ID: S1325190
Tuckenhay, Papermaker's Cottage is a much-loved retreat, praised for its beautiful setting, relaxing atmosphere, and excellent amenities. Guests frequently return, highlighting the comfortable cottages, stunning pool, and abundance of activities for all ages. The location offers scenic walks and easy access to local attractions. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, particularly with the pool, the overall experience remains highly positive, with helpful staff and a welcoming environment.
Most guests found the property generally clean, with good quality bedding and comfortable beds. However, there was a mention of the pool area needing more frequent cleaning, especially regarding debris and insects.
The setting is described as beautiful and relaxing, with plenty of walks and easy access to nearby towns. The only drawback mentioned is the challenging single-track road leading to the property.
Guests consistently praised the comfort of the cottages, highlighting the thoughtful layout and high-quality bedding, making for a restful stay.
The pool, playroom, and on-site activities are highly appreciated, providing entertainment for all ages. Some maintenance issues were noted, particularly with the pool and certain facilities not always being fully operational.
There were no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
Sleeping eight guests and with a tennis court, playground, pools and much more, Papermaker’s Cottage is impeccable for any special occasion. Heating and pool at additional charge..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Games Room: Snooker Table
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, No Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Night storage heating, electricity, hot water and use of swimming pools - charges vary by season £215pw or £114 for short breaks. 2 cots and 2 highchairs. Garden area opposite with garden furniture and BBQ.. Bed linen and towels included (bring own towels for swimming pool use). Wi-fi internet access (limited at times, in badminton/games hall). Payphone (shared with other properties). Highchairs and additional travel cots/cots available by arrangement (one highchair, one travel cot/cot in all cottages unless otherwise stated). Two pints of milk on arrival. Grounds with BBQ area (shared with other properties on site). Ample parking for cars and boats. No smoking (cottages and all facilities). Please note: There is a stream in the mill grounds.
additional facilities:- Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer by £1 slot meter
- Extensive indoor and outdoor sporting facilities including 60-ft outdoor swimming pool (8am to 8pm, 1 May to 1 Oct) and all-weather tennis court
- Superb indoor leisure complex with two heated swimming pools (charges apply), hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms and drench shower (Roman Pool open daily 8.
30am to 8.30pm – Wednesdays to 9pm – for all ages, under adult supervision. Waterfall Pool open daily 8.30 am to 6.30pm for adults and children over 10 years old accompanied by a swimming adult)
facilities FOR small children:
- Outdoor - small children’s play areas with swings, climbing frames, slides, Wendy house and football field. Indoor - a huge play area with slides, puzzles, pool table, table football, snooker and table tennis
- Extra travel cots/cots and highchairs provided
- Mother and baby changing facility with walk-in shower/wet room (indoor pool). Roman pool with shallow learning bay.
dogs welcome:
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Well-behaved dogs are welcome in all cottages (except Mill Leat), and they must be kept on a lead around the cottages.
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"Devon’s best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devon’s loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart...."
In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Mill Bank (ref UK33902) is the latest addition to a superb choice of cottages at Tuckenhay Mill.
An extremely spacious two-person cottage having a living, dining, kitchen area on the higher level with two south-facing balconies overlooking the stream towards the Mill. The master bedroom and en-suite shower room are on the lower level, together with the riverside day room. Your own footpath leads from the garden via a footbridge to the facilities at the Mill.
Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools.
The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart where private yachts have replaced the old tall-masted ships and barges. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored and converted to a delightful range of holiday properties to suit larger family parties. Awards have been won for the conversion of buildings and the conservation of the area. With so much to do, many holidaymakers return year after year. There is golf nearby and a pub within 1 mile.
South Devon awaits you
Tuckenhay is only a 20-minute drive from the superb award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands and about 30 minutes from a surfing beach at Bantham, as well as some of the best natural beaches to be found anywhere in the UK.
There is also extensive access to the coastal footpath for walking and the wilderness that is Dartmoor for walking, climbing and riding.
This is a mecca for ramblers, bird-watchers, swimmers, surfers, horse riders, golfers and those interested in fishing, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
In addition, there are many historic NT houses to visit including Agatha Christies’s Greenway as well as a local vineyard.
Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes.
Village shop 3½ miles. Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance.
A superb choice of cottages
Great care has been taken to retain the feel of the original buildings.
Most have garden, terrace or patio. Many cottages have more than one bathroom and some have an en-suite bathroom to every bedroom. Kitchens are comprehensively equipped: most have dishwashers and all have microwave cookers.
Couples and honeymooners will feel snug and comfortable in the cottages: Mill Leat, Mill Stream, Mill Spring and now Mill Bank. Families can spread out in Papermaker’s or Turbine Cottages, while Mill Lodge, Edgecombe Barn and Tuckenhay Mill House will sleep larger parties in comfort. Of course, combinations of cottages can accommodate bigger gatherings of family or friends.
Bed linen and towels supplied, please remember to take your own towels for use of the pool.
For badminton and tennis please bring proper shoes, racquets, shuttle cocks and tennis balls.
Please be aware that mobile telephone reception in the area can be poor, however there is a payphone by the gym and bowls room.
Cats are not allowed at the property.
There are restrictions on some pet breeds, please call to confirm.
There is open water in the property grounds.
There is an additional charge for the swimming pool to be paid at the time of booking.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Kate Rawlinson
Lovely place - I think the charge for the waterfall pool is a little high considering not everything is working - however once fixed it's well worth the extra, The place was generally clean Beds very comfy and bedding good quality.Lots and lots of walks directly from the site Nice and easy to get a supermarket delivery tooYou could easily just stay there are not drive anywhere - which may not be a bad thing because the only negative really is the road in and out - single track with passing places ...but OMG, not a fun drive at all.Special mention to Debbie - super helpful and couldn't do enough for us
Laura Williams
Second year at Tuckenhay Mill as a family of 6. We love it here. Plenty for everyone to do and Papermarkers was just fantastic. Debbie is lovely and very helpful and knowledgeable about the Mill and surrounding area. We are looking to book again next year!
Confirmed Guest
3rd time here absolutely love it but it needs some tlc now .The pool needs a some work going to it and it only gets cleaned on a Friday by Sunday it was full of dead flies,wasps,flys and even a dead frog
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