Columbia Cottage in Dawlish is highly praised for its spaciousness, beautiful views, and suitability for large family gatherings and celebrations. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and excellent communal areas. The swimming pool, games room, and play areas are especially popular with children and families. The staff are described as friendly, responsive, and accommodating. While a few guests noted minor issues with kitchen equipment sizing and heating, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews mention the cottage and its facilities as clean, well-maintained, and tended to daily. Guests appreciated the high standards and prompt attention from maintenance staff.
The property is set in beautiful Devon countryside with stunning views and is close to beaches and local attractions. Some guests found the narrow Devon lanes challenging, but most appreciated the peaceful setting and proximity to Dawlish and Teignmouth.
Guests found the cottage spacious, cosy, and comfortable, with ample seating and beds for large groups. A few noted cold bedrooms at night, but overall comfort was highly rated.
The swimming pool, games room, sauna, and play areas were frequently praised. The kitchen was generally well-equipped, though a few guests suggested more large-scale cooking equipment and appliances for big groups.
Guests appreciated the responsive and friendly staff, prompt provision of extra towels, and helpful local recommendations. While gifts were not mentioned, the attentive service and flexibility were noted. Please note that specific gifts are not guaranteed.
Columbia simply has something to suit everyone’s tastes as there are plenty of facilities in the estate and beautiful walks nearby.. 5 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 43" Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen:32" TV, Breakfast Bar, Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed, Smart TV, (Jack And Jill En-Suite, Shared With Bedroom 1)
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Jack And Jill En-Suite, Shared With Bedroom 3)
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 7: Bunk (3ft) Beds, (Jack And Jill En-Suite, Shared With Bedroom 5)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner provided. Cot and highchair. Payphone. Payphone (shared, in foyer of heated swimming pool). Patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Enclosed garden. Parking No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. This property has a security deposit of £200. Columbia Cottage is a beautifully appointed spacious countryside home Ideal for families and groups. Highly rated by returning guests, Columbia Cottage combines space, comfort, and convenience, an ideal setting for family celebrations and memorable countryside escapes. Every comfort has been thoughtfully considered at Columbia Cottage to ensure a seamless and relaxing stay. Families are also well catered for, with a cot and highchair available on request, and additionally there’s a shared outdoor playground on-site.
Set within Woodhouse Farm, the cottage enjoys easy access to the estate’s indoor swimming pool, sauna, games room, and outdoor playground, making it a popular choice for larger families and gatherings of friends.
The ground floor offers generous open plan living, with kitchen /living area leading into a dining room, perfect for socialising and shared meals. The living room is furnished with deep leather sofas around a 43” Smart TV, along with a Bluetooth speaker and a welcoming log-burning stove (logs provided). The kitchen is well equipped with a range cooker, microwave, and dishwasher, while the adjoining dining area features an American-style fridge-freezer, washing machine, and an additional 32” TV, ideal for relaxed group dining. Upstairs, seven well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for up to fifteen guests. At the rear of the cottage, a lawn garden provides space to relax outdoors with a charcoal BBQ and decked areas, while a large, paved patio at the front offers additional room for gathering and dining at the outside tables in the warmer months. The home is fitted with thermostatically controlled electric heating, ensuring comfort throughout the year.
For convenience, a payphone is located in the foyer of the indoor swimming pool building. Shared Parking is also available on site, with electric vehicle charging also at this site. The indoor swimming pool complex is at this site, each property has scheduled private access on a rota provided by the owners prior to arrival.
Sleeping from 6 to 28 guests, the cottages can be combined to accommodate almost any group size. For an extra touch, you can even book an in-house chef to handle your catering.
Set in the heart of the rolling Devon countryside, the privately owned Ashcombe Country Estate nestles in a quiet, beautiful valley, surrounded by endless things to do and just a short drive from the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Torquay too. Enjoying peaceful walks through the estate’s hills and woodlands. Just under a mile down the lane lies the Ashcombe Shooting Ground, offering clay pigeon shooting, quad bike safaris, and archery (available at extra cost for ages 14+). Also on the estate, A Touch of the Wild runs exciting forest activity camps where children can enjoy bushcraft, campfire cooking, bug hunting, and woodland adventures, a wonderful way to spark a lifelong love of the outdoors. In the evenings, join the friendly locals at the local pub, open on various nights with inexpensive local beer and Ashcombe Cider, summer fêtes, and community events. Guests can also book guided foraging walks to discover the simple pleasure of finding wild foods in the Devon countryside.
Both Dartmoor National Park and the historic city of Exeter are just a 20-minute drive away, while the South Devon Coast and its sandy beaches are only 3 miles. Nearby, you’ll find Exeter and Newton Abbot Racecourses, golf courses, family theme parks, zoos, sailing, and fishing, as well as Devon’s famous pubs and restaurants. Walk the wild beauty of Dartmoor, visit nearby National Trust properties (including Agatha Christie’s Greenway), or enjoy a steam train journey from Kingswear to Paignton or Totnes to Buckfastleigh. Explore historic Dartmouth with its harbour, castle, galleries, and the spectacular Regatta Week and Air Show. Salcombe, Blackpool Sands, Slapton, and Dittisham are all within easy reach, while East Cornwall and the Eden Project are less than an hour’s drive away. Adventurers can also try Rock Solid Coasteering along the Jurassic Coastline.
All major supermarkets deliver directly to your cottage. Main shops are 3 miles away. All in all, Ashcombe is the perfect base to explore, experience, and enjoy the very best of Devon, “The Cream of Devon.”
Free WiFi
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
A security deposit of £200 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we'll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Confirmed Guest
Beautiful location and plenty of space. We didn’t try the local amenities this time, maybe next time. We definitely plan to return.
Eleanor Collins
Beautiful view, beautiful place, a big place loads of space, they are very welcoming. Swimming poole and games room always great to have. Plenty of room for dinner together and bedrooms loads of. Would definitely book again summer or winter time. End of Feb booking and just what was needed to celebrate a birthday. If you have a little family or a huge family they have plenty of rooms, plenty of cottages near for more family to book. Loved every second of our long weekend and would definitely re book. Thank you
Darren Hollingshead
Me and the family was there to celebrate my mothers 80th birthday and got to say we were all so so happy with everything and will be returning for another stay!!
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