Tuckenhay Mill - Miller’s Thumb
South Hams
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Miller's Thumb is a ground-floor cottage at Tuckenhay Mill, a working estate near Totnes with extensive leisure facilities on site. The property sleeps four across two bedrooms—one double and two singles—plus a bathroom with bath and shower. Everything happens on one level: the open-plan living space has a TV and DVD player, doors onto a decked garden area, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking. Bed linen and Wi-Fi are included; heating and hot water are charged separately and vary by season.
What makes this location unusual is the access to the mill's own facilities: a heated indoor swimming pool complex with hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms, plus an outdoor pool open in summer. There's also an all-weather tennis court and children's play areas both outside and indoors. The cottage itself has a garden with furniture and a BBQ. One well-behaved dog is welcome. The stream running through the grounds is worth noting if you're travelling with young children.
Parking is ample and the site suits families wanting on-site activities as much as those using it as a base to explore South Devon. Check-in is after 4pm and checkout before 9.30am.
Sleeps & rooms
What's on offer
Check-in & check-out
Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 09:30
🚭 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