The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm is a recently renovated holiday home in Kingsbridge, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 34 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kingsbridge, like cycling. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Watermans Arms is 17 km from The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm, while Totnes Castle is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.0
High score for Kingsbridge
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  • Adaya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The space is lovely and cosy, super clean, beautiful views, quiet and safe. Also caught a gorgeous sunrise in the morning!
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was as described - on a farm with distant sea views. The kitchen had all facilities - washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and hob, coffee machine. Pods were there for coffee and dishwasher tablets were there too. Lovely...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is perfect for a short stay with plenty of walks and interesting things to do nearby. We stayed during a bit of a storm, but we found that the cottage was more than comfortable enough for us to stay inside, watch TV and play some...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Laura

9.7
9.7
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Laura
This modern, roomy, detached cottage is all on one floor. It is equally suited to friends, younger couples who want a base for adventures or older couples who are looking for comfort and ease of getting around. With only a small step to get into the property and parking right outside this suits those who suffer with limited mobility. There is also a fenced garden outside. With beautiful, high quality decoration and attention to detail, It is well equipped with a modern kitchen (electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine) and large shower room with and over-sized showerhead, a large bedroom (Egyptian cotton linen) and plenty of living space. It is very comfortably furnished and there are books and games for cosy nights in. Information, guide books and maps are provided to help you plan your stay. There is electric heating for chilly nights. A lot of attention has been paid to the smallest of details and there are lots of 'extras' to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The large bedroom contains a king sized and a single bed with good quality mattresess. There is plenty of storage space with a wardrobe and chest of drawers and has been decorated beautifully. It lends itself perfectly to a romantic night or two away. Situated on a rural farm, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you're surrounded by our fields which have stunning views in every direction. You can walk from the property to access footpaths leading through the countryside and down to the coast. The stunning, local, dog-friendly beach begins in the village of Torcross and runs for 2 miles to Strete Gate. It is a 7-10 minute drive away and also boasts 2 excellent beachside pubs. The local town of Kingsbridge is 4 miles away where there are 2 supermarkets, a petrol station and a lovely high street. Dartmoor National Park is within a 30-40 minute drive away. We also have gloriously dark night skies, which are very much cherished and sought after.
I live with my husband and 11 yr old son on our farm in South Devon where my husband runs his own fencing business. I have a menagerie of animals including horses, dogs, cats and chickens. I love nothing more than exploring the countryside on a summer evening from horseback, with my three dogs in tow. We also spend a lot of time on the beach during the summer and winter time. I have lived in the area all my life so am always happy to recommend places to you. I live next door so am on hand day or night, should you need any help or assistance. We are making a real effort to try and become more environmentally friendly. We have installed solar panels and all our lighting will be changed to LED in the Summer of 2019. In the near future we are also going to explore the use of renewables for heating. We try to use environmentally friendly products where possible and recycle where we can.
We are only a couple of miles from the beach and Start Bay and being in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and situated on top of the rolling Devon hills, you have fantastic views of the sea and Slapton Ley at nearby Torcross from our fields. Sunsets are fabulous here and there is lots of wildlife. You are more likely to hear an owl through the night than a car. If you take a stroll around our fields you will get an amazing panoramic view reaching as far as Salcombe and Prawle Point. Our skies at night are dark and photographers have loved getting outside for stunning night time pictures. There are a wealth of beaches all a short drive away (7 mins drive is the nearest) and nearby Dartmoor about half an hour by car. There are plenty of excellent pubs nearby for eating and drinking and the town of Kingsbridge can offer a wide variety of dining experiences as well as take-away deliveries. There are footpaths running through the property and quiet rural roads for walking / cycling. If farms are your thing there are horses on the property as well as an array of cats, a few dogs and chickens, as well as sheep and cattle in the fields at certain times of the year.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 195 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 cot available upon request.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £195 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm

    • Check-in at The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm is 3.1 miles from the centre of Kingsbridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Stables @ Higher Stancombe Farm offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Horse riding
      • Beach