having a look before you go to see if any take your fancy. If you like gardens, I would recommend visiting Greenway as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
November 2008
'The Loveliest Place in the World'
Agatha Christie was right to call this the 'loveliest place in the world'. Arriving by ferry is really the best way to see it. A stroll in the pretty woodland gardens followed by some delicious homemade food in the Barn Cafe, rounded off with the return trip on the ferry makes for a thoroughly enjoyable day out.
Completely renovated in 2005, The Turtley Corn Mill is now a peaceful place to read, relax, eat and drink. With a light and airy atmosphere and a daily menu change that features local produce this is a great spot to soak in the idyllic setting of Avonwick.
June 2022
Excellent supper destination
Had a wonderful supper.
Excellent quality food in a buzzy environment.
Friendly efficient staff. Beautiful gardens.
February 2020
Good Sunday lunch
We had a delicious lunch in this stylishly renovated old mill. The service was very friendly and the bill reasonable.
September 2008
A completely re-furbished grinding mill. Run by enthusiastic young staff. Very good food. Booking essential at week-ends.
- Peter Reynolds
Historically, Dartmouth was of strategic importance as a port used in the crusades of 1147 and 1190. Dominated by Britannia Royal Naval College, it has two fortified castles protecting the mouth of the River Dart. There are many historical buildings, a cobbled market place, shops, galleries, gourmet restaurants and delicatessens. National Trust Gardens, the South West Coast Path and clean beaches are nearby.
March 2024
Lovely place
We visited several times via the Upper ferry both during the day and in the evening for dinner. Pretty town with some nice shops and galleries.
2 good restaurants Amalfi kitchen and Andria which was excellent.
Would be a problem with oarkibg I high season
August 2021
Dartmouth
We were staying in Brixham and decided to book tickets on the boat to Dartmouth .the boat crossing was fine , lasted about 80 mins. Dartmouth is a beautiful location with some great shops and eateries .well worth a visit!
We got the steam train back to Paignton which was a good experience and then the bus back to Brixham .Alternatively the drive to Dartmouth is short and you can get on the car ferry across the river
October 2020
Dartmouth boat trip.
We loved Dartmouth. Use the park and ride bus down into the town, much easier than trying to park.
The one hour boat trip was very informative and we saw Seals.
Take the car ferry across the river and enjoy the scenery on the route back.
August 2020
Lovely!
Travelled there by steam train and then went out on the steam paddle ship. Lovely town and great day out.
August 2020
Lovely!
Travelled there by steam train and then went out on the steam paddle ship. Lovely town and great day out.
August 2019
Brilliant
So much to do. Beautiful harbour. Good shopping, great eateries. Lots of boating/kayaking opportunities.
September 2012
Dartmouth
A bustling town with good shopping and art galleries and other galleries. If you want to park in Dartmouth town centre you will have to get there early or there is Park & Ride at the top of the town.
April 2012
Dartmouth
Stunning location and very picturesque
July 2008
A nice vibe
A bustling town with many good restaurants, some good shopping and a growing reputation for art galleries. Try tapas at Browns Hotel.
This award winning former coaching inn has a charm all of its own. Enjoy homemade traditional pub meals in the bar or sample the impressive a la carte menu in the restaurant.
June 2024
Lovely traditional pub
Friendly local pub with great food.
November 2022
Friendly pub - great food
We had an enjoyable family meal in the California Inn while holidaying locally. The staff were friendly, the food was excellent and the service prompt. Our dog was welcomed with a treat and cuddle (there were dog-free areas too for those less keen).
October 2021
Good food
Enjoyed some lovely meals at this cosy old inn and at reasonable prices. Friendly staff too, would recommend.
August 2020
Fantastic pub
I have no idea how someone rated this pub on a previous review with 1 star. I went with my children. Service was lovely. It's a proper traditional pub and the food was absolutely delicious with generous portions. Can't fault our evening.
July 2019
Food and Service poor
This is the nearest pub to the cottage so we visited the 'local'
The service was poor and the food worse considering the price. You would be far better visiting the supermarket and cooking at home
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