
Martingale is a spacious holiday lodge in Devon, perfect for larger groups wanting a countryside escape. This property sleeps up to ten guests and offers off-road parking for two cars, making arrival stress-free for multiple families travelling together.
The lodge sits in the South Devon countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. You'll find peaceful walking routes right from the doorstep and plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax.
The accommodation features five well-appointed bedrooms sleeping ten people across the property. There are three bathrooms to prevent morning queues. The open-plan living area gives groups a generous social space for meals and evening entertainment.
Martingale is a spacious holiday lodge in Devon, perfect for larger groups wanting a countryside escape. This property sleeps up to ten guests and offers off-road parking for two cars, making arrival stress-free for multiple families travelling together.
The lodge sits in the South Devon countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. You'll find peaceful walking routes right from the doorstep and plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax.
The accommodation features five well-appointed bedrooms sleeping ten people across the property. There are three bathrooms to prevent morning queues. The open-plan living area gives groups a generous social space for meals and evening entertainment. The kitchen comes fully equipped for preparing group meals.
Totnes sits 4 miles away (10 minutes' drive) with its independent shops and Saturday market. Dartmoor National Park lies 8 miles north (15 minutes) for hiking and wildlife spotting. Paignton Zoo is 9 miles away (20 minutes) housing over 2,000 animals. The South Devon coast reaches Torquay at 11 miles (25 minutes).
Martingale works brilliantly for multi-generational breaks or friend groups wanting Devon exploration with comfortable group facilities and excellent transport links.
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East Allington, Devon15Β°C
Clear sky
Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 3:00am
Martingale sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
125m
(410 feet above sea level)
Martingale sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 50.3379000Β° N | Longitude: 3.73178Β° W
Today's sun times for East Allington (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:21am
Sunrise
6:10pm
Golden Hour
7:10pm
Sunset
This month in East Allington, you have approximately 13.81 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Martingale.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at Martingale
Four bedrooms sleeping eight guests means everyone gets proper sleeping space without feeling cramped during your Devon countryside break.
Off-road parking for two vehicles makes arrival and departure straightforward when multiple families are travelling to the lodge together.
The generous social area keeps groups together for meals and relaxation without anyone feeling squeezed into tight corners.
Surrounded by South Devon countryside with walking routes from the door, perfect for groups wanting fresh air and quiet surroundings.
Just four miles from Totnes town centre with its independent shops, cafes and famous Saturday market for group outings.
Eight miles from Dartmoor National Park offering hiking, wildlife watching and outdoor adventures for active groups and families.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Martingale by car, take the A38 towards Plymouth and exit onto the A385 towards Totnes. Follow signs through the South Devon countryside and you'll find off-road parking for two cars at the property.
Totnes railway station is the nearest stop, approximately 4 miles from Martingale. Regular services connect to London Paddington, Exeter and Plymouth, with taxis available outside the station for the final journey.
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