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Living area
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Ilsington, ENG
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Becky Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • River Dart Country Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

Situated in one of the prettiest villages in Devon, in the Dartmoor National Park, this quaint thatched cottage is over 400 years old and retains many original features, while being decorated and furnished for today’s living. With an enclosed garden, this semi-detached property is spacious for a family holiday, or perfect for walkers. There is an attractive pub and numerous thatched cottages within the village, with many walks and NT properties close by. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil central heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Property manager

Susan Martina Gallagher

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Washer
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in the mountains. House of Marbles and Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Stone Lane Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ilsington, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Becky Falls - 15 min drive - 7.9 km
  • River Dart Country Park - 15 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Buckfast Abbey - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 18 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Claycutters Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchios Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Welcome Stranger Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from House of Marbles and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Devon Guild of Craftsmen. Dartmoor National Park and Stover Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hans D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Peaceful Central
We looked for and found this authentic peaceful abode for walks on the moors and little excursion elsewhere. Lots of character. Warmly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb stay
Comfortable character cottage with lovely garden. Fabulous location next to church and near to village shop and pub. Extremely friendly villagers and warm welcome in pub and shop. Thank you to Sue, we really enjoyed our stay. The dark skies of Dartmoor showed us the best stars! We loved Haytor and all the local countryside. Superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Lovely walks
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
New Years Eve break
Gorgeous location and cosy cottage but oven didn't work, leaking downstairs toilet, shower didn't work properly, no hot water from taps in bath. Such a shame as it could have been perfect as its situated in a quaint village, next to a church and pub and on the edge of the moors, 5 mins drive from Haytor Tors and so close to the A38 so access if great. The cottage just needs some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Loved the village. Even the bells! Great pub. Nice sunny garden. Beautiful countryside on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location
Location is superb and just 5 mins from the open moor at Haytor. The garden was perfect for a glass of wine in the sun. Bit more ambient lighting in the sitting room and maybe a comfy armchair or two would be lovely for late summer evenings. Otherwise everything you need is there. The shower is amazing and the cooker too once we had learnt how to use it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shamrock cottage
Not only was this cottage absolutely beautiful , it was spotlessly clean , incredibly affordable and a wonderful place to stay, all people in the village being so welcoming , the host went above and beyond to accomodate ,they even provided a bottle of wine and other bits on arrival , and quick responses to any questions about the local area , I highly reccomend and am azed at the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Average stay
Cottage is situated in a lovely village in Devon, it’s very picturesque and first impressions were good. There was a welcome pack of fruit and wine which was a nice touch. I appreciate it’s an old building which adds to the character but it’s extremely dated inside. Old furniture which is uncomfortable, especially in the living room. Beds are basic, spring mattresses and overly thick duvets for summer made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. Small double in main bedroom meant it was too much of a squash for 2 adults, so I slept in the spare single in other room. The nearby church clock chimed on the hour so the first night we barely slept and hastily purchased some earplugs the next day which helped. The curtains are also old and thin so eye mask needed for early morning light. There was another vehicle in the parking bay outside the cottage so we had to park on a nearby junction which didn't feel very safe. The wifi was so slow it was barely useable and we couldn't plan our day's activities so we used the nearby pub's free wifi which was much faster. The nearby Carpenter Arms was the highlight of our stay we had 2 great meals including Fish & Chip Friday. Excellent food and service. Overall the cottage has great potential but is in need in investment and upgrading of furnishings to make it more comfortable. Let's see if this review stays on Vrbo... only the highest ratings seem to remain up. Last one being Sept 2023...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Buena estancia y rmplazamiento perfecto. Pueblo bonito y tranquilo.
La propietaria muy amable. Jardin acogedor donde desayunar. Las habitaciones acogedoras. Falta una reforma del comefor donde los muebles son muy antiguos y resulta poco acogefor.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage
A wonderful cottage with everything you need for a great stay. Very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. The church bells chime every hour, but even through the night I only heard them if I was awake. The WiFi was VERY slow. Thank you for the welcome pack… fruit/milk/tea & coffee and a bottle of wine (left it for next guests as teetotal.) Would recommend for a great base to explore the area. Thank you Sue x
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier I.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good place
Cosy, quiet. Right size for a family of 4. Garden is great on sunny days. Slow Internet connection.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shamrock Cottage
Wonderful quiet village with great pub. Ideal cottage with quiet garden, very good facilities and excellent communication with host. Thoroughly recommended, thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
Perfect for our visit to spend time with friends who live in the village. Loved the traditional features such as the exposed stone walls and fireplace. Well equipped kitchen and the tea, coffee,wine, milk and fruit were much appreciated after a long journey. We were lucky with our weather so made good use of the sheltered garden enjoying the tranquility of a very pretty part of the village. We liked the fact we were close to the church with the clock tower that rang out the hour but did need ear plugs during the night. Great location as very close to the excellent village shop, Carpenters Arms, where we enjoyed a very tasty meal, and Ilsington Hotel. Also did a lovely walk from the village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe C., Tassin La Demi-Lune

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vieille deumeure charmante
Vieille deumeure charmante au coeur du parc national du Dartmoor dans un petit village typique avec son pub sympas comme il se doit. On même pu profité du jardin et de sa pelouse... Bref un excellent séjour !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in village location
We had a lovely weekend staying in this Characterful cottage with dog friendly garden. The village has a great pub and shop and friendly locals. Conveniently located for visits to Haytor, Becky falls and Bovey Tracey.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ilsington hols
Cosy olde worlde cottage with super garden. Great village with fab pub and shop
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
Short break whilst visiting friends, perfect cottage for us to stay over whilst in the area. Nice and clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Ort!
Ein bezauberndes altes Cottage in einem malerischen Dörfchen — ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge ins Dartmoor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantasic stay in a beautiful little place
old but large cottage situated in the centre of a precious village, nice garden, in a few minutes on the best ways for hiking, absolutely recommanded
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss J
Property was in a lovely location. The features of the house were lovely and the owners were very helpful with communication. We booked very last minute and they accomodated us very well
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab host, lovely cottage
Excellent communication throughout. Beautiful cottage in stunning location. Dog friendly. Would stay again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage in fantastic location
Basic cottage with mostly good facilities. Some of the furniture was a little shabby and some basic kitchen equipment was missing (e.g. peeler, sharp knives), but this did not impact on our enjoyment or our holiday. Location in Ilsington Village was perfect, with good local amenities (shop, pub) and easy access to all the Exmoor region has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantástico
Hemos estado fenomenal. La propietaria nos ha facilitado todo. La localización es perfecta para desconectar, hacer excursiones e incluso ir a la playa
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chantal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming authentic retreat
As Dutch travelers, we booked this cottage hoping to experience some authentical English lifestyle besides the holiday parks and hotels that we visited during our journey. Our romantic expectations were met and exceeded! The awareness to stay at a place that has been there for ages was magical. To top it, the cottage was decorated with beautiful yet functional furniture and stylish porcelain. We felt priviledged to stay in it. Apart from the fact that not everything was brand new which made it so wonderfully characteristic, the inventory was spick and span. I have an allergy for dog and cat hair, and even though dogs are allowed in the house I have not sneezed once which really is an exception. Everything we could think of was available. We had nice contact with Sue and felt warmly welcomed. We were in the cottage for only 2 nights, had we known how pleasant it is, we would have booked for longer. The impressive natural surrounding is definitely worth it, and starts right in the blooming garden of the cottage! The only downside I can think of during our stay in Ilsington is that I personally got the shivers of the tight, hedge-bordered country roads. Though very beautiful, the prospect of an oncoming vehicle and the necessary dodge in the bushes were terrifying to me. If you have stronger nerves than me to that regard, there should be nothing to stop you from indulging in this authentic holiday treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CLARE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for exploring the area.
Clean and comfortable bedrooms were much appreciated after long days exploring. We self catered all week and the kitchen had a good range of all the essential equipment. Teenagers happy with the WiFi. The garden was perfect to relax in and for the dog to safely sniff about. Village shop very well stocked including a good range of GF food! Sue kindly supplied a bowl of fruit, milk and a bottle of wine for our arrival.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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