Title: Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. ## Photo gallery for Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. ![Outdoor dining - Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. (Ipplepen, near Totnes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/da6966d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. (Ipplepen, near Totnes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/b7a922f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, highchair - Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. (Ipplepen, near Totnes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/8b807d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. (Ipplepen, near Totnes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/2e8c9e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool - Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. (Ipplepen, near Totnes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/38d17953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Rook offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Devon's rolling countryside, surrounded by beaches and Dartmoor National Park. Begin your day with an indoor swim or explore nearby towns, then unwind by the cosy wood burner; enjoy al fresco dining on one of two patios or fire up the BBQ. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. In an evening, relax next to the cosy wood burner.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, CD Player, Woodburner Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Doors Leading To Patio Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Use of tumble dryer (shared). Small front and rear patio with garden furniture and BBQ. 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. 2 electric car charging points. 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. Free WiFi There is a security deposit of £100 payable directly to the owner. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1928800/1928707/7a7ca0c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodford Bridge Country Club Holsworthy - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews CA $121 CA $146 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=1928707&PinnedHotelID=1928707&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37120000/37116400/37116361/501c64a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Chalet in Widemouth Bay, Bude - path to sandy beach. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-HCCR-HCCR 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Ipplepen, Near Totnes Newton Abbot ## About the area Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area. Palace Theatre and Bygones Victorian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Compton Castle and Totnes Castle. Traveling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Torquay United FC. [Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot.dx5647) [View more Cottages in Newton Abbot](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot-Cottages.d5647-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.47324%2C-3.65925&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jq60i0UDC8LJ9ijFKYpAwZoqPYY=) Ipplepen, near Totnes ### What's nearby - ![Take a walk back in time through Cockington village #instone #england](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/cff4f725-6783-4747-935a-9403d0f0ffd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cockington Country Park 9 min drive \- 9.9 km - ![Autumn at Decoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/c4a52b0f-1828-4e0c-a2ba-9b299dd7fd60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Decoy Country Park 10 min drive \- 9.8 km - Compton Castle 7 min drive \- 6.8 km - Totnes Castle 9 min drive \- 10.8 km - Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes 10 min drive \- 10.8 km ### Getting around - Totnes Station 17 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Things Happen Here 11 min drive - The Albert Inn 7 min drive - The Curator Cafe & Kitchen 8 min drive - Totnes Grill 7 min drive - Royal Seven Stars Hotel 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. have a pool? ### Is Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.? ### What time is check-out at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.? ### Where is Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte Aug 4, 2025 #### Lovely cottage, well equipped kitchen and relaxing living space. Lovely cottage, well equipped kitchen and relaxing living space. Swimming pool and games room were the highlight of the holiday. Good location to access days out in South Devon. Highly recommend this cottage and welcome information provided by the owners ##### Charlotte This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica Jul 30, 2020 #### We had a great time staying at Rook. We had a great time staying at Rook. The cottage had everything we needed and was plenty big enough for our family of four. The swimming pool was lovely and warm and a good size for both learners and capable swimmers. We also made good use of the outdoor play equipment. The cottage was well located for visiting the local area with a range of options not far away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Jessica This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Jun 7, 2020 #### Another fantastic holiday in Devon; we love Rook Cottage so much. Another fantastic holiday in Devon; we love Rook Cottage so much. It has been refitted with a second bedroom and an amazing bathroom which has been beautifully decorated. There is always such a sense of space in Rook Cottage, which is so restful. We have already booked to come back again next year! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### John This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie Oct 25, 2019 #### The Cottage was lovely a lot larger than we expected. The Cottage was lovely a lot larger than we expected. All very clean and modern. Lots of equipment provided in the kitchen and even toys/games/books for the children. It was lovely having the fire as well made it very cosy! We will definitely be back to stay in this cottage again in the future. ##### Marie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### NICOLA Jul 22, 2019 #### Excellent comfortable cottage with a well equipped kitchen and games for kids. Excellent comfortable cottage with a well equipped kitchen and games for kids. Swimming pool and games room a great bonus for the children. Wonderful and peaceful location for exploring this area of Devon. Would recommend. ##### NICOLA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham Jun 28, 2019 #### Excellent, smart and spacious, cottage for our one week holiday exploring Devon. Excellent, smart and spacious, cottage for our one week holiday exploring Devon. Quiet and rural location was great setting for our family of four, two adults and two kids (age 8 and 12). Would be delighted to stay again in future. ##### Graham This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lizzie Apr 28, 2019 #### Lovely well equipped and modern cottage. Lovely well equipped and modern cottage. Facilities for toddlers are excellent, particularly the play room and the cottage was also well stocked with toys. The complimentary welcome basket on arrival was a nice touch, only ask would be for the swimming pool to open at 8am rather than 9am. ##### Lizzie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria Mar 23, 2019 #### Lovely, spacious cottage with a high quality finish and very well equipped. Lovely, spacious cottage with a high quality finish and very well equipped. It was very quiet and peaceful but well-located for day trips both inland to Dartmoor and to the coast. The swimming pool was a massive bit with the whole family. ##### Victoria This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce Mar 11, 2019 #### The photos did not do it justice. The photos did not do it justice. It was beautiful and great attention to detail. A few cob webs and ants but that was the only reason we scored 8\. We will defiantly come back loved our stay. ##### Bruce This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather Mar 10, 2019 #### We had a great week at Rook cottage, very comfortable and a well equipped kitchen. We had a great week at Rook cottage, very comfortable and a well equipped kitchen. The swimming pool was an added bonus and had it all to ourselves when we used it. Although we didn't have any children with us, it would be brilliant for a family, the safe play area and the leisure room are ideal, and there was a highchair and travel cot in the cottage. It was nice to have everything on the same level. It was very quiet and had ample of parking. The only downside is you can't walk into the town and the roads are very narrow. ##### Heather This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 27, 2018 #### Amazing cottage, we really enjoyed ourself. Amazing cottage, we really enjoyed ourself. 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