[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87656500/87656446/77efab96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87656500/87656446/7c0424a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87656500/87656446/w2245h1170x144y0-fdc2be9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87656500/87656446/ee2f2a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87656500/87656446/e782b3d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Manuka Cottage, nestled in the picturesque village of Stoke Gabriel. Unwind with a glass of bubbly in the 7-seater Blue Whale Spa or explore Sharpham Vineyard on foot and indulge in wine tastings. The cottage boasts an enclosed garden perfect for pets and children, a comfortable living room with Netflix-equipped Sky Glass TV, a well-equipped kitchen with Tassimo coffee machine, and board games for family evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly Please note - check-in and check-out day for weekly reservations is on a Saturday. Please contact me if a different day is requested, thanks.Snuggle up for the good times in our beautiful Manuka Cottage, perfect for families with children and pets with our private, enclosed garden, leading out from a beautifully maintained cottage. Enjoy a glass of bubbly in our gorgeous 7 seater Blue Whale Spa with crystal clear water – either under the stars or after a hard day crabbing with the kids, maintained at 38 degrees, year round. Children and pets are safe in our fully enclosed private garden, which is astro-turfed, so you can really wind down. We are nestled in the beautiful village of Stoke Gabriel and have the best of both worlds. Our friendly village is situated on the River Dart and has 2 village pubs, Emma's Restaurant (you may need to book weeks in advance) and gourmet cafe, The River Shack, on The Dart. We also have Sharpham Vineyard at Sandridge Barton, just a walk away where you can spend the afternoon sampling! We are a 10 minute drive from Torbay’s Goodrington and Broadsands beaches and the many attractions of Torbay, such as Splashdown Water Park, Paignton Zoo, the South Devon Coast Path, Agatha Christie's National Trust home at Greenway and the coastal Steam Railway. Along with the beautiful array of cafes and bars on the waterfront, we have so much to do right on our doorstep! Our comfortable living room boasts a 55" Sky Glass TV complete with Netflix and huge Lounge Co sofa and comfortable Cotswold Co chair. This opens onto the garden so you can literally open the house up in the summer and let the family enjoy! The dining room, off the kitchen, has a six seater table, is fully heated and has board games for the family for an evening of good times after dinner. We have a well-equipped kitchen, with everything you’d expect complete with a dishwasher, Tassimo coffee-machine with pods, perfect for those Sunday mornings..there’s an armchair in the corner, so just put your feet up with your mug and grab that book you’ve been meaning to read. Out and About Idyllic Stoke Gabriel has two proper old villagey pubs, the Church House Inn and The Castle which does a gorgeous Sunday Roast. We have a village shop for your Sunday paper or hot sausage roll or take a stroll down to the beautiful River Dart where you can hire out canoes or the kids can go crabbing and visit to the River Shack café perched on the riverside. The River Shack serves gourmet burgers, home made cakes and children's food. Visit the churchyard with one of the oldest Yew Trees in Britain, said to date back 1000 years. There are two lovely parks for the children, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Vinyard, is just a walk away. Here you can take a walk around the vineyard or sit and sample the wines in a beautiful barn courtyard setting. For adventure seekers and lovers of the outdoors, Torbay is a ten-minute drive away, offering many (17!) beaches and coves where the natural beauty can be explored with open countryside walks across Elberry Cove and the South Devon Coast Path and with the many water sports for hire and excursions with paddleboarding, kayaking, coasteering, sea fishing, jet skiing. We have so many attractions in Torbay which include the Steam Railway along the beach fronts to Kingswear, Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, the Vue Cinema, Paignton Pier, Splashdown Water Park (the largest water park in the UK), Brixham Fish Market and Restaurants, Torquay and Brixham Marina’s and Agatha Christie’s former home at Greenway. There is also a buzzing nightlife in Torquay with funky bars and places to eat on the Quayside and beachside. Dartmouth is just over the river, a pretty boutique town on the banks of the River Dart with Woodlands Theme Park nearby and Exeter with Crealy Theme Park for the thrill seekers. Dartmoor, wonderful for wild open walks and meals by a roaring pub firesides is 30 minutes away and Totnes, a historic hippy castle town is 10 minutes drive on the way to Plymouth, a 40-minute drive away. There is so much to do in our lovely part of the world, we’d love to help you make the most of it. Deb Pricemn l ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33593000/33592969/3b2ac8e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious town house with commanding views over all of Torbay. 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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 ## About the area Located in Totnes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Torbay Golf Centre and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and South Devon. Traveling with kids? Consider Paignton Zoo, 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 Totnes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Totnes.dx182673) [View more Cottages in Totnes](https://www.expedia.ca/Totnes-Cottages.d182673-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%7C50.40914%2C-3.62407&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QYmdY5uctHQUbt3a9hiHjpzKr8k=) Stoke Gabriel, England ### What's nearby - Paignton Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Dartmouth Steam Railway - 7 min drive - 6.7 km - Goodrington Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km - Splashdown Quaywest - 7 min drive - 6.8 km - Paignton Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km ### Getting around - Totnes Station - 15 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sunshine Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Albert Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Torbay Inn - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly located? > This family-friendly Totnes cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Paignton Zoo. Battlefield Live Torbay and Churston Station are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hot Tub Heaven in Beautiful Village, Close to Beaches - Blue Flag & Dog Friendly Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben and Julia C. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manuka Cottage Lovely house, charming and communicative host. Very good stay. ##### Ben and Julia C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry F. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely break at manuka cottage !! We have just returned from a great break at mannuka cottage. Deb was very helpful and the place was absolutely spotless !! The prosecco cream tea and other goodies were greatly appreciated and we loved the hot tub !! . The only downside for us was the bed as we are both tall , hubby 6 ft 5 but should have read the property description. All in all 5 star stay. ##### Kerry F. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russell W. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas week in stoke Gabriel Superb property, well located easy to find, very clean on arrival, kitchen well equipped, conservatory was lovely to sit in for meals very warm, bedroom's great nice comfy beds had great night's sleep, Deborah is an excellent host ##### Russell W. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brummies on tour ##### Lisa B. 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