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Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!

Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!

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Kitchen
Sitting Room
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Kitchen

Overview of Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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North Bovey, England
  • Popular LocationBecky Falls9 min drive
  • Popular LocationDartmoor National Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Drogo18 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunk

2 Single Bunk Beds

Upstairs Main

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!

Southmead Cottage is a recently totally renovated property in the stunning hamlet of Lettaford. This medieval hamlet is made up of just 5 properties which sits in the heart of Dartmoor. Southmead Cottage adjoins Southmead Farmhouse.
The Property has 3 bedrooms and has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout.
The cottage sits on a bridle path which takes you directly onto the High Moor so is perfect for those who enjoy donning their walking boots and forgetting their car for their stay. It sits directly on the Mariner’s Way, a beautiful walk that takes one from North to South Devon coasts.
For provisions, restaurants and excellent shopping, it sits between the 2 lovely towns of Chagford and Moretonhampstead .
Children can be delighted with The Miniature Pony Centre just a mile away and for a little spa or restaurant luxury, Bovey Castle is 1 1/2 miles away.
The cottage itself has 3 bedrooms , 2x doubles( well super king and king!) and a smaller room which has 2x bunk beds (adult size). There is a full bathroom downstairs and an ensuite for the upstairs.
There is WiFi throughout the cottage (bearing in mind it is rural Dartmoor so the speed is sometimes interrupted) and there is a television in the kitchen, upstairs and downstairs larger bedrooms.
We have 2x cotbeds and a high chair for those visiting with small children.
There is a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and separate freezer and a well equipped kitchen.
The cottage has a small courtyard garden which can be accessed through a door in the downstairs bedroom as well as the kitchen.
We will consider well behaved dogs as long as they stay downstairs and not on the furniture!
We have a FRIDAY changeover.
We have always said we would want to make a holiday cottage one that we would want to visit and this is certainly it!
We look forward to welcoming you.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a stair gate if necessary

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved, only downstairs, PRIOR ARRANGEMENT

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please remove shoes upstairs- slippers are provided. Friday changeover.
For weekly stays, it is Friday changeover.
4 night minimum stay, off season

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area. Arts & Craft Chapel and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stone Lane Gardens and Higher Knowle. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Marbles, or check out an event or a game at Clip 'n Climb.
Map
North Bovey, England

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 9 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 13 min drive
  • Castle Drogo - 18 min drive
  • Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 22 min drive
  • University of Exeter - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 27 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cromwell Arms - 13 min drive
  • The Horse - 5 min drive
  • Home Farm Cafe - 16 min drive
  • The Union Inn - 5 min drive
  • Cafe on the Green - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor! located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot cottage is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Arts & Craft Chapel, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stone Lane Gardens and Becky Falls. Fernworthy Lake and Jay's Grave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kate h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Simon and Sally and Monty were the most fantastic hosts and really looked after us. The cottage was spotless and looked even better than all the photos. Wonderful walks from the front door, wild swimming close by , and our dog loved it all too. Can’t thank them enough
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Fabulous
We stayed in this wonderful cottage on the very edge of Dartmoor for about three weeks at the beginning of summer. A bridleway passes by the front door that takes you straight out into Dartmoor with endless hiking options. Another trail takes you over Maldon Hill to Chagford. Moretonhampstead is close by car for groceries and Exeter is only 45 minutes away. I recommend the Ordnance Survey Explorer map for Dartmoor. The paper map comes with a digital download for your phone. The quality of the beds is very important to us due to a bad back. The beds were very good. The cottage was fully equipped with everything we needed. There was plenty of space and very homey. When the bandwidth did not stream Netflix, we binged 4 seasons of Friends from the large collection of DVDs. Our O2 mobile phone did not work well in the area. We hiked to Chagford for breakfast at Folklore to catch up on text messages. Dog friendly! The cottage is dog friendly and the whole area is dog friendly. You can bring your dogs to almost all pubs and restaurants, and people do. I highly recommend this beautiful property for a short or long stay. Thank you Sally and Simon!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S., Tadley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
I loved this place, it was spotless. There has been much thought put into this place, it really has everything you need. It is very tasteful and the location is perfect for some peace and quiet. The only downside is the internet WiFi is a little unreliable. But otherwise a perfect place to stay :)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area, great for walking straight onto the Moor.
Lovely property, nice owners, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most enjoyable stay at Southmead Cottage
An extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage well placed for discovering walks on the Moor. The villages nearby catered for all our needs. Simon and Sally were very welcoming and helpful and we certainly would book this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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