Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dartmoor Tavistock, ENG

Lydford Gorge6 min drive
Tavistock Pannier Market8 min drive
Tavistock Golf Club9 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Characterful detached barn conversion with luxury fittings, sleeping 2. Touching the edge of Dartmoor National Park, beautiful moorland walks straight out from the cottage, only 15 minutes walk up to one of Devon's most famous landmarks, the 1100ft high, 13th century Brentor Church, Monkstone makes the perfect holiday base for exploring Devon and Cornwall. Situated at the end of a private drive and surrounded by spectacular moorland, peace and quiet is assured. 5 minutes in the car takes you to the National Trust beauty spot of Lydford Gorge or to the thriving market town of Tavistock with its bustling Pannier Market and specialist local food shops, sample the Devon cream teas and pasties. Easy access to both coasts with beautiful sandy beaches and coastal walks. A good base for visiting many famous gardens, including Eden, Lost Gardens of Heligan and many National Trust Houses. On Route 27 Cycle way. Level access and secure off road parking. Dog friendly with enclosed garden.

Property manager

Mrs Jeanette Emmett

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavistock

Located in Tavistock, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tavistock Golf Club and The Granite Way are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Lydford Gorge. Traveling with kids? Consider Country Cheeses and Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dartmoor Tavistock, ENG

What's nearby

Brent Tor - 7 min walk
Lydford Gorge - 6 min drive
Tavistock Pannier Market - 8 min drive
Tavistock Golf Club - 9 min drive
Dartmoor National Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

Gunnislake Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

The Cornish Arms - 8 min drive
The Annex - 8 min drive
Mary Tavy Inn - 10 min drive
The Union Inn - 8 min drive
Taylor's Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jolanda G.

16 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful location with lots of lovely walks

Lovely owners Jeanette and Roger very welcoming. scones jam and clotted cream waiting for us upon arrival easy check-in thorough with information on the area loads of lovely walks must see the Lydford Gorge lovely food Peter Tavy lovely shopping and river walk at Tavistock. Our doggies loved it as well .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 April 2019

Lovely peaceful stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as ever, the cottage and surroundings were perfect, very sorry to leave! Jeanette and Rodger made us very welcome as ever, lovely people. Can't wait to return and explore more of the area, further walks to enjoy and good meals locally. Everything nice and clean and well appointed, beautiful views from the garden, very relaxing with a glass of wine after a walk.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

16 April 2018

Fantastic location!

A lovely holiday home. Beautiful surroundings and lots of lovely things to see and so close by. A very warm welcome and lots of information to hand. We had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay. The dogs also had a fabulous time. Lots of great places to take them. Lydford Gorge is an absolute must! Thank you for a lovely break!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

14 August 2017

A lovely place to stay on the edge of Dartmoor with a secluded, enclosed garden with stunning views.

We only had a short stay, but enjoyed every moment. The accommodation was perfect for us and our Labrador with everything on the same level, the location is perfect. You can see the incredible Brentor Church from the front door and there are some beautiful walks directly from the cottage, and the stunning Lydford Gorge is only a couple of miles along the road. We also had Dinner at the Elephants Nest - food was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Froukje v.

30 May 2017

Hele leuke woning, erg knus, heel compleet, schitterend uitzicht

We hebben een hele fijne week gehad in huisje Monkstone. Heel compleet met zitjes in de tuin, prachtig uitzicht en hele aardige eigenaars. Zelfs met regen hadden we het prima met de open haard en dvd's.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jeanette Emmett

We have lived here for over 23 years and are now retired. Roger sold tractors and agricultural machinery and I was teaching in Plymouth, so it's lovely now we have more time to enjoy where we live. We love walking out on Dartmoor and both coasts with Millie our border terrier. We have three children who are all live away with our 4 grandchildren. They are spread far and wide even to Australia but they all really enjoy coming back from cities to the peace and quiet of Monkstone where they grew up.

Why they chose this property

We chose Monkstone because of it's location. The views of Dartmoor and Brentor Church set high on a tor are the best in the area. We have peace and quiet yet are only 5 minutes drive into Tavistock which is a thriving country town. Lots of coffee shops, places to eat and the amazing indoor Pannier Market which draws people from all over the area. It's a really buzzy place.

What makes this property unique

There are so few places in the country now that have peace and quiet but are convenient and Monkstone has this. The views here are amazing and with walks from the doorstep it's the perfect place to unwind and watch the setting sun or star gaze with no light pollution.

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