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Lower Knowle Cottages

Totnes, Devon
Sleeps 18
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 6
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • An idyllic complex of four properties with access to an orchard and surrounding community woodland
  • The accommodation is finished to a high standard with features like underfloor heating and wood burners
  • Enjoy the shared outdoor spaces and an indoor heated swimming pool with a veranda featuring a hot tub
Overview
Property code: OC-BCLOWE

Set amid lush Devon countryside, this delightful cluster of converted barns and a stone cottage offers an inviting escape for groups of humans and canines who want to holiday together, while embracing their own space. Set on the outskirts of Broadhempston, this unique complex is a haven for families and friends travelling with their four-legged friends. After countryside walkies, make the most of exclusive access to the indoor heated pool and relax on the veranda with a soak in the sunken hot tub, while your hounds sniff out new scents in the private outdoor areas, 4 acres of orchard and abundant woodland.

Inside, each thoughtfully designed property oozes style and character, with beamed ceilings and rustic stone walls blending with underfloor heating and a relaxed rural elegance. The one-bedroom cottage is perfect for couples with a king-size bedroom, while the two-bedroom barn conversion features a king-size and a twin bedroom. The other two properties sleep six guests apiece, with a king-size/double, a versatile room with zip-and-link beds, and a twin in each. Gather for hearty breakfasts around sociable kitchen tables before heading out or curl up together in front of the Smart TV after a long walk, dogs snoozing contentedly in front of the wood burner or wood burner-effect electric fire found in each property. With a bathroom in each cottage plus additional en-suites in the two larger properties, private outdoor space in addition to the shared indoor pool, hot tub, orchard and woodland, this group of properties offers luxury to humans and canines alike.

With two welcoming and dog-friendly pubs, a village shop and a 13th-century church, Broadhempston (1 mile) makes a lovely base. Dartmoor National Park is just 11.5 miles away, boasting a network of stunning walking trails, while the National Trust’s Greenway (13.5 miles) and Buckfast Abbey (6 miles) offer doggy days out. The South Devon coast has an array of woof-welcoming beaches, including Goodrington Sands, Sugary Cove, and Slapton Sands (within 20 miles), while Totnes (6 miles) and Dartmouth (18 miles) offer independent shops, open-air markets and a choice of paw-friendly eateries.

  • 9 bedrooms – 1 king-size (cottage 1); 1 king-size, 1 twin (cottage 2); 1 double, 1 king-size (zip-and-link beds which can be made into a twin on request), 1 twin (cottage 3); 1 king-size, 1 king-size (zip-and-link beds which can be made into a twin on request), 1 twin (cottage 4)
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC (cottage 1); 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC (cottage 2); 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC (cottage 3); 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 ground-floor WC (cottage 4)
  • Electric oven and 4 ring hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, kettle, toaster (cottage 1); electric oven with 4-ring hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster (cottage 2); Electric oven and 4 ring hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster (cottage 3); Electric oven and 4-ring hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster (cottage 4)
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared laundry facility with complimentary washing tablets/conditioner
  • Travel cots and highchairs available on request, please advise before arrival. Please bring your own cot linen
  • 3 wood burners (first baskets of logs supplied – not in summer); 1 electric fire
  • Underfloor heating and biomass boilers
  • Smart TVs in all properties
  • Please bring your own swimming towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Lawns and orchard with seating and birdfeeders, plus direct access to 200 acres of community woodland
  • Dogs: 2 in Plym Cottage, 2 in Dart Cottage, 1 in Teign Cottage and 1 in Bovey Cottage.
  • Private parking in shared car park (8 spaces in total)
  • Shop and pub 0.8 miles, beach 10 miles
  • Secure storage for bikes
  • Indoor heated swimming pool and veranda with sunken hot tub. Please make sure that children are always supervised
  • This property can be booked as 4 individual properties. Bovey Cottage sleeps 2 (BCBOVE), Plym Cottage sleeps 6 (BCPLYM), Teign Cottage sleeps 4 (BCTEIG) and Dart Cottage sleeps 6 (BCDART)
  • Please note: Because of its quiet, rural location, this complex is not suitable for stag/hen or other noisy parties.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:30
  • 6 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

 

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher 3rd November 2026

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Our group of 18 hired all 4 cottages at Lower Knowle for a week and were immediately at home in such a beautiful location. Our host John was friendly, and accessible throughout and nothing was too much trouble. The cottages were homely, and comfortable with welcoming flapjacks and milk in the fridge. Lovely touch. The kids and adults alike loveRead mored the pool and hot-tub and the selection of games and books in each property meant there was no room for boredom. We all absolutely loved our stay, and its a shame the week went so quickly. We dont usually return to properties on our annual trip together as a group (which has now spanned 20 years) but for Lower Knowle we may make an exception. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 25th October 2026

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We booked the entire complex for our party of 16 people and cannot recommend it highly enough . The location was perfect and the cottages were comfortable and well equipped.zJohn the owner was great and supplied us with a bbq and charcoal and even found us a pump to pump up inflatables for the pool.The pool and hotub were a great asset and made oRead moreur stay even more enjoyable Hide

Reviewed by Barbara-Anne 17th October 2026

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We came down as a mixed family group of 14 and 2 small dogs. We did not all arrive at the same time However our host John made the effort to greet each arrival. The cottages were amazing. There is a considerable amount of time and effort put into the guests needs including treats for the dogs. The sofas are incredibly comfortable and enough space Read morefor larger groups like us. Considering we arrived in October weather was amazing. The pool was perfect not to warm not to cold we would definitely recommend and we will be back at some point. Thank you again John. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 30th August 2026

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Lovely quiet location with walks in woodlands and local store just a short walk too Swimming pool was a really big plus along with hot tub and covered over area John was available at anytime if needed Would highly recommend especially a big group as no individual time slots for pool as we rented all 4 cottages !!

Reviewed by Caroline 15th August 2026

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We had an amazing stay at this super group of cottages. We were a large family group, so the separate cottages worked perfectly for us- we had our own space, but we could easily sit together in the evenings and pop in and out of each others' cottages because they were located close together. They were extremely clean, smelt fresh and had all the Read morefacilities we needed. Beds were v comfortable. The hosts provided welcome gifts such as delicious flapjacks , fairy liquid, sponges, a few dishwasher tablets etc. John was very welcoming and accomodating, he was on hand with any questions, but wasn't too intrusive. It was obvious that our satisfaction and enjoyment of our holiday was important to him. The setting is stunning- surrounded by lovely views, trees with apples and plums and blackberries growing. The indoor pool was an absolute highlight for the children (and adults!), It was v clean and the right temperature for a very hot week in August, it had changing rooms, a shower and toilet facilities- the owners really had thought of everything! The location was quiet (the little roads leading to and around the cottage are very narrow and not very well maintained) but that did not put us off enjoying the location and driving to the many beaches and attractions that were nearby. I would absolutely recommend these cottages for large groups or families, we could not fault our stay and we will hope to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 5th August 2026

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We were a whole site booking and the set up worked really well for us. The owners were approachable and helpful. The facilities were fantastic.

Reviewed by David 5th June 2026

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The best complex we have ever stayed at Outstanding everything was supplied The pool made a huge difference to our stay

Reviewed by Janet 12th May 2026

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Had an amazing weekend-booked the whole complex for the whole family of 14 so had sole use of the pool. Lovely clean and well equipped cottages in beautiful peaceful surroundings. Friendly helpful owner. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Matt 5th May 2026

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Fantastic stay with fantastic hosts! Thank you for having us cannot recommend enough!

Reviewed by Kay 21st April 2026

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Absolutely stunning location we hired all of the accommodation here with 11 family members had a blast with a swimming pool and jacuzzi so peaceful and relaxing. Everything you could need we had to hand.

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Teign Cottage

Sleeps: 4 | Bedrooms: 2

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Dart Cottage

Dart Cottage

Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3

£829 - £2,003

Plym Cottage

Plym Cottage

Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3

£819 - £2,003

Bovey Cottage

Bovey Cottage

Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1

£447 - £949

To arrange group bookings across one or more of these properties, call our team to check availability and book.

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