Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Large garden | 2 dogs | Parking for 4 cars | Near River Dart

Overview of Acacia House

Acacia House is a spacious contemporary holiday home sleeping eight on the edge of Cornworthy, a peaceful South Devon village surrounded by farmland and the rolling countryside of the South Hams. Bow Creek and the River Dart are close by, placing the house in an excellent position for waterside walks, village pubs and days exploring Dartmouth, Dittisham and Totnes. See more large cottages near Totnes in Devon here.

The house has been designed around group living. Full-height windows and sliding doors bring plenty of light into the large open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, while the dining table seats all eight guests together. The kitchen island creates another natural gathering point, and the patio is immediately outside for summer meals and drinks in the garden.

Four large bedrooms give the group plenty of sleeping space, with three benefiting from en-suite shower rooms. A fourth family bathroom means every bedroom effectively has convenient access to bathroom facilities, a significant advantage for two families or a group of adult friends.

There is also an upstairs snug, giving guests somewhere quieter to read or relax away from the main living area. Outside, the large multi-level garden combines lawns with paved and decked terraces, countryside views, a barbecue and fire pit.

Cornworthy itself is small and peaceful, yet the location opens up a particularly varied South Devon holiday. Guests can walk towards Tuckenhay and Bow Creek, spend a day beside the River Dart in Dittisham, browse the independent shops of Totnes or head to Dartmouth and the coast. For groups looking for a large holiday home that balances countryside space with access to the river and sea, Acacia House has a lot to offer.

Acacia House at a Glance

Who is Acacia House Best For?

Acacia House works particularly well for two families or a multi-generational group because its four-bedroom layout is supported by an unusually generous number of bathrooms.

Three bedrooms have their own en-suite shower room, while the remaining king-size bedroom sits beside the family bathroom. This gives couples and families considerably more privacy than in many large cottages sleeping eight.

The three king-size bedrooms also make the house a strong option for groups of adult friends, while the twin bedroom suits children, teenagers or guests who prefer separate beds.

Families who spend plenty of time at their holiday property should appreciate the large open-plan living space and garden. At the same time, the upstairs snug gives part of the group somewhere separate to relax when not everyone wants to do the same thing.

Why is Acacia House a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four spacious bedrooms
• Three bedrooms have private en-suite shower rooms
• Four bathrooms plus an additional ground-floor WC
• Large open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
• Upstairs snug provides useful additional relaxation space
• Spacious garden with outdoor dining, barbecue and fire pit
• Parking for up to four cars
• Excellent base for Bow Creek, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Totnes and the South Devon coast

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Acacia House sleep?

Acacia House sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms.

How many bathrooms are there at Acacia House?

There are four bathrooms. Three bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and there is also a family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. A separate WC is available on the ground floor.

Are dogs allowed at Acacia House?

Yes. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, subject to the applicable pet charge.

Is there parking at Acacia House?

Yes. There is private parking for up to four vehicles.

Is there a pub within walking distance?

Yes. The Hunter's Lodge Inn is approximately 0.2 miles away in Cornworthy. Tuckenhay also has waterside pubs around a mile from the property.

How close is Acacia House to the River Dart?

Bow Creek and the Dart Valley are close to Cornworthy, with waterside walking and pubs around Tuckenhay and Dittisham within easy reach.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Acacia House

Acacia House sleeps eight across four bedrooms, with two bedrooms on the ground floor and two upstairs. Three bedrooms have their own en-suite shower rooms, while the fourth is served by the family bathroom.

The mix of three king-size bedrooms and one twin gives the house a particularly useful layout for families sharing, multi-generational groups or several couples holidaying together.

Group Accommodation Layout

Bedroom 1 is on the ground floor and has a 5ft king-size bed, dressing area and private en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2 is also on the ground floor and has another 5ft king-size bed. The family bathroom is positioned close by and includes a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower.

Upstairs, Bedroom 3 has a 5ft king-size bed and private en-suite shower room.

Bedroom 4 contains two full-size 3ft single beds and also benefits from its own en-suite shower room, making it particularly useful for children, teenagers or friends.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families sharing, the three king-size bedrooms give parents and older family members plenty of choice, while the twin naturally suits children or teenagers.

Multi-generational groups can allocate one of the ground-floor king bedrooms to grandparents or guests who would prefer not to use the stairs regularly. The availability of a ground-floor bathroom with both a bath and separate shower adds further convenience.

For a group of friends, three couples can each have a king-size bedroom while two further guests share the twin. With four bathrooms between eight people, mornings and evenings should also be much easier than in a property relying on one or two shared bathrooms.

Bathroom Layout

Bedroom 1 has a private en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin.

The ground-floor family bathroom has a freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower, WC and basin and sits close to Bedroom 2.

Bedrooms 3 and 4 each have their own en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin.

There is also a separate cloakroom with WC and basin on the ground floor.

Facilities & Information at Acacia House

The centre of Acacia House is its large open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. It is designed to keep the group together, whether several people are preparing dinner at the kitchen island, children are watching television or everyone is sitting down for a meal.

The kitchen has two built-in electric ovens, an induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, Quooker hot tap and coffee machine. A separate utility room contains the microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and second sink. The dining area seats eight, while the sitting space has three sofas, a Smart TV and built-in Sonos sound system.

Sliding doors open directly from the living and dining areas onto the patio, making the garden a natural extension of the house in warmer weather. Outside there is a large paved and decked terrace with seating for eight, a gas barbecue and fire pit, while the garden rises through several lawned levels and offers countryside views from its higher points.

Upstairs, a snug with a three-seater sofa gives the group an additional place to relax away from the main living space.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	2 electric ovens, induction hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, Quooker hot tap, coffee machine
Dining	Table and seating for 8
Main Living Area	3 sofas, Smart TV, Sonos sound system and garden access
Snug	First-floor seating area
Utility	Microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and second sink
Outdoor Space	Lawned garden, paved and decked patio
Outdoor Dining	Table and seating for 8
Outdoor Cooking	Gas barbecue
Additional Outdoor Feature	Fire pit
Parking	Up to 4 cars
Heating	Underfloor heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Preferred Changeover	Saturday
Check In	4pm
Check Out	10am
Dogs	Up to 2
Pet Charge	£30 per dog per week
Cot	Travel cot available
Highchair	Available
Stair Gate	Available
Linen & Towels	Included
Beach Towels	Guests should bring their own
Heating	Underfloor heating
Barbecue	Gas barbecue provided
Fire Pit	Initial supply of logs provided
Mobile Reception	Generally limited
EV Charging	Dedicated charging facilities not provided
Short Breaks	Available

Location & Things to Do Near Acacia House

Cornworthy is tucked into the countryside above the River Dart, giving guests at Acacia House a quieter alternative to staying directly in Dartmouth or Totnes while keeping both towns within easy reach. The village is surrounded by farmland, wooded valleys and lanes leading towards Bow Creek, Tuckenhay and the Dart, making the immediate area particularly rewarding for walking.

Tuckenhay is around a mile away and is one of the closest destinations for a waterside outing. Bow Creek winds through the village before joining the Dart, and its riverside pubs make it a pleasant place for lunch or an evening meal after a walk from Cornworthy.

Dittisham brings guests directly onto the River Dart. The village is popular for paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing and crabbing from the pontoon, while passenger ferries connect it with Dartmouth and Greenway. Taking the small ferry across the river to Greenway is a memorable way to visit Agatha Christie's former holiday home and gardens without making the longer journey by road.

Dartmouth is one of the best full days out from Acacia House. Explore the waterfront and historic streets, take a river cruise, visit Dartmouth Castle or arrange kayaking and paddleboarding on the Dart. The Dart Valley Trail between Dittisham and Dartmouth also gives keen walkers a more challenging route with superb river views.

In the opposite direction, Totnes offers independent shops, cafés, markets and a historic centre, making it a good choice when the group wants a day away from the coast.

Beach days are easy to add to the holiday too. Blackpool Sands is one of the best-known nearby choices, with its sheltered bay backed by wooded countryside. Further along Start Bay, Slapton Sands combines a long shoreline with the wildlife-rich Slapton Ley nature reserve.

Together, the river, countryside and coast give Acacia House a particularly varied setting for a group holiday, with walking, watersports, historic towns, gardens and beaches all available without travelling far across South Devon.

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