Summary:
⛔️Strictly No Contractors
🌟 Beautiful Holiday Home with Hot Tub & Access to communal heated Pool | Sleeps 4 | Family and Pet Friendly (2 Dogs Max)🌟
❤️ Welcome to your perfect getaway! A delightful holiday home nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park but within a stones throw of Exeter and local attractions, offering the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern comfort. This enchanting retreat is ideal for families, small groups or friends looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty our County has to offer. Located just off the A30 you can be in Exeter within 15 mins making Springfield Deer View the perfect base for your Devon adventure.
⛔️ Pool is now closed until April 2026
The Space:
🏡 Welcome to Tor Cottage
✨ A cozy retreat for Families, Friends, Small Groups, Business Travellers, Fishermen — and Pets too!
⚠️ Please note: Contractors/workmen are not permitted (strict family holiday park policy).
🛏 Accommodation Overview
Entire Holiday Home – Sleeps up to 4 guests
🚗 Free on-site parking for 2 vehicles (no height restrictions)
🐾 Pet Friendly
🛁 Private Hot Tub
🏊♂️ Heated Park Swimming Pool 100yrds (April –September)
🎣 2 Fishing Lakes just 0.5 miles away (carp up to 15lb – bring your own tackle)
📍 Nearby Highlights
☕ Woodleigh Coachhouse Café – 1 mile (perfect for breakfast & lunch)
🍻 Old Thatch Inn – 1 mile (local village pub, great food & real ales)
⛳ Fingle Glen Golf Course – 5 min drive (18 holes)
🛍 Exeter City Centre – 15 min drive (High Street, Princesshay & Guildhall malls, bars & clubs)
🎶 Gandy Street & The Cavern Club – niche bars & live music since 1991
🌊 Exeter Quay – cafés, pizzerias, riverside walks, kayaking/canoeing at Saddles & Paddles, indoor climbing centre
Exeter Cathedral – a must-see historic landmark
✈️ Exeter Airport – 20 min drive
🚆 Exeter St. Davids Station – 20 min drive/bus
🚌 Bus & taxi services right outside the park
🏠 Inside Tor Cottage
🛋 Living Room
40" Smart TV (Netflix, Prime, Disney+ etc.)
Comfortable sofas & board games
Direct access to patio & hot tub
🌞 Sun Terrace
Private hot tub (day or night relaxation)
Outdoor furniture for alfresco lounging
🍴 Kitchen & Dining
Large, fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances
4-seater dining table
Oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer
Toaster, kettle, coffee machine (with pods), crockery, utensils & more
Complimentary sugar, tea bags & biscuits
🧺 Utility Room
Washing machine
Clothes drying rack
Iron & ironing board
🛌 Bedrooms
Master Bedroom – Super King
Super King bed with premium duvets & pillows
Wardrobe, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers
Flat-screen Smart TV
Bedroom 2 – King
King-size bed with premium duvets & pillows
Clothes storage & bedside cabinets
🚿 Bathroom
Walk-in power shower
Toilet, basin, mirror
Heated towel rail
🔑 Check-in & Access
Entry via lockbox (code supplied the day before arrival)
🚗 Getting Around
Excellent location just off the A30 – perfect for exploring Devon
Bus stops directly outside the park
Short drive to city, coast, and countryside attractions
🤝 Guest Support
Our friendly operations team are available 9am–6pm for any questions or assistance during your stay.
🌳 Community & Outside Spaces
Please be respectful of neighbours and residents within the park.
💫 Why Guests Love Tor Cottage
Tor Cottage combines comfort, style, and convenience with fantastic on-site and nearby amenities. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or celebrate, it’s the perfect base for your Devon getaway.
We can’t wait to host you! 🥂
Guest Access:
Via Lockbox - Code will be sent within the check in details the day before arrival
The Neighborhood:
Tor Cottage ew Holiday Home sits in the beautiful Springfield Retreat Holiday Park and is situated between Exeter which is the historic capital of Devon and on the border of Dartmoor National Park.
In Exeter's bustling centre, you'll find elegant Georgian architecture and a distinctive mix of modern restaurants, traditional pubs, state-of-the-art performance spaces and modern music venues. Exeter's centre is fairly compact and most of its best attractions are within easy walking distance of each other.
Exeter is a great place to be if you like shopping. Don't miss the award-winning Princesshay Quarter, in the heart of the city. Here you'll find top High Street brands. For some of the city's more interesting independent shops and a nice selection of cafes, head to Gandy Street. The elegant Cathedral Quarter is home to some of the city's best restaurants, boutiques and pavement cafes. Don't miss the excellent Christmas Market, on cathedral green during the winter months.
For the walker, Dartmoor National Park is only a short drive away. Combining endless trails, tors and breathless views.
For the beach goer. Exmouth and Torquay are within driving distance complete with sprawling sandy beaches,Water parks and all the fun the seaside has to offer for all the family.
Getting Around:
With its fantastic location close to the A30 you can be anywhere in Devon within a short drive or bus journey. The bus stops right outside the park and there are plenty of taxis available also.
Other Things to Note:
Please be aware that there is no lifeguard on duty at the swimming pool. For your safety, we kindly ask that you use the pool safely and keep a close watch on young children at all times.
Your safety is very important to us thank you for being careful and considerate!
Its free to use the fishing lakes which are only half a mile away but please remember to bring your own tackle.
Interaction with Guests:
Our operations team are extremely responsive should and questions or issues arise and will be on hand to help asap via message within the hours of 9am-6pm.
