Tucked into a quiet mews in the heart of Marldon village, Clayfields is a modern, comfortable home with real character and one of Devon’s finest village pubs just three minutes down the hill.
Inside Clayfields house itself, everything is bright, well-equipped, and easy to settle into, the living and dining room is a relaxed space for meals together or evenings in front of the Smart TV, the kitchen has everything you need for self-catered stays, from quick breakfasts before a beach day to proper evening meals.
Three bedrooms sleep up to five, a double with TV, a flexible twin, and a single, a practical and comfortable layout for families or a group of friends.
The bathroom has a bath with shower over, giving flexibility whatever the time of day.
Outside, the private enclosed garden is a genuine south-westerly sun trap, sheltered, not overlooked, and perfect for al fresco meals or simply sitting with a drink and doing nothing much at all.
Patio and outdoor furniture included.
Off-road parking for two cars, WiFi, all fuel and power, plus bed linen and towels are all included, so you can arrive and get straight to the good bit.
The Church House Inn has been at the heart of Marldon village life since 1362 and it still feels like it, pull up a stool by the log fire with a pint of local ale, book a Sunday roast, or while away an afternoon in the beautiful gardens, it’s the kind of pub that makes guests feel like they’ve found somewhere genuinely special, not just a place to eat.
For families, there’s a hidden gem just up through a tucked-away set of steps, a beautiful open field leading to a children’s play park, an enclosed basketball area, and an adult outdoor exercise park, the kind of discovery that keeps younger guests happily busy and gives grown-ups a reason to stretch their legs too.
One of Marldon’s best kept secrets is how well-placed it is.
Paignton, Torquay, and Totnes are all within easy reach, Newton Abbot, home to a well-loved racecourse, is just a short drive away, and both Exeter and Plymouth Hoe are under an hour, each well worth a day trip in their own right.
Head to Babbacombe and you’ll find the Angel Café sitting right on the Downs, serving proper Devonshire cream teas and lunches with views that stop you mid-scone, then hop on the famous Babbacombe Cliff Railway, one of Britain’s oldest, and it’ll carry you down to a little café right on the beach below, the kind of afternoon that feels like a proper Devon treat.
Whether you’re after beaches, boat trips, independent shops, a flutter on the horses, cathedral cities, or just good food and fresh air, Clayfields puts you right in the middle of it all.