Tawcroft Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Clarke
September 2019

“Wonderful accommodation for a couple, with parking for car and cycles.”

Well kitted out and plenty of storage. Views and location perfect for those seeking get-away. Pubs and eateries abound, as do walks, cycle routes and scenic drives. Wildlife on the doorstep. Plymouth, Exeter, Tavistock and Launeston for rainy days. Highlight: Widecombe Fair. Owners on hand for local knowledge.

Well kitted out and plenty of storage. Views and location perfect for those seeking get-away. Pubs and eateries abound, as do walks, cycle routes and scenic drives. Wildlife on the doorstep. Plymouth, Exeter, Tavistock and Launeston for rainy days. Highlight: Widecombe Fair. Owners on hand for local knowledge.
Mr Bradley July 2019

“Beautiful location, fantastic cottage with its own tame grey squirrel and birds, secluded spot right on the moors with lovely walks, bed very comfortable.”

Simon and Jane (the owners) were delightful and provide a great package for anyone wanting a bit of seclusion but still easily accessible to the rest of Devon and Cornwall. Thoroughly recommended
Mr Burmeister May 2019

“Location is exceptional.”

It's at the far end of a small moor-edge village and a few minutes' walk will take you into the vast landscape of the wild moor, with Steeperton Tor miles ahead and Irishman's Wall running way off to the right over Belstone Tor. Equipment is adequate to good - for cooking there's a 2-ring ceramic hob and a combination microwave/grill. We got caught out with a part-baked baguette - no actual oven. Plenty of pots and pans - really only room for one to work; two is difficult. Bedroom and bathroom are large and comfortable. TV a little complicated to run but good once you work it out, and extremely good wifi using in-cottage hub. Mobile reception nonexistent for O2. Heating works well. Jane and Simon very friendly and helpful - they left scones with jam and cream, a pint of milk and 6 nice eggs for us! We had a lovely memorable week.
Mrs Forman May 2019

“Can't fault this lovely cottage.”

So many thoughtful touches. Simon and Jane set the bar very high with this wonderful facility.
Mr Derrick April 2019

“Excellent location,quiet spot at the end of a lane on the edge of the moor yet close to amenities.”

Very clean and spacious accomodation with good hosts.Will book again.
Mrs Colborne March 2019

“Very comfortable and lovely situation.”
Miss Franklin December 2018

“I had a wonderful time away, it was very sweet to come into the cottage with fruit and baked good, very tasty!”

We were told that we had Wi-Fi and u fortunity the Wi-Fi was down, very annoying as we had no service on our phones either but we enjoyed our time away without it :)
Mrs Marsh October 2018

“The lovely comfortable cottage was a joy from the start of our holiday .”

The owners made us feel so welcome by all the extras included ,like a cream tea put in the cottage ,eggs ,milk and vases of flowers . We were not intruded upon but knew they were close by if needed . The cottage is situated in such a beautiful location and within easy reach of so many places .We cannot wait to return to carry on exploring and experience the peaceful tranquility of it all. We came away feeling the benefit of a very happy holiday break.
Mrs Fisher October 2018

“Cottage was really comfortable and the owners had added many thoughtful touches to make their guests feel welcome.”
Mrs Erwerle October 2018

“It is a very lovely Cottage and it's perfect when you like walking on the moor.”

The cottage make feel you at home and could really relax.
Mrs Law September 2018

“Perfect little getaway especially if you like walking on the moor.”

You literally step out of the gate on to the moor. Lots to see and visit locally and plenty of pubs for cosy meals in the evenings. So peaceful and quiet. The owners have put a lot of thought into providing a perfectly compact yet well equipped holiday cottage. Access is a bit awkward up steep steps but once inside it’s a perfect little haven.
Mr Houghton September 2018

“Really enjoyed this lovely comfortable cottage.”

Very peaceful location, fantastic walks and within one hour of the coast. The owners could not have been more helpful.
Mrs Power August 2018

“This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay!”

I wanted peace and quiet for a few days and how wonderful to wake up every morning with just the sound of birds and the river. Beautiful Dartmoor literally just outside the door and a cottage with everything you could need. The owners are delightful and happy to leave you to your own devices but there if you need them. Little touches like a cream tea on arrival, fruit and fresh flowers add a homely touch. A little bit of paradise that I will DEFINITELY return to!
Mrs Colborne August 2018

“Many little extras were provided which made for a lovely welcome.”

Everything needed had already been thought of for a ‘home from home ‘.
Mr Wakely August 2018

“This destination was so perfect and beyond our wildest dreams!”

The owners were delightful, helpful and considerate. The little touches of fresh eggs, cream tea and fruit were just what we needed when we arrived. The property had all you needed, the bed was super comfortable, the water hot and a bath a treat! The garden was private and access straight onto Dartmoor was from the gate in the garden! We didn't use our car once as everything in the locality was beautiful and the local pub was brilliant. Everyone was so friendly and we most definitely want to return here. Absolutely lovely!
Mrs Knight June 2018

“Tawcroft Cottage was the perfect getaway.”

A very clean and comfy cottage in the most beautiful, peaceful surroundings. We have booked cottages with Sykes a few times now and have been very impressed every time! Thank you
Mr Miller May 2018

“When booking this holiday I assumed I was doing it through Helpful Holidays - it was their number I rang.”

I was disconcerted - to put it mildly - to discover, when checking my emails, that I had been dealing with another company altogether. It would have been a courtesy, to say the least, for the person who answered the phone to explain immediately that Helpful Holidays no longer existed. I dislike intensely being addressed by my first name by people I've never met in my life and am never likely to meet. Neither do I like the attempt to sell me insurance before even discussing the booking. And then, as I recall, there was some nonsense about data protection, as though to justify the attempted hard sell. Finally, I was charged £266 when I seem to remember the advertised price was £260.
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The property

About ½ mile from the pub at Belstone, a dear little detached house close to the friendly owners handsome house in a large, well-ordered garden (use of astro turf tennis court).

At the back, a small, private garden (table/chairs, barbecue) with gate to the open moor - brilliant for walkers.

Inside, very well done, neat and cosy.

Five uneven steps (handrails) up to the entrance; living/dining/kitchen (combi-microwave, fridge, two-ring hob - no conventional oven) with living flame electric stove, TV/DVD and view to garden/moors.

Roomy double bedroom with washbasin and en suite bathroom (suite, 4ft 10" long bath with shower over).

Spring water.

Laundry service available.

Two adult bicycles available (extra).

A welcoming hideaway, just right for walking, relaxing and watching birds.

Belstone: little high village (good food pub, church, village green) on the edge of the open moor, brilliant base for walking Dartmoor's highest hills and wildest valleys.

Okehampton (small town, golf, tennis, leisure centre, bicycle hire, cinema), 3½ miles; Chagford, 8; sea/sand/surf at Bude, about 30.

Riding/pony-trekking and fishing locally.

Filling station/shop (24 hours), 1 mile.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Summary

On one level
1 x super king double bedroom
Bathroom with short bath, shower over bath, WC and basin
Living/dining/kitchen.
Electric fires
Microwave, fridge, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars
Tennis court, barbecue
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

Belstone

Situated on the very Northern edge of Dartmoor, the small moorland village of Belstone lies on the Northern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is a wonderful location for keen walkers with some of the wildest parts of the moor within easy walking distance. With an excellent pub and tea rooms to relax in at the end of a hard day's exploring, Belstone is a great base.

Note: Five uneven steps up to entrance.

Note: The owners who live next door to Tawcroft Cottage are having the thatched roof of their property removed and replaced with a slate roof. Dates have not been confirmed as yet but work is expected to start Mid October for 2 months, weather dependent. A discount of 20% is offered during this time. Please call us for further information if required.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Tawcroft Cottage

Belstone, Devon (Ref. 975737)

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Features

“Wonderful accommodation for a couple, with parking for car and cycles.”

“Beautiful location, fantastic cottage with its own tame grey squirrel and birds, secluded spot right on the moors with lovely walks, bed very comfortable.”

“Location is exceptional.”

“Can't fault this lovely cottage.”

“Excellent location,quiet spot at the end of a lane on the edge of the moor yet close to amenities.”

“Very comfortable and lovely situation.”

“I had a wonderful time away, it was very sweet to come into the cottage with fruit and baked good, very tasty!”

“The lovely comfortable cottage was a joy from the start of our holiday .”

“Cottage was really comfortable and the owners had added many thoughtful touches to make their guests feel welcome.”

“It is a very lovely Cottage and it's perfect when you like walking on the moor.”

“Perfect little getaway especially if you like walking on the moor.”

“Really enjoyed this lovely comfortable cottage.”

“This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay!”

“Many little extras were provided which made for a lovely welcome.”

“This destination was so perfect and beyond our wildest dreams!”