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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
20 Customer Reviews
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"The accommodation was very comfortable, well appointed and well situated."
The owners were very friendly and helpful. Having a lovely garden to sit out in was a bonus. Well recommended. I will return
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"Great accomadation, good location."
Good support from owner. Hope to go back.
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"Good location with transport around the corner, supermarkets, beach down the road with parking."
Near Brixham, Dartmouth, Paington and Torquay. Enjoyed our stay, Hosts are fantastic and of course Bazil, very friendly dog.
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"Perfect place, every thing you need all the essentials you will need, Wine, biscuits, flowers, kitchen cleaning equipment, a fantastic garden with table and chairs, swing,small pond with fish."
The lodge was really comfy, king size bed was so comfortable, top quality bedding, shower was perfect,lots of simple touches around the place made a it place from home to home. Ivor and Dee made us feel very welcoming and Bazel the dog was brilliant. Ideal place for exploring the area, beach just down the road, pubs, shops and chippy over the road. When leaving Ivor gave me some seeds and plants out of there garden. Will definitely return very soon. Thank you Ivor and Dee you are friends for life we appreciate every thing you do. George and the Dragon south Wales. A perfect welcome from Ivor and Dee who couldn't do enough for us and Bazel the dog. Ideal for exploring the area
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"Really welcoming hosts,we were made to feel very at home and enjoyed the lovely garden and meeting basil the dog."
L would recommend this property.
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"One of the prettiest places we’ve stayed at."
The cottage had everything we needed. and had a wonderful garden to relax in. Ivor and Dee made us so welcome, nothing was too much trouble. We had a wonderful week and will definitely return.
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"Turnpike Lodge provides compact accommodation in the garden of the owners house."
It is clean, well decorated and warm. Ivor and Dee, the owners are friendly and helpful. There is a bedroom with wardrobe and three chests of drawers at one end near the front of the property, a small open-plan sitting/dining room and kitchen in the middle and the bathroom, with toilet, sink and shower is accessed via a sliding door straight from the kitchen. The sitting room has patio doors out into Ivor and Dee's garden which you are invited to use. We often saw Ivor and Basil the dog pottering round the garden while we were relaxing indoors. Ivor, very helpfully, stood out on the main road outside Turnpike Lodge to wave us down when we arrived and then stopped the stream of traffic so that we could reverse into the parking space-and that's where the car stayed for the week that we were there. This is an excellent base for exploring the area. Broadsands beach is within walking distance with a good cafe and a burger/coffee bar. The bus service between Newton Abbott and Brixham runs from just around the corner and from Brixham you can catch a bus to Kingswear and across the ferry to Dartmouth. You can walk to Berryhead from Brixham and we also took the bus into Torquay one day and walked back to Paignton along the cliff path. There is a fish and chip restaurant just around the corner and a One Stop shop. Points to note; Turnpike Lodge is at the junction (traffic light controlled) of two very busy roads which might be tricky for visitors not used to the noise. There is a street light on the top main road which shines straight into the bedroom even when the curtains are closed so visitors liking total darkness at night night want to bring an eye mask for comfort. Apart from the fridge, there is no storage space for food which is the perfect excuse for eating out! They serve a full English breakfast down at the cafe on Broadsands beach! Turnpike Lodge is ideally placed to explore Torbay and beyond.
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"What a beautiful little annex."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Turnpike Lodge. We met both the owners Ivor and Dee they are a lovely couple. Spoke to Ivor almost every day. He told us a little history of the actual turnpike they live in. The location of the lodge is quite central and perfect for exploring Devon. We will definitely be back to stay again in the future to further more explore that part of the country.
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"Very welcoming and comfortable, ideally situated for brixham paignton Torquay on ..."
Very welcoming and comfortable, ideally situated for brixham paignton Torquay on a good bus route Plenty of walks nearby
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"Had a fantastic stay at Turnpike Lodge."
The hosts were amazing the Lodge was lovely also the garden.Basil the dog was adorable.plenty to see and do in the area.will 100% be returning
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"Fantastic place."
From the time we arrived to the time we departed you could not wish for anything better. The welcome from Ivon and Dee was Fantastic .It was spotless clean and everything you could wish for was in the Lodge . It was 10 star
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"We found another gem in Turnpike Cottage absolutely outstanding very comfortable and immaculately clean."
Ivor and Dee were first class hosts and on site in case of any problems, which there wasn't. Ideally placed for visits within the local area places such as Torquay, Paignton and Totnes etc. Obviously we were there at the back end when the weather was hit and miss but there is a terrific garden at Turnpike Lodge for you to make use of subject to the weather. All in all we had a wonderful week and Ivor is a great raconteur who made us laugh and don't forget Bazil a beautiful and very friendly dog who visited us in the lodge.
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"One of the best places we have stayed in location was brilliant bus stop just down the road with buses running every 15 mins to all the local towns ."
Iodge was very cosy there was milk and wine in fridge tea coffee and sugar everything we needed was there .ivor and dee were brilliant it was as if we had known them for years can't wait to return Amazing hosts and place thank you very much
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"A fantastic lodge- very comfortable and well equipped."
The lodge looks out onto a beautiful garden. Ivor and Dee were excellent hosts and we did appreciate the wine, fudge and milk that were left for us. Great location for exploring North Devon. We plan to rebook for next year!
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"Lovely cottage, central to Brixham, Painton, Torquay etc, Ivor couldn't have ..."
Lovely cottage, central to Brixham, Painton, Torquay etc, Ivor couldn't have been more helpful, would definitely recommend
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"Our one week stay at Ternpike lodge was excellent."
.Sep 2-8. The owners were very welcoming and helpful . The Lodge itself was very well presented . Ideal for two persons.. Gardens very homely. We didn't use our car very much because public transport a short distance away served all nearby coastal resorts.. In all lovely Hols . Would recommend. Mick and Cathy.
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"Wonderful stay owners made us so welcome would definitely use again"
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"Turnpike lodge is a fantastic place to stay."
The owners Ivor and Dee have gone above and beyond to ensure you have everything you could possibly want to make your stay an enjoyable. Such lovely hosts so friendly and helpful. Can highly recommend. David and Linda Ison
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"I was happy to have found such a lovely property vacant at the last-minute and at peek time."
It was exactly what I wanted and needed, a peaceful getaway where I could rest and recouperate after an intense 3yrs . I appreciated the warm welcomed the attention to detail, little touches that showed thoughtfulness and care for the guests comfort. I was able to make use of any part of the well looked after garden. The property was well maintained and decorated to a high standard. Very comfortable double bed, with well thought out bedroom design. Would highly recommend.
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"The property was fantastic we enjoyed total comfort during our 1 week stay."
The owners Ivor and Dee wereu Are delightful people and could not be more helpful making our stay so enjoyable, we would not hesitate to recommend this holiday to anybody looking for a break in this area.
Summary
- Single storey
- One king-size bedroom
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road designated parking for 1 car
- Non-enclosed front patio with pond and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.8 miles
- Note: This property does not accept children
The property
Nestled into the garden of a Grade II listed building in Brixham, this lovely, converted bungalow, Turnpike Lodge, is a delightful bolthole for a couple looking for a getaway to Devon.
Park off-road and unpack into a lovely open-plan living space, with charming dark blue décor and a sitting space ideal for reclining with a coffee as you plan the day ahead of you.
The kitchen houses a selection of amenities where you can prepare a heart-warming meal for you and your significant other, which can be enjoyed at a dining table for two with a view across the garden.
Freshen up in the well-presented bathroom, featuring a Velux window and wallpaper with birds and flowers to add a pop of colour as you enjoy a warm shower.
Snuggle up in the king-size bedroom, a stylish space with pretty furniture to store all of your belongings.
Enjoy morning coffee in the sunshine beside the pleasant features of a pond and shrubs in the patio space before heading out to explore the local area.
Brixham is a coastal town with a selection of pubs, eateries and a convenience store, so guest can enjoy a romantic meal for two and stock up on essentials before heading out to explore.
The town also houses a golf course, where you can try out a game or two, and the stunning Broadsands Beach, ideal for a wild swim or a sunbathe on the sand, and here you will also find a watersports centre for a more action-packed afternoon in the sunshine.
From here, enjoy the beautiful coastal trails that make the most of the incredible Devon coast, passing spectacular locations such as the pretty Elberry Cove and The Dragon’s Tail.
Head over Paignton where you will find Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton Pier and Preston Sands, or visit Dartmouth where there is a fantastic castle, a marina, a museum and riverside walks.
The property is also within reach of the Dartmoor National Park where there are many stunning walks amongst the scenery.
For a couple’s retreat to Devon, pick Turnpike Lodge.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
BRIXHAM
Dartmouth 5 miles; Paignton 6 miles; Torquay 8 miles.
Brixham is a working fishing harbour located on the southern side of Torbay, the area known as The English Riviera, famed for its sunny mild climate all year round. The focal point of the harbour is a life size replica of The Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake’s ship. The prettiest part of Brixham has small cottages in hilly narrow winding lanes leading to the harbour where all the activity is centred. Home to Britain’s largest fishing fleet which regularly lands their catch in the harbour, Brixham fish market sells to major restaurants in the UK. Brixham is the ideal destination for a traditional holiday with many family attractions around Torbay including two Blue Flag beaches, Paignton Zoo and many regattas and maritime events throughout the year. There are a host of safe cycle trails in the area, the South West Coastal Path and some of the best golf courses in the region. A good mix of relaxation or action, to suit all ages, where you are never far from the sea.
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