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Blackbird Cottage Ipplepen

Ipplepen, near Totnes, Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Swimming pool
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Private garden with BBQ and countryside views
  • A short distance is must-see Dartmoor National Park with acres of protected land and challenging hikes for active families
  • Shared use of a heated indoor swimming pool and indoor children's play area with Wi-Fi
Property code: OC-51955

There is so much to see and do within a short drive from the property. Torquay offers a palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and an international marina and an abundance of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife. Other places worth a visit include Dartmouth with its busy harbour, castle, upmarket shops and galleries and Teignmouth, an attractive seaside town with a promenade, sandy beach and pier. Family attractions include Crealy Adventure Park, Woodlands Adventure Park, Dartmouth, Totnes and Exeter. Walkers can also benefit from being within reach of Dartmoor National Park.  Fancy a game of golf - the local golf course and all its facilities are only a couple of miles from this property.

Upon arrival enter the property into the lounge/kitchen/diner. The lounge area with 55" TV with Blue Ray DVD and a small library of DVDs and books, wood burner and exposed beams offers the guest the perfect place in which to relax after a day’s exploring. From the lounge, there are French doors leading to the patio area. For the cooks amongst you the kitchen is well-equipped for all your cooking requirements and has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Just off from the kitchen the staircase leads to the first floor where the three bedrooms are located, there is a double with TV and views to the front elevation of the property, a further double and a twin room with views across the front courtyard. The bathroom is also located on the first floor with shower over bath (3/4 size bath) and WC and an additional WC.

Heading outside the rear garden is a great place in which to relax in the evenings with a glass of wine, enjoying a BBQ and taking in the stunning views over the local countryside. The heated indoor swimming pool is open all year (apart from maintenance periods) and is shared with similar properties. For the youngsters in your party, next door to the pool can be found the shared children's play area and games room with pool table (there is a small charge for this), table tennis, table football, Wi-Fi and collection of toys for our younger guests.  Within this room, you will also find a coin operated tumble dryer.  There is also a shared outdoor play area with swings and climbing frame and off-road parking for two cars within the shared carpark.

The pool is shared between 9 cottages and on the assumption
that all the cottages are fully occupied 46 people would be on site.
In reality the pool is mostly used by children either in the morning or late afternoon and is obviously less busy outside of school holidays and weekends. If the pool is busy when you first try and you leave it for an hour you can often have the pool to yourself and during the day when most people go out it is quieter than either end of the day.
The pool is open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm but if you are already in the pool lights go off a little later to allow people to get changed.
There is no need to book a time slot and there is no charge for using the swimming pool.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Shared tumble dryer onsite - coin operated
  • Shared heated indoor swimming pool, shared children's play area and games room with pool table (there is a small charge for this), table tennis, table football, Wi-Fi and selection of toys for children. Shared outdoor play area with swings and climbing frame
  • Woodburner - logs provided
  • Stair gate available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars including an electric charging point for electric vehicles
  • Beach 7 miles, pub, shop, and restaurant 1 mile
  • 55" TV with Blue Ray DVD in the lounge and TV in master bedroom
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sara Bedford

This property is personally managed by Sara.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rachel 11th April 2026

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We had a fantastic stay at this holiday cottage it truly ticked every box for our family. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how well cared for everything was, with beautiful grounds that were perfect for relaxing and letting the children explore safely. The cottage was brilliantly equipped for families, with plenty of games and toys to kRead moreeep the kids entertained. The swimming pool was a real highlight clean, well-maintained, and often wonderfully quiet, which made it feel like our own private space. The games room was another big hit. It was great that the children could enjoy air hockey and table tennis freely, adding an extra layer of fun to our stay. The playground was also ideal and perfectly suited to our childrens needs. The location was friendly and welcoming, with a great selection of activities and days out all within a 40-minute radius, making it easy to plan a variety of family adventures. Overall, we couldnt have asked for more and would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway. Hide

Reviewed by Althea 23rd December 2025

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Its the 2nd time weve stayed in Blackbird Cottage - its just perfect for our family - everything we need is there - well definitely be back!

Reviewed by Rosie 28th November 2025

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Blackbird cottage is a beautiful home from home. The owners have provided absolutely everything you could need for a family holiday. The house is well set up for small children and grown ups alike, tastefully decorated and in a gorgeous location. The views are stunning and the communal pool, play room and outdoor play equipment are wonderful. It feRead moreels quiet and remote with gorgeous surrounding hills and fields of sheep, whilst also being only a short drive from town. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd May 2025

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An excellent holiday with our family the only slight and it is slight criticism is the distance between our cottage (Blackbird) and where we parked our car. The trolley supplied was most welcome but it was hard for a 74 year old. I'm not sure what could be done and it in no way spoilt our holiday which was excellent. Neither of our grandsons wantedRead more to go home and are asking if we can go back next year. A superb time was had by us all. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by K 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 4th April 2025

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Amazing place, kids loved so quite. Everything we needed, very clean. Would go back, great base to explore from. Pool was close and lovely and clean. WiFi was not working when we stayed and could only get a single in bedrooms on our phones.

Reviewed by Marion 24th March 2025

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The cottage is lovely, very clean and looking out onto open fields. The pool was great, water is warm and the games room was always clean and tidy.

Reviewed by Chloe 29th January 2025

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Such a lovely cottage - it had absolutely everything we needed, often holiday cottage kitchens are lacking a few things but this was better equipped than our own! Our daughter adored the play park, pool & games room, & amused herself by chatting to the sheep each morning over the fence! Cosy, comfy & clean - this cottage had everything we wanted frRead moreom it and we had a wonderful stay. Visited family, the House of Marbles and Paignton zoo as well as relaxed in the cottage & made us of the complex Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 19th September 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage set in rural location with lovely view. Well equipped and clean. Really easy to communicate with the owners who always responded quickly. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Alistair 12th July 2024

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We loved our stay. The downstairs space and the garden were brilliant for relaxing. The beds were comfy and the cottage dealt well with some really hot days. The swimming pool was brilliant. Most of the time we were the only ones in there. The little playground was perfect for our 4 and 2 year olds.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.