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Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton

Garden flat on ground floor of Regency villa, sleeping 4-5 people (5th person on an airbed in superking/twin room). Private walled front and side gardens. Shared use of walled rear gardens with Sages house.

Communicating door with Sages house to enable properties to be joined if hired together, to accommodate 10-11 in total.

Sages is a grand 6-bedroom Regency villa with 80ft verandah hidden in an acre of walled gardens, at the very heart of a pretty Devon village of traditional houses in the Torridge Valley. It is great for families as the children can run around the extensive grounds without any danger of traffic.

The building is divided into Sages house (one half) and Sages Flats 1 and 2 (other halves of ground and first floors respectively). Sages house and Sages Flat 1 are available for holiday lets, either separately or together. Sages Flat 1 has private access and a private garden if hired separately. A communicating door enables the whole house to be opened up if hired together.

The house, out-buildings and grounds are also available for venue hire, for parties and weddings (NB: Sages is not currently licensed for wedding services but please enquire if this is of interest as it is our plan). Use for an event requires a minimum of 7 nights booking for both Sages house and Flat 1. Please contact us if you wish to hold an event so that we can discuss parking etc. with you. We can also provide folding tables and chairs, parasols, bunting, some village fete-type games etc. for an additional charge.

The accommodation at Sages Flat 1 comprises:
- a large drawing room with period features and working fireplace overlooking the private front garden.
- hall, with french doors to front garden
- kitchen
- bathroom, with shower over bath and with WC
- side bedroom off hall, overlooking private side garden (superking / twin beds + optional airbed to make a triple)
- rear bedroom off kitchen passage (1 king size bed)
- rear hall to courtyard
- courtyard parking (1 car)
- access to walled gardens (c. 1acre)

If hired together with Sages house, Sages Flat 1 has access to the front hall of Sages house through a communicating door in its drawing room. Please see separate listing for full details of Sages house. Summary details are:
- a large drawing room with working fireplace overlooking private front garden
- dining room with French windows onto front garden
- sunroom, leading onto private walled garden and ground floor shower and WC
- kitchen and scullery
- master bedroom (superking / twin beds) overlooking front garden, with ante-room that can be used as a nursery if required
- second bedroom (superking / twin beds) overlooking front garden, with communicating door into master bedroom plus separate entrance from bathroom landing
- third bedroom (superking / twin beds)
- bathroom
- WC
- shower room
- extensive walled gardens of 1 acre
- 2 acre paddock at the rear of the property, leading down to a stream, which can be used for event parking, fireworks displays etc.

Sages has been our family home for nearly one hundred years. We are at the beginning of a long-term restoration programme so we have set our rates and policies to reflect its element of "shabby chic" and families with young children are very welcome! Sages flat is furnished more basically than Sages house so its rates are correspondingly lower.

Property manager

Richard Hadden

Languages

French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets taken ONLY BY owner's prior written approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Events by prior arrangement. Event fees may apply.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Dolton

What's nearby

  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Torrington 1646 - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • RHS Rosemoor - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 25 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Saunton Sands - 53 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth Arms Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull & Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Globe Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rams Head Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northcote Manor - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lymington Arms - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton located?

Situated in Winkleigh, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Baxter Hall, Hatherleigh Community Centre and RHS Garden Rosemoor. Highbullen Golf Course and The Plough Arts Centre are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

cathy v., england

No Ikea here👍
Very comfortable furniture. Lovely features like the aga. It didnt want for anything, very well equipped. Not enough room in the bedroom with kingsize bed. Only one bedside cabinet. Extremely quiet and peaceful. Good amenities in the village. Wifi not the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Village life for a work project
Perfect place for me to work. Lots of space for one person (or 2). Cozy Aga. Atmospheric large gardens. Excellent and delightful on site manager. This is old fashioned and hasn’t been decorated for a while. But a well equipped kitchen set up. Excellent large kitchen table and endless possibilities to cook on the Aga. Note a modern oven, hob and microwave were there too. Friendly village. Two pubs. Long deepest Devon walks. Quite a way on little roads to get anywhere. I was there five weeks and was sad to go. That’s a recommendation!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
Lovely place - very much a 'period piece'! Another reviewer mentions "shabby chic" - and while it certainly is a good description, I believe the place HAS had a good makeover! Everything was superb and appliances etc seemed new. Lovely situation and the village was lovely - 2 pubs, shop, butcher and a gorgeous church! Beware that there IS a new hob in the kitchen, but also a fully functioning Aga that is always on! In winter that would be splendid, but on even on just a warm day it can be overpowering (heat), especially in the kitchen. That said, we cooked a few meals using it and never used the new hob!!! :) They bent over backwards to help and I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tony B.

Very peaceful cottage and village.
Reasonably well equipped flat with private garden. Definitely shabby-chic but understand significant improvements scheduled. Good comms with Richard the owner who was very helpful. Royal Oak pub very friendly m, well stocked village store. 45-60 mins drive from main surf beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Period Property and lovely garden
Lovely Period Property with stunning mature gardens a stone's throw from two local pubs serving very good food. a well stocked local shop open until 8pm to get provisions Although the beaches were a little drive away , it certainly beats the rat race to find a place to stay in the summer months and at a very reasonable cost , although the property was fully equipped with washing machine , dishwasher and lots of extra touches we were not expecting and would be a very comfortable accomodation all year around Well done Richard and your team A*****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gary R., Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing service from start to finish. Property, location and landlord excellent.
Amazing service from start to finish. Will use Homeaway again for sure 😁 The location, property and landlord (Richard) were perfect would def stay at this property and location again 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab location
Lovely few days in great little village. 2 good pubs, excellent walks and small store. Flat was well equipped and clean with lovely garden. Currently going through a refurb so even better next time. 👍🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allen & Diane L., N. Scituate

Liked: Cleanliness
Sages is a beautiful home and flat in the peaceful village of Dolton
My husband & I spent 3 days/2 nights in the apartment at Sages this month and our short visit to Dolton was wonderful. The decor was in keeping with the charm and character of the home, yet the bathroom and kitchen had been updated with new appliances and conveniences. The gardens were beautiful with flowers, shrubs and magnificent old trees everywhere you looked. We enjoyed morning coffee in the garden overlooking the countryside, quiet walks and watched a farmer tend to his field in the distance. The pubs and little general store which carried practically everything you could need, were within walking distance in the village and Dartmoor, Exmoor and the beautiful beaches of North Devon were not too far for day trips by car. Coming from the US we were happy to have discovered this gem and hope to return again one day for a longer visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Quaint Property
Located in a fabulous village - all thatched cottages, a great pub with friendly locals, great beer and wine and fab food. A small supermarket, and really good walks The property is dated - in a 1940s kind of way, with modern and very comfy beds - no criticism but do not arrive expecting "modern".
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Oasis of calm in the rolling Devon countryside
We loved our 2 night stay in Sages, a stop-off on the Devon Coast to Coast cycle ride. The house is charming and well-equipped including a dishwasher which meant we didn't have to shout at the kids to wash up all the time. The verandah and private garden are perfect for reading the paper over a cup of coffee and you could easily spend an hour or two exploring the walled garden and the grounds. Two pubs and a well-stocked shop within walking distance- we suggest you book if you fancy the Rams Head as we couldn't get in!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Really comfortable and beautiful area with the Tarka trail next to the house
We had a few nights stay at this delightful cottage which was very comfortable and cosy. Situated in rural countryside with some very nice pubs in the surrounding areas, one within walking distance. The house catered for all out needs with very comfy beds with large thick towels provided. The house has a large log stove and two fridge/freezers and a local cockerel which is very vocal first this in the morning. Not far to some great beaches like Instow. Appledore, Lynton and Clovelly are all an hours drive away and are a great day out. Thanks for a lovely stay, we will come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan F.

Great location great hoise
Great location and great house. Lots of character and just as required.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Wesselina et Ben W.

Lovely old villa in beautiful village with an excellent pub round the corner
Although a beautiful house the overall comfort could be better. There were several minor shortcomings such as the lack of the advertised dishwasher, no wall socket in the bathroom for shaving or drying your hair, lack of small bins in the bedrooms as well chairs or hooks for your clothes in the bedrooms, the same in the bathroom (bin ok) and no manuals of the appliancies. But overall we enjoyed our stay, loved the garden and the village.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017