Fingals Holiday Cottages

Dartmouth

Unique apartments in Devon’s beautiful South Hams, close to the River Dart.

Units 6
Sleeps 2 - 6
Bedrooms 1 - 3
Pets Yes
Mobility No

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

From £225/night

In a lush Devonshire valley you will find Fingals – comprising luxury self catering apartments set around a Queen Anne Manor House, with swimming pool, manicured gardens to enjoy outdoor games, and an indoor games room should there be a drop of rain. The babbling brook running nearby and the grass tennis court secure this as one of the most quintessentially English holidays you'll have.

About this place

Best bits

The best thing about Fingals is that you can do your own thing – no-one will tell you off!!
End each day exhausted by fresh air adventures – and wake up wanting to carry on exploring and having fun.
The gardens provide plenty of outdoor space for kids (and their parents) to let off steam, whether with a game of croquet or tennis, or just a spot of hide and seek.

Top tips

Bring your wellies if you want to explore the green lanes and streams close by.
Don't forget your beach and swimming towels because there are so many places to go for a swim or a surf (plus the on-site swimming pool, open all year round).
Tennis rackets are available to borrow - or bring your own if you’ve already been working on your shots.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Fingals is relaxed, unique, refined and most importantly (for us) child, family and dog-friendly.

Reviewed by Jo

Rooms

There are six apartments at Fingals, each with its own unique character and retaining the original character and quirks of the buildings they are in. Fingals Barn sleeps six in a gorgeously converted barn with an open-plan living/dining space that is perfect for families.

All of the apartments have been beautifully furnished with antique furniture and a creative style, creating relaxed spaces that are full of character. Larger groups can hire both the Lower and Upper Mill Houses to have more space. Extra beds and mattresses can always be added if needed.

Eat

All of the apartments come with well-equipped kitchens to make self-catering a breeze. The village of Dittisham (one mile away) has two pubs and there are plenty of other great places to eat within a ten- to 15-minute drive away.

Activities

Fingals is all about having fun and guests are encouraged to make use of all the facilities, from the heated indoor pool to the grass tennis court. Outside there’s also plenty of space to explore, plus a croquet lawn and a ping pong table.

Grown ups can make use of the sauna and the gym, while kids big and small will love the games room, which has a snooker table and table football as well as jigsaw puzzles and a piano. Then there’s miles and miles of walks just waiting for you on the doorstep.

Accessibility

Unfortunately the apartments are not suitable for wheelchair users due to the uneven terrain.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Set in the beautiful South Hams area of Devon, Fingals is about seven miles from the A385 and Totnes.

By Air

The closest airport is at Exeter, 39 miles away.

By Rail

Totnes is the nearest station, just 20 minutes away by car.

About the owners

Richard and Sheila Johnston

Listed since April 2009

We are situated far from the madding crowd; this is the place to come for a good old-fashioned family holiday.

Owner recommendations

The River Dart is just one mile away and you can take sailing lessons, hire paddle boards or get in a canoe with the whole family and paddle up the river to toast marshmallows over a fire.
Crabbing from the pontoon is very satisfying (lots of greedy crabs lurking on the river bed waiting to be fed) and a perfect activity with kids.
There are gorgeous beaches aplenty to discover – find secret coves where you might swim with the seals, or go rock pooling.
Combine theme-park thrills with animal encounters at Woodlands Family Theme Park, just a 12-minute drive away.
Take a ferry across the river to Greenway, where you can visit Agatha Christie's summer house and beautiful gardens.