Lower Culvermead

The property was clean and comfortable, and ideally located for visiting Dartmoor.

But the description of it as an "annexe" is misleading, as it is in fact a ground floor flat with the owners living above. This creates a noise issue, as we could clearly hear footsteps and voices from upstairs even early in the morning. The property felt quite unwelcoming compared with the many other Sykes properties we've stayed at. The only time we saw the owner was in passing, and she didn't even acknowledge us.

Super single level cottage, extremely well equipped and comfortable.

The aga was on when we arrived, so nice and warm. Our hosts were most welcoming and available to answer any questions. Situated a few minutes drive from Tavistock, which is well worth a visit, a great market, lovely walks along the river and the canal and some really nice places to eat.

We have just come back from a lovely 5 days away at Lower Culvermead The accomodation was spotlessly clean which is an important factor for me It has a lovely feeling about it comfortable and homely The bed was really comfy and we had piping hot water all the time It was great having the field opposite to walk our dog The weather was lovely too so all in all had a great time The owners Rupert and Claire were very friendly when we met them and suggested a few nice places to visit Can't wait to stay again

We enjoyed a comfortable and cosy week at Lower Culvermead.

Arriving on a very wet day it was very welcoming to enter the property to find lights on and an aga in the kitchen had already warmed the place up. The property was exactly as expected and was a real home from home during our stay. Our dog loved racing round the field opposite. Just a few minutes drive from Tavistock and right on the edge of Dartmoor made exploring the area very easy. Definitely recommended as a place to stay and I’m sure we’ll be back before too long.

We stayed at Lower Culvermead for 7 nights with our little Cocker Millie.

Hosts were very accommodating and left a dog bowl and flowers for us on arrival. Stunning property, spacious with special little touches and a peaceful location. A delightful feature having the field opposite available for Millie to have a run. Although we were unlucky with weather the accommodation was always warm and cosy and a lovely base to explore from. Very thankful for the hosts allowing us to stay for an extra night for a minimal cost. Made visiting family special and stress free. Would highly recommend and would return in future.

Great place to stay for a chilled out long weekend .

Very welcoming ,clean and Tidy on arrival ,well equipped with everything you could possibly need .Weather was not kind but we were able to visit near by Tavistock and eat out at some nice Pubs within a short drive .Would thoroughly recomend this charming listing .

We arrived in Dartmoor with our two dogs for a five-day hiking trip and chose this property accordingly.

The house is exceptionally spacious and equipped with everything you could possibly need after a long, muddy, windy and rainy day out on the moor. There’s a huge fridge-freezer, a fully equipped kitchen for completely hassle-free self-catering, and even a washer-dryer. The bathtub is also large, with instant hot water — perfect for relaxing after a tough day on the trails. Parking is safe and easy, in an incredibly peaceful area where the only sounds at night are cows, owls and the occasional meow. Behind the house there’s a small, fully enclosed courtyard with flowers and garden furniture — ideal for letting the dogs out safely. Location-wise, the property is a real gem: within 20–30 minutes’ drive you can reach countless highlights across the moor, and even the far side of the National Park is just about an hour away. Supermarkets and petrol stations are within 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for anyone wanting to retreat into nature while still being able to cook for themselves and stock up locally. The owners are completely unobtrusive, yet live on the other side of the building, so if anything were to come up, help would be immediate — though in our case, everything was flawless and we never needed to disturb them. We were truly satisfied, and when we return to the moor (soon!), we’ll definitely stay here again. Thanks, Tom and Veronika

We had a lovely week at Lower Culvermead, and luckily, wonderful weather too.

The accommodation is impressive, clean, well equipped and one of the best we've been in. It is a short drive from the lovely town of Tavistock and not far from many amazing Dartmoor walks. Thank you.

Very nice place to stay,Everything was as expected,Unfortunetly had to leave on the Monday due to ill health.

Did not want to be stuck down there quite a distance away from any hospital.

Hi, lovely property, as described, everything we needed and personal touch from owner Claire, thank you

Beautiful property.

We stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed our break. The owner lives onsite and was very helpful when we needed assistance (only on one occasion). The location is very peaceful and is highly recommend.

Absolute gem of a place.

Owners Claire and Rupert were absolutely wonderful. Friendly, knowledgeable and very generous. Our holiday was delayed due to a vehicle breakdown so we arrived two days late. They kindly allowed us to stay on an extra night for free due to the hassle we’d had to go through! The location is remote and very beautiful. Easy to reach the highest peaks in Devon, along with the wonderful waterfalls nearby. The recommended Blacksmith’s Arms was fab for an evening meal. The accommodation has everything you need to comfortably stay away from home with access to a peaceful field if you have your dog with you or fancy a little quiet reading on the bench. There are books and games to keep you occupied too. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity. We certainly appreciated it all.

Spent this weekend here , what a beautiful charming place to get away from it all !

Hosts were lovely, everything you need for your stay is catered for. Such a clean comfortable holiday home ! Will definitely return! The dogs ( lady & Cooper ) loved it too , with their very own private field to run free ! Thank you for your hospitality Rupert & Claire

Spacious single floor cottage with good facilities and well equipped kitchen.

Owners live above and were on hand if needed, responding immediately to any requests e.g put heating on. Traditional granite cottage inherently cool but has good heating controlled by owner. Broadband good, large tv with SKY+. Parking space for 2 cars right outside Location quiet and rural but 1hrs drive to north and south coasts, 30 mins to most moorland attractions. The ensuite bath has a thermostatic tap which should be mentioned in the cottage handbook as its not a standard fitting. All in all a lovely cottage, friendly attentive owners in a beautiful part of the world

I’ve never left a review before, but I’ve never felt like I needed too.

This was one of the dirtiest places I have stayed in a long time! I took photos upon arrival and sent them straight over because it was unacceptable, animal hair all over the bed, pillows, throws; tables still having stains on from whomever stayed before us. It looked like because it was just after Christmas Day that the owners forgot to “fully” clean and so we had to do it upon arrival after a 6 hour drive. The bedding had hair all inside so that had to be washed before we could even sleep, there was also a very strange smell in the en-suite which we couldn’t debunk which lasted the whole stay. The beautiful flowers people spoke about in the reviews were half dead when we arrived, and it felt like no care was given before our stay. The place is also extremely dusty and needs a deep clean! It’s such a shame because I’m sure the place could be amazing if the thought was there for everyone’s stay.

Thank you so much for sharing your delightful home with us.

It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. we found the property very clean and the bed extremely comfortable. We certainly intend to return.

This is a beautiful propery with spacious rooms.

It is tastefully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is well equiped and we cooked several meals in the large kitchen. The owners left a lovely bunch of flowers to welcome us to Lower Culvermead. There is plenty of hot water. There is a small enclosed courtyard garden which our pet enjoyed. The cottage is sited in a quiet location very close to Tavistock, which is our favourite side of the moor. So that was brilliant! Our visit was in October and we noted that the central heating and bathroom towel rail is controlled by the owner, so you cannot just put it on if you feel chilly, or showering outside of the programmed settings. The owners advise that you text them if you wish the heating to be put on outside of its usual settings. During our stay the heating was on for 2hrs in the morning and 4hrs in the evening. The range was not in use. We thought that the range would make the property really warm during the winter months. There were no instructions on how to use it and it looked as though it had not been used for a long time. There were a couple of oil filled radiators for use if you felt chilly. We managed fine, as the central heating once on, was very warming. Our preference is to be able to control the heating, especially if you holiday during colder months. Although in the summer this would not be a consideration. We missed not having a brush and dustpan to easily sweep up crumbs etc from the kitchen, rather than having to use the vacuum. We enjoyed our stay and Rupert was very friendly and accommodating.

We have stayed in many cottages through the years and we agree that this one goes to the top of our list.

It is beautifully appointed, roomy, warm and comfortable and the owners went out of their way to see that all went well. We spent much of our time sitting in the spacious and light kitchen with its big table. It is a bit off the beaten track but the surrounding countryside is beautiful and the nights are so quiet. There are lovely walks and a field across the road where one can sit for afternoon tea or to watch the sun set. The market town of Tavistock is nearby and worthy of many a visit for eating and shopping. For a peaceful holiday, we would highly recommend a stay at Lower Culvermead. Leslie and Bill September 2024

Superb cottage it had everything you could wish for.

Including sky TV for those rainy evenings. The owners where extremely helpfull too. The field you can use is massive and reasonably secure for your dog exercise. Words can't explain how loverly this place is. A perfect quiet retreat

The most spacious holiday home that we have ever rented.

We would have liked more contact with the owners. The only time we spoke to them was a few minutes before departure.

Very large lower floor part of house Which across from a little lane as a field where you can can sit ant relax aswel as a small court yard , We only saw the hosts a couple of times , and the they were pleasant people who would quite happily help with anything you needed Our only down side was the tv in the lounge was not a good picture but they had left us notice of the issue and there wa a second one in the bedroom The main issue was the shower screen was so small water went literally everywhere Other than this we enjoyed our stay very much

Due to both suffering bad colds we had to cut our visit short , however we were very satisfied as everything is of a high standard, We were left alone but Claire was just a phone call away .

The amenities are excellent and cleanliness is very good. Tavistock is a lovely traditional town with a good choice of restaurants , our JR dog was made welcome in most places and loved the field opposite . We will certainly like to return one day.

We had, despite the weather, a lovely weekend With lovely accomodating family hosts wiho gave us top tips on places to eat, walk and visit We would love to return and visit this lovely part of west Devon again- we will bring some sunshine so we can enjoy the lovely courtyard!

Nice people who own the place easy to talk to a nice couple

We really enjoyed our stay at Lower Culvermead, It is in a very quiet location surrounded by beautiful countryside but only a few minutes drive to the Blacksmiths Arms which does delicious food and the local shop which provides all the essentials.

Tavistock and Dartmoor are just down the road. The cottage is really spacious, clean and comfortable with everything you need , The highlight is the walled in courtyard which is a real suntrap and perfect for having a glass of wine in the evening(or any other time of day!!) . The owners are really lovely and cannot do enough to help if you have a question. I would definitely recommend this cottage and we will certainly go back.

Thank you so much for a lovely stay for me and Bruno (cocker spaniel).

We had a lovely time. The cottage is excellent, spacious, comfortable and has everything you need for a stay away from home. Loved the little courtyard and the bedroom was a delight with the super comfortable bed. Lovely field just across the road for exercising the dog but not totally secure so couldn't run off the lead A great base for exploring the area. All in all an excellent place to stay. Would not hesitate to recommend and would love to come back again.

A little gem of a property, deep in beautiful countryside yet close to Tavistock.

Perfect as a base for couples wishing to explore all this area has to offer. The cottage is warm, comfortable, and very well appointed. Claire and Rupert excellent hosts.

The cottage was warm and welcoming when we arrived.

It was very comfortable and met all our expectations. The owners were very pleasant and helpful during our stay. We would definitely stay again!

Both Claire & husband, who live above were friendly & helpful.

Plenty of hot water, bed very comfortable, very spacious & quality furnishings. A few things needed attention & brought these to the owners attention, felt comfortable doing this. The washing machine is in fact a washer/dryer,

Lovely property, super owners who were really helpful.

Considering this is a brand new property for this year, we were very impressed, loved it!! And so did our golden lab Rocky

We have just spent a glorious week at Lower Culvermead, a property that dates back to the 1400's.

Set in rural Devon countryside it is an escapists dream, no planes, no over-bearing road noise, just perfect peace. We took our dog, Fergus, who took full advantage of the field, permitted access with the booking The property itself is capacious consisting of large lounge, well-fitted kitchen , a beautiful bedroom with a good sized en-suite. The decor of the whole property is of a high standard. Our feeling was of a trip back in time with all the luxury of modern conveniences. Our favourite part of the property was the secluded courtyard, which is a real sun-trap in the afternoon. The garden room is cool and comfortable, a great place to sit and read. The owners, Claire and Ru are friendly and approachable, they have created a wonderful holiday let, situated off the beaten track, nevertheless it is a property well worth the visit. We are already making plans to return

We had a great stay at Lower Culvermead .

Claire & Rupert were great hosts nothing was too much trouble . The bed was very comfortable & good shower , plenty of hot water . Lots of crockery & so many cupboards , large fridge/freezer. The courtyard & garden room was delightful as was the field opposite to relax at the end of the day . Exactly as the pictures state . Not much Wi-Fi but no problem . Narrow lanes but then didn’t have any traffic - silent & very peaceful . Heard the owls in the night . Tavistock is a great town. 7 days brilliant sunshine

We had a lovely stay at Lower Culvermede, thank you.

The rooms were well proportioned and the decoration was modern in a historic setting. We have ordered the same duvet for our own bed earlier today. The property had everything we needed for the week with the added bonus of the field opposite to throw a ball for our dog. The weather was changeable so we didn’t make use of the private courtyard, but I imagine it would be good for breakfast. The cottage is well placed to visit various places in Devon and Cornwall. There were lots of leaflets and we particularly enjoyed Buckfast Abbey, walks on Dartmoor, dog friendly beaches, Boscastle harbour (we visited Tintagel Castle previously), and we had a good lunch at Royal William’s Yard. Tavistock has a few dog friendly cafes and was very handy for shops. Next time I visit I hope to visit all the lovely churches in the area.

This was a comfortable, spacious cottage which made an ideal base to explore the local area.

I was grateful to be able to charge my electric car there, too. I wish I could have stayed longer!

The setting was lovely and the cottage was very cosy, perfect for a short break.

The use of an open field right opposite the cottage is brilliant for your pet to stretch its legs.

This was a fab place to stay and recharge lovely clean , tidy .

Everything you needed to make your holiday stressless and comfortable The field across the road would have been lovely to sit it on the bench had the weather been kinder Rural but so close to tavistock,which was a great place to walk around , with its unique shops and fabulous panni market .