South Allington House

Just returned from a family holiday in The Laurels at South Allington house. Altogether there was 9 adults and 3 kids. It was a lovely wing of the main house with the focal point being the huge dining kitchen where everyone spent most evenings. The grounds were stunning and the location of the property is in a stunning area of Devon. The kids loved the grounds and I would highly recommend to any big group. More...

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My partner and I, with our dog, camped for 4 nights in the gardens of South Allington House. ||The grounds were gorgeous, and peaceful and due to the time of year, really quiet. It felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. There was a small area for washing up, with the use of fridge/freezers and shower/toilet block. These were pretty rustic but clean enough. ||Although you could have breakfast at the manner house and cream tea, it’s not something we did, so we can’t comment. ||We traveled out every day to places like Hope Cove, Strete Beach (dog friendly) and Dartmouth Castle where we had the most amazing Cream Tea!||We would highly recommend staying here. For the 4 nights, including our dog, in a large 2/3 man tent, we paid £72 More...

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If you want to totally get away from the madding crowd then this is the place for you. Basic amenities but plenty of space per pitch. The sea is quite a walk away and the local beach is small, don't try driving there with anything bigger …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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Just returned from a family holiday in The Laurels at South Allington house. Altogether there was 9 adults and 3 kids. It was a lovely wing of the main house with the focal point being the huge dining kitchen where everyone spent most …Read more on TripAdvisor

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My partner and I, with our dog, camped for 4 nights in the gardens of South Allington House. ||The grounds were gorgeous, and peaceful and due to the time of year, really quiet. It felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. There was a …Read more on TripAdvisor More...

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Great area, a must visit

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We have been searching for a traditional cream tea in this part of Devon and now we've found the perfect one. Definitely find this place and sample the fabulous afternoon teas (homemade warm scones, cakes, lovely drinks). So very …Read more on TripAdvisor

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Lovely old house tucked away in deepest south hams , not far from lannacombe, Tara and start point , would easily pass by apart from sign advertising cream teas. |Sat in the garden in the summer and enjoyed the tranquility whilst eating a perfectly good cream tea .|Would recommend as something different More...

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A friend of mine and I had a wonderful stay at this lovely B&B. The hosts are very friendly, rooms are comfortable, the breakfast was great and the property is beautiful. We walked to the coast from there, and had a wonderful hike along the Devon coastline. Highly recommended! More...

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We have been searching for a traditional cream tea in this part of Devon and now we've found the perfect one. Definitely find this place and sample the fabulous afternoon teas (homemade warm scones, cakes, lovely drinks). So very accommodating and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Even opened for us on a day they would normally be closed by pre-arrangement. Lovely, lovely people. A must visit :) More...

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South Allington House isn't just B&B! I have just spent the weekend here with 32 family and friends for a 30th birthday celebration. The self catering cottages are excellent - clean and spacious. The grounds are very well maintained and large enabling us to play outdoor games galore. We had a large party BBQ (BBQs provided by the owners). Great for walking, or driving and walking. For me one of the highlights were the fantastic owners, Nick and Barbara who were great hosts and couldn't do enough for us. Also thanks to Edward who looked after us so well. Only downside were the narrow lanes to get there but you get used to those! More...

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We're experienced campers and have found this to be one of our new favourite sites. The grounds and the house are beautiful and set within an inspiring rural valley. ||||The camping facilities are basic but totally adequate for the size and location of the site and spotlessly cleaned every morning. This is a back-to-basics site but for those who still like to keep their drinks chilled (communal fridge-freezer), and have access to the outside world (free wifi available in the main house).||||This is a family-friendly site but not in a way that spoils the experience for couples without children. The staff were pleasant and helpful and the homemade scones and jam are definitely worth a go. More...

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A lovely cream tea was enjoyed by out large family group, with the friendly proprietor providing attentive service. The clotted cream was of good quality and there were ample amounts of two flavours of jam. The setting is heavenly; luscious green lawns are interspersed with well kept flower beds and parkland trees. More...

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Stopped off for cream teas. Despite being close to the stated end of serving, the gentleman serving us was very helpful and said that if we needed anything at all to just ask. ||Very nice to return after four years and to find the cream teas excellent and the location just as tranquil as I remembered it! ||Only negative was the wasps, no one was stung and they weren't aggressive but there were quite a few of them! More...

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Been coming here the last week of the school holiday for the last 5 years with my friend and her family who have been coming here since she was small. The Bakers and brilliant owners and can never do enough for you if you need anything. Lovely campsite though the only thing I'm not keen on is the shower block not as clean as many would like but then hey what do you expect when you are camping just make sure you bring flip flops to wear. ||The last 2 years we have been subject to awful weather with the rain battering our tents but this is such a lovely part of the world that it never dampens our spirits. ||Thank you Mr and Mrs Baker for a lovely run campsite :D More...

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We have just got back for another excellent visit to South Allington House. The accommodation was, as always, clean and comfortable and cosy warm for this time of year. Everyone at South Allington House couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. In particular this time when we had trouble with our car they couldn't have been of more help; so particularly grateful thanks on this occasion, look forward to seeing you again soon. More...

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Big family meeting to celebrate a 70th birthday. We occupied both The Laurels (which has an extravagant kitchen) and The Coach House and were made to feel very welcome by Barbara and Ed. Very clean, comfortable accommodation with large grounds, a joy for the children to run around in. We would highly recommend this venue for anybody wanting a family holiday, but if you are good walkers you might find it especially attractive as there is a beautiful footpath leading to the South Devon Coast Path about 2 miles away - no need to use the car. From the South Devon Coast Path you have easy access to Lannacombe, Woodcombe Sands and other beaches between Start Point and Prawle Point. More...

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We have just had the most brilliant 70th birthday celebration for my mother at South Allington house. We were a large family gathering and they made everything so easy for us to organise, nothing was too much trouble, even giving us the size of the ovens in the self catering houses so we could plan what dishes to bring the dinners in!!

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Had a lovely stay there over Easter. There's a lot of space in the gardens for the children to run about, the house was clean and tidy. Of particular note was a large open plan kitchen which suited our large party. Would recommend it. More...

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We have just returned from the perfect weekend away with friends staying in the Laurels at South Allington House. The accommodation was perfect for such a large group (8 adults, 6 children under 5) and we had plenty of space for everyone. The grounds are amazing and we couldn't have asked for more. The owners were extremely welcoming and accommodating and we couldn't have had a better time. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for such a wonderful stay. More...

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A truly fabulous location. With wonderful accommodation. Well appointed. Comfortable clean everything you could wish for . A great getaway with a group of 25 adults and young children accommodation was second to none the big house is great for a big group and the small cottages are better for families . We were very impressed that our video baby monitor could reach for the smallest cottage to the biggest house even though we didn't have any phone reception at all . More...

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South Allington House is always on our list of 'Must do' places to visit whenever we are on holiday in the area.||The cream tea is a delight with home made jams and the service is always friendly and efficient. ||What really sets South Allington House apart from other cream tea places is the absolutely stunning location. More...

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We had a lovely 4 nights at this simple but beautiful campsite in the heart of the South Hams. Facilities are basic but fine. Lovely views. The sheep were picturesque but quite noisy and woke us up in the morning but we cannot complain about nature More...

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We have just returned from a big family holiday staying in The Laurels. This holiday home easily accommodated the 5 adults and 7 rambunctious children! The house was comfortable, clean and the little things, like hand soap in all the bathrooms made this holiday home go the extra mile. The setting is beautiful and the children enjoyed running & playing freely and safely in the open space. We had a cream tea upon arrival which was lovely and well recommended. All staff were friendly and the family pet, Poppy was a big hit with the children. Can't recommend this holiday home enough and will definitely be returning. More...

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Just returned from a short weekends camping here with a group of friends and cannot recommend it highly enough. The facilities are basic but perfectly adequate, but the camping field is stunning, with beautiful scenery all around, and loads of space for the kids to go off adventuring. Being local residents, we didn't need to go exploring the glorious South Hams coast and country, but instead used the camping as a place just to chill together as a group. Very low key campsite, not advertised, even on the B&B website, but well worth seeking out. More...

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We have just returned from a couple of nights camping at Allington House, we were lucky enough to have the campsite to ourselves! Wonderful views and a really lovely area.||Would just like to say that although the showers and facilities were good, I felt it could do with a facelift or updating, also a good clean. The showers were damp, very mouldy and floor tiles dirty, there was a razor, and bottles of shower gel, shaving foam left behind by previous campers just left on the side of the sinks. (obviously hadn't been cleaned since last people had left. We didn't mind the basic outdoor shelter that the facilities were in, just thought that it could have been a bit more inviting and above all clean. ||Also would like to add that as dog lovers, and also having our own dog there and abiding by the rules of cleaning up after our dog, and also keeping her under control, we did not like the fact that there was quite a lot of dog poo around the campsite field, we were also visited by a small jack russell type dog who proceeded to foul right in front of our tent and then mark his territory against our tent. It seems a shame that not everyone staying at this house had the same standards of being in control of their dog. More...

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Friendly family campsite with decent showers, communal fridges and freezers and even ice blocks to borrow. Communal washing up area, with washing machine and dryer. Even had plugs to recharge electronic devices. Rural camping with a few perks! More...

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We go every year to Allington house, the man who runs the place is friendly and helpful. The house is located above a beautiful lannacombe bay. The annual fête is a happy and warm event and the surrounding hills are great places for hikes and views. I can't speak for accommodation in the house as I always go camping with family and friends. The facilities are regularly cleaned and up kept. There is hot water, drinking water and cleaning water. They even have a recycling corner.||Great fun for kids and adults alike. It's possibly the best campsite I've ever been to. More...

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Having seen a sign for cream teas we followed where it pointed. Into the drive we pulled up round the main house. The owner was on his tractor mowing but notice on front door to waive at him. We did and ordered 2 cream teas. Wonderful light scones with home made jam and great clotted cream. Lots of tea. Best we have ever had at £5 per person. Highly recommended. More...

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stayed here for 4 nights, had a family room overlooking the front, great spot and owners could not have been more helpful, the house is big and like going back in time. breakfast fine, the house is very well placed for visiting the area, a must for a meal is the Gara Rock about 4 miles away. will be back. More...

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My partner and I were driving along a country lane when we saw a sign that said "Cream Teas", so we continued down the lane past fields, stone fences, cows, and sheep and came upon South Allington House. ....what a beautiful relaxing place....the sun was out and people were having tea on the lawn.....we ordered tea and scones .....and it was just delicious with plenty of clotted cream and homemade jam.....From the outside the house looks like something out of a Jane Austen novel. The owner and his daughter were quite friendly and after our tea, we stood in the kitchen discussing his lovely house.....the original oven in the kitchen is quite ancient and the house itself is charming.......just one of the many suprises that Devon offers when you wander down a country lane. More...

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Fantastic location about a mile from Lannacombe Cove. Lovely old country house and grounds.||Very friendly, helpful owners. Room 2, where we stayed was very large, comfortable bed, great view. Total peace at night.||Cooked breakfast was very good, with option for cereal and fruit.||Highly recommended. More...

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My wife booked this by chance while looking for somewhere within easy range of Overbecks (fascinating National Trust property with an absorbing and unusual museum, and a tropical garden with great views). ||||The B and B is in a magnificent Victorian house, with a sweeping drive and five lovely bedrooms - other parts of the house and outbuildings are now given over to self-catering. We stayed in Room 2 - four-poster bed, very spacious, lovely views, good-sized ensuite, There was also a large comfortable lounge for guests downstairs.||||Breakfast was excellent, and served by the genial owner (Edward) who tipped us off about some local sites of interest - South Hallsands (about five miles away) was fascinating both for the New England-style architecture and the story of the Lost Village. Slapton Sands were interesting too, and we had a lovely walk going westwards from Start Point. More...

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We stayed at South Allington House in the Coach house the accomodation was spotless and very well equipped. The cooker was very clean so did not mind doing cooking. It is a place where you get a peaceful nights sleep after a long day exploring. The grounds are really lovely and you can walk wherever you want to, it is a wonderful place to relax and read or just enjoy the view especially by the lake. You can also fish the lake which pleased my husband. Cream teas or cake and tea are served in the afternoon and are very good. The hosts are very helpful and friendly. Lovely small beach a mile away called Lannacombe, also easy to get to Salcombe and Dartmouth as well. Fantastic little bakery in Frogmore, great for supplies. More...

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We spent 2 nights in Room 2, a 4 poster bed in the main house. The owner described it as the nicest room. Indeed it was a large, very nicely decorated room with good size and pretty ensuite bathroom. Owner and his wife were very nice. Breakfast was fine; fairly standard for this type of accomodation. More...

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Several stressed out women landed on Edward and Barbara a few of which had never camped before. The site was lovely, tranquil and well maintained. Whilst we were there one of us had a puncture, Edward could not have done more to help finding a local garage. We camped by night and had a full English in the house each morning. This managed to stabilise the less rural types in our party. The welcome was warm supportive a good natured we had such a lovely sojourn. Thank you both More...

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Our family had booked 'The Laurels' and 'the Coach House' for a surprise party for my parents 60th anniversary. Edward and Barbara were marvellous, even though at times we were fairly loud as for two days there were 22 of us! ||Each of the accomodations were wonderful,exceptionally clean and kitted out with everything we needed and all to the highest standard.||The gardens and surroundings were beautiful and very well maintained. ||Lannacombe beach is close by, though parking is limited and the lane down to it is very narrow. Well worth the trip though!||All in all, it couldnt have been better, and would recommended South Allington to anyone looking for a break away from it all. More...

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Stayed at South Allington House for 2 nights, the accommodation has been refurbished beautifully and the proeprty was very clean. This is a great place to stay for some long walks with an amazing little beach at Lannacombe. Well worth a trip into Kingsbridge to the Famers Market, where you can look round all the lovely shops in the town also. Thoroughly enjoyed this short break and would definitely recommend South Allington House. More...

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