The Roundhouse

Lovely quirky home.

Great for family get togethers. Plenty of space to eat together. Swimming pool great too. Would fully recommend.

The Roundhouse is an impressive barn conversion nestled among other stone built accommodation, plenty of parking for five or six vehicles, swimming pool located a few metres away which we used every day and is available for everyone to use and enjoy, we were there to celebrate my 70th birthday, we were a party of 13, bedrooms are spacious and all have en-suite’s an impressive kitchen diner with an amazing table and chairs for everyone to sit round, overall a great place to enjoy a few days away with family and friends, we were welcomed with milk and a lovely chocolate cake while we waited for our Tesco shop to arrive, the owners were very friendly and happy to help with any questions or concerns,I would definitely recommend the roundhouse If you’re looking for a large property to rent for a family get away.

You can tell when you approach the property it's going to be special and it didn't disappoint.

Each room is well proportion and the beds are very comfy. The main living area is a design classic with exposed beams and the kitchen the ladies in our party were envious. The outside is tranquil with excellent alfresco dining if you desire. Add to this the excellent pool and games room .

The Roundhouse is just amazing.

It is a fabulous large barn conversion, in a lovely location and is perfect for a large get-together. It is beautifully done and very well equipped. The swimming pool is a great bonus as are the lovely outside areas. We were there for my husband's birthday and Amanda the owner was so welcoming and kind. I would not hesitate to recommend the Roundhouse.

Wonderful.

accommodation with excellent facilities especially for the children. Lots of lovely space for us all. Beautiful location. Swim.ing pool was fantastic. The space worked really well for us and we had a wonderful holiday. The hosts were extremely lovely and helpful.

Overall we had a great stay, the property is lovely and has lots of great features - plenty of seating for large groups, plates/glasses etc.

the outside playground and games room is great, and the pool area is well heated and a great space. The building is beautiful and the grounds it’s in, and the gardens are well looked after and very pretty. There does require some maintenance though - particularly to the pool, the little pool is borderline dangerous with many missing tiles for little feet to get injured on, and there was broken tiles and sand in the main pool too. The pool furniture has mould spots and the toilet areas smelt very damp. We enjoyed using the pool area and the warmth of it, but it felt like it needed some maintenance. The house itself was relatively clean but quite a lot of cobwebs and some vaping canisters were left about (I assume from previous guests). There were some maintenance issues with door handles and toilet seats not being secure which could do with being addressed. They didn’t impact our stay, but it would be useful for the owners to review and address for future guests. We also felt that the listing gave the impression that the house was fairly secluded, but it actually had other properties on the same site which was very close to it, which wasn’t very obvious from the pictures when booking. Overall we enjoyed our stay, and would recommend the property to others.

All in all very happy with the accommodation, no information guide for example recycling, a appliances not working, but had a great time, good for big family get together.

Some of the paths around property due leaves and wet weather very slippery. Pool great, games room added bonus and would recommend and stay at the roundhouse again.

It’s very rare we all get under one roof, I booked this knowing we were going into winter for my 60th birthday.

To have my children and their children comfortably under one roof was all I needed for my birthday. The kids loved the indoor pool and games room and the facilities for us adults were great. I was able to book a private chef for a birthday meal and the kitchen was well equipped he had no complaint's. Thank you for such a great stay we made lots of fantastic memories ❤️ we will see you again ❤️

We stayed at the end of August for a special 60th birthday and we had an amazing week.

The house is stunning and has everything you need for a big group. The swimming pool and games room were great and there was a play area that all the children loved. Beautiful location and ideal base for exploring the local area. The owner was very friendly and answered any questions we had. All in all a fantastic place to stay, we are rebooking for 2027!

After years of renting holiday cottages, this accommodation stands out as the best.

It comfortably fits 18, with well-equipped kitchen and large dining tables in kitchen and on patio. It was good to have an en-suite in every bedroom. We thoroughly enjoyed the large and toddler pools, games room & play area, trampoline, and spacious area for football with the kids. The owner, Brian, was on-site and very helpful. We recommend visiting Blackpool Sands, Burgh Island, and the River Dart at Newbridge.

We had a fantastic stay at the Roundhouse, with 14 of us ranging in age from 3 to 63!

The house was ideal in that it had a number of 'zones' that easily allowed groups to move to separate areas if they wanted to, and yet was large enough to also accommodate us all together, including eating both inside and outside. The facilities of the pool, games room and play area were also excellent bonus. Overall, we had a fabulous time!

The Roundhouse was an excellent choice for our large family group of 17 (age range 6months to 65 years) plus 1 x dog.

The open plan kitchen / dining area and sitting room easily accomodated the whole group. The outside dining area was great for warm evenings. The bedroom arrangements took a bit of juggling to accommodate our 4 family groups but worked well, with plenty of bathrooms and loos. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped and the property was very clean and well maintained. The few minor issues were quickly resolved by the owner. Although the property is collocated with others, there is plenty of space and the layout meant we rarely saw our fellow guests. Room for improvement? The games room facilities are looking a bit tired and the annex would benefit from a shower over the bath. Both relativly easily fixable. A great week for our extended, multi generational family. And we were very happy to make the acquaintance of the neighbours cat, although it seemed happy to keep its distance from the 9 children!

Just what you would expect when staying in a converted barn in the countryside, did not disappoint.

We had a family holiday at the Roundhouse and the children loved the experience of staying in the country. They embraced the animals and wildlife they met as we explored the property and the local area, especially Bubbles the cat. The property was spacious and open and the children loved using the balcony as their own little house. The bedrooms were conveniently spread out and all had en-suites with baths or showers. My grandsons enjoyed the luxury of having their own pad in the annexe. The property allowed us to enjoy big family meals and relaxing times together while not feeling cramped. Well equipped kitchen and cooking large meals was easy. The pool and games rooms were an added bonus. The owner was helpful and friendly. Would definitely return for another family gathering and recommend the property for large families wanting to spend time together.

We loved the property but a few things let it down for us.

We kept getting a cat come in we found it asleep on a childs bed (and 2 people were allergic) so had to keep windows shut all the time. It was so hot had to buy a fans for childrens bedroom. It would have been useful to have a few free standing fans available for comfort. Also cues were broken in the games room so couldnt be used. Lots of steps in property and hard for someone like myself who is disabled. Could do with sun loungers.

Great house for a multi generational holiday, the grandkids loved it all, the space, separation outside play area and pool and of course the cat- we called her Sneak as you couldn’t keep her out.

Car charger very welcome. Downside is there are a lot of maintenance issues; fridge freezer is missing a shelf; cooker door literally fell apart; kitchen sink and unit doors are getting past their best. Also a number of loose toilet seats and loo roll holders and some bathrooms very dark as inadequate lighting. Safety wise a taped up outside light cable at child height very dangerous. Did it spoil the holiday- No. would we come again- Yes

Such a great place to stay with a big group

The cottage is a stunning property and was the perfect place to have a family gathering for 3 birthday milestones.

The layout of the cottage meant for our large party of 3 generations we didn’t feel overcrowded and the large table could seat us all. The pool and games room particularly in January kept us entertained when the weather wasn’t so good. There needs to be better lighting to the property at both rear and front entrances as steps are difficult to see in the dark due to the matured plants and lack of light.

This was a lovely property, huge general living space, generous size rooms all en suite.

Every thing supplied you would need. The pool, games room and playground a real bonus. I say it was a lovely property, and fall short of saying amazing, because it probably was when it was originally refurbished. It just seems to have lacked any maintenance recently. In isolation it seems petty to mention such small details but they all add up. Loose toilet seats, external door handle barely hanging on, broken fridge tray (mentioned in previous reviews as long as 2 years ago). The little snug up in the roof beams was a delight, with such comfortable furniture. The view would have been superb if it were not for looking through dirty windows and detracted by the broken outer layer of glass. It left me feeling like I was in a grubby bus shelter! And my biggest gripe was the light not working on the outside of the annex. After spending the evening with the rest of the family in the main building, my wife and I would leave at night to reside in the annex by means of walking down several steps outside. A motion sensor light was fitted to the front of the annex but not working. It was pitch black and my wife missed a couple of steps in the dark (not helped by the overgrown shrubbery) and nearly fell. I mentioned this to the owner on day 2 of our stay and she said she would get her husband to look at it but, alas, never did. This is a real safety hazard and should be fixed as a matter of urgency. A wonderful property but just needs the owners to do some proper maintance.

The property was filthy, cobwebs and dead insects everywhere along with a farm cat that would not stay out of the house.

So much so that both myself and my wife along with my daughter and her partner ended up with flea bites all over our feet and ankles. The open socket in the kitchen is a death trap and should be capped off immediately.

We spent a very pleasant week at the Roundhouse.

It is a spacious, well-designed house that was ideal for our group of 17. The five children particularly loved the swimming pool and the (recently improved?) playground as well as the nearby Woodland Adventure Park. The adults enjoyed a glass of wine on the lovely terrace in the evenings and dinners around the big kitchen table. The free electric car charger was a major bonus for us and much appreciated! All in all a super place we will definitely recommend to our friends. There were some minor maintenance issues such as broken shelves in the otherwise perfect big fridge, some very soft mattresses that need replacing and leaking pipes in one of the bathrooms. It was also not clear from the description that the development includes several other holiday homes, whose occupants share pool and playground. The set-up and well-placed vegetation ensured that we were hardly aware of them and there were absolutely no problems, but it would be better to clarify the situation from the start.

Couldn't ask for a better place to stay absolutely beautiful, there was about 20 of us who stayed at the roundhouse, loads of space, plenty to do around the area and amazing views, the owner is kind man and and leaves you to it just says to knock on his door if you need anything, honestly 5*

Beautiful place to stay, very relaxing, spacious and peaceful.

Great communication with owners, they were there to help with any issues big or small. Accommodation was fab! Communal areas were well equipped and spacious. Facilities were great, all loved the pool. Beautiful gardens and surrounding areas. Easy to get to all the surrounding seaside places, yet while at the farm it seemed like we were miles away from anywhere. A slice of heaven

We had such a fabulous stay at the roundhouse, as a group of 10 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs.

Perfect size for us all to have our own space if needed, the pool and games room were well used by us all and we all enjoyed it so so much. Brian was very helpful and welcoming and we would all highly recommend! Great place :)

Had the most amazing holiday, had booked a family holiday which included 10 adults and 8 children under 6 years of age, the house was very cleanand so spacious and well laid out that no-one was under anyone's feet, the pool was a great size and the children loved it and we made use of the playroom most nights.

Brian the owner was on hand if needed.Would highly recommend!

Our family of 17 found the Roundhouse very comfortable indeed, plenty of space, good facilities and an excellent location for travelling out and about.

The on-site swimming pool was a great hit with our family it was superb. We felt that the refuse arrangements could have been organised better,but we had a super stay here and would definitely return!

What a fabulous place to celebrate a "big" birthday with friends.

We had such a good time. The location is perfect for the beaches at Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, as well as visits to Dartmouth and Totnes. The house had everything we needed and the pool was brilliant. The games of water polo will live in my memeory for a long long time. Brian was super welcoming and so friendly. I would love to return at some point in the future.

Absolutely loved our stay here, it had everything we needed and more!

Easily housed our whole party (17 adults + 4 infants) for the weekend, everyone was very impressed when the house and pool (we didn’t use the games room)! We met Brian (the owner) a few times and he was always very smiley and approachable! The only thing I would say is that some areas are looking quite ‘tired’ - loose coat hooks, scuffed paintwork, hanging wires etc but this wouldn’t stop us from returning again

Excellent as always.

Even had a friend stay with us the black cat, which we all got attached too. Definitely will be going back.

Very enjoyable stay.

House was like a sauna on arrival. All facilities were excellent. Only improvement would be more fridge capacity for large groups and a cupboard for food. Loads of work surfaces in kitchen taken up by our food order for the week!

Oct 30th -Nov6 6th Family of 16, grandparents,children and grandchildren,ages from 18-3 The Roundhouse was spacious, grandchildren had there own spaces from the snug for older ones to the mezanine for the younger ones who claimed it for there own private space.

Plenty of room for the adults to relax on sofas or sit round kitchen table which we did most days. Games room and swimming pool was a big plus as the weather was shocking, it didn't stop us getting out and about p,entry to see and do. Plenty of room in bedrooms and ensuite great for so many of us, plus they were well spaced apart. Lovely experience everyone had a superb time. Will be back .

Fabulous property.

We stayed here 8 years ago and have since welcomed 4 more grandchildren into our family - so we were up to the maximum of 18 people. We enjoyed a Fri-Mon stay to celebrate our joint 70th birthdays with our lovely family. 8 double bedrooms with en-suites decorated to a high spec, the fabulous lounge and kitchen-diner with every home comfort you could wish for, ensured we had a marvellous stay. The swimming pool was a hit with the children and they would have stayed in there all day! The games room was also an added bonus and the pool table and table tennis table were used often. We all 100% agreed the accommodation was fabulous and contributed to making the weekend so memorable. (A small request though…. The lane leading to the back car park had some very big potholes.. our cars would be so happy to see some more gravel in them the next time!!) I would very happily recommend this property and hope to return with our family in the future.

Small kitchen knife would be useful.

Found lighting in lounge poor for reading and craft work. External paving very slippery when wet.

The overall house was clean and well equipped.

We were disappointed when we arrived as we were surprised to find multiple properties on the site that had access to the pool and games room. The website indicates that only the pool is shared with the owner and their friends. Other people staying at the other properties felt exactly the same. The pictures on the website are also many years old and don't show the wear and tear around the property and garden. The pool was disgusting. It had a layer of scum/saliva across the top. There was no net available to clear some of it away. A couple of people in our party who went in the pool have been poorly since. The driveway to the Roundhouse needs levelling up. There are huge ruts where we scraped the bottom of our cars as it is so uneven. The most upsetting thing was our encounter with the maintenance man onsite. He swore and shouted at my daughter in law and 5 year old granddaughter because he assumed they left the door open to the flooded games room (they did not). When my son approached the owner and maintenance man they were met with more anger and rudeness from the maintenance man, the owner apologised. For the price paid for the weekend we were left disappointed with our stay and would never want to return.

We had a wild weather week but were very happy at The Roundhouse The owner was very helpful and the swimming pool was a real asset.

Loads of room and spacious living area and well equipped kitchen.

The place was lovely and huge for our party of 17 family members.

The games room with snooker cues need updating as cues broken and balls missing which was a shame.. but the house and facility was amazing we loved it and will be booking for next year.. very homely, warm and we had the best time.. thank you so much

The property was as advertised, very spacious and had everything that 15 guests needed.

However it could do with a little care and attention in places. Everyone commented to us about quality of beds (mattresses) and that they needed attention. We spoke to the owner and reported the broken drawer in fridge on our arrival. There was an infestation of wasps in the utility area towards the end of our stay, and on investigation there appeared to be a wasps nest in the eaves. The black cat was a constant visitor and not loved by all guests, who had to close their windows in the end to keep him out. The children enjoyed the pool and games room. We didn’t have opportunity to use outside area much as we were out and about and the weather was very mixed.

Excellent property for a large family gathering

We had a great week in the Roundhouse.

The house was larger than expected, spacious, with good sized rooms. There were plenty of plates and cutlery for cooking and the oven was impressive to cover the large group. We were lucky enough to eat outside evenings on the patio. The garden was a bit steep in places, which was ok for our group but not suitsble for some people. The games room was used daily and so was the pool. Only small complaint was the wooden floorboards were old and creaky. Expected to sleep less with a mixed age group between 2 and 86 years; young adults up late, children and great grandmother awake early but you could really hear every sound. Not a complaint but a warning - A black cat appeared to live there. One of the family has allergies, but no amount of removal stopped him coming into the house. It drove the dog mad at times.

The house, grounds, amenities and location are quite fantastic, and I'm hard to please.

We had great weather, but in bad weather the Pool would be a godsend, which is better than many public pools. The facilities, such as washer, dryer, cooker, main TV, as well as living and dining furniture, are all excellent and high-end. Also worth mentioning there are baby gates on all stairs, which was a great benefit for us. We would absolutely stay there again, however it's fair to mention the negatives: The mattresses are typical holiday quality and probably old (to be fair I am fussy) but they are below par compared with the overall quality. Whilst the place was clean enough some of the quiet corners could do with a dust. And then there is the cat. If you don't like a cat living with you and sleeping on your bed, then look elsewhere. It's cute enough, but unless you like it hot and stuffy it will find an open window.

we all had the most amazing holiday.

The house was very comfortable and easily accommodated 14 of us plus a baby. The kitchen was very well equipped and all the bedrooms were spacious. The swimming poole was amazing. The setting was beautiful, so relaxing would definitely stay again.

Brilliant holiday let for a family gathering with lots to do, particularly the pool and games room.

The owner was delightful and made sure that we were happy with everything. There is a nice walk of about a mile to the local pub which was also excellent. Perfect!

What a lovely spacious property!

We were a party of 17 from 5 families with children aged 2-7 years and had plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and crockery with a large dinner table for everyone. Rooms were spacious with comfort beds and all were en-suite so no shortage of bathrooms. The swimming pool and games room on-site was an added bonus on rainy days. The owners, Brian and Amanda have thought of everything and was on hand to help if needed. Their son Josh invited us to see the sheep get fed which the kids enjoyed. This was a great getaway to spend quality time together! I would highly recommend! Thank you to the owners for providing such a fantastic setting.

14 of us stayed at the Roundhouse in March 2023.

It was fabulous. We did a murder mystery evening on one of the evenings. It’s good that every bedroom has a en suite. The kitchen has everything you would need. The pool was fantastic too. Totnes is a lovely nearby town. We had dinner at the local pub the old inn which again was lovely. I would Totally recommend this beautiful barn x

The roundhouse is a beautiful property with plenty of kitchen utensils and cooking facilities for a large group.

The swimming pool is a great addition for winter stays and the children enjoyed the play area in the garden. The description of the property could highlight the fact that the garden is not enclosed and is shared with other holiday makers just in case people have dogs who need to be in an enclosed space. We understand this is an old building but if you are planning to stay with a large group who go to bed at different times the sound proofing is nonexistent! The pool area could do with a deep clean particularly the changing areas. Some attention to the tv and dvd in the den is required as neither of these worked. More cupboard space for food would be beneficial, rearranging some of the things in the cupboards would make this possible, do not do a large shop with frozen food as there is only one small freezer. We had a lovely time together and I hope this feedback is constructive as we had a great time.

The Roundhouse is in a great location.

The house is spacious and comfortable and served us well for our family holiday. We were warm and comfortable and the kitchen in particular was very well equipped when catering for 8 adults and 5 children. The use of the pool was enjoyed on several occasions. We had a wonderful holiday. In spite of this however, and when considering how much we paid to stay here, there were a few details which we feel let the property down. When we arrived we noted that there were several wine delivery boxes under the outside steps which previous people had left behind. This rubbish really should have been removed before our arrival and not just discarded under the steps. We ended up taking the boxes away with our own rubbish at the end of our stay. We could not use the TV in the snug area as previously someone had clearly drawn in crayon all across the screen. This was a shame as the children enjoyed this space. It would seem a sound system had been removed from the property even though the remote controls and I think one of the speakers for a system were still in the property. Luckily we had brought with us a small portable speaker which enabled us to play our music and listen to the radio. The shower towels really were very tiny and access to just two tea towels is not really enough for a week! It was also mentioned by members of the family that the showers could do with the option of some anti-slip mats as they were worried they might fall whilst taking a shower. The shower trays and baths were slippery. It might be the choice of shower/bath cleaner that is causing a potential slip hazard. There was no Information or Welcome book/folder in evidence to advise about the house This would be useful to know about rubbish removal and arrangements on last day etc or furthermore ideas or recommendations in the local area. The two drawers in the fridge were broken and so troublesome to use. There were also trays missing from the fridge door presumably also broken and taken away. Importantly it was our experience that the outside area was dangerously slippery when wet. All the tiled areas, the paths and the patio became treacherous under foot. This needs some attention. One of our children fell to the ground as his foot went from under him and two adults in our party had a near miss! The property had been designed to a high standard. It is a well thought through holiday home and you can see that there has been much consideration to the content of the home for an enjoyable stay. It did however feel that the maintenance and upkeep of the property was lacking.

We had a fantastic time at the Roundhouse.

We were a group of 8 adults and 8 children for a family 80th and the house and facilities were perfect. The house is really well equipped with everything we needed. It was very warm, comfortable and had lots of bedrooms and bathrooms so there was room for everyone. The pool is fantastic; a good temperature and the children loved it. Having sofas there was a really nice touch for those watching. The games room also kept our children entertained for hours. It's a lovely relaxed place to stay and itfelt like the owners had put in lots of nice touches, like the children's play area, to make it enjoyable for everyone. We can't wait to come back!

House was beautiful.

Though there was a leaking tap in one of the bathrooms that had leaked into a downstairs bedroom. Also there was a black cat always present in spite of putting it out several times.( also several of our party did not like cats and one had an allergy). The games room was a little less workable than the pictures showed and needed some updating. Pool was fabulous though.

We would highly recommend staying at The Roundhouse.

We are a large family so loved the space that this house provides. Plenty of kitchen equipment, communal seating and chill out space with loads of outdoor areas including a fantastic play area. The swimming pool and games room was a huge hit too. Thank you for a fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful holiday staying at the The Round House at Bickleigh Farm We had 17 adults and 1 toddler in our party and the house was so spacious, providing everything we needed Great Pool and games room We were all sad to leave but hope to return again

We had a fabulous week at the Roundhouse.

8 adults and 7 children ( aged between 1 and 7) Huge barn convertion gave us plenty of space. The children enjoyed the playground and we struggled to get them out of the swimming pool. Wonderful location set in the heart of rural Devon, near to some fantastic beaches. The owner was very helpful and always friendly. I would 100% recommend.

Beautiful comfortable property in a stunning location.

There was thirteen in our party and plenty of space for us all. Kitchen was well equipped with ample crockery, utensils, pots and pans and a very useful utility room. My only request, and this is being picky, would have been for a bigger fridge with less freezer space, although there was a second fridge in the utility room we could have done with a bit more fridge room given the size of the party but not a real problem and I appreciate every group is different and you can’t cater for everyone all of the time. Perhaps also another bin to make recycling easier. Bedrooms had plenty of storage and beds were really comfortable, en-suite always had immediate hot water. Catered well for children, they had a large play area and they loved the beautiful indoor swimming pool which was accessible all day. Location within easy reach of many tourist locations. Would definitely return in the future.

We had a fabulous time, just a shame that the Roundhouse could do with some TLC , it is very tired in places which is a great shame when it could be amazing

An amazing place to stay for our group of 14.

Couldn’t fault a thing and very well equipped. Thank you.

Great place for get together, fantastic barn conversion.

on down side the 4 downstairs bedrooms are really noisy need ear plugs, as can hear every footstep or if anything gets dropped in kitchen. false ceilings would help. The use of pool games room and outside space is great for family get together. Enjoyed our holiday thank you

Fabulous property in a Great location with brilliant facilities.

The only negative comment would be that some of the interior items are beginning to look tired, from general wear. The ideal property for large families,

The Roundhouse is a beautiful house.

The owner was lovely on arrival, making sure we were all ok and asked if we needed anything. The swimming pool was warm and inviting. The house had amazing under floor heating so we were constantly warm, sometimes too warm but we couldn’t resist lighting the fire! We would absolutely recommend The Roundhouse to others and really hope to visit again one day. Thank you B.Davies

Hi, Can you please let the owners of the Roundhouse in Bickleigh know that were all starting to go down with Covid since using the cottage at the weekend.

Kind of inevitable based on the fact such a large group got together, but may be worth asking them to clean more thoroughly as there was still poo stuck to the loo in our room, so I’m not sure it’s the level of cleanliness it should be.

Thank you Brian for a wonderful stay at The Roundhouse.

It’s a beautiful property in an idyllic setting with plenty of room for our huge family. The beds were so comfortable and it had everything we needed. The grandchildren especially enjoyed the swimming pool and games room.

It was an amazing property and the owner was very friendly.

It worked as accommodation for 18 although a bit tired. The seating in the main area was very uncomfortable but we understand that practical furniture is needed. The kids loved the swimming pool and the various dens in the property. The biggest let down was that on arrival you were greeted by a pile of rubbish alongside the property. There is ample space to put the recycling/rubbish away. Also there were no instructions in the property and/or floor plans but I suspect that this might be because of covid. So overall good and we would come back, but there are a few things that need attention, thank you.

The peaceful private place and the great family experience enjoyed by all ages A big thank you to Brian the Owner & his family

The Roundhouse was a great place for our large group of friends to get together.

All en-suite rooms, plenty of seating, huge dining table, well equipped kitchen. Would happily stay again.

Our stay at the Roundhouse with our extended family was very enjoyable!

It is a beautiful property, though we did experience some maintenance issues i.e broken bed base, and broken dishwasher, which wasn’t ideal when there are 13 people staying there! Unfortunately, these issues weren’t fixed during our stay, but we understand that these things happen, and can’t always be readily rectified. I can’t understand why the broken bed base wasn’t noticed before though. I think for the size of the property, then 2 dishwashers would be ideal. There were also other minor maintenance issues, i.e loose handles etc, so I think when time allows, the property does need to have a maintenance overhaul. The place was generally very clean, though I think the floors indoors and patio outside could do with a deep clean. The patio in particular was quite mucky. The area is lovely, and it’s the perfect house for a large gathering.

The place was filthy We found cigarettes in drawers , tissues, broken glass ind sofas, plastic water bottles under bed.

There were broken tiles on kitchen bathrooms. Some of the kitchen cutlery abs bowls were flaking off paint from the knives. It needs refurbishment and an update to match the cost expectations.

A lovely place with great surroundings and facilities.

Hosts were brilliant, helped with questions before our arrival too.

Would love to revisit we had children age 4 to 17 and all enjoyed the stay because of the games room and swimming. Also, we really liked the covid rules of only one cottage in the pool so it was like a private pool which was fantastic. Felt like a home from home, lovely rural setting but not to far to drive to get to Torquay or Salcombe. added bonus of the new play area , very enjoyable relaxing break

Fabulous cottage, great hosts, definitely recommend this cottage.

The Roundhouse is a fantastic place to stay.

The accommodation is in a great location. The barn is huge, we were only a small family but this barn could easily accommodate several families. The seating area in the lounge and kitchen were superb. The bedrooms comfortable. Due to Covid the shared swimming pool was allocated on a two hour slot each day to every cottage/barn. This worked so well and think this would be a preferred option to most as it felt more like a private pool. Overall an enjoyable week away in a lovely place and would definitely stay here again. Thank you Brian and Amanda.

What a lovely farm house.

Rooms were very clean and tidy, the layout was perfect for our three families. Set swimming times was a very good idea and the surrounding area was stunning. Would definitely be going back next year, for longer, if it wasn’t already booked out. Our family really enjoyed our stay.

Great location- kids loved all the space to play with their new friends.

Pool was excellent and house was a great space for us all

Unfortunately for a property of that size we would have expected to have an extra cooker and extra fridge space.

There was no cupboard space for food storage. In the past in similar size properties we have had two dishwashers.

Great property with tons of space.

The location was perfect for so many different activities. We would definitely re visit.

Brian the owner has been absolutely amazing from start to finish, nothing was too much hassle.

The house and grounds are just amazing and has so many nice little touches to make sure our stay was the best. Clean, accomodating, comfy and plenty of space for people not to feel like they are top of eachother. Everyone of our party have said they would return. A weekend was just not long enough to get the most out of what the house could offer us. A snippet of info for those staying that want to order taxis, make sure you preorder before you get there if you have large numbers (no Uber in the area) and weekends are very busy. All in all it has been the best place us girls have stayed in England and will be coming back.

Fantastic property in a lovely location.

There were 14 of us ranging from 7 to 89 and there was plenty of room for us all to either be together or to be able to have some quiet time away from all the others. Everyone had a fantastic holiday. It wasn't the cleanest property we have stayed in (and I have to say after reading other reviews we were a little concerned before arriving). However, the bits that mattered to us (beds, bathrooms and kitchen) were clean and a bit of dust on the wooden beams or under a chest of drawers didn't matter. The kids loved the pool and games room, and spent a lot of time on the piano and on the swinging chairs (not sure the adults enjoyed the piano quite as much!!!). Would thoroughly recommend and if we were to all get together for a mass family holiday again, would definitely consider returning.

We found the house as described but it was very grubby , the swimming pool was very poor, patched in places with cement but there was a hole in the floor of the pool that you could put your whole foot in and the baby pool was so sharp in lots of repaired places we had to get jelly shoes for the babies as they had cut feet.

The door to the pool area was open all the time as it was warped and split that was mentioned in visitors book and a review back in dec 2018 and it was no different now to then . The house was lovely once but now sadly neglected and upkeep was minimal. Childrens stair gates were non functioning and with 3 under 3 years old it was a worry the gardens were beautiful once but again no care taken for years as the footpaths, entry at the front were totally overgrown, the back entrance up steps had a rose overgrown to such a level we had to cut it back with a knife as we were attacked by it everytime we used that door We asked for a ragged rug to be taken away as we tripped over it when we arrived and underneath it had not been cleaned for months with the amount of dust underneath it . The bbq was completely full of ash and the grill was still covered in dried on food which we tried to clean but we would not use it . There were no loungers to have sat out in the garden in the sun and the washing line was a make piece of line slung from the balcony rails We did have a tumble dryer but that is not sufficient for 18 people It was beautifully equipped at one time but it is now unkempt and tired which sadly needs a much bigger cleaning team in between lets than is currently being used We had to look beneath the dust, cobwebs and filthy plates etc and a disgusting dishwasher to the reason we chose the round house. It gave us all bedrooms and ensuites and plenty of room for the children to play .that we needed and we had a great family holiday when we had cleaned it up a bit

We were a family party of 20 with children’s ages ranging from 3 weeks to Ten years.

It was perfect. The shared leisure facilities were excellent for the children also nice patio for big bbq and the barn conversion was a high standard, spacious and really unique. We were made welcome on the farm and the owners very accommodating.

Lovely location, very spacious and well laid out, as a group of 17 we always had our own space to relax, highly recommend this place

There is a great swimming pool, indoor and heated.

Not all rooms have showers, only have baths that can be a problem for older guests and those that just do not have baths. There are showers in the swimming pool changing rooms that are available from 08:00 to 20:00 a quick walk across the private road.

This was a family holiday to celebrate a big birthday.

The accommodation was great big enough to house the whole family. The outside space was great for the younger members of our group to run off steam and the pool was the icing on the cake. Brian the owner was very helpful before we arrived and on check in.

To celebrate my husbands 70th birthday I knew that all he would want was to have all our family together under one roof, a total of 17 of us.

Not an easy task finding somewhere that big and keeping it a surprise. Having searched the internet I found the Roundhouse and kept coming back to it. Not far from where we live, all bedrooms en-suite, added bonus of a swimming pool and a games room. It turned out to be everything that I had hoped for and went ahead and booked it. Our two daughters and I managed to get my husband to the property and he had no idea that we had arranged a surprise weekend away with the family. We then had another 6 friends arrived on the Sunday when the family had gone to stay for a couple of days, again he didn't realise. When they left it was a couple of days to ourselves. We had an amazing week and Bryan was so helpful in all aspects of our stay. Would definitely recommend and would go back again. Brilliant for us.

The hosts provided lovely essentials tea, coffee, milk, cake & dishwasher tablets.

Building its was great plenty of room for 17 adults & loved that each room had an en-suite.

Stayed here for a 60th birthday celebration with family.

There was 18 of us staying in this beautiful barn, it was well equipped with everything you need, the beds were comfortable the underfloor heating warmed the barn lovely even though it was snowing and cold when we arrived, the patio runs the whole length of the barn with steps up to the garden. Brian was very helpful with nothing too much trouble. We would love to come again for the next family celebration!! Thanks Brian and Amanda X

Great place worked well as not the place we booked originally.

There were 13 adults staying and generally worked well. Place is a little tired and could do with some overhauls especially where lights not working and doors not locking well are concerned. Cobwebs were everywhere but up high and being a barn conversion not unexpected. Pool was great for us although the pool door did not lock which could be a concern with people with children. Cooking facilities were good although not lacking in baking trays not many fitted in the oven. House was lovely and warm often too warm but all rooms had thermostats so could be adjusted. The only problems we had was no quiet place to watch tv if everyone was talking in the kitchen/dining area and there are a lot of steps which were not all that easy if some of your party are older. We had a great week though and would recommend.

Had an amazing time at the Roundhouse.

Very comfortable for our large family. Children loved the pool and games room. It was fantastic to sit all 15 of us round the huge table in the kitchen for meals. Highly recommend

The pool facility is invaluable, especially when our grandchildren,s ages range from 14 months to nearly 18 years!

Brian is very approachable and we enjoyed a very happy time at the Roundhouse. Thankyou.

The pictures don’t do this place justice.

The Roundhouse is a big yet sociable house perfect for big groups. All bedrooms have en-suites. Plenty of kitchen equipment and crockery too. Great facilities in shared swimming pool and games room. Fabulous location for visiting Dartmouth, Salcombe, Bigbury on Sea, Hope Cove, Totnes and Dartington

The house and grounds are really special but are spoiled by poor maintenance and hit and miss cleaning.

I think the premises should be inspected prior to arrival of new occupants to avoid disappointment, clearly the Roundhouse was not. Some examples - 12 lamps with spent bulbs, TV controls no batteries, no tea towels or dish cloths, no oven glove, no instructions for cooker, washing machine etc., to hand, dirty saucepan, serving dishes had water in them, oven filthy, we purchased new oven tins for our own use. Some windows appear to have not been cleaned for many months, ornamental planters full of dead weeds, small trees and bushes obstructing some paths. In various places we found two pairs of men's under pants, a dummy and child's socks. All this may sound petty to some people I am sure but having spent £3.000.0 for a week I think we deserved better. ***Owner Response*** Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. We’re pleased to hear how much you liked the house and facilities but sorry to learn your stay was spoilt by the issues you highlighted. We’ve spoken with the owners who have agreed to their regret that things weren’t perfect and they had hoped the positive actions they took during your stay had helped to resolve the majority of these for you. The owners have reassured us that following a busy summer season they will be working hard to ensure the property is presented as expected and that future guests won’t experience problems. We do hope that overall you enjoyed your holiday and we hope we’ll get another chance to welcome you back soon.

We had an amazing week at The Roundhouse - the space is amazing and we particularly loved the ‘den’ space with the hanging chairs - the kids thought this was heaven!

Perfect setting.

Loved the pool and the kids play area. Plenty of room for a big family. Cleanliness was excellent. Would definitely visit again.

The house was so spacious allowing people to enjoy time together in the huge lounge and kitchen We celebrated a Diamond Wedding Anniversary, enjoyed the World Cup footie, Royal Ascot, star gazed at midnight and enjoyed beautiful beaches and stunning Dartmouth.

The garden was beautifully landscaped and a pleasure to sit in, so many birds. The much bigger than expected pool and children's play area kept the younger of our party busy and amused. 4 generations plus their dogs will be recommending the Round House to friends and family

Absolutely fantastic house, easy access to various places.

A fantastic place for family/friends to stay!

Bedrooms and ensuites beautifully presented. Plenty of crockery, cutlery, pots n pans but no provision for storing our food other than the fridges! Annoyingly we had to dismantle the dishwasher to de-clog and rinse out the jets as it was not cleaning properly.