Higher Yalberton Farm, Paignton

Your holiday home

Each barn features a beautifully styled interior with tasteful furnishings and original features, along with their individual outside spaces including parking, EV chargers and hot tubs.

For couples in search of a romantic hideaway there’s The Dairy which is a fabulous one-bedroom property with a log burner, and for families looking to enjoy a rural retreat with plenty of space for all, there’s a choice between the four-bedroom Linhay and the three-bedroom Granary.

A picturesque meadow is available for all guests to enjoy, and here you’ll find wild flowers and lush vegetation, with a soon to be installed fire pit and lots of seating so you can enjoy warm summer evenings either toasting marshmallows or sipping on hot chocolate as the sun sets.

Where to eat out

The fabulous location of these holiday cottages means you’ll be spoilt for choice for eating out options. These are some of our favourite restaurants, pubs and cafes in the area:

Circa at Sandridge Barton (4 minutes’ drive)

An award-winning vineyard just down the road from your holiday home, this fabulous estate is located on the east bank of the River Dart, just south of Stoke Gabriel. Their on-site restaurant Circa is located inside the farm’s old stone milking parlour, and here you’ll discover a menu that’s all about showcasing the best produce from the estate and local area. In their own words: ‘Enjoy some wonderful food paired with a lovely glass of wine, grown only a stone’s throw away. It doesn’t get much better than that.’

The River Shack (4 minutes’ drive)

Right on the river, the seasonal River Shack is something of an icon in the area, so if you’re planning a visit during the busier school holiday months, it’s best to book a table in advance. A truly delightful menu of locally produced dishes is served in a thoroughly relaxed atmosphere with tables both outside and in. The café is very dog and child friendly too so, ticks in all the boxes across the board.

The Church House Inn (10 minutes’ drive)

Set in the village of Marldon, this award-winning gastro pub is somewhere rather special, and during the winter months, lunch around their roaring log fire is the perfect pastime. The pub has a fine dining edge, with the locally sourced ingredients coming together in stunningly presented and delicious-tasting meals, but you’ll also find pub classics and a traditional Sunday roast on offer.

The Manor (10 minutes’ drive)

A traditional village pub with a local following, this is a great place for a snack and drinks in the sunshine, or a casual family meal indoors. The menu includes their superb stone-baked pizzas, along with delicious curries, burgers, fish & chips, and lots more.

Coppa Dolla Inn (23 minutes’ drive)

Located in the centre of the tranquil village of Broadhempston, this independent family run pub and restaurant is a must-visit for a unique dining experience. Their signature pies are served in an earthenware bowl and half is filled with one their delicious fillings topped with short crust pastry, while the other half with creamy cauliflower cheese. The pies are brought to your table on a wooden board and served with either a side dish of mixed vegetables or a freshly baked baguette & butter. Dine in a traditional country pub atmosphere with open log fires, rustic furnishing and a large beer garden located in stunning surroundings – bliss!