Crowdy
Mill Holiday Cottage
Crowdy Mill lies in one of the west counties
prettiest valleys, alongside the river Harbourne.
Surrounded by hills and sheep it is just three
miles from historic Totnes. The present mill was
built towards the end of the 17th century, though
there is evidence that there has been a mill at
this site since 1297. The mill was restored about
15 years ago (though sadly not running at the
moment) and has two wonderful wheels that our
guests are welcome to look at.
The Spillway cottage is adjacent to the mill, lies
right on the river, you could fish from the sitting
room! This beautiful cottage was once the outhouse
and wash house for the millers wife. It is suitable
for four people, ideally two adults and two
children. The cottage consists of a large sitting
room
with leather sofa, antique pine table, writting
desk, television and video. There is a wood burning
stove for those cold winter nights. We also have a
large book and video collection. The kitchen
contains a rayburn cooker, microwave and the usual
kitchen essentials. Pretty bathroom with window
overlooking the river, consists of bath with hand
shower, toilet and sink. I also provide a bowl of
toiletries in case you forget any essentials. At
the end of a small corridor and next to the
bathroom is the bedroom with an antique double bed
and side tables. Above the sitting room is a
gallery with two single futon beds, reached by a
ladder and suitable for slightly older children.
French windows open onto the front courtyard
alongside the spillway, with garden furniture. This
courtyards overlooks our ochard which guests are
welcome to use. For children there are tree ropes
and swing.
Crowdy
Mill Holiday Cottage
Crowdy Mill is in an ideal situation, for beaches,
Dartmoor, historic towns and cities. We are three
miles from Totnes. This is one of the most historic
towns in Britain and recently voted by British
Airways as one of 10 places in the world to visit!
There are many 16th and 17th century houses,
including Bogan house where you will find the
Costume Museum. Next to the East Gate Arch (once
the entrance to the medieval town) is the
Elizabethan Museum. Totnes also has a Norman castle
which is well worth a visit. The town consists of
many delightful and independent shops.
Dartmoor is just a short drive away and we have
plenty of walking books if you need to borrow any.
There are some wonderful beaches nearby including
the award winning Blackpool Sands. We are also near
Bantham and Salcombe. For children: There is
Woodlands an all weather leisure park, Sorley
Tunnel and riding stables, Buckfast Butterflies and
Otter Sanctuary, South Devon Railway and of course
the wonderful Paignton Zoo. In Paignton you can
also find Quaywest a large waterpark, as well as
cinemas and theatres.
Plymouth and Exeter are equally about half an hour away. Dartington Hall built in the 14th century is famous for its beautiful gardens with Henry Moore statues and its literature festival in July.There is also an excellent pub The White Hart within the grounds.
Nearby to Crowdy Mill are some very pretty villages and ancient historic sites, and wonderful olde pubs!
Plymouth and Exeter are equally about half an hour away. Dartington Hall built in the 14th century is famous for its beautiful gardens with Henry Moore statues and its literature festival in July.There is also an excellent pub The White Hart within the grounds.
Nearby to Crowdy Mill are some very pretty villages and ancient historic sites, and wonderful olde pubs!
Totnes is famed for its health food and alternative
shops. Though there are also pretty boutiques,
galleries and many book shops. You will find all
types of restaurants to suit all tastes in this
wonderful town. The town is situated on the River
Dart and ferries and boats can be taken to
Dartmouth.
