Woolbrook Reservoir is a former reservoir conversion celebration home in Sidmouth, Devon that sleeps 16 guests across 6 bedrooms. This jaw-droppingly beautiful property combines luxury with playfulness in one superbly spacious package. The unique design makes it perfect for large group celebrations and family gatherings.
Set less than 1.5 miles from Sidmouth's stunning seafront and independent shops, you're perfectly placed to explore East Devon's Jurassic coastline. The established garden features lawns, paths and decking with outdoor entertainment areas. Within 5km of the beach, it's an ideal base for coastal adventures and exploring this old-world resort town.
The property features a master bedroom with en-suite and separate dressing room, plus 5 additional bedrooms including twin rooms and king-size options. The games room with pool table includes Xbox, dart board and electronic keyboard. The high-spec kitchen/diner has two De Dietrich ovens, wine fridge and dining for 16. Four contemporary bathrooms include marble suites and freestanding baths.
Nearby attractions include Sidmouth's seafront promenade, the South West Coast Path for spectacular cliff walks, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens (4 miles) and the historic market town of Honiton (8 miles). The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth provides family-friendly entertainment just 3 miles away.
This exceptional property delivers an unforgettable experience for large groups celebrating special occasions. The wood-fired hot tub and EV charging point add modern touches to this unique Woolbrook Reservoir conversion. Check availability today!
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5 reviews from guests who stayed at Woolbrook Reservoir
What an amazing place. Greeted by a very lovely welcome hamper with couple of bottles of Cava and a very well equipped and beautiful property. Everything about the place was great. Couldn't fault it. Really clean inside and out with so many facilities and just a real one off place, ideal for a group getaway. Met and spoke to the owners who are absolutely wonderful. Definitely be coming back again.
This is a lovely property. It is full of interest and has so much light and space in the house and plenty of interest in the central outside area and up in the garden (e.g. hot tub). There were 11 of us of all ages sharing a family occasion for a week. If anyone wanted to go and find some peace and quiet it was easy to lose yourself in this place. But there were also loads of areas around the house and outside for people to gather together, and a great hot tub. The big eating area next to the kitchen was superb for the evening gathering and the kitchen had ample cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils. Bedrooms were all spacious and comfortable, although we felt that the two double futons (one in each of two rooms), would only be comfortable for children or a very light adults. The property is also an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
We booked this for a luxury wellness retreat on the basis that we would be making use of the outdoor spaces. The pictures made it look really amazing but the reality is the outdoor furniture was covered in mold, was really dirty, covered in bird poo. The games such as the pool table was old and looked like noone had looked after it. the outdoor chairs had no cushions on them and when we found them they were mouldy and unusable so we had to place blankets on all of the chairs before our guests arrived as well as sweep the lawn of all the crap and leaves to make it look presentable. It felt really disappointing. The higher level space near the hotub was ok but the bar again was tired and not appealing. The inside of the venue was amazing and we really enjoyed it. The unusual lay out and the finishes were great and the kitchen was lovely. All of the houseplants inside were in need of some care too. Lots of dead plants around. Which is not the vibe we were hoping for. Especially paying the premium price.
We had a wonderful time at Woolbrook. Its a stunning house which was perfect for our gathering of friends. The kitchen was the main area we used & it was well equipped and such a great space to host. We did however have a few issues with the house. The power kept tripping so we had no electricity upstairs at points over the weekend & that made it very cold as the radiators went off. The dishwasher was also broken which I messaged the owner of the house to let her know & got no response. I was quite surprised that we did not even get an acknowledgement or an apology. When you have a large number of guests, not having the main dishwasher working was a pain. The hob was also not working properly & beeped a lot! Overall we had a fab time and would love to come back to the property again.
This house had everything we needed to keep the whole family happy. We had a range of ages from 2 up to 61, and we were all constantly entertained. The only downside was that we had to leave. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to spend some quality family time.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Woolbrook Reservoir, with real driving times.
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Ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery at this family-friendly Devon park.
Diggerland is a theme park where children and adults can ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery. The Devon park is in Cullompton, and the whole line-up runs to around 20 rides and drives.
Tip: Check the ride height chart on the Diggerland website before you go, so you know which rides each child can enjoy.
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A historic working watermill by the River Otter with an award-winning café, bakery, farm shop and gallery.
Otterton Mill is a working watermill beside the River Otter, near Budleigh Salterton. A mill has stood here since the Domesday Book, and the old workings are free to look round, with a self-guided tour and the water wheel kept turning. Flour is still milled using traditional methods.
Tip: Well-behaved dogs on leads can sit outside or downstairs in the café, but only assistance dogs are allowed in the farm shop, gallery and upstairs café.
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An 80-acre Devon zoo with tigers, gorillas and giraffes, plus play areas, gardens and indoor habitats.
Paignton Zoo covers 80 acres of animal enclosures and gardens, and most families spend a full day here. You can follow the four zones (Wetlands, Islands, Grasslands and Rainforests), catch the daily talks and feeding sessions, and wander through nature trails in Clennon Gorge wildlife reserve.
Tip: Book tickets online ahead of your visit to save money.
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A near-thousand-year-old Gothic cathedral with the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world.
Exeter Cathedral has stood at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years. Its Norman towers and Decorated Gothic interior are topped by the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world. Inside you can see the 15th-century Astronomical Clock and an early set of misericords, and guided floor tours and audio guides help bring the building to life.
Tip: Head for the Treasures Exhibition tour or a guided floor tour, both included in standard admission, though floor tours are subject to availability.
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A Courtenay family home on the Exe estuary, with Victorian additions, grand interiors and historic parkland.
Powderham Castle is a fortified manor house six miles south of Exeter, on flat ground beside the Exe estuary. The medieval core dates from after 1390, and the house was extended and altered in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has been home to the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon, for centuries.
Tip: The main public entrance gates are in the village of Kenton, so head there rather than to the castle's other side.
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Stand on the site of Mary Anning's home and shop, looking out over Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast.
Lyme Regis Museum overlooks Lyme Bay and the Jurassic Coast, and it is built on the site of the former home and fossil shop of Mary Anning. Three galleries tell the story of the town across 200 million years, using objects, audio and touchscreens, with plenty of interactive and touch exhibits.
Tip: If you're visiting with children, ask for the Museum Trail at Reception, which comes with the admission ticket.
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A Georgian family home with a hillside garden, parkland and an Iron Age hill fort on the estate.
Killerton is an 18th-century house near Exeter, cared for by the National Trust and shown as a comfortable family home. Inside, period rooms display a collection of 18th- to 20th-century costumes, and there is a fashion exhibition on the first floor.
Tip: Dogs on short leads are welcome everywhere outside and in the Stables Coffee Shop, but only assistance dogs are allowed in the house and the Kitchen Café.
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Lutyens designed England's last castle, a granite home above the Teign Gorge with gardens and walks.
Castle Drogo is a country house and mixed-revivalist castle near Drewsteignton, built between 1911 and 1930 and known as the last castle built in England. Edwin Lutyens designed it for Julius Drewe, the founder of the Home and Colonial Stores. It is built of granite and overlooks the Teign Gorge. The castle is Grade I listed and the gardens are Grade II* listed.
Tip: The car park has limited spaces, so if it is full, come back another time rather than parking along the drive, which blocks farm vehicles.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
