Testimonials
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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
Valley Springs - Dogs Welcome
Well-behaved dogs and responsible dog owners are welcome by prior arrangement at an extra charge (please check our rental tariff for charge for each dog; we regret that some breeds cannot be accepted; please check before booking). Dogs must be at least one year old, and fully house trained. They must not be left alone in the holiday cottages, or the cottage surrounds, or in the grounds at anytime, nor allowed in bedrooms or on any furniture. Please ask about the maximum number of dogs per holiday cottage. Regrettably, no other pets can be accepted.
All dogs must be kept on a lead in the formal garden area immediately surrounding the cottages. They may be let off the lead in the enclosed area of the cottage’s terrace or patio. These areas whilst enclosed, are not guaranteed escape proof. Please remove any dog’s mess immediately and dispose via the outside rubbish bin securely enclosed in a tied plastic bag.
Pets must be kept under control at all times, for their own well being, and to avoid intrusion on the enjoyment of others, or risk to others’ safety (including that of other animals and wildlife) any guests failing to do so may be asked to leave without a refund. Thank you for your co-operation.