Ritson Farm - Family home, tranquil setting, abundant wildlife – Home 8440794 House
- 5 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- min stay varies
Ritson Farm - Family home, tranquil setting, abundant wildlife – Home 8440794
- House
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from manager
Description
Ritson Farm wraps its arms around the abundance of wildlife, with a garden that welcomes many species of birds feeding from the numerous feeders surrounding the property. With a neighbouring field of donkeys and chickens, what is there not to love? Enjoying simply stunning views of the surrounding countryside and ample space for all the family to eat al fresco, or in those chillier evenings take advantage of the family dining area and beautiful conservatory. Ritson Farm really is an amazing find for big family holidays in South Devon, it is within easy reach of Totnes and Dartmouth which in turn lends itself to exploring the English Riviera. Woodlands Leisure Park is only a five-minute drive away with the award-winning beaches of Blackpool Sands and Bantham in close proximity.
Ritson Farm has been a farm for nearly 300 years with the original farmhouse based in the nearby valley before it burnt down pre-1848. After burning down it was replaced with Ritson Barton which you can see on the way through the old farm when arriving at the property. Just after the Second World War, the new Ritson Farm was built which was latterly a dairy farm with Jersey and Guernsey cows. It now stands majestically in grounds that simply encourage you to stop, relax, unwind and make memories!
With its versatile bedrooms, cosy sitting room with access to the outside, and wonderful kitchen space there is plenty of room for everyone. With the owner having a workshop on nearby land and working as a most talented carpenter you will see many traits of his craftsmanship in the house. Indeed the window frames in the entrance hall are created from old ramps originating from the Dartmouth Lower Ferry and the kitchen island worktop has been made from a chestnut tree which had fallen locally.
A well-behaved dog is welcome. An EV charger is available for you, but please bring your own cable. We ask that make a contribution to the cost of charging your car. You'll find an 'honesty tin' in the kitchen.
Accommodation:
From the moment you enter Ritson Farm you will know that you have found the perfect retreat. The entrance hall (note the display of old keys on the wall, mounted on a piece of Oak dating back to the 14th century) leads you to the fully functional utility room, with every mod con, extra fridge space and also draws you to the family size kitchen with seating for everyone including a fully functioning gas Rayburn - the lintel above it having been reclaimed from Plymouth Dockyard! A large fridge freezer, dishwasher and electric hob are all laid out for ease of use.
The stunning conservatory leads to the glorious outside space and the downstairs double bedroom and en suite. Upstairs are four further bedrooms and two bathrooms: two of the bedrooms offer convenient sleeping arrangements, as the master bedroom offers a choice of either a king or twin beds, and a second room provides two singles which can be joined to create a super-king bed. The other two bedrooms of the four offer a comfortable kingsize bed and double bed. Please let us know how you would like the bedrooms configured when booking.
Ritson Farm is centrally heated and has a log burner for those cosy, chillier evenings indoors.
Outside:
The garden benefits from a large patio area complete with a barbecue and outdoor dining area for 10. A lovely lawn stretches the length of the house and is framed with pretty flower beds and the views stretch over the surrounding fields making this the perfect spot to sit and relax after a day at the beach.
Parking:
There is plenty of parking for 3+ cars on the drive. Ritson Farm also has a Type 2 Electric charge point that guests are welcome to use however guests will need to bring their own cable. We ask that make a contribution to the cost of charging your car. You'll find an 'honesty tin' in the kitchen.
Nearby:
Ritson Farm is a short drive from the 2 closest village pubs The Old Inn in Halwell and the New Inn in Moreleigh. Further afield are the towns of Dartmouth, Kingsbridge and Totnes as well as the beaches at Blackpool Sands and Bantham
Please get in touch if you need any advice or tips on places to visit, walks (we're right on the South West Coast Path), pubs and restaurants, etc.
Towels and linen are provided, but guests need to bring their own beach towels.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds - 3 Unknown types
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- TV
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.
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About the manager
Dart Valley Cottages Ltd
- Response rate:
- 85%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 14
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
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“Good”
Beautiful house which is perfectly equipped! The only complain: Could have been a little bit cleaner, especially the patio.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the manager I am sorry you did not think the house clean enough, I did sweep the patio when I came into water the plants but as there is lots of overhanging foliage growing over the patio this of course laeds to plant debris as flower and leaves die off particularly after they have finished flowering and the sparrows have a lovely time in the rambling rose but do make a mess!
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“Fabulous House - perfect for families!”
We've stayed in plenty of properties in the south-west and this is one of our favourites. We had a 3 generation (and labrador) get together with ages ranging from 3 to 73 and all loved it. House … More
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Response from the manager Thank you, I am so pleased you enjoyed your holiday and found the house so clean and comfortable. We hope you will visit us again.
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“Simply Brilliant!”
Simply Amazing house to stay in. Family friendly, great location, plenty to see and do and the Woodlands park practically around the corner. Amazing views from the property, the log burner practically… More
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Response from the manager Thank you for your comments. We are do pleased you had a good holiday and hope to see you again soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with the property manager through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send the property manager an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact the property manager?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send the property manager a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send the property manager an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to the property manager. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. the property manager will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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