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Valley Springs
Holiday Cottages

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Testimonials
"

What a wonderful place, Little Fingerling and gardens are lovely. Startpoint beach was quiet and unspoilt, East Portlemouth gives lovely views over Salcombe with beautiful beaches and hidden coves round the costal path. It’s a lovely walk into Dartmouth too, this has been a welcome break from home.

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Alice and Tom Streatham
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Came to have quality family time before my brother has a serious operation. What a beautiful place, so quiet and peaceful place just what the doctor ordered. We had a brilliant time a briefly forgot our problems, we will always remember Valley Springs.

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Georgina Scot-Simmonds
"We returned home last night after a very enjoyable stay in Fingerling Barn - the accommodation is very good quality, clean, spacious and well-maintained having being recently refurbished.

The setting of the barn is very tranquil, with a nearby pond containing ducks and moorhen. We enjoyed eating out on the patio and here our children enjoyed daily visits by a nearby resident's friendly Spaniel called Megan!

The owners of Fingerling Barn have provided a very useful and comprehensive guide to the local area which includes photos and descriptions of the local beaches, walks, activities etc.

One of the walks described in the house guide was a coastal walk at East Prawle and we'd recommend this walk for the fine views.

We are beginner surfers and we tried our hand at surfing at Bantham with a two hour lesson with Bantham Surfing Academy. We thought that the instructor, Dave, was excellent and very encouraging to us novices!

We also played golf at the 9 hole courses at Thurlestone Hotel and at Dartmouth. The afternoon rates during the week at Dartmouth were good value for money - £20 for the the 18 hole course and £12 for the 9 hole which includes a couple of par 5s.

All in all, we'd recommend Fingerling Barn as a holiday destination in a very attractive area of Devon."
Shaun and Kim Ise of Man
"Our stay at Fingerling Barn was wonderful. The setting in which the Barn sits is breathtaking and the accommodation is to a very high standard and everything that you required in the kitchen was there, even down to a lemon squeezer. It was great being able to sit down as a family and enjoy our meals at the huge table in the dining room, there was so much space for all of us. We were greeted by the owners on our arrival who were down doing some gardening. They were very helpful and ensured that we were ok before they left. We would recommend this holiday to everyone and wished that we had booked 2 weeks instead of 1.
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Mr and Mrs Swain and family Carshalton

Attractions Local to Valley Springs

If you're looking for things to do and exciting activities, there's plenty of attractions on offer in South Devon! Finding things to do for kids on holiday can be challenging, but you're spoilt for choice in South Devon. Go wild at the zoo, pet a pig on a farm, paint your own pottery or go crazy on a rollercoaster! Keep the family entertained whatever the weather!
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve (NNR) is recognised as a wetland with an important place in Britain's natural heritage. The main feature is the Lower Ley, which is the largest natural lake in south-west England. Although it is only separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar, it is entirely freshwater. The bar itself is of geological interest, and harbours a wealth of colourful flowers in the summer. Surrounding marshes, reed-beds and woodland add to the variety of habitats. These provide excellent feeding and breeding grounds for a rich and varied wildlife. Much is accessible by public footpath, and is a major attraction for birdwatchers and naturalists.
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve (NNR)
Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm
Prickly Ball Farm
Denbury Road,
East Ogwell
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6BZ
Tel: +44 01626 362319
Fax: +44 01626 330685
National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0DX
Tel: +44 01752 600301
Fax: +44 01752 600593
National Marine Aquarium


China Blue
Station Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5JR
Tel: +44 01803 860908

South Devon Railway
The Station
Dartbridge Road
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DZ
Tel: +44 0845 3451427
Fax: +44 01364 642170

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 7EU
Tel: +44 01803 697500

River Dart Adventures
Holne Park
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7NP
Tel: +44 01364 652511

Dart Pleasure Craft Limited (River Link Operators)
5 Lower Street
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9AJ
Tel: +44 01803 834488
Fax: +44 01803 835248

Shaldon Wildlife Trust
Ness Drive
Shaldon
DEVON
TQ14 0HP
Tel: +44 01626 872234
Fax: +44 01626 872234
Crealy Great Adventure Park
Sidmouth Road
Exeter
Devon
EX5 1DR
Tel: +44 01395 233200
Fax: +44 01395 233211
Crealy Great Adventure Park


Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway
Torbay Road
Paignton
Devon
TQ4 6AF
Tel: +44 01803 555872
Fax: +44 01803 664313
Pennywell - Devon's Farm and Wildlife Centre
Lower Dean
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0LT
Tel: +44 01364 642023
Fax: +44 01364 642122
Pennywell - Devon's Farm and Wildlife Centre
Woodlands Leisure Park
Blackawton
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 7DQ
Tel: +44 01803 712598
Fax: +44 01803 712680
Woodlands Leisure Park


Trago Mills Family Shopping & Leisure Park
Stover
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6JD
Tel: +44 01626 821111
Fax: +44 01626 821111

Living Coasts
Torquay Harbourside
Beacon Quay
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2BG
Tel: +44 01803 202470
Fax: 01803 202471

Dartmoor Otters and Buckfastleigh Butterflies Sanctuary
The Station
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DZ
Tel: +44 01364 642916
Fax: +44 01364 642916
 
Fingerling Barn/Little Fingerling
Valley Springs
Sherford, Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2BG

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