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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
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recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"Perfect little cottage, clean and tidy, love the welcome pack, perfect position to tour the area."
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2025
"We had a very relaxing stay at lilac cottage , very cosy and welcoming the owners were so lovely and helpful."
They left everything we needed from washing up liquid to bread and butter in a welcome pack.. the cottage was cosy and warm for our arrival as it October and a bit chilly would highly recommend a stay here will defiantly be returning ...
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2024
"I spent a wonderful few days in this pretty cottage, set in a delightful garden alongside a lovely outdoor pool."
Every amenity and comfort was provided including a welcome food basket of essentials. A must to return to one day.
Reviewed by Bridget Ann5.0★Sep 2024
"A great little place, full of character and ideally situated for exploring South Devon."
While it was small, just two floors, it had everything we needed and the owners couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The cottage was within walking distance of two recommended eating places and it was an easy drive to get to other centres and beaches.
We'll definitely be going back again.
Reviewed by Ken5.0★Sep 2024
"Lilac Cottage is a lovely little house with many character features."
It’s very comfortable and well appointed. I enjoyed my week there and it’s a great place from which to explore Devon.
Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Aug 2024
"Charming little cottage, equipped little kitchen plus a lovely welcome basket, everything you need for a relaxing holiday."
The hosts are lovely and very helpful, plus there is a pool. We enjoyed our little holiday and we couldn’t recommend it enough. We will be back next summer for sure.
Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Aug 2024
"Warm and welcoming, the owners left a food parcel with a good selection of essentials, they also provided everything you would need for an home from home experience."
Very comfortable ideal for two either a shout break or longer, short walk to the local bus stop. Although last bus back left Paignton at 5.55pm. A welcome bonus was the garden pool not big but perfect for chilling and relaxing when you get back after a busy day. There's also an assortment of garden games available, sun beds, tables with umbrellas. We loved it and if in the area we’d love to stay again. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jul 2024
"It was the perfect stay for what I needed."
A lovely peaceful cottage in a nice quiet village where I was able to get some downtime from the noise and busy home life and able to take time to plan my backpacking travels. Matt, Rob and Lisza were very friendly and welcoming. The cottage was really comfortable nice for cosy nights in and the layout is really cool, exposed beams, the bedroom upstairs very spacious with a nice clean good size shower cubicle, basin & mirror. The kitchen had everything you need to cook yourself meals and a table by the window or nice comfy sofa for those lazy evenings. A great location for visiting seaside resorts like Paignton, Brixham and close to Totnes which is one of my favourite places in the UK! I would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Jan 2024
"We actually stayed in Rose Cottage but all the cottages are very similar."
It had everything we needed and was really clean and comfortable.
The area was lovely and quiet and the owners were really helpful.
A great base to explore the area.
Would highly recommend
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Nov 2023
"The cottage is delightful."
Quirky and well equipped. The garden is absolutely beautiful. Shame we didn’t get better weather to enjoy it but that’s English weather! Very helpful, friendly owners. The only problem we had was that the settee was a bit low for my more mature and less mobile husband to get in and out of but that didn’t detract from our wonderful time at this lovely place.
Reviewed by Terence5.0★Sep 2023
"Lilac Cottage lived up to it's name as the 'Quirky Cottage'
It was well equipped and very comfortable and we really enjoyed staying there."
Our grateful thanks to our hosts for a wonderful welcome package
and their help during our stay.
Hope to return one day.
Reviewed by Roger5.0★Aug 2023
"The cottage was lovely, very quaint and characterful."
The grounds, decking and pool were well planned out, large and well maintained. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed for a weeks stay. The location is great. Providing a base to explore many of the beautiful places the area has on offer. The main improvement as it stands would be to have a more sturdy handrail on the stairs. The stairs are very steep (which is not an issue as that is clearly listed), but the handrail is very flimsy and did not feel strong enough to bear much weight at all. Making descending stairs more difficult. After talking to the owners they are planning an overhaul of the property. Eventually an upstairs toilet would be ideal. If you want a place to stay in Devon, which is handy for local attractions but peaceful, beautiful and with character, this will be a perfect choice.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2023
"A lovely quirky cottage, had everything needed for an enjoyable stay, the ..."
A lovely quirky cottage, had everything needed for an enjoyable stay, the goodies box was especially welcoming after a long journey, would happily stay here again
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2023
"Lovely accommodation in a ideal place for us."
Reviewed by Maureen5.0★May 2023
"We had been notified that we would not be staying in our original booking due to some issue."
Instead we had a upgrade that was most satisfactory. Warm welcome on arrival by our host, the cottage had everything you need.
Nice touch is the "welcome basket " and fresh milk. The holiday cottage set in the old part of the village with a 5/10 min stroll to the pub.
If ever in the area again would certainly like to stay again. Highly recommended
Reviewed by Gordon5.0★May 2023
"We were upgraded to Rose Cottage and found it to be very clean and comfortable."
Everything worked as it should with great wifi and a cracking smart tv. Car parking was good but the exit onto a narrow road was made a bit more difficult due to some bushes that need cutting back. The present owners have only been there for a few months and i am sure what is already great will get better and better.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Oct 2022
"Very cosy cottage in a lovely village, lots of walks, coast and countryside, convenient for access to Paignton, Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth, very helpful owners and generous welcome pack on arrival, much appreciated."
All amenities provided including very fast WiFi and smart TV including Netflix. The only slight issue was the step up to the toilet some may find a bit awkward. Had a fab week in October, would recommend.
Reviewed by Francine5.0★Oct 2022
"Beautiful cottage."
..Lovely family,lovely welcoming pack...
Would recommend this cottage to family and friends...
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2022
"Lilac Cottage was a nice cottage and there was a lovely welcome pack, thank you ..."
Lilac Cottage was a nice cottage and there was a lovely welcome pack, thank you
However, maybe because we are older, we found the stairs a bit steep
Other than that, the cottage was nice, in a lovely part of the country
Reviewed by Rachel4.4★Sep 2022
"The cottage was was very lovely and we’ll kept
And in a great location
We ..."
The cottage was was very lovely and we’ll kept
And in a great location
We was well received on the day with a welcoming pack on arrival so we will definitely will use again thank you for a lovely holiday
Gary & Tracy
Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2022
"Absolutely wonderful setting , so relaxing , we had a lovely week here , lovely welcome pack and fresh flowers , friendly family made us feel so welcome , the pool was perfect set in a beautiful garden."
. would definitely recommend 100%, thank you so much , just perfect
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jul 2022
"The owners were welcoming and friendly."
The cottage was clean and tidy and had some added touches. However, we felt that it possessed some challenges, particularly for older people or those with mobility issues. The stairs were difficult to negotiate and lacked a second handrail, The downstairs toilet was hard to use as the toilet pan was perched on a large step. The shower in the bedroom was very restrictive and hard to manoeuvre in. The issues were to do with the physical makeup up of the building and not to do with any shortcomings of the owners. It was cosy and secluded but these issues rather detracted from our enjoyment.
Reviewed by Ian4.1★Jun 2022
"Lovely cottage very comfy"
Reviewed by Wayne5.0★May 2022
"Clean comfortable cottage."
Now has low-back sofa instead of IKEA style chairs as illustrated. Friendly and helpful hosts, who sorted minor problems quickly. Good location with nearby footpaths and easy access to coast and moorland.
Reviewed by Gillian4.1★Apr 2022
"We loved our stay in Lilac Cottage."
It is a characterful little cottage in a peaceful location and we felt warmly welcomed. The internet connection was very good. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality!
Reviewed by J4.4★Apr 2022
"Excellent in every way"
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2022
"We had a relaxing and enjoyable four day break, based at Lilac Cottage."
We thought that this was a lovely cottage for two. The recent additions made by the new owner enhance the cottage and make it more cosy and comfortable. We loved the welcome pack. The location was good for visiting Coleton Fishacre NT, Kent’s Cavern and Dartmouth Steam Railway. We also enjoyed a tasty carvery and dessert at Ye Olde Smokey House.
Bathing area with walk-in shower and basin (in bedroom upstairs-no upstairs toilet).
Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen area, dining area, and sitting area
Shared utility-laundry room, with washing machine and tumble dryer
Electric heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, hairdryer
Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi
DVD player
Bed linen and towels/heating etc
Included in costs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
Private outside space with table and chairs
Communal lawn area with heated swimming pool and garden area with seating
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 2.8 miles
Note: Sundeck and heated swimming pool are available from the middle of May to the middle of September
Note: There are three steps down from the driveway to the property entrance
Note: Adults only
Please note: This property does not accept worker bookings
Note: The cottage is quirky and is a non-standard layout with low ceilings and a narrow stairway, downstairs toilet only
The property
Lilac Cottage is a characterful cottage, tucked away within the quaint village of Marldon.
This romantic retreat is the perfect spot for touring the delightful countryside of Devon with your loved one.
Be welcomed to delightful treats which await your arrival, before being charmed by the stunning beams found within the attractive, open-plan living room.
Retire an evening within the well-presented, double bedroom offering quaint lilac tones and an Art Nouveau dressing table.
During the summer months cool off in the solar heated swimming pool before enjoying a glass of wine at the cottage’s outside table.
Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1069767, 1068641 1093870, and 1093871, together they can sleep up to 22 guests.
Millmans Farm
Six wonderfully-appointed cottages resting at the heart of the quaint village of Marldon, Devon. These cottages are oozing with character and charm, making an ideal base for a large family gathering, a friends' celebration or a walker’s retreat to Devon. Situated within with delightful grounds, each cottage benefits from a shared outdoor swimming pool and a beautiful sundeck, subject to weather conditions. The farm also plays host to a communal laundry room, with a coin operated washing machine, tumble dryer and washing lines, in addition to a freezer for extra food storage. Moreover, Lilac and Lily Cottages boast a romantic retreat for couples looking to get away from it all, whereas the four larger cottages promise a family-friendly base, for those looking to explore the countryside with their loved ones. You will locate theses cottages within the village of Marldon, where you will find a local pub and shop within a 5-minute walk. Whilst staying here, you can wander to the seaside town of Paignton, where you spend a summer's day relaxing on the sandy beach or exploring the exiting zoo and Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark. Alternatively, the larger town of Torquay can be found within four miles, where you will find a selection of restaurants, pubs and shops to suit all your guest's needs. These six, wonderfully-appointed cottages promise to provide unforgettable holiday memories.
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Where you’ll be staying
MARLDON
Paignton 2.5 miles; Torquay 4 miles.
Situated within the South Hams in Devon, is the small village of Marldon. This village plays host to a village hall, a pub serving food, a Post Office and a shop, in addition to a number of local businesses. For local attractions there is Babbacombe Model Village, Riverdart Country Park and Woodlands Leisure Park, each situated close by. Alternatively, Torquay can be found within 4 miles, where you explore the array of wonderful beaches, a colourful marina, theatre entertainment and restaurants. Closer to home is the seaside town of Paignton, where younger visitors will be delighted with Paignton Zoo, Splashdown Quaywest Waterpark and the sandy beach with a wonderful pier. Marldon is a delightful base, ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
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