Title: Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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. Find relaxation in this South Devon haven with its heated pool and quality facilities. Recharge for days spent exploring Dartmoor’s wild beauty. ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/ee80e402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/a71a89c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/bcf2ed1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/f59dcd6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32923000/32922971/0f903b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available - Outdoor space ## 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90946900/90946837/d44b67e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Brixham Brixham - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=90946837&PinnedHotelID=90946837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82961600/82961507/0bf491f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage - Goodrington Lodge Paignton - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=82961507&PinnedHotelID=82961507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103500000/103496100/103496047/e81d8a3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Totnes Totnes - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=103496047&PinnedHotelID=103496047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33577200/33577165/f93875e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Detached barn in South Hams near to Dartmouth, ideal for guests with dogs. 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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 ![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 - Dartmouth Steam Railway - 11 min drive - 11.4 km - Paignton Beach - 12 min drive - 11.7 km - Paignton Zoo - 12 min drive - 12.0 km - Splashdown Quaywest - 13 min drive - 12.8 km - Goodrington Sands Beach - 14 min drive - 13.1 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 - ‪Cott Inn - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬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? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Enjoy a morning swim at Rook followed by exploring the nearby towns. located? > Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Compton Castle, Cockington Country Park, and Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes. Totnes Castle and Newton Abbot Racecourse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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