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Welcome to Wales, where just a hop across the border from England feels like you've entered a new world entirely. This compact country boasts inspiring hills, formidable castles and moody coastlines of crumbling rock and golden sand.
This is the perfect spot for a wonderful family break, a special celebration, a company getaway or for some time together with old friends. Where should we start? The tennis court? The indoor swimming pool? The outdoor swimming pool? How about the games/cinema room? Or the light-filled sitting room where the light streams in on the spacious, modern space with comfy sofas, a bar and a wood-burning stove? Or perhaps the fully-fitted kitchen and or the wonderful dining area with seating for everyone where you can enjoy splendid convivial meals? Or maybe the raised terraces overlooking the glorious Devon countryside or the gardens or the hot tub or the comfort of the bedrooms or the Moroccan Hammam? Wherever we begin, we can guarantee you won’t want your stay to end.
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Restrictions
Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 8
Dining Capacity 20
Open Fire
Pool
Wifi
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Games Room
Cinema Room
Near the Sea
With five acres of beautiful gardens, the outside 15m swimming pool, comfortable sunbeds, wonderful views and Astroturf tennis court, you may never want to leave the property! But if you do, there is plenty to do in wonderful south Devon. The house is just ten minutes by car from Dartmouth, one of our favourite holiday destinations. With its fantastic bistros, wonderful restaurants, bars and cafes, it is a gourmet’s delight. The independent shops, art galleries and the busy market are great for finding original quality artefacts to take home as long term memories of your time in Devon. And there are plenty of activities on offer too. Take a trip on the River Dart, go crabbing or kayaking, visit Agatha Christie’s National Trust House, or spend a lazy afternoon at the beach. Take the kids to the wonderful zoo at Paignton. Or walk, cycle or ride in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
If you are in to self-catering (and we recommend some fresh fish from Dartmouth), the kitchen is wonderfully fitted out with the ability to eat inside or out. Right beside the kitchen our solid wood twenty-seater dining table looks out over the valley and grounds. There’s also plenty of space to sit and relax and just enjoy a coffee (such as the lounge area pictured). Outside, the heated terrace overlooks the pool and is wonderful for lunch or dining al fresco on the balmy Devon summer evenings. You can always call on our specialist caterers for that special occasion or, if eating out is your thing, you will struggle to find better quality and variety than the wonderful restaurants in nearby Dartmouth.
With eight double en suite bedrooms, each beautifully decorated and wonderfully luxurious, your whole party can stay in comfort and style. The rooms are individually designed and continue the bright and airy feel that permeates this wonderful property.
Experience deluxe entertainment right in the house itself
Fancy a swim? Our indoor heated 12m pool is just the ticket. With its relaxing sofa, sound system and star lit ceiling it is perfect for a rainy afternoon or an evening dip before dinner. Oh! And don’t forget the Morrocan Hammam! Or why not watch your favourite sports on the 52” TV in the plasma room or chill out in our cinema room with a choice of over 1500 films! Then there’s the pool table, table tennis or there’s always the allure of that log burner – perfect for curling up with a good book or a long chat over coffee. And with beautiful furnishings and delightful artwork everywhere, you really will not feel the need to dash out anywhere.
Whether it's a one-off special celebratory meal, or breakfast, lunch and dinner during your entire stay, we can recommend a highly trained chef to come to cook and serve from your kitchen at Vennlane House. A wonderful way to make your experience extra special.
Set in a secluded valley, just a mile from the upmarket port of Dartmouth, with popular Blackpool Sands just a short walk down the valley footpath.
Yes, the property is a 5 minute drive, or a 45 minute stroll in the beautiful countryside down the valley path to Blackpool Sands, a beautiful beach.
We're sorry, but we do now allow pets at Vennlane House.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between May and September. In the winter months, you can still use the indoor heated swimming pool.
Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival at Vennlane House, and check out is at 10am.
Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1500 during your stay at Vennlane House. This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
Yes. We'd suggest the following pubs and restaurants are within a short drive of Vennlane House:
Situated on the banks of the River Dart in Dartmouth, The Seahorse Restaurant specialises in seafood cooked over an open charcoal fire.
Yes, all of the buildings are within a very short walk from each other.
There is an indoor and outdoor dining table at Vennlane House that can seat 20 guests comfortably.
The nearest train station is Totnes which is a 25 minute drive from Vennlane House. From Totnes, you can reach London Paddington in 3 hours.
Vennlane House is just under an hour's drive from Exeter Airport.
You can check availability and pricing for Vennlane House, and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.
