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Character Barn, National Park Private courtyard, peaceful, log burner sleeps 4

Character Barn, National Park Private courtyard, peaceful, log burner sleeps 4

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Private courtyard
Sunny first floor
Woodburner for cosy evenings
Kingsize bed
Open plan living

Overview of Character Barn, National Park Private courtyard, peaceful, log burner sleeps 4

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Moretonhampstead, Devon
  • Popular LocationArts & Craft Chapel18 min walk
  • Popular LocationDartmoor National Park11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Drogo15 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Character Barn, National Park Private courtyard, peaceful, log burner sleeps 4

The Cowshed is quality accommodation, quirky yet spacious, a 15-20 minute walk to a range of local amenities including a small supermarket, deli, bakers, butchers, chemist, Post Office, cafes, & good pubs. There are lovely country views from the property both to the front and rear. There are pine floors throughout. Downstairs there is a large open plan living area with a log-burner and a fitted kitchen, fully tiled wet room with heated floor, large sunny, private courtyard with side entrance door. Upstairs is the open plan bedroom, with kingsize bed, original beamed vaulted ceiling, sitting area and balcony with seating perfect for breakfast and evening drinks, watching the sun go down.
This large room has lovely views; Juliet balcony to the front and and patio doors to the rear, opening onto a decked balcony with glass panels and stainless steel handrails, overlooking the walled courtyard garden. The garden has outside furniture, chiminea, a water feature and garden art. Nearby, Bovey Castle in a magnificent setting, has excellent golf, fine dining and bistro. National Trust Castle Drogo is a few miles away and many other attractions and beauty spots are within easy travelling distance. Dartmoor has so much to offer, rugged tors and beautiful landscapes, quaint villages and river walks. There are the famous Dartmoor ponies and Highland cattle grazing with sheep on the open moor, many good pubs as you tour around and tea rooms so you can experience the Devon Cream Tea! You will never tire of the scenery, sunsets and peaceful locations, visitors often return again and again and find new treasures each time. We welcome short breaks and can be flexible with changeover day, depending on other bookings.
We do not allow dogs in the property, and is a non-smoking property.We are happy to offer short breaks in low and mid seasons, some periods with NHS discount please enquire.
Outside:
The Cowshed has its own private walled garden, decked throughout with planters and bed of hostas surrounding the water feature. Wall art and chiminea for autumn evenings, table and chairs and sunloungers for lazy days. The courtyard is an incredibly sunny spot and enjoys sun into the early evening. The last of the sun can be accessed from the first floor balcony for an evening drink or al fresco meal. There is ample parking on the main driveway and from the bedroom to the front of the property you have lovely country views and can watch our hens and ducks enjoying Sloncombe life. Occasionally you can see deer and other wildlife in the paddock opposite. We are surrounded by fields and farm land in a small hamlet, a truly peaceful place yet not far from the village for essentials. There are walks directly from the property if you choose to leave the car at The Cowshed for a change. Another Devon property is Morocco House. moortoseacottages

Property manager

Wendy Head moortoseacottages
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

About the area

Moretonhampstead

Located in Newton Abbot, this vacation home is in a rural area. Grimspound and clapper bridge are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Guildhall Shopping Centre and Princesshay. Traveling with kids? Consider Stone Lane Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Clip 'n Climb. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Arts & Craft Chapel - 18 min walk
  • Stone Lane Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 11 min drive
  • Becky Falls - 12 min drive
  • Castle Drogo - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 24 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Thatch Inn - 18 min drive
  • The Horse - 13 min walk
  • Home Farm Cafe - 15 min drive
  • Woodleigh Coach House Cafe - 20 min drive
  • The Union Inn - 15 min walk

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on beautiful farm property
Great hosts, beautiful setting. Good location to explore Dartmoor. Comfortable well-equipped home.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful character barn
Really lovely and attentive hosts who were happy to give advice on the local area. Wendy gave our son the opportunity to feed the ducks, which he loved. Really lovely barn…the log fire was so cosy. The kitchen had everything we needed and we loved the open plan space. It was peaceful and not to far away from day trips out. We loved the area and would definitely look to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beatuiful Home
Amazing House that makes for a very cozy stay on Dartmoor. Great hospitality by the hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
We loved the Cowshed. It's roomy, yet cozy. The decor is lovely. Wendy is a great host. She provided concise directions and gave great recommendations for sites to see and places to eat. We had everthing we needed! We were always happy to get back to our home away from home. Five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Head moortoseacottages

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We are Mark, Wendy & Ellie and we live on Dartmoor in Devon with our hens and ducks. We owned holiday cottages in a nearby village for 12 years, then took a break to bring up our daughter. We had the opportunity to purchase property in Rock, Cornwall which have been successful as holiday rentals. We have now converted the barn which was the site of the original Manor House before it burnt down. It has a 'home from home' feel which is important so you can relax and enjoy your holiday. We have added things we have collected over the years to make it feel homely for our guests. If you wish to plan a two centre holiday we aim to provide short breaks at both location except in high season.
We are nearby if needed but Cowshed has a private garden giving full seclusion for relaxation. We have several properties if you would like a two centre holiday moortoseacottages

Why they chose this property

We have lived on Dartmoor for many years and love the countryside, walks and the relaxed way of life. There is something for everyone, walking, cycling, sightseeing, National Trust property and access to the coast is within an hour.
The Cowshed was converted during 2014 so provides a modern living space in a character building with lovely country views and a peaceful setting.

A real get away from it all location yet still providing great places to eat and many places to visit.
Cosmopolitan Exeter with its cathedral and beautiful old buildings, some still housing high street shops, is well worth a visit. Tour around Dartmoor in the car, on two wheels or on foot with a map! There are reservoirs, tors, rivers and woods as well as lovely villages usually with excellent tea rooms too.

What makes this property unique

We are conveniently located between Moretonhampstead and Chagford, both thriving moorland villages with lots going on. There are good pubs and restaurants, range of local shops, potteries and art galleries, swimming pools and a sports centre and immediate access to the moor. Within a few minutes by car you will be out on the open moor, head to Princetown to see the famous Dartmoor prison, see ponies along the way or stop for tea at Postbridge or Two Bridges.Cross the moor towards Hound Tor and Haytor and of course Widecombe-in-the -Moor with village green, tea rooms, pub and onto Dartmeet, more teas and good river parking.

We can provide guests with local knowledge of where to go, especially the little gems that locals keep to themselves! Riding, fishing, cycling, shooting and many other activities can be accessed locally and if we know what you would like to do we can source some information for you and even book activities. Some bikes available, do please ask.

The beaches at Teignmouth and Torbay are within a hour's drive, a little further are the stunning beaches and resorts of the South Hams, Dartmouth and Salcombe, Bigbury well worth a day trip. Tour over the moor to Princetown to see the prison and beautiful views and on to Tavistock with its bustling indoor market and unusual shops.

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English

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