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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
32 Customer Reviews
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"A lovely week with my 2 young kids and friend."
Kind owners. Lovely decor. Great location for lots of family fun in Devon. Thank you!
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"This is a very pleasant house in a nice area that is well equipped for a comfortable stay."
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"Stert Mill is a very comfortable cottage, but it took us a long time to find it as I don’t use the Sat nav."
All ok when my daughter and granddaughter joined us.
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"Very pleased with the cottage lovely quiet location."
Property well maintained tastefully decorated and furnished. All the facilities you could need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Devon. The owners very helpful and accommodating
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"It was very large, homely and comfortable and the best Sykes cottage we’ve ever been in."
We’d come again….
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"Charming property."
Clean, comfortable with just about everything you need and more. Hosts could not have been more accommodating. Highly recommend.
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"We spent a week at Start Mill and enjoyed every minute of it."
Would certainly back again.
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"A lovely property!"
Very spacious. Thank you for the cream tea welcome gift - much appreciated! A very peaceful place to stay. We enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels. Well equipped property with comfortable beds.
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"Great base for our holiday."
The conunication with the owners was excellent. We were able to drop our bags of a bit earlier. The cottage was spacious and comfortable.
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"Very secluded spot (other than the owner neighbours next door!"
) Google maps got us to the right spot - in car satnav got us very close! Very narrow roads, so not practical to walk directly from the property anywhere. Excellent Totnes nearby for all food needs and lots of other attractions within easy reach. Owners were really friendly and helpful with any problems (only minor ones & dealt with quickly.) 3 of our party were over 60 and had no problems at the property!
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"Stert Mill is all you could possibly want in a holiday cottage!"
It is extremely peaceful-you’ll certainly sleep well. The location is perfect for exploring Devon, with lots of beaches-some dog friendly, only 30 mins away. I loved its rustic style which actually has every mod con you could possibly need. The owners are very friendly and can’t do enough to help. I also thought that the sustainable approach to their choices for the mill were great.
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"Lovely stay, enjoyed the peace and quite, our dog was so chilled out,"
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"A fabulous spacious and comfortable cottage."
Everything available, like “home from home”. Sam and Simon were very friendly and welcoming and we arrived to a lovely Devon clotted cream tea. Very peaceful, lovely to hear the birds and the running of the stream. The picnic area across the road by the stream was wonderful, very idyllic. The only small disappointment was the advertised circular walk through the woods was not really available, although the owners did say we could walk up the steps and follow the path but it was out and back, not a circular walk. A great place to stay to enjoy peace but also easy access to the coast and the moors.
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"We had an amazing week in this absolutely beautiful cottage (which was much larger than the photos made it look!"
). It had all the comforts to make it feel like a home from home, and was the perfect base from which to explore Devon. The road leading to the cottage is narrow with passing places, but was very quiet so easily navigable and rarely happened upon another car (I think we did once in our week). All in all an incredible find and we will certainly be back again
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"Thanks for a great stay."
We loved Stert Mill and were so grateful that we were able to walk our nervous dogs around the little woodland to the rear of the house. What a great place to spend a week.
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"Lovely cottage, however would not advise anyone over 60 yrs old due to lack of local amenities and exceeding narrow roads / path which to drive in."
. Walking locally is a no no due to narrowness of lanes and local traffic and woodland walk is not for the faint hearted. But beautiful cottage and very well fitted out and clean
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"If you're looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway this is a perfect place to stay."
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"Lovely bright and cosy cottage with very welcoming hosts in delightful setting."
Local dog walking limited, not really a problem for us as we went out every day. The narrow lanes, although extremely pretty in May, make for slow and arduous driving. Good location for many coastal walks in South Hams.
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"Lovely peaceful location."
Very comfortable cottage and not too far from the coast and Totnes.
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"The cottage was very well appointed and the garden was lovely."
The owners/neighbours very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend for a peaceful holiday away from it all.
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"Lovely cottage in such a peaceful location , sadly we had to leave a day early we would like to return at some stage"
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"Beautiful house in tranquil setting."
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"Very peaceful location and welcoming host."
A lovely week. All amenities were perfect. The scones and jam were a lovely addition. The cottage was clean and there was plenty of cleaning products available.
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"We visited this property in September 2020 and enjoyed a truly wonderful week away."
It is set in a beautiful, quiet location, down a small track. Fields and farmland surround the property, it's very tranquil, perfect to unwind. The property was clean and well presented, it had everything we needed for our stay. The small garden at the front was perfect to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, whilst listening to the birds. Each room is spacious and bright. Whilst there are no local amenities close by, Totnes is a short drive away with plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. Within 30 minute drive you can reach lots of stunning beaches, many secluded and also pick up the south west costal path. There are many fabulous walks, beaches and places to explore nearby, we would definitely book to return to this holiday cottage.
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"The property was very clean and lots of cleaning product were left for us to use."
Comfortable accommodation and the kitchen was well equipped.
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"We had the most lovely peaceful holiday away from the crowds but within half an hour from the coast, the owner was discrete but very helpful and welcoming."
The photographs and details are accurate; I recommend this property.
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"Comfortable cottage well situated for many South Devon attractions and beaches"
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"Lovely cottage to rent, a little welcome cake or cream tea would be a nice touch as we have had that in all our other holiday rentals."
Also a washing line would help as there was a washing machine but only a wooden drier inside. The fridge and a few other areas could have been more clean. Overall we had a lovely holiday and were pleased with our accommodation
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"Take care with very narrow lanes."
...........typical Devon but if new to area could be unnerving. Such a lovely peaceful place. What more to say. Easy reach of all South Hams. Great week.
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"The cottage was amazing had an excellent holiday with our Parents everything was ..."
The cottage was amazing had an excellent holiday with our Parents everything was provided the beds were lovely and comfortable it was really warmly log burner open fire and central heating we usually book with cottages for you but they were not available with my dates it was by chance I found this site will defiantly be using it again
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"I had a lovely time in this beautiful cottage."
It was very spacious and comfortable, and wonderfully quiet. The owners were most helpful and very welcoming. Highly recommended!
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"Stert Mill is a gorgeous, comfortable, well-stocked cottage."
Highly recommend.
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 2 x double (one king size), 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC, basin
- Shower room with shower, WC, basin
- Hall
- Sitting room with open fire
- Dining room with wood burning stove
- Kitchen
- Central heating, open fire with wood burning stove
- Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot available on request
- Off road parking for two cars
- Barbecue
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry no smoking
- Note: There is an unfenced stream within the grounds
- Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly.
The property
Stert Mill is a sunny cottage attached to the owner's house on a hedgerow lane 1½ miles from Diptford.
Surrounded by woodland and with simple but smart décor with pale walls and wood floors, this is charming and relaxing accommodation for enjoying the peace and beautiful countryside.
Take the steps up to the front door and you will find yourself in the hall.
Off this, you have your spacious sitting room where you can snuggle up beside the cosy traditional open fire, and a dining room with another snug wood burning stove for which all the logs are provided.
The kitchen with its slate floor is well equipped for cooking family meals using delicious fresh Devon produce.
Head on upstairs to a quiet space for reading beside the balustrade on the landing, or to sleep peacefully in the three comfortable bedrooms which look out across trees and where you will be lulled to sleep by the chuckling stream outside.
The bedrooms share a choice of bathroom or shower room.
Outside, the stream which once turned a mill wheel passes your enclosed suntrap garden where you can light up the barbecue, or go across the lane to enjoy a good book or a picnic in the peaceful grassy area beside the stream.
You are also welcome to enjoy a circular walk around two acres of woods.
This is idyllic countryside where you can walk or go fishing in the River Avon or head to the open space of the Dartmoor National Park.
It is not far either to wonderful beaches at Bigbury-on-Sea and Thurlestone for bucket and spade seaside fun or surfing.
If retail therapy is your thing, visit Dartington where the fabulous shopping village has all the treats you could wish for, as well as good eating places.
Alternatively, the old towns of Totnes and Dartmouth have attractive streets to wander and boutique shops to browse.
With coast and countryside and interesting towns all around, Stert Mill is a lovely base for exploring Devon.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
Diptford
The village of Diptford sits in lush South Hams farmland above the River Avon valley and is ideally placed for exploring the south hams, just 5 miles from popular Totnes
Note: Stream unfenced in grassy area. Spring water.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas