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Reconnect with nature, it’s old land here and the pretty Gara Brook runs through it all down to Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve. There’s no light pollution, so the star-gazing is heavenly!  Look for kingfishers, glow-worms, dippers, otters, trout, yellow wagtails, and dormice.  Build a dam or paddle in the stream.  And as there’s no through traffic, it’s a green lane beyond us, it’s so peaceful and safe for pets and kids to play.  Plus we’re dog-friendly, flexible on the number of dogs too.

Tastefully converted from the former mill building, barns & workers’ cottages around a mill-house built in the 1750s, each cottage offers thick stone walls, beams, deep slate sills and a logburner.  Individual in decor yet spacious, comfortable accommodation with a modern fitted kitchen (with own washing machine, microwave, electric oven or range, kettle, toaster, fridge-freezer), and bathrooms with baths and showers.

All cottages enjoy private fenced gardens or patios, have logburners, bbqs and outdoor seating. You’re welcome to make the most of the shared streamside lawns where there’s  more seating.  Wander round the valley, or walk up to Strete to the pub, it’s only 40 minutes and has great sea views. Or simply relax in your own cottage garden.  Feel real peace here in a tranquil valley almost untouched by the modern world.  A sustainable holiday too – a water turbine generates electricity using the old mill leat and there’s free electric car charging for guests.

Watermill Cottages is perfect for getting away from it all… a sustainable coastal retreat, eco-friendly, for real peace and quiet, yet close to Slapton Sands & many other beaches and picturesque Devon villages with good restaurants, cafes and pubs. Join the The Coast Path for dramatic seascapes, explore green lanes, Dartmoor’s stone circles and wild ponies, footpaths and tracks.  Explore local markets, wine and cheese producers, and the independent quirky shops and motte-and-bailey castle in Totnes. Try ferryhopping in Dartmouth, chill out on the beaches – so many to choose from.  Wander round Dartmouth, Salcombe or Totnes and treat yourself to a cream tea.

Holidays like they used to be, space to relax, play and explore… email enquiries@watermillcottages.co.uk or call 01803 901743.

Update: 16 Sep 2021

Having recently changed ownership Watermill Cottages is now open again and its business as usual. We are now taking bookings for Crownwheel, Mill and Barleycorn Cottage. To enquire about availability please do get in touch on our landline 01803 901743 or simply email us on enquiries@watermillcottages.co.uk
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We really look forward to welcoming you back to the valley.   We have, and still are, following all industry guidelines so that we offer you a clean and comfortable stay in our cottages.