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Overview of Bow Bridge House & Cottages

Bow Bridge House & Cottages provides flexible large group accommodation beside the River Harbourne near Ashprington and Totnes in South Devon. The main property is a Grade II listed house sleeping eight, which can be combined with neighbouring 3 Bow to accommodate ten, with 2 Bow to sleep twelve or with both cottages for a maximum group of fourteen. View our full selection of large holiday homes near Totnes here.

This arrangement is particularly useful for several families or generations travelling together. Bow Bridge House provides the principal communal areas, including two sitting rooms, a large kitchen and a sunroom dining area. The neighbouring cottages add their own bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces, giving different parts of the group some independence without staying in completely separate locations.

The main house has one of the most distinctive gardens among the properties we have covered so far. A large enclosed garden runs beside the river, with mature planting, a summer house, small island, paved terrace, hot tub and outdoor dining area. A Canadian canoe is also provided for use on the river, subject to the property's safety conditions and completion of a disclaimer.

Three country pubs are within approximately half a mile, including The Watermans Arms just 100 metres away. Totnes is approximately three miles from the property, while Dittisham, Dartmouth and several South Devon beaches can all be reached by car.

Bow Bridge House & Cottages at a Glance

Who is Bow Bridge House & Cottages Best For?

Bow Bridge House & Cottages works especially well for two or three families, groups of friends or several generations travelling together. The main house gives everyone a natural place to gather, while the neighbouring cottages provide separate kitchens, lounges and bathrooms when members of the group want more privacy.

It is also unusually flexible for group size. A party of ten does not have to pay for accommodation designed for fourteen, while larger parties can add one or both cottages. That makes the property particularly useful for family gatherings where numbers can vary.

Why is Bow Bridge House & Cottages a Great Large Holiday Property?

• Flexible accommodation for groups of 10, 12 or 14.
• Up to seven proper bedrooms spread across the house and cottages.
• Several kitchens and living rooms give different families their own space.
• Large enclosed garden runs beside the River Harbourne.
• Outdoor hot tub is available at Bow Bridge House.
• Canadian canoe is provided for experienced guests subject to the property's safety conditions.
• Three country pubs are within approximately half a mile.
• Dedicated Type 2 EV charging is available at the main house. Toad Hall Cottages

FAQs

How many people can Bow Bridge House & Cottages sleep?

Bow Bridge House alone sleeps eight. When booked with 3 Bow the total rises to ten, with 2 Bow it sleeps twelve and all three properties together accommodate up to fourteen guests. 

Is all of the accommodation in one house?

No. The maximum fourteen-person booking combines Bow Bridge House with neighbouring 2 Bow and 3 Bow. Each cottage has its own bedrooms and living facilities.

Does Bow Bridge House have a hot tub?

Yes. A large hot tub sits on the rear patio of the main house overlooking the garden. 

Is Bow Bridge House dog friendly?

Yes. The current main-house listing accepts one well-behaved dog. Guests booking the cottages as part of a larger group should check the current pet arrangements for the complete booking.

Can guests use the canoe?

Yes. A Canadian canoe and life jackets are provided, but use is at guests' own risk and a disclaimer must be completed beforehand.

Is there a pub within walking distance?

Yes. The Watermans Arms is approximately 100 metres away. The Maltsters Arms is around 500 metres away and the Durant Arms at Ashprington approximately half a mile from the property.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Bow Bridge House & Cottages

The maximum fourteen-person arrangement provides seven bedrooms spread across three properties. This is a straightforward permanent-bed layout with no need to convert lounges into sleeping accommodation.

Group Accommodation Layout

How does the layout work for a large group?

Bow Bridge House itself accommodates eight guests. Its four first-floor bedrooms consist of a super-king room, a king-size room and two standard twin bedrooms.

2 Bow adds another four guests in two bedrooms: one super-king and one twin. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom facilities.

3 Bow is a one-bedroom cottage for two with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom.

The full fourteen-person arrangement therefore works well for adult groups as well as families because every guest has a conventional permanent bed. The separate cottages can also suit grandparents, another family or couples who want more privacy while still being part of the main group.

Bathroom Layout

Bow Bridge House has two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom.

2 Bow has an en-suite bathroom or shower room for each of its two bedrooms.

3 Bow has an en-suite bathroom.

That gives the combined fourteen-person arrangement six bathroom or shower facilities across the three properties, based on the detailed individual accommodation descriptions.

Facilities & Information at Bow Bridge House & Cottages

Bow Bridge House provides the main communal facilities. It has a traditional sitting room with a log burner, a separate snug with another log burner and an 85-inch Smart TV, plus a sunroom and dining area seating eight. The kitchen includes a Falcon range cooker, large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washer-dryer. Toad Hall Cottages

Both neighbouring cottages add their own kitchen and living facilities. 2 Bow has a separate sitting room and kitchen/diner, while 3 Bow has an open-plan living space and kitchen. This makes the combined accommodation especially useful at breakfast or when separate families want to eat independently. Snaptrip

Outside the main house, a large paved patio has dining furniture, a Big Green Egg barbecue and hot tub. Beyond it is an enclosed mature garden with a summer house, stream and small island. The Canadian canoe can be used subject to the property's safety requirements.

Facilities

Facility	Details
Hot tub	At Bow Bridge House
WiFi	Yes
Dishwashers	Main house and cottages
Multiple living rooms	Across all three properties
Real fires	Log burners
Washing facilities	Available
Garden	Large enclosed riverside garden at main house
Outdoor dining	Patio seating
Barbecue	Big Green Egg at main house
Canoe	Canadian canoe with life jackets
Parking	Up to 4 cars at main house
EV charging	Type 2 Myenergi Zappi charger
Dogs	1 accepted at main house

Important Information

Maximum occupancy	14
Minimum Large Cottages combination	10
Main house capacity	8
Bedrooms at maximum occupancy	7
Main house parking	Up to 4 vehicles
EV charging	Dedicated Type 2 charging point
Canoe	Disclaimer and life-jacket use required
Short breaks	Available at Bow Bridge House in low and mid season
Preferred changeover	Friday
Main house check-in	4pm
Main house check-out	10am

Location & Things to Do Near Bow Bridge House & Cottages

Bow Bridge House & Cottages is in the countryside near Ashprington and Tuckenhay in the South Hams, with the River Harbourne running alongside the garden before joining the wider River Dart system. The setting works particularly well for groups wanting a rural holiday with riverside walks and pubs close to the accommodation. 

Eating out locally is particularly easy. The Watermans Arms is approximately 100 metres away beside the river, the Maltsters Arms around 500 metres away and the Durant Arms in Ashprington approximately half a mile away. 

Totnes is approximately three miles away for supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Dittisham is around 3.5 miles away and offers boat and kayak hire, while Dartmouth is approximately eight miles away for its harbour, waterfront and historic town centre.

Beach days require a longer drive than at many of the coastal properties we have covered. Blackpool Sands is approximately nine miles away and Broadsands around eleven miles, while the countryside around Ashprington, Sharpham and the River Dart provides numerous closer options for walking and exploring.

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If you've stayed at Bow Bridge House with one or both neighbouring cottages, share your experience to help other families and larger groups decide whether this South Devon riverside accommodation is right for their stay.

The important point for the database is that I would not create a Large Cottages entry called simply “Bow Bridge House” with a capacity of eight. I would index the qualifying combined accommodation as Bow Bridge House & Cottages, with 14 as the maximum capacity and clearly explain the 10, 12 and 14-person combinations. This protects the site's core promise that every listed option can accommodate at least ten people.