Madeleine - HJA

About this property

Country estate that truly captures the essence of a fun-filled, action packed family holiday, but with easy access to Exeter and Newton Abbot.. 3 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: Smart TV, Bluray Player, DVD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Decking

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Ensuite: Bath, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Decked Area

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner provided. Cot and highchair. Payphone (shared, in foyer of heated swimming pool). Decked area with garden furniture. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. This property has a security deposit of £100. Madeleine Cottage is a charming countryside retreat, ideal for families or smaller groups, sleeping up to six guests in three beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms arranged across the ground and first floors. Set within Woodhouse Farm, the cottage enjoys easy access to the estate’s indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, and outdoor shared playground, making it a popular choice for relaxed family holidays. Each property is maintained to the highest standards and features, with many retain original charm, such as oak-beamed ceilings and wood or tiled floors, blending traditional style with modern luxury.

Accessed via a series of gentle steps, the ground floor opens into a spacious sitting room with patio doors leading onto the main sun deck and private garden, a perfect space to unwind after a day exploring Devon. The living area is comfortably furnished with deep leather sofas, a 43” Smart TV and a Bluetooth speaker, alongside a welcoming log-burning stove (logs provided). The adjoining kitchen and dining room is well equipped with a hob and oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, alongside a fridge-freezer, and washing machine. From here, guests can access a ground-floor double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, offering both comfort and privacy. Please note: due to its stepped access and layout across multiple levels, extra caution is advsied.

At the rear of the cottage, two private sun decks, one with a charcoal barbecue, provide a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. Guests also enjoy direct access to the outdoor playground. With thermostatically controlled electric heating and stylish, comfortable interiors, Madeleine Cottage offers a welcoming home-from-home atmosphere, a peaceful yet well-connected base from which to explore the beauty of the Devon countryside. Every comfort has been thoughtfully considered at Madeleine Cottage to ensure a seamless and relaxing stay. Guests enjoy electric heating, superfast Wi-Fi, and all electricity, bed linen, and towels included.

Families are well catered for, with a cot and highchair available on request, and there is a shared playground on-site. Outside, the enclosed garden and sun decks are furnished for comfort, offering space to dine or unwind in the fresh Devon air. For convenience, a payphone is located in the foyer of the indoor swimming pool building, and shared parking is available on site along with electric vehicle charging also at this site. The indoor swimming pool complex is at this site, each property has scheduled private access on a rota provided by the owners prior to arrival. right on your doorstep.

Sleeping from 6 to 28 guests the cottages can be combined to accommodate larger groups. For an extra touch, you can even book an in-house chef to handle your catering.

Set in the heart of the rolling Devon countryside, the privately owned Ashcombe Country Estate nestles in a quiet, beautiful valley, surrounded by endless things to do and just a short drive from the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Torquay too. Enjoying peaceful walks through the estate’s hills and woodlands. Just under a mile down the lane lies the Ashcombe Shooting Ground, offering clay pigeon shooting, quad bike safaris, and archery (available at extra cost for ages 14+). Also on the estate, A Touch of the Wild runs exciting forest activity camps where children can enjoy bushcraft, campfire cooking, bug hunting, and woodland adventures, a wonderful way to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors. In the evenings, join the friendly locals at the local pub, open on various nights with inexpensive local beer and Ashcombe Cider, summer fêtes, and community events. Guests can also book guided foraging walks to discover the simple pleasure of finding wild foods in the Devon countryside.

Both Dartmoor National Park and the historic city of Exeter are just a 20-minute drive away, while the South Devon Coast and its sandy beaches are only 3 miles. Nearby, you’ll find Exeter and Newton Abbot Racecourses, golf courses, family theme parks, zoos, sailing, and fishing, as well as Devon’s famous pubs and restaurants. Walk the wild beauty of Dartmoor, visit nearby National Trust properties (including Agatha Christie’s Greenway), or enjoy a steam train journey from Kingswear to Paignton or Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Explore historic Dartmouth with its harbour, castle, galleries, and the spectacular Regatta Week and Air Show. Salcombe, Blackpool Sands, Slapton, and Dittisham are all within easy reach, while East Cornwall and the Eden Project are less than an hour’s drive away. Adventurers can also try Rock Solid Coasteering along the Jurassic Coastline.

All major supermarkets deliver directly to your cottage. Main shops are 3 miles away. All in all, Ashcombe is the perfect base to explore, experience, and enjoy the very best of Devon, “The Cream of Devon.”

Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are low banisters at the property.

No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.

A security deposit of £75 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we'll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.

Suitable for up to 1 pet