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Country House With Bluebell Wood In Dartmoor National Park

Country House With Bluebell Wood In Dartmoor National Park

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The House
Enjoy our beautiful bell tent in our wood
Part of the garden seen from the balcony
Beneath the vines in the garden
Drawing Room

Overview of Country House With Bluebell Wood In Dartmoor National Park

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Exeter, ENG
  • Popular LocationBuckfast Abbey9 min drive
  • Popular LocationDartmoor National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiver Dart Country Park15 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub

Shower room

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country House With Bluebell Wood In Dartmoor National Park

The property is the principal part of this Victorian country house. Inside, you will love the sense of occasion created by the many period features including specially commissioned stained glass windows and a sweeping staircase. After an exhilarating day on Dartmoor soak up the atmosphere of a house previously owned by William Le Queux and Sudan's first president after independence. Outside, the property is reached by a tree-lined private driveway, shared with a handful of neighbouring properties. The private grounds which extend to thirteen acres, include specimen trees, and are a nature lover's paradise. Regular visitors to the bird feeders include woodpeckers and nuthatches. Enjoy the spectacular sound of the dawn chorus, and go to sleep listening to owls in the wood. If you are lucky you might see a badger, fox or deer. You will love playing croquet on the sunny lawn, gin and tonic in hand, while you barbecue the catch of the day. Your dogs and children will love running around in the ten acres of bluebell wood, making dens, climbing trees, and then flopping by the fire. The many natural and man made attractions of this lovely part of Devon are on the doorstep if you can drag yourselves away. The property has been recently refurbished and sympathetically restored.

Property manager

Heather Roberts

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Buckfastleigh

Located in Buckfastleigh, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sharpham Wine & Cheese and House of Marbles 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 River Dart Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Pixieland. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 8 min drive
  • Buckfast Abbey - 9 min drive
  • Dartmoor National Park - 10 min drive
  • River Dart Country Park - 15 min drive
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Staverton Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riverford Field Kitchen - 14 min drive
  • Cranks Restaurant at the Dartington Cider Press Centre - 14 min drive
  • Abbey Inn on the River - 8 min drive
  • Exeter Inn - 11 min drive
  • Turtley Corn Mill - 17 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervolle viktorianischen Villa im Dartmoor
Ein sehr besonderes Haus mit großem Garten , man fühlt sich in eine alte Zeit zurückversetzt... Schön und stilvoll eingerichtet, die Küche modern mit allen nötigen Geräten und Induktionsherd. Die Vermieterin sehr sehr freundlich, im Haus viele genaue Karten und Führer der Gegend. Man bekommt auch noch viele Tipps für die nähere Umgebung und auf Nachfrage individuelle Tipps, wie Reitgelegenheiten und Hundespaziergänge.

10/10 Excellent

Viki F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Spent a week here with friends and families. First impression as we entered the house was wow! Loads of space for us all, log burner lit in the evenings, the lawn and grounds were lovely with occasional call of peacocks. Just needed another week or so to further explore Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

T M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We recently stayed here for a week with friends and our children. It was a lovely place to stay! We played games in the garden and explored the grounds on the sunny days and on wet days it was lovely to relax and enjoy the huge living room and fire. The kids loved how big the house was for playing all kinds of games, and my husband managed to spend time drawing in the dining room as he loved the desk by the window. It was also a really good base for all the places we visited. Thanks for letting us stay in such a lovely place, I don't think there was a thing that wasn't thought of to make it enjoyable . We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family break
Lovely property and perfect for a holiday with several generations of the family. Everything was provided (towels, linen, plenty of cooking pots, crockery etc). Amazing gardens and grounds in a very peaceful location. Everyone agreed that we should like to return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful escape in a beautiful part of Devon
We were completely blown away by the size and period detail of this property. Nine of us (of various ages, big and small) enjoyed a week in this wonderful house. Brilliantly equipped for self-catering, with comfy beds and nice linen/towels, we couldn’t have asked for more. Communication with the owner was outstanding and the generous welcome hamper a very thoughtful touch. We loved waking to the birdsong, and hearing the peacocks at night. Truly special. We hope to return. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

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