[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House Riverfront villa with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000100/75000078/w2048h1362x0y3-9fb6b5ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000100/75000078/75d8c955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000100/75000078/21ea6c21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000100/75000078/6aa522e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75000100/75000078/ed6cd925.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Ashburton, The Meeting House offers a unique Georgian retreat with five spacious bedrooms and beautifully decorated reception rooms. Snuggle up by one of the wood-burning stoves or enjoy al fresco dining in the courtyard. Explore Dartmoor National Park, indulge in local delights from artisan bakeries to organic foods, or simply relax at home. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103123 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House The Meeting House is one of those gorgeous places that makes you want to peek in through the window, the sort of place you dream of being able to live in. Well, now you can, for a brief moment at least. This elegant Georgian home is everything you could ask for that perfect holiday. It’s big enough to sleep 10 people in five lovely spacious bedrooms with the Master Bedroom featuring a unique glass floor which overlooks the sitting room, which can be covered by a rug for privacy. The Meeting House is aptly named because the house is very sociable. Beautifully decorated, with glorious, often quirky antiques, there are several reception rooms which mean you can spread out and do your own thing or simply entertain friends with space to spare. The house is perfect all year round. In the winter, grab a book, snuggle down and toast your toes by one of the wood-burning stoves and soak up the atmosphere of the historic rooms. In the summer, pour yourself a glass of something special and enjoy the sunshine in the stunning courtyard, complete with all the furniture you need to dine al fresco in style. The Meeting House won’t disappoint. You’ll fall in love with its charms and its situation – all the right ingredients for the perfect homestay. Ashburton is a vibrant market town and a perfect base for families and friends to explore the stunning Dartmoor National Park and the south Devon coast. There is no need to leave Ashburton except for the odd day trip to a sandy beach or to explore Dartmoor. Everything is on your doorstep from groceries (Ela’s artisan bakery; Dartmoor butchers; The Fish Deli; The Arc with organic foods. Entertain yourself at the Arts Centre in the evening after a lovely vegetarian/vegan supper in the foyer cooked by Rafiki’s restaurant. Or during the day take a picnic to the fabulous outdoor heated swimming pool and sunbathe on the generous lawns followed by a Creamo’s Craft ice cream just round the corner. In the summer St Lawrence’s chapel, a 600-year-old chantry is open to the public. Look out for the concerts and recitals which regularly take place. If you wish to relax and treat yourself have a beauty treatment; there are at least 3 beauty clinics/salons to choose from. Alternatively try out some yoga or take a picturesque walk in the local countryside. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,123 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113523500/113523434/0e03235b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Linscott Farmhouse - Boutique retreat with hot tub and natural pool Chagford - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=113523434&PinnedHotelID=113523434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95310000/95307400/95307364/6f9d6f10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Post Office. 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Owner to bring doggie towels, bed, food bowls and dog crate. No outside music in The Courtyard after 22.30.please. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available Note from host: Pets Charged at £10 Per Pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 Located in Newton Abbot, this villa is in the city center and on a river. Buckfast Abbey and Totnes Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and River Dart Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot.dx5647) [View more Villas in Newton Abbot](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot-Villas.d5647-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.51297,-3.753784&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cuisHbd%7CU%3FW%3FW%3FY%3FW%40W%40Y%40W%40W%40WBW%40Y%40WBWBWBWBUBWBWDWDUBWDUDWDUFUDWFUDUFSFUFUFSFUFSHSHSFSHSHSHQHQHSHQJQHQJOHQJOJOJOJOJOLMJOJMLMJKLMLMJKLKLKLILKLILINILILILGNGLGNGLENELGNCNELENCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBNDLDNBLFNDNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLHLHLHLJLHLJLJLJJLLLJJLLJNLLJLJNJNJNJNJNHPJPJNHPHPHRJPFRHPHRHRFRHRFRFTFRHTDTFTFRDVDTFTDTDVDTBVDTDVBVBVBTBVBVBV%40XBV%40V%40V%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FXAVAVAXAVAVAVCVAVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVETCVETEVETGTETETGTGTETIRGTGRGTIRGRIRIRIPGRKPIPIPIPKPKPINKPKNKNKNKLKNMLKLMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMHMJMHMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMDOFODMDODMDOBODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGOEMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMIMKMIMKMKKMMKMMKMMMKMKMMOKMKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKOISIQIQISIQISGSISISGUGSGUGSGUGUEUGUEUGUEUEWEUCWEUEWCWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCWAWAWAYAWAW%3FY%3FW%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_5CrwMncriudZpcjKteQMJG27l8=) Ashburton, England ### What's nearby - Dartmoor National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 5.8 km - Buckfast Abbey - 6 min drive - 6.5 km - River Dart Country Park - 10 min drive - 4.1 km - Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 13 min drive - 14.4 km ### Getting around - Staverton Station - 15 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The White Hart Buckfastleigh - ‬6 min drive - ‪Riverford Field Kitchen Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Tradesmans Arms - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dartmoor Halfway Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Grange Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Atmospheric 16th Century Merchants House located? > This family-friendly Newton Abbot villa is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dartmoor National Park and River Dart Country Park. Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Buckfast Abbey are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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