Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base

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Little Stadbury
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review stars
10Outstanding
(61 Ratings)
"The cottage is most comfortable with everything needed for an excellent holiday. Easy access to good walking and very dog friendly. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived."
Josephine S.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(61 Ratings)

Cottage in England

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Lovely spacious newly refurbished two bedroom barn conversion with parking and enclosed garden, perfect for families, walkers and those wishing to get away from it all. Little Stadbury combines the convenience of being located within a couple of miles of stunning sandy beaches, lovely welcoming pubs serving delicious food and the historic market town of Kingsbridge whilst tucked away down its own private mile long drive.

The cottage has been completely refurbished and has all mod cons including dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine and central heating and is comfortably and stylishly furnished with luxurious feather and down duvets and pillows and fluffy towels. Dogs are most welcome and just in case they happen to get a little wet and muddy, there is an outside tap with hose, and we provide old towels to dry them! Please note there is an additional cost of GBP 30 per dog. We also provide a highchair, travel cot and stair gate for the little ones by arrangement, and the garden is safe and enclosed with patio, BBQ and grassy area, accessed from the French doors by the kitchen. There is ample parking for two cars. There is also the use of our field for ball games and exercising your dog.
Guests can now try their hand, by arrangement with Sarah, at pottery in the recently completed Little Piggery Pottery studio. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced potters alike, you can try your hand at throwing on the wheel, slab building, decorating and glazing. Any items that you make can be fired in the kiln here and sent on to you as a memento of your stay.
Within walking distance is the village of Bantham and its gorgeous sandy beach, (voted one of Europe’s finest beaches) which is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months and where you can learn to surf, paddle board and windsurf or just sunbathe, sleep or read! Whilst dogs are not allowed on the main beach between May and the end of September, they ARE allowed on the vast beach (at low tide) at the mouth of the estuary between Bantham and Bigbury on Sea. Little Stadbury is also yards from the Avon Estuary Walk route, from which you can pick up the Coastal Path. There are a number of pubs within walking distance including the excellent 14th century Sloop Inn and the Fisherman's Rest (Aveton Gifford), while further afield you are spoilt for choice in terms of award winning eateries. There are village shops in Bantham, Aveton Gifford and Churchstow, and the market town of Kingsbridge is three miles away with a choice of supermarkets and interesting artisanal shops.
Modbury is also worth a visit, particularly to the Wild Goose antique shop. The South Devon Chilli Farm is nearby at Loddiswell. Salcombe is around 7 miles away and Dartmouth 12 for those of a nautical disposition.
Burgh Island is well worth a visit, particularly for lunch at the Pilchard Inn (est 1336), steeped in fishing history and the Hotel is famed for its links to Agatha Christie. When the tide is in the sea tractor will take you there from Bigbury on Sea.
Little Stadbury is superbly located to enjoy everything that the South Hams and South Devon has to offer while providing peace and quiet without being completely off the beaten track.

Amenities at Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(61 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The cottage is most comfortable with everything needed for an excellent holiday. Easy access to good walking and very dog friendly. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Fabulous cottage, friendly and helpful host. Definitely be going again
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We wanted somewhere rural, quiet and comfortable with access to nearby beaches, and that's exactly what we had! The house is located a mile away from the main road down a track, so there is no passing traffic. Malcolm and Sarah are fabulous hosts, on hand to assist if required, generously giving their time to recommend places of interest and to loan towels for the dogs. The house is lovely, with a small secure patio and grassed area at the back, perfect for our small dogs to mooch about. There are walks directly from the house - either in the field owned by the hosts, who live next door, or to the South West Coast Path which leads out to Bantham beach. Slapton Sands/Torcross, Salcombe, Bigbury-on-Sea, Start Point (a steep and long walk down to the lighthouse and beach - not for the faint-hearted) and Hope Cove were favourites of ours. We had a lovely stay, with the bonus of great weather!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
A very nice cottage and a beautiful walk to the sea from there.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Beautifully situated comfortable cottage and pottery, a perfect holiday base?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.