Luxury waterside holiday cottages in Devon
Nothing says "and, breathe" like a weekend by the water; in our luxury waterside holiday cottages in Devon, private coastal homes, and chic boathouses, seaside reveries and lake dreaming become an all-too-easy reality.
Presiding over grand manor estates, hunkered down among ancient woodlands, and perched over yacht-laden rivers, our private waterside homes are set by the best lakes, rivers, and beaches in the South West. These are places to clink glasses, twirl under twinkling lights, and chat until the wee hours to the sound of lazy currents. There is, perhaps, no greater feeling on earth than glacial morning dips in secret wild swimming spots, or diving in a tepid lake while lunch sizzles on the barbecue. An idyllic getaway for families and couples alike, our luxury waterside holiday cottages in Devon offer all the restorative properties that cold water therapy brings, but with bubbling hot tubs to sweeten the deal.
Whether you choose to hole up by the coast, the lake, or the river, what's on the cards is al fresco supper gatherings, afternoon kayak expeditions downstream, and real-life water soundscapes sending the little ones to sleep. Go off-grid in a luxury waterside holiday cottage with its own private slipway, play competitive family table tennis tournaments in the games room, or hunker down in remote wilderness tree houses. We've sourced staycations by babbling rivers, up inland valleys, and nestled over private beaches where sunset picnic suppers rule and dogs on their summer holidays fly head first into the water chasing sticks. Peaceful restoration comes in waves at these one-of-a-kind waterside homes.

Beauport
Nestled on the banks of the River Yealm in South Devon's yachty haven of Newton Ferrers is the oh-so-stylish Beauport. This stunning self-catering luxury cottage exudes a restful ambiance echoic of the rippling river which sits at the bottom of the garden.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
From: £1,550 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Summerhouse, kayaks (used at your own risk, life jackets not provided), private slipway

Leopoldina
Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, UK
Once the stables to Sandridge Park and now a luxury self-catering home near Totnes, this grand Italianate manor might have housed silken steeds in its past life, but these days it beckons Devon merrymakers to grip easy South Hams highlife by the withers.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £5,150 per week, £3,895 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Outdoor heated pool (available May-September), private beach on the River Dart, yoga space with roof terrace, and games room with table tennis

Verte
A spectacularly grown-up treehouse, Verte seamlessly merges inside-outside living within the lush Devon estate of Chevithorne Barton. This RIBA-award winning modern home was designed to reset the soul.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests (6 adults and 4 children)
From: £3,450 per week, £2,595 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Wood-fired hot tub, large flat lawn for croquet, football and badminton