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Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning, historic two bedroom Barn with private garden on Dartmoor
We have converted our historic 19th Century former Coach House into a beautiful, spacious and very comfortable two bedroomed holiday let. The perfect getaway for a family or couple looking for some peace and quiet amidst outstanding natural beauty. The Grade 2 listed property has its own private south west facing garden, contained within our 17th century walled garden. Inside, the property is light and spacious, occupying the entire top floor of the building with beautiful original timber beams throughout. Built of local solid granite, the entrance to the building is via the ground floor through the old stalls and original tack room and up a wooden staircase. The open plan central living space incorporates the kitchen, dining and living room, with a door leading directly onto the garden outside (via a couple of steps). A large glazed opening in the central roof space gives extra light and beautiful views of the trees. The kitchen is brand new and well equipped with a full size fridge freezer, electric fan oven, dishwasher and double butler sink, with views through our round window to the trees beyond. Two bedrooms occupy each end of the central living space. The master bedroom has a king size bed, with ensuite bathroom containing a shower and full sized bath. The second bedroom has two single beds and an ensuite shower room. The property has super fast broadband connection. We have a DVD player/ screen and a library of DVD's, aswell as a selection of board games, books, guides and maps of local interest. Outside in the courtyard there is parking available for one car (we can accommodate two by arrangement). We also have a ping pong table on the ground floor which guests are welcome to use! Our house is adjacent to the property, where we live with our two children aged 12 and 15. We are located in the village of Lustleigh, one of the prettiest villages on Dartmoor with a village shop and excellent pub, it is an idyllic spot with numerous beautiful walks in all directions - some from the front door. Dartmoor National park is one of the UK's last great wildernesses. 368 square miles of heather clad moorland, rushing rivers and obscure stone tors shaping the wide open landscape. Rolling valleys, waterfalls, well trodden paths, ancient forests and beautiful ruins in abundance. A host of outdoor activities are available including wild swimming, hiking, horse riding, caving canoeing, tennis, golf etc..
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
One small well behaved dog by prior agreement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Newton Abbot
Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ugbrooke House & Park and Castle Drogo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Stover Country Park. Higher Knowle and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Newton Abbot, England
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Higher Knowle - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
- University of Exeter - 34 min drive - 35.6 km
- Powderham Castle - 36 min drive - 31.6 km
- Devon Cliffs Beach - 49 min drive - 56.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Subway - 12 min drive
- Cromwell Arms - 8 min drive
- Claycutters Arms - 11 min drive
- Retreat Bar & Restaurant - 17 min drive
- Cafe 3 Sixty - 9 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
15 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sarah P.
2 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Sarah P.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
17 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous home and location
Sarah G.
8/10 Good
Mark B.
6 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in beautiful location
Mark B.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
James H.
10 October 2018
Fantastic coach house conversion
James H.
About the host
Hosted by Helen Melland
My name is Helen, I am an artist and I live in Dartmoor National Park with my husband Simon, who runs an architectural practice, and our two children Maisie and Frank, 13 and 16. We moved here from London in 2008 for a complete change of lifestyle and plenty of space.
Why they chose this property
The landscape here is stunningly beautiful and unspoilt - a very inspiring and peaceful place to be. Ancient, wild and unpolluted, Dartmoor National Park is one of the last great wilderness in the UK. There are incredible walking opportunities as well many other outer activities including horseriding, wild swimming, canoeing, caving, cycling, tennis, golf etc.. There are several National Trust properties in the vicinity, and interesting local towns to explore. The nearest beaches are about 40 minutes away. Lustleigh itself is one of the most picturesque villages on the moor with a good pub, shop, tearooms and community apple orchard with playground. A beautiful walk through the fields and over a stream takes you directly from the property to the heart of the village. There are many other pretty villages and towns locally, and some interesting National Trust properties.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with and bought a very historic set of buildings that date back to the early 14th century, in need of complete renovation! The Grade 2 listed Coach House is the last of these renovations. It was originally built around 1830 as a stable for the old Manor House here in Lustleigh - with cart bays, hayloft and groom's accommodation. It is a handsome and characterful building with many historic features which we wanted to preserve as fully as possible. You enter the property through the downstairs cobbled stalls, along through the tack room where the groom lit his fire and hung up his saddlery. Upstairs in the former hayloft we wanted to keep an open plan feel - the original roof beams are exposed throughout the length of the property. We were keen for it to feel cosy and luxurious, and so we installed underfloor heating throughout, which keeps the whole apartment super toasty. The overall effect is of all the modern conveniences in an authentic and sensitive historic conversion. We have top speed broadband but we also have some carefully preserved authentic nineteenth century graffiti!
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