Title: Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room - 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 # Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room Family-friendly vacation home in Newton Abbot with an indoor pool ## Photo gallery for Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room ![Exterior - Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room (Ipplepen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18771000/18770914/6a6331a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool - Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room (Ipplepen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18771000/18770914/8a5d8a54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room (Ipplepen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18771000/18770914/380823a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room (Ipplepen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18771000/18770914/ab254bad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room (Ipplepen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18771000/18770914/f2ae4c46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the rolling green hills of South Hams, Wagtail Barn is a tranquil retreat with luxurious touches. Enjoy the shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room and outdoor play area or unwind in your own private patio perfect for summer barbecues. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room Wagtail Barn is a lovingly created very spacious barn conversion, offering a touch of luxury. Wagtail is 1 of 9 cottages within the tranquil setting at Newhouse Barton Cottages in Ipplepen. Set within the rolling green hills of South Hams, Wagtail Cottage is ideally located for memorable visits to the English Riviera, Dartmoor and the coastal areas of Dartmouth and Salcombe. The property lies within a family orientated collection of 9 sympathetically styled cottages and includes a shared indoor heated swimming pool, games room & outdoor play area. Wagtail's own private patio area offers the perfect haven for the family to enjoy a summer barbecue & a glass of wine. Seating for 10 people allows everyone to relax in the cozy family lounge with traditional log burner. Wagtail Barn benefits from TV's with DVD, WiFi and Telephone. The kitchen provides all the home comforts that you would expect, including Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Tassimo coffee machine, etc. Food: There are a wealth of take-away restaurants available in the nearby town of Newton Abbot. Some supermarkets will provide a home delivery service. There is a wide choice of pubs within the area, many of which offer high quality food and a great selection of real ales. The nearest village of Ipplepen is approximately 1 1/2 miles away and offers a local pub (The Wellington Inn), Post Office and Co-operative convenience store. Locally sourced foods are available from 'Fermoys' approximately 5 minutes away on the road to Newton Abbot, and also Riverfood Organic Foods located on the outskirts of the nearby town of Totnes. Family Entertainment: China Blue Pottery, Totnes offers a ceramic studio where all your painting dreams can come true, also includes quality giftware and cafeteria, an ideal family alternative to the beach. Bear Feet Play Centre, Newton Abbot offers an indoor ball pool and youngsters activity centre, where parents can relax with a coffee and bite to eat whilst their children work off some of their energy. A multiplex cinema is available on Paignton seafront, together with a small cinema available in Newton Abbot. Enojy a round-robin adventure, that will take you by train, boat, bus & ferry through the tourist destination of Paignton, the naval college town of Dartmouth and back to Totnes. All of these details can be found on further information provided within the cottages. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shampoo - 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 - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Heated pool - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 - 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Self-catering Cottage South Devon Shared Indoor Pool Games Room Self-catering South Devon Shared Indoor Pool Games Room Ipplepen Self-catering South Devon Shared Indoor Pool Games Room Wagtail Cottage is set South Devon Shared Indoor Pool Games Room Wagtail Cottage is set South Devon Shared Indoor Pool Games Room ## About the area Located in Newton Abbot, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Devonshire Collection of Period Costumes and Palace Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Torquay Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Dartmouth Steam Railway, or check out an event or a game at Torquay United FC. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot.dx5647) [View more Vacation homes in Newton Abbot](https://www.expedia.ca/Newton-Abbot-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5647-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C50.47313%2C-3.65843&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=f14nfS6hPIwhLc1XMNML2svqY-8=) Ipplepen, Devon ### 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 8 min drive \- 9.5 km - ![Overlooking Paignton Beach from the pier Devon England UK Europe, Shutterstock ID 335520875, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094273/4ff0d310-afcc-41a8-978f-7af338a8c70e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Paignton Beach 12 min drive \- 12.4 km - Compton Castle 6 min drive \- 6.5 km - Totnes Castle 8 min drive \- 10.5 km - Paignton Zoo 12 min drive \- 12.4 km ### Getting around - Totnes Station 17 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - Things Happen Here 10 min drive - The Albert Inn 7 min drive - The Curator Cafe & Kitchen 7 min drive - Totnes Grill 7 min drive - Royal Seven Stars Hotel 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room have a pool? ### Is Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room? ### What time is check-out at Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room? ### Where is Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wagtail Barn, South Devon, pet friendly with shared indoor pool & games room 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 19 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen S. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant base for family holiday We loved Wagtail which had everything we needed and more for a family half term break. We especially loved the pool and games room. So much to do in the local area about 30 mins drive away. Excellent communication from property host. ##### Helen S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blake D. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovly time and realy enjoyed the swimming pool and game room we'd love to have your facebook name and tag you in all the picturs we posted on facebook ##### Blake D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace B., Seattle, wa Dec 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family holiday place We stayed at Wagtail for 9 nights. Cousins rented Swift across the way. We had a large family gatherIng over the Christmas holidays. It was the first time seeing grandparents since the pandemic, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer cottage. We had all the amenities we needed for big family dinners and cozy evening drinks. Such a lovely setting. Kids enjoyed the pool and games room, as well. EV charging port was a huge bonus. ##### Candace B. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris M. Oct 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant escape The property was precisely as advertised it was a great location with good facilities and finished to a high specification. We would happily return here again at some time in the future. ##### Kris M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chu T. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway! Great place for a family group to stay. The swimming pool and games room were well used on the rainy mornings we encountered, whole family making full use of them. All of the rooms were very spacious and can only imagine the living room log burner on a winter day! Highly recommended a visit to the local pubs!! ##### Chu T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise T. Aug 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family summer holiday Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the house is large and versatile, bedrooms really comfy , kitchen very well equipped, lovely setting and the children loved the pool and the play areas, would happily return ##### Louise T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola W. Sep 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely break We had a lovely stay in Wagtail. The property itself is amazing. So much space and really well cared for, presented and clean. The layout of the house was interesting but also really great with children and meant we could use the house and the facilities whilst they were sleeping without interrupting them. The only downside for us was the lack of a place nearby for our dogs to have a run and a play. We were able to walk them around on leads and up and down the lane, which was very quiet though. The outside area of the cottage is lovely but not self-contained or fully fenced off. Other than that, it was probably the best self-catering accommodation we have stayed in. ##### Nicola W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry C. Aug 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wagtail Cottage Wagtail cottage was just perfect for our large family very clean & had everything we needed for our stay. The children were in the pool everyday & loved it . The area around the cottage was very nice & safe for the children to play outside. ##### Terry C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### David R. Aug 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wagtail cottage Very comfortable, spacious dwelling in quiet rural setting. A great get away dwelling fir family a fruends ##### David R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline P. Jul 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great facilities and spacious family living Spacious, well equipped, sociable living. Accommodated 4 generations with room for all. Pool and games room play area were appreciated on rainy days and the outdoor play area let little ones run off steam. Location was remote, but provided a central base for all of the main attractions in the area. Clean and well kept the house was perfect. Shops locally were a 10 min drive, with more to find in Newton Abbot. A great place for a family holiday. ##### Caroline P. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. Jun 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Property was great for a group of ten, age ranges from 5-66\. Children especially enjoyed the swimming pool and had great fun there. Within 20 minutes or so of several beaches. The setting of the cottages is excellent and in excellently kept grounds. Wagtail cottage is very well equipped and has everything you need. ##### Ken B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. Nov 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved location with a great pool Accepting the very narrow drive to Wagtail Cottage was well worth the space and pool with the cottage. The cottage is well equipped with all laundry and cleaning supplies including cleansing Gel with Covid in mind. It is a good place to stay as it is easy to isolate in these difficult times. Although clean (bathrooms etc) there were quite a few cobwebs but I am very fussy. ##### Laura M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy E. Aug 31, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away Excellent weekend . Cottage beautiful so well stocked Great for big families ##### Tracy E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Charlie A. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great family get away A lovely place for a family get together. Bonus activities: swimming pool and games room were fantastic as the weather was awful! ##### Charlie A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan D. Nov 8, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house I want to thank the owners very much for a fantastic week in a lovely house. We did not want for anything, so comfy. ##### Susan D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geraldine F. Jun 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place ! Lovely place to stay - plenty of room. The swimming pool was fabulous ##### Geraldine F. ### 8/10 Good #### Matt l. May 15, 2019 #### Excellent place for all the family, very good service from ownership. All enjoyed the stay, cottage was a suitable size for our party, well equiped and real fire was a bonus. Pool was a fav with kids. Would visit again. ##### Matt l. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela S. Oct 6, 2018 #### Our overall view of the property was it’s a bit tired and neglected Very spacious property and equipped very well, although some of the electrical items need attention ( toaster,dishwasher,tumble dryer,toilet seat in the bathroom, the vacuum cleaner was full to the brim, and the washing machine had to be cleaned before use,these things need checking before clients go in) the setting is great a little bit difficult to find but when you do it’s lovely . The pool and games room was very good for the grand children and adults as well. We had a lovely time. ##### Pamela S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas W. May 19, 2015 #### Amazing! Lovely cottage, with an amazing kitchen. We stayed for a few nights and already planning on coming back here again. Greeted with carrot and chocolate cake which we couldnt stop eating! Everything was perfect from the start of the holiday to the end. ##### Thomas W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip D. Jan 20, 2015 #### A true gem We spent a lovely Christmas here with family and friends. The facilities were top notch, and the children loved the games room and all enjoyed the swimming pool. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and the Christmas decorations were a lovely touch (as were the truffles and wine - thank you ). We would wholeheartedly recommend Wagtail Cottage and hope to return again someday. ##### Philip D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard G. Aug 13, 2013 #### Lovely private site in the country We took four grandchildren and a set of parents and we had a lovely stay. We selected Wagtail because of its size and facilities and we were not disappointed. The weather was mixed but the pool and games room were brilliant and when we were on site the children could come and go without a problem due to its private enclosed location. The cottage was very large and despite the numbers we never felt short of space. The location is beautiful and only about 20 mins from Torquay and Paignton. You will need a car to get to the nearest shops, pubs and restaurants but that was a minor issue given the setting. I would recommend this site to anyone, particularly if you have children but want somewhere private. ##### Bernard G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernard G. Aug 9, 2013 #### Beautiful location and great facilities We took four grandchildren and a set of parents to Wagtail cottage for a week. We selected this cottage because of the facilities, particularly on site swimming, games rooms, play areas and private setting. We were not disappointed. We had a few days with mixed weather and the children were easily entertained and the pool was superb. The property is massive so we never felt short of space and the facilities within it were perfect. 20 mins from Torquay or Paignton yet located in a private development that allowed the children to wander around in complete safety. The size of the site was also pleasing, quite mall and select but with a nice mix of people and other children that just allowed time to pass nicely. I recommend this site without reservation. You will need a car though to get to shops ##### Bernard G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine Nov 23, 2011 #### Fabulous Stayed here with our 2 sons, daughter in law and 2 small grandsons.The accomodation was great with everything we could have possibly needed. The children loved the swimming pool, the wi and all the toys in the cottage. I can thouroughly recomment it, brilliant The owner was particularly helpful especially when our car wouldn't start on the day of our departure. ##### Elaine