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2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5
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Ashburton, ENG
- Dartmoor National Park17 min walk
- Buckfast Abbey6 min drive
- River Dart Country Park10 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5
High Oak House is a character, terraced, 300 year old house… It contains a self-catering, second-floor apartment situated in central Ashburton – a stone’s throw away from cafes, bars, boutiques and a good range of local shops, with Dartmoor on the doorstep…
The accommodation is newly appointed, and represents a fusion of ancient and modern – with exposed beams and a thoroughly modern wet room, a roll top bath up on the open-plan mezzanine sleeping platform, and all the conveniences of elegant, comfortable living down below.
The apartment sleeps 5 : a double bedroom, with views of the hills and church spire from the window seat, and an en-suite wet room… with a spare pull out single mattress and bedding provided for a 5th guest. Upstairs there’s a double bed and bathroom on the mezzanine platform. The bathroom has pull round currains on 2 sides to allow privacy . The main living space is open plan, with kitchen, diner and living-room over-lapping, enabling you to combine food and socialising in an easy, intimate atmosphere. The 5 windows including roof lights ensure a light-filled space for your relaxation and enjoyment. An extra pull-out bed is available on request.
Outside and up a flight of steps, a designer-built garden overlooks the valley opposite, and provides a sun-trap in the afternoons for lazy barbecues…
Sophie Conran crockery and pure cotton sheets help complete the holiday mood.
A concierge service is available should you need us to book or recommend restaurants, massage and beauty treatments, hampers of local produce or even CRB checked baby sitters… We can be on hand to ensure you have the best possible holiday experience ... Attractions include River Dart country park, Buckfast Abbey, a climbing wall, otter and butterfly farm and the Devon steam train in Buckfastleigh, a poured concrete skate park, heated outdoor swimming pool, a museum and thriving Arts centre with several performances each week can be found on the doorstep in Ashburton, as well as 2 award winning delicatessens, cafes, restaurants and many antique emporiums and unusual independent shops.
The accommodation is newly appointed, and represents a fusion of ancient and modern – with exposed beams and a thoroughly modern wet room, a roll top bath up on the open-plan mezzanine sleeping platform, and all the conveniences of elegant, comfortable living down below.
The apartment sleeps 5 : a double bedroom, with views of the hills and church spire from the window seat, and an en-suite wet room… with a spare pull out single mattress and bedding provided for a 5th guest. Upstairs there’s a double bed and bathroom on the mezzanine platform. The bathroom has pull round currains on 2 sides to allow privacy . The main living space is open plan, with kitchen, diner and living-room over-lapping, enabling you to combine food and socialising in an easy, intimate atmosphere. The 5 windows including roof lights ensure a light-filled space for your relaxation and enjoyment. An extra pull-out bed is available on request.
Outside and up a flight of steps, a designer-built garden overlooks the valley opposite, and provides a sun-trap in the afternoons for lazy barbecues…
Sophie Conran crockery and pure cotton sheets help complete the holiday mood.
A concierge service is available should you need us to book or recommend restaurants, massage and beauty treatments, hampers of local produce or even CRB checked baby sitters… We can be on hand to ensure you have the best possible holiday experience ... Attractions include River Dart country park, Buckfast Abbey, a climbing wall, otter and butterfly farm and the Devon steam train in Buckfastleigh, a poured concrete skate park, heated outdoor swimming pool, a museum and thriving Arts centre with several performances each week can be found on the doorstep in Ashburton, as well as 2 award winning delicatessens, cafes, restaurants and many antique emporiums and unusual independent shops.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs not suitable for young children
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newton Abbot
Located in Newton Abbot, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Totnes Elizabethan House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and House of Marbles. Trago Family Fun Park and Paignton Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Ashburton, ENG
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
- Buckfast Abbey - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
- River Dart Country Park - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
- Becky Falls - 18 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The White Hart Buckfastleigh - 6 min drive
- Dartmoor Halfway Inn - 5 min drive
- The Tradesmans Arms - 12 min drive
- Riverford Field Kitchen Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Ashburn Inn - 1 min walk
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28 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mark C.
15 June 2023
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Mark C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire J.
10 August 2025
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Lovely apartment lovely village
Claire J.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Salah El Din B.
20 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lots of character, very tidy and clean.
Salah El Din B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
André K.
27 August 2023
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André K.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacie W.
15 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation
Stacie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
10 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ashburton colourful apartment
Diane B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Georg D.
17 August 2017
Beautiful, renovated apartment and a very lovely hostess.
Georg D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Your host

I have lived in this area for 16 years. I love having dartmoor on the doorstep which is an unspoilt wilderness to explore on foot, bicycle or horseback. I enjoy films, good conversation and fine food. I am a gardener and designer by profession. We completely refurbished this property when we bought it 11 years ago - nothing had been done for 30 years! I was able to put my design skills to good use in the garden (which was a bramble patch with a ruined pig sty when we bought it!). We tried to retain some of the character of the original building, by exposing the original beams for example, whilst creating a home with all the comforts of modern living...You will be the first to enjoy the bijou apartment which was completed in July 2014.
Why they chose this property
I love Dartmoor on the doorstep for the walks and contact with nature. The edge of the moor where I live is softer than the high moor, there are more trees and rivers. There's a stream just a few hundred yards from the house, and a circular walk close by with views and woodland too.. I can hear it from my bedroom if I have the window open at night. The shops are just a minute's walk from the door, lots of boutique gift shops, antique shops, 2 delicatessens, a wine bar, a quaint hardware shop, hairdressers, beauticians, massage therapists, clothes shops, an outdoor pursuits shop, and a bike shop called 'big peaks' (a couple of minutes away by car). There is also a fabulous adventure playground with swimming pool, flying foxes, pirate ship etc. called River Dart country Park 5 mins by car.
What makes this property unique
This house is in a perfect location for me. One minute's walk from shops, bars and cafes, and yet with the moor on the doorstep too. The secluded terraced garden on the hillside, overlooking the wooded valley on the other side of the road, and the distant church spire, is a real plus for me. Great for BBQs and getting the best of the afternoon sun. The new apartment has solid oak floors, a dishwasher, leather sofa, wall-mounted TV and wonderful views to front and back...There's also a brand new poured concrete skate park in the recreation ground less than 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
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