Tuckenhay Mill - 3 Castle Cottage
South Hams
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This three-bedroom cottage is part of a working mill conversion in South Hams, where a stream runs through the grounds and the original buildings now house a leisure complex. The property sleeps six across three bedrooms—one double with an ensuite shower, and two rooms with single beds—plus two bathrooms. A sitting room with an open fire, separate kitchen and dining space, and an enclosed terrace with garden furniture make up the rest of the accommodation. Bed linen and Wi-Fi are included; heating runs on storage heaters, and initial fuel for the fire is provided in the cooler months.
What sets this location apart is access to facilities shared across the site: a 60-foot outdoor swimming pool (open May to October), two heated indoor pools, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms, an all-weather tennis court, and a games hall with table tennis, snooker and pool tables. There are play areas both outside and in for younger children. The grounds have a BBQ area, ample parking for cars and boats, and a laundry room with machines (charged by slot meter). One well-behaved pet is welcome. The cottage does not permit smoking. Totnes town centre lies nearby, and the South Hams coastline is within reach for day trips.
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Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
We have been to Tuckenhay mill twice now, and both times have been extremely pleasant. There is plenty to do, including two very nice swimming pools, which the children absolutely love. The cottage we stayed in was clean and well equipped also warm and cozy. I would highly recommend a stay here.
6 months ago · via Google
Such a beautiful place to be, to relax, to have fun and keep in the best memories. I holidayed here as a child in the early & mid 80s, and returning after 40+ years with a child of my own, I was delighted to find it has had subtle and minimal improvements. It is still a cosy, warm, comfortable and well facilitated location with everything you need to both chill out and keep the kids content! The cottages are comfortable, clean and very nicely put together with stunning views over hillsides and streams. The various swimming pools are sizeable and superbly well-kept. The sauna and steam rooms are a lovely addition, too. Suffice to say, we are already planning when we will return... and it won't be as long as 40 years from now!
6 months ago · via Google
Expensive but worth it. Location wise - no phone signal for the whole time we stayed. There is nothing nearby apart from a couple of puns - The Waterman Arms is worth it. Good for walks but hilly.
7 months ago · via Google
First time we have stayed at this hidden gem. Our cottage was clean, warm and very well equipped. The on site facilities are superb, the extensive grounds are beautiful and peaceful and the only possible improvement we can think of would be the addition of a bar and restaurant. On second thoughts they might change the whole character of the place. Lovely walks from our doorstep and lots of tourist attractions and lovely towns within a 30 minute drive.
10 months ago · via Google