Spacious & peaceful house near the beach

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Galmpton, Kingsbridge
  • Hope Cove Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • South Devon
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Burgh Island
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this farm stay is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Hope Cove Beach and Boat Beach. .This family-friendly farm stay is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mouthwell Sand.

What's nearby

  • Hope Cove Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • South Sands - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • South Devon - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Soar Mill Cove - 15 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Burgh Island - 29 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring 'O' Bells - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ferry Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Spacious & peaceful house near the beach

Located in Galmpton, a small village located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this beautifully presented and well-equipped house is the perfect place for large families or friends looking for that special venue or for those seeking to explore all of the delights this part of Devon has to offer.
The space
The property is approximately one mile from the picturesque old fishing village of Hope Cove with sandy beaches and footpaths along the National Trust coastline. It boasts a large garden with outside seating area and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
This farmhouse has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and sleeps a maximum of 15 guests.

Ground Floor
Entrance to hall leading to farmhouse style Kitchen with electric oven and hob with granite work tops and breakfast bar, adjoining back kitchen with butler sink, washing machine, dishwasher fridge / freezer. Large round pine table seating 6/8 and corner table 6/8. The Living Room leads on from the kitchen with wooden floors and inglenook fireplace (inset wood burner) and french doors to garden. There is a large TV with DVD. Games Room with a full size pool table in its own sitting room with TV and music. Bedroom 6- Double bed with en-suite wet room.

First Floor
Landing leading to bedrooms. Master Bedroom with king bed and en-suite bathroom with antique roll top bath and walk-in power shower. Bedroom 2 with 2 singles. Bedroom 3 comprises bunk beds. Bedroom 4 with 2 bunk beds and 1 single. Family Bathroom. Bedroom 5 with double bed (Please note this bedroom is accessed via the family bathroom).

Outside: Spacious enclosed garden with patio area and BBQ.
Linen: All bed linen and tea towels are supplied. PLEASE NOTE TOWELS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Heating: Oil Central Hearing & hot water
Parking: Two allocated parking spaces and ample on road parking
Wi-Fi available
Pets: One/ two well behaved dog(s) welcome at an additional cost.
Other things to note
Ground floor double bedroom and wet room suitable for those with limited mobility.

Please strip linen on departure and leave in bag by the front door.
Please put your rubbish out and take your bottles to the nearest bottle bank if the recycling box for glass is full. The council will only take one box, not additional.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom features a bathtub, a bidet, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs welcome: £ 25 each please

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Near Salcombe Agritourism
Holiday Home Near Salcombe Kingsbridge
Holiday Home Near Salcombe Agritourism property
Holiday Home Near Salcombe Agritourism property Kingsbridge

Reviews

Spacious & peaceful house near the beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

will n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Really nice house and location. Family had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pat I.

review

Lovely old property with more than enough room to accommodate our 11 family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great family holiday venue

We had a wonderful time with wonderful weather
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert T., London

Great house for families to explore surrounding area

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Big house with great outdoors, superb beaches in the area and Hope Cove is only 1.5km walk away. The furniture and contents are ageing but generally well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

The Old Parsonage is a great place for a family holiday with excellent and roomy accommodation, good access to local beaches and the bonus of a pool table which got good use. Our family ranged from two to eighty-two and all loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage in rural Devon

The Old Parsonage is a great holiday house for an extended family group. It has plenty of room and isn't super-smart, so we weren't worried about young children damaging anything (not that they did!), but had all the facilities we could have wanted. Great location only a mile or so from Hope Cove, with other beaches and Salcombe in easy reach. Better for families than friends because of the unusual room arrangements (one bedroom is the other side of the main bathroom). Note that unfortunately towels are not provided and that parking is on the road outside. Andrew was very helpful and did everything possible to make our stay a success. A great week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for a short break

Lovely big house and was perfect for our family wedding party. Was located in a we'll know location for us, so was nice to find somewhere new to stay. The house had everything we needed, apart from the weather, but that's not the owners fault. The feedback I have is given with the best intentions. The furniture in the lounge was was very uncomfortable and had seen better days. The bathroom and bedroom room layouts took some getting used to. You had to go through one bathroom in order to get into one of the double bedrooms considering we had so many adults that was a little tricky when deciding on who should use the bathroom first etc. This is not a complaint, but you need to plan ahead for the poor guests who get allocated that double room. The house itself is quite old, so don't expect 21st century fixtures and fittings. It's a very well used space and you can see areas that are beginning to show age. Take the furniture outside, we didn't use it as some of the rattan chairs are threadbare so didn't want to cause anymore damage. Great place for a large party of people, and we will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Sharon H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

I felt the property was very run down and quite grubby in places

Overall we had a good holiday but the whole place could do with a make over and new sofas in the lounge - the place was very grubby. The bedroom downstairs has no storage either
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Newtown, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday in Galpton

I booked the Old Parsonage for a family holiday and gathering to reunite after lockdown. What was important and was wholly satisfied with this home is that we could relax in a comfortable environment, cook, eat food and drink while maximizing on our time together. Upon arriving at the Old Parsonage the first impression was this far exceeded our expectations. This home is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and we were immediately at home. On the Sunday we were joined by friends who lived close by and I cooked for 14 people without stress. The surrounding area is stunning. The cliff views and the cove is unpretentious and uncrowded. The cost was high for this time of the year, but worth every penny. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house, good location. Would use again

Charming old house with 6 bedrooms. Our family party of 14 (6 young boys, their parents and grandparents) found plenty of space for dining and lounging indoors and out. The boys also enjoyed playing in the large rectangular garden. The house is conveniently close to Hope Cove and other good beaches. All the important facilities - cooker, hot water, fridges, wifi etc. worked well and we lacked nothing. Just some minor maintenance needed. 2 of the bedrooms are accessed via shared bathrooms, so your party will need to be comfortably familiar with each other. Parking is on the road but very easy. We all enjoyed our stay and would happily use the house again. The owner lives in the Caribbean but is readily available via email and is helpful and communicative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in nice, big, characterful house

Excellent house and garden, with lots of character, in a great location for walks to Hope Cove and surrounding area. Bear in mind one bedroom has to be accessed via a bathroom. A few things needed a tad of maintenance but not enough to impact our enjoyment and the host was quick to organise repair. Remember to take towels including hand towels for the bathrooms and take some oven gloves - there aren’t any.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a beautiful location

We had a wonderful time at The Old Parsonage. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for a gorgeous family break. My children said it was the best holiday house that we have stayed in. Praise indeed. Hope cove is gorgeous and we took a trip to Bigbury on Sea and Burgh Island as it is a family favourite. Thanks to Andrew and we hope to stay again. Gemma
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

julian f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Galmpton

Lovely house, great walks, fantastic area
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy haven at the end of the day

The Old Parsonage is a special place, with so much personality and history. Impeccably kept and homily decorated, gives you a sense of being home the minute you walk in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Swaine review

Andrew was very helpful (phoning in from the Dominican Republic to get us towels!) and the house was perfect for a large family in the time of covid. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant time

Lovely property in a great location. Lots of space for everyone and great garden with incredible views. We had one issue and the neighbour sorted immediately. Absolutely fantastic set up. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Winchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house in perfect location

Very well equipped, large and comfortable house in a perfect location for Bantham Bay, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and nice walk down to Hope Cove
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate Arul

Liked: Cleanliness

Nestling in to New Yearc

The Old Parsonage is a delightful, spacious house with cosy fires and comfort and close proximity to the coast. Everything about The O.P is appealing and lends itself to a large group having fun. The owner was helpful and kind and was prompt to respond to questions before and during our stay . He bent over backwards to ensure that our experience was enjoyable. It certainly was and we would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

We had a relaxing family Christmas. The house was ideal with plenty of space for everyone without crowding. The pool table was a great hit with children and adults alike. The kitchen and dining area was ideal. Andrew was very responsive to emails. Overall a great holiday break

8/10 Good

boban e.

spacious

It is a very spacious hose .layout is not so great.

4/10 Poor

Helen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. House needs TLC.

We enjoyed our stay due to the great weather and easy access to several local beaches. The house was a disappointment though especially given the price and other properties we’ve rented before. There are many snags already listed by previous holiday makers, plus no information/welcome, no bath mats or towels, not enough/poor hangers, blinds that don’t shut....We would return to the area but not to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

wendy g., Woodchurch kent

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house and garden, perfect location, badly maintained

Dont know if my previous attempt got to you (not in sent items) Andrew in S America, (but available by email). No property manager. Numerous maintainance problems. Towels and bathmats not there (he told us where key). Top bunk bed with no rail, child fell out. Main bedroom, some slats on bed broken. Fridge door dodgy but then fell off completely (found screw and mended) could have been v dangerous for children.. Downstairs loo not working till he sent plumber, 4 days in. Twin bedroom not nearly as in picture, one bare bulb from ceiling, no bedside lamps and 1 pillow only on each bed, looked very bare. Slatted blinds cheap and hopeless. No recycling. Downstairs bathroom extractor not working and no openable window. 3/4 lights not working in kitchen even though he sent man with bulbs. etc etc. All said, a truly lovely house and location and we had a wonderful time., but a lot of snags for an expensive house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

j w.

Liked: Cleanliness

more home than away

the old parsonage made us feel welcome and at home straight away. we had a super family holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house for families

Spacious house in lovely location. Children loved playing in the garden and we all enjoyed the local beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Violet G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location if you like peace and quiet, beautiful walks and short distance from local towns

The property is large and spacious with a lovely garden overlooking the fields. There's everything you need to entertain you during your stay. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of seating. The beds are comfy with good space.. The only thing that may be an inconvenience for some is the bathrooms. They are attached to three of the bedrooms which is was not a problem for us as we are all family. Otherwise you just have to be mindful of when you use them. There is a separate WC. Other than that the place is a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019