Tigley Meadow Coach House

4.0Good

4.0Helpful Holidays rating

4 Guests

2 Beds

2 Bathrooms

No pets

Description

Tigley Meadow Coach House

Dartington 2.5 miles | Totnes 3 miles

Escape to the peace and beauty of the South Devon countryside at Tigley Meadow Coach House, a beautifully appointed two-bedroom retreat tucked away amongst rolling fields, wildlife and open skies. Set within the grounds of a peaceful rural smallholding (rather than a working farm), this is a place to slow down, switch off and enjoy the simple pleasures of Devon life.

Wake to birdsong, watch the chickens pottering around the vegetable gardens, enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the surrounding countryside, and spend evenings beneath dark, star-filled skies. It offers all the tranquillity of rural living while remaining just a short drive from the vibrant market town of Totnes, the Dartington Estate and some of South Devon’s finest beaches.

One feature that adds a little character to Tigley Meadow Coach House is the historic railway line that runs alongside the property. Trains pass infrequently and the sound is generally brief and unobtrusive. At certain times of the year, heritage steam trains also travel this route, offering a nostalgic glimpse of Britain’s railway past. For many guests, this unique setting becomes part of the charm of staying at the Coach House.

Inside, the spacious open-plan living area provides a light and welcoming space to relax after a day exploring. Sink into the comfortable sofa and enjoy a film on the Smart TV, while the well-equipped kitchen has everything needed for preparing leisurely breakfasts or family dinners, including an electric double oven, electric hob microwave oven and a Sage espresso machine, perfect for enjoying a freshly brewed coffee before setting off to explore Devon. Gather together around the dining table to enjoy meals and plan the next day’s adventures.

The Coach House comfortably sleeps up to four guests across two generous bedrooms, both featuring luxurious super-king-size beds with Egyptian cotton bedding, and large Velux windows that flood the rooms with natural light, fitted with blackout blinds.

The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite with a bath, shower, basin and WC, as well as a desk for anyone needing to catch up on a little work during their stay. The second bedroom also enjoys its own private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Outside, the patio is the perfect place to embrace country living. Fire up the barbecue, enjoy lunch in the fresh Devon air or simply sit back with a glass of wine as the sun sets across the surrounding fields.

Despite its wonderfully secluded setting, you’re never far from some of Devon’s best attractions. Wander the independent shops, cafés and markets of nearby Totnes, explore the beautiful Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens, or discover the South Hams’ spectacular coastline, with beaches including Blackpool Sands, Bantham, Bigbury-on-Sea and South Milton Sands all within easy reach.

History lovers can explore Totnes Castle, Berry Pomeroy Castle and Torre Abbey, while families will enjoy Paignton Zoo, Young’s Park, Dinosaur World and the fascinating Kents Cavern caves in Torquay. For a traditional Devon pub, The Cott Inn—one of England’s oldest thatched inns—is just a short drive away.

Whether you’re looking for peaceful countryside walks, days on the beach, cosy pub lunches or simply somewhere to escape the pace of everyday life, Tigley Meadow Coach House offers the perfect base for an unforgettable South Devon holiday.

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Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking

Wifi
Dishwasher
Garden / Patio
Pets Not Allowed
Off Road Parking
Smoke Free
Near Walks

What guests are saying

4.0

Based on 9 reviews

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Facilities and maintenance

We had a lovely family stay and would highly recommend.

The property is spacious, comfortable and is gorgeously designed, owned by a friendly family. It’s in a rural location (as stated), but easy to access and to use as a base for exploring South Devon. The only very small additions we’d suggest are a clothes airer and a little lamp or candles downstairs.

EmmaAug 2026

Owner response:

Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We’re delighted you and your family had such an enjoyable stay and that you loved the space, comfort and design of the Coach House. We’re particularly pleased you enjoyed the rural setting. We think it’s rather special being tucked away in the South Devon countryside while still having Totnes, Dartington, the coast and Dartmoor within easy reach. Thank you as well for the suggestions—a clothes airer (which we have just bought) and some softer lighting downstairs (a second lamp now added) are both great ideas and exactly the sort of practical feedback that helps us make the Coach House even better. It was a pleasure having a lovely family as yourselves stay with us and we hope to welcome you and your all back again one day.

ery peaceful, and even the nearby railway line is barely noticeable.

There are approximately 30 free-range chickens roaming around the property. This was not expected and may be useful information for future guests. The cockerels begin crowing very early in the morning, from around 5am, and continue throughout the day. Even with the windows closed, the noise can be quite noticeable. The only access to the property is via the patio doors and, as there are no other opening windows for ventilation, these need to be opened during warm weather. When opened, the chickens frequently enter the property. Whilst amusing at first, this became less enjoyable when one entered and left mess inside. There was also a significant amount of chicken mess around the outdoor areas and near the entrance. Lounge Seating was limited for a property sleeping four guests. No coffee table or side tables for drinks. Limited ambient lighting. Bedroom 1 No wardrobe, hanging rail or adequate clothes storage. Large artwork not secured to the wall. No mirror conveniently located near a plug socket. No anti-slip mat provided for the bath. Curtains were excessively long and presented a trip hazard. Bedroom 2 No toilet roll holder or towel rail. Rugs did not have anti-slip backing. Hanging rail appeared insecurely fixed. Limited storage space for clothing. Shower tray allowed water onto the floor during use. Velux blackout blind was missing, allowing early morning light into the room. Shower thermostat made it difficult to achieve a cooler temperature. Stairwell Lighting arrangement made it difficult to operate lights from both top and bottom of the stairs. Kitchen Area No appliance instruction information available. Coffee machine required cleaning. Oven and grill were dirty on arrival. Oven door catches on a cupboard door when opened. Limited cupboard space for groceries. No vacuum cleaner or mop available. Poor task lighting around worktops and hob. Dining chairs were worn and stained. Exposed wiring visible above the hob. Extractor fan missing. View from the kitchen window overlooked stored timber that appeared unfinished. Kitchen window was dirty and covered with cobwebs. Outside Area BBQ was not clean. Patio area felt neglected. Picnic table and surrounding areas were frequently affected by chicken mess. Car port appeared to have loose fixings. Outdoor furniture shown in photographs was not available during the stay. The property has a great deal of potential and benefits from a peaceful location, comfortable beds, good-quality pillows and bedding. However, a number of maintenance, cleanliness and presentation issues detracted from the overall experience. With attention to these areas, the property could provide a much higher standard of accommodation.

DavidAug 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to provide such an extraordinarily comprehensive review of the Coach House. We have only been welcoming guests here for around a year, and during that time a handful of guests have made suggestions about things we could add, change or improve. We have always found that genuinely useful and, wherever appropriate, have acted on those suggestions straight away. Nobody, however, has previously gone to the lengths of carrying out what amounts to a complete audit of the property, so thank you for the considerable time and effort you have clearly put into it. There are certainly some useful points amongst your observations and a number of relatively simple additions and improvements that we are happy to make. Some had already been identified or addressed, while others are things we hadn’t previously considered and will be useful as we continue to improve the Coach House. For the benefit of future guests, however, we should clarify that we don’t accept all of the descriptions in the review, particularly where relatively minor maintenance or snagging issues have been characterised as serious safety hazards. The electrical installation and appliances at the property are maintained appropriately, and anything reported to us that requires attention is investigated and dealt with. We were particularly sorry to hear how much the chickens affected your stay. They are free-range and very much part of life here in the countryside, but your comments have made us appreciate that their presence needs to be made considerably clearer to guests before they book. We will make sure that happens. One thing we would always ask of our guests is to please tell us during their stay if something isn’t right. When you contacted us about the grill, we arranged for somebody to attend and deal with it, and as it turned out the grill was not faulty, but you had it on the wrong setting. Had we known at the time about many of the other concerns subsequently listed here, we would similarly have done everything reasonably possible to address them while you were staying with us. We’re pleased, at least, that you found the location very quiet, the beds comfortable and the bed linen and pillows excellent, and that you recognise the potential of the Coach House. We do too. Thank you again for the exceptionally detailed feedback. We will take the useful points from it, make the improvements that need making and continue doing what we have done throughout our first year: listening to our guests and making the Coach House better.

Hello The owners were very laid back which was nice and it was lovely they left us some wine etc.

The outside area needs work. Under the covered area are items left that are not to do with the property. These need removing and allowing those in the property to have a proper pleasant outside place to sit. The bedrooms need blinds, I have no idea why the velux windows have none, the room became light before 5am, which stopped us getting enough sleep.

CarolineJul 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the warm welcome and appreciated the wine and treats waiting for you on arrival. We also appreciate your constructive comments. Since your stay, we’ve taken on board your observations about the covered outdoor area and have cleared away the stored items to create a more inviting space for guests to relax and enjoy the countryside. We’ve also listened to your comments regarding the Velux windows. While many guests enjoy waking naturally with the sunrise in our rural setting, we understand this isn’t for everyone, so blackout blinds have now been installed to make the bedrooms more comfortable for those who prefer a darker room. Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us continue improving the experience for future guests, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Tigley Meadow Coach House.

We felt that the following relatively small changes would have very much improved our stay: 1.

A working light switch at the bottom of the stairs. 2. Oven gloves. 3. A reasonable amount of washing up liquid. 4. A toilet roll holder and towel rail in the newer of the two bathrooms. 5. Soap in the bathrooms. 6. Coffee table for the sitting room near the sofa 7. A more inviting environment for the outside table. 8. Although the rooms were all clean and the beds comfortable with good quality bedding, the windows could definitely have done with a clean. We were disappointed that the owners, despite being around for most of our stay, didn’t think to check that we had everything we needed, in spite of us having to deliver a parcel to them which had been left with us when they were away. Although it is pleasant to see chickens roaming freely it did mean that we couldn’t leave the doors open as they were very keen to come in!

SusanMay 2026

Owner response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the Coach House clean, the beds comfortable and the bedding of a high quality. We genuinely appreciate your suggestions, and many of them have already been acted upon. Since your stay we’ve added several extra touches, including a coffee table in the sitting area, oven gloves, additional kitchen essentials, soap in the bathrooms, and the missing bathroom accessories. We’ve also improved the outdoor seating area to make it a much more inviting place to relax and will ensure the windows are included in our regular cleaning schedule. We’re sorry to hear you felt we didn’t check in with you during your stay. We always aim to strike a balance between being available if needed and giving guests complete privacy to enjoy their holiday, but we appreciate that everyone’s preferences are different and will certainly bear your comments in mind. As for our free-ranging chickens, they are very much part of life on our little smallholding and are usually a favourite with guests, although they can occasionally be a little inquisitive! We hope they provided a little extra rural charm, even if they were hoping to pay you a visit indoors. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback, which has helped us make further improvements. We hope to welcome you back to Tigley Meadow Coach House in the future.

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House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1179242
Parking
Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome