Tuckenhay Mill - Waterwheel
South Hams
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Tuckenhay Mill - Waterwheel is a three-bedroom cottage within a working mill complex near Totnes. You enter into a ground-floor living space with an open fire and direct access to the garden. The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking, with a dishwasher and French doors opening onto a patio. Upstairs are three bedrooms: one with a double bed (4ft 6in), and two rooms with single beds. There is one bathroom with a bath and toilet.
The cottage comes with bed linen, wi-fi, and enough space for six people. Heating and hot water are provided, and initial fuel for the fire is included from October to May. A travel cot and highchair can be arranged if needed. One well-behaved dog is welcome. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the site.
The real draw is what surrounds you. The mill grounds include an outdoor swimming pool (May to October), an all-weather tennis court, and a separate indoor leisure complex with two heated pools, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms. A games hall with table tennis and snooker, plus children's play areas indoors and out, mean there is activity whatever the weather. The stream running through the grounds is worth noting if you have young children. Parking is ample, and a shared laundry room with a washing machine is available by coin meter.
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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