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Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon

Family-friendly cottage with a sauna and an indoor pool

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Welcome to Iris, a beautifully converted barn in the secluded hamlet of Stancombe. Unwind with modern comforts like WiFi, TVs and a well-equipped kitchen or enjoy leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis court and games room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon

Iris is a converted barn located in beautiful grounds in the secluded hamlet of Stancombe. It comprises high quality self-catering accommodation with all the modern utilities including wifi, washing machine, dish washer, microwave, electric hob and oven and well equipped kitchen. There are TV's in the living room (with inbuilt DVD) and each of the downstairs bedrooms.

Stancombe includes superb leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (6m x 13m), outdoor tennis court, snooker room with full sized table, games room with table tennis, pool table, table football, an outdoor children’s play area and golf pitch and putt. There is a barbecue area at the front of the cottage. Stancombe is set in beautiful grounds offering a delightful holiday in all seasons.

Iris is a “topsy turvy” cottage comprising 3 bedrooms — 1 double ensuite on the ground floor and two twins with a shared bath/shower room on the lower ground floor. Living accommodation includes open plan lounge / diner / kitchen on the ground floor.

There is a private courtyard at the back of the property with table and chairs whilst the front, also equipped with table and chairs, offers a wonderful view of South Devon countryside overlooking the golf, children's play area and tennis court.

A selection of lovely beaches are within a short distance of Stancombe, as well as interesting towns like Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Plymouth with it's aquarium and maritime history is also worth a visit as is the dramatic and beautiful Dartmoor National Park. There are some fabulous eateries in Dartmouth along with the Dart Valley steam Railway which runs from Dartmouth to Paignton..

There are numerous outdoor activities available in the area including surfing, sailing, canoeing, swimming, indoor sports hall in Kingsbridge, pony trekking, fishing, hiking, clay pigeon and air rifle shooting, cycling, Golf etc

We want you to enjoy your stay. We have a friendly site manager who is available on site to assist you with any issues, and offer advice on the local area.

We have always loved the South Hams and hope you will too.



Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs must not enter bedrooms or sit on furniture and must not be left in the property unattended at any time

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please inquire before booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Converted Barn in Beautiful Location, South Devon Cottage
Converted Barn in Beautiful Location, South Devon Kingsbridge

About the neighborhood

Map
Sherford, Kingsbridge, Devon

What's nearby

  • Slapton Sands - 15 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Slapton Ley Field Centre - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Beesands Beach - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Hallsands Beach - 18 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 19 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King Of Prussia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mangetout Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dodbrooke Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Slapton Ley Field Centre. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Beesands Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Converted barn. Shared pool, tennis, snooker, games, golf, grounds. South Devon Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third time at Iris Cottage. Love the area and the facilities on site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jemma a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love it at iris

Lovely property. Clear and easy to follow instructions for check in. Cottage has everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great on site facilities apart from the wi fi being slow. Horrendous country lanes to get to the property, and we live in the countryside. Very clean and well equipped property, though a large freezer would have helped with catering for 6 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great location. Brill facilities, we loved the pool and tennis court. Lots of space in the accommodation and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Devon break

Beautiful location in a very well equipped property, will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas Break.

The property was great with all the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. A good base for exploring Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Iris Cottage with its beautiful terrace surrounded by pretty flowers leading to the field beyond. Lovely walks straight from the door. The cottage itself is comfortable and well equipped. Both showers are hot and powerful, beds are comfortable.We made use of all the sites amenities especially the swimming pool, tennis court and snooker room. Dartmouth is within easy reach, we particularly enjoyed trip on steam train.We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Carr R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Great facilities, lovely cottage, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

The property met the requirements for a family with a range of ages and interests.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon escape

Great area, great place, great amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday home for 2 weeks

Clean, neat and compact. Everything you need. Great facilities on site. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fair pad, fabulous patio, lots of play facilities on site

Great spot. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

Info pack from the landlord was fantastic, gave all the info that made the stay enjoyable. Amazing location close enough to be convenient to local amenities but remote enough to be quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Beautiful property in a rural location. Perfect for our dogs as so much outdoor space. Close enough to all the best places. Could not have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023

Very nice property and location. 2nd time we have stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jemma a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brillaint!

Very clean and comfortable in beautiful surroundings. The property has everything you need and the facilities on site are fantastic. Would definitately book again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

We had a wonderful 4 days at Iris Cottage. Set in beautiful countryside, the accommodation was lovely and the facilities on site were perfect for our group. Swings and play room for youngest to tennis, snooker and golf for older ones. The swimming pool was used by all of us. Would definitely recommend for all ages. We are looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEB H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and facilities

Location of property within the grounds was amazing...looked out onto lush green, pitch and putt and tennis court. Little courtyard with seating was perfect for our toddler. Loved the pool and playroom too, and property worked fine with three bedrooms and two bathrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, great facilities

Such a beautiful part of Devon with stunning scenery and beaches. We had a really lovely family holiday at the property. The property is basic but comfortable and the grounds and facilities were perfect for our family and small dog. Lots to do in what felt a really safe environment for children. The caretaker was so helpful and friendly too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and peaceful

Iris cottage had all that we could possibly wish for and the setting at Stancombe Manor was perfect for our family. Our three boys loved the games room and swimming pool. There’s so much to do in the South Hams, making it an ideal location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Beautiful little cottage in stunning surroundings. Amenities were fantastic - especially great for families. Most things were just a 10-20 minute drive away. Lots of beaches to choose from. Great communication with the owner, easy check in. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Our family of 4 with kids aged 7 & 4 loved the house, kids slept really well in the dark cool downstairs bedrooms. And they loved being right next to the tennis court and a walk to the nearest village. The narrow lanes are not for the faint hearted but worth it for Kingsbridge and Salcombe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely "Barn" and Location

Great place for the family, our 5-yr old loved the stairs and having his own bathroom! Nicely equipped kitchen, and room for the grandparents to visit. We even cooked, which we don't usually do on vacation! Enjoyed the games rooms and pool too. Only thing missing was a wood burning stove! Loved it, will definitely recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet surroundings and great facilities

Our second stay at Iris Cottage. Even though the weather wasn’t great there is always plenty to keep you entertained. We played tennis, golf, table tennis, pool and went swimming in the indoor pool. Easy check in, clean and tidy cottage which is fully equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2021

Great property, well equipped and a great location/loads to do at stancombe manor. Only comment would be that the downstairs bedrooms are a bit damp smelling but otherwise an excellent stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021