Situated in Ashburton, 16 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 34 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, The School House features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. With free private parking, the property is 13 km from Totnes Castle and 18 km from Watermans Arms. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Riviera International Centre. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this recently renovated holiday home features a TV. Brixham Harbour is 28 km from the holiday home, while Berry Head is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 38 km from The School House.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Ashburton

Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A gem of a place! Great location - close to super restaurants. Exceptionally clean, comfortable and very high quality spec. Would highly recommend. Lovely and accommodating hosts. Would love to visit again.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The school house was a lovely place for me and my family to spend a weekend. It has been lovingly renovated to a very high standard and has so much charm and comfort, we would definitely stay again!! Perfect location, beautiful space and great...
  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow! Wow! Wow! What a beautiful 3 bed properly. Everything was in pristine condition, stunning bedrooms all with ensuite. A fully equipped kitchen with everything you may need. We would definately stay again and highly recommend
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ashburtons Luxury Lets

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Ashburtons Luxury Lets
The School House has been converted in May 2023 to a luxury 3 bedroom property situated in the heart of Ashburton an ancient stannary town on the edge of The Dartmoor National Park and only 10 miles from the coast. An excellent base to explore Devon from. Renovated and designed to a high standard benefiting from underfloor heating, porcelain flooring throughout, Ventilation Heat Recovery System, Spa bath, Duravit Sanitary ware, Vado rain showers, Luxury Kitchen with all mod cons. The spacious property sleeps 6 people in 3 en suite bedrooms. Dogs are welcome upon request. There is an accessible bedroom with en suite on the ground floor with ramp access and parking available for 1 vehicle.
Adrian and Jenna Ager
The School House is nestled in the centre of Ashburton with views of the surrounding hills. Ashburton the prettiest stannary town on Dartmoor National Park. It has charming independent boutique shops ranging from "the 10 antique trail shops", vintage clothing, galleries, fish deli, artisan baker, local devon butcher, to pubs and eateries and the lively Arts Centre where various live music performances/cinema etc take place most days. There is also a local Co-op and Spa convenience store. A ten minute stroll from The School House takes you to a fabulous outside heated swimming pool with a large lawn to sunbathe on in the summer. The local ancient Church St. Andrews has services on Sundays and the magnificent Buckfast Abbey,10 mins drive. Buckland Beacon is a 3 minute drive from the School House and Hay Tor and many other attractions are close by such as River Dart Country Park, Pennywell Farm. Dawlish warren beach is a 30 minute drive and Bantham beach is a 40 minute drive away. Torquay sea front is a 20 min drive. An easy drive to explore The South Hams and South Devons area of outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also some pretty local walks through the blue bell woods along the river Ashburn which takes you out into the countryside and onto the moor. There is additional limited free street parking outside and a long stay and short stay car park 1 minute away for a charge of 4 GBP for 24 hours.
Language spoken: English

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Facilities of The School House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dishwasher
    Bathroom
    • Private bathroom
    • Spa bath
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Miscellaneous
    • Pet basket
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The School House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of £300 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of £300 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about The School House

    • Check-in at The School House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The School House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The School House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, The School House is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • The School House is 200 yards from the centre of Ashburton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at The School House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • The School House can accommodate the following group size:

        • 6 guests

        For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.