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The Red Barn

Lydford, Devon (Ref. 975866)

4.7

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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46 Customer Review(s)

  • Kate

    “Lovely property.”

    Great location. Perfect for family if 5 with dogs. Brownies on arrival were a welcome suprise. Enjoyed open water swimming and long walks.

    Great location. Perfect for family if 5 with dogs. Brownies on arrival were a welcome suprise. Enjoyed open water swimming and long walks.

    - Kate, August 2024

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x king size double with en suite bathroom with bath, WC and basin (one with hand shower), 1 x twin with en suite bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and basin
  • Downstairs sitting room with wood burning stove, Kitchen with dining area
  • Utility room
  • Downstairs WC with basin
  • Hall
  • Indoor swimming pool.
  • Central heating with wood burning stove
  • Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, 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 four cars
  • Enclosed garden with tennis court, barbecue, indoor pool, outdoor heated pool
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking.

The property

2 miles south-west of Lydford and 1 from its gorge, 400 yards of private farm-lane end at Burnville Farm, a lovely farmstead amid beech trees.

It is on the side of a shallow stream-valley with supreme views of Dartmoor hills and tors and to Brentor’s peak-top church, from almost anywhere on the 250 acre working farm (direct moor access from it).

There are sheep, cattle, ponies, pigs, chickens, ornamental pheasants.

You can roam the farm and help is most welcome.

Pond (picnicking) with mallard, moorhen and usually Canada geese in spring; badgers and foxes about.

Stabling/grazing for your own ponies/horses.

Clay pigeon shooting and instruction, archery tuition (equipment provided) and mountain bikes (adults’ and children’s) by arrangement.

Fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (32' x 16' and 3'6" to 8' deep, available 25 May to 15 September) and hard tennis court shared with owners.

Fun badminton and volleyball.

Games room (6' pool table, table tennis, skittle alley) and well-equipped gym in a refurbished barn.

Lovely walled vegetable garden; fresh veg available in season, and eggs.

Spring water.

Professional catering available and meals in the owners' house.

Golf and gliding, 2 miles.

For you to stay in are The Farmhouse, The Coach House about 100 yards up the private lane, or The Red Barn a mile away.

The extremely nice owners live nearby but out of sight and do B&B in their own house a mile away by car or a 10 minute walk across Burnville Farm, is The Red Barn, surrounded by its own enclosed garden with terrace (barbecue) at the back and splendid long views over farmland to the moor.

It shares the tennis court, outdoor swimming pool and all other facilities at the farm.Front door to good-sized hall, off which spacious, stylish living room with beams, wood floor (rug), woodburner, deep sofas, antiques and good paintings, TV/DVD and French windows to terrace.

Lockable door to indoor swimming pool (15' x 8' x 3' deep - ‘endless pool’ with variable river flow for ambitious swimmers) and treadmill and rowing machine in panelled room with glazed door to terrace.

Pretty kitchen/dining room, well-equipped (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with glazed doors to little patio (table/chairs).

Utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, loo.

All downstairs floors except living room have terracotta tiles.

Upstairs, three pretty, individual bedrooms - a double (5' brass bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower) and superb views to Dartmoor, and another double (5' oak bed, TV) with en suite bathroom (suite plus triple tray power-shower) and a twin with antique Victorian beds and en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower), both with good views.

A really fine cottage.Tremendous atmosphere, freedom and number of things for adults and children to do, and the houses are much praised.

Sumptuous evening meal menu.

Outdoor swimming pool available 25 May to 15 September. Lydford: village (two good food pubs, farm shop, church) on Dartmoor’s western edge, famous for its gorge/waterfall (Nat.

Trust, very beautiful walk deep in woods) and ruined medieval castle.

Granite Way cycle trail; trout fishing in the Lyd; riding stables locally.

Sea/beaches, about 25 miles, north or south coasts.

Roadford Lake, 9 miles.

Tavistock, 5.

Brentor’s tor-top church, 3.

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Kitchen Hall Dining Area Living Room Pool Room Pool Room Utility

Burnville Farm Cottages

2 miles south-west of Lydford and 1 from its gorge, 400 yards of private farm-lane end at Burnville Farm, a lovely farmstead. It is on the side of a shallow stream-valley with supreme views of Dartmoor hills and tors and to Brentor’s peak-top church, from almost anywhere on the 250 acre working farm (direct moor access from it). There are sheep, cattle, ponies, pigs, chickens, ornamental pheasants. You can roam the farm and help is most welcome. Pond (picnicking) with mallard, moorhen and usually Canada geese in spring; badgers and foxes about. Stabling/grazing for your own ponies/horses. Clay pigeon shooting and instruction, archery tuition (equipment provided) and mountain bikes (adults’ and children’s) by arrangement. Fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (32' x 16' and 3'6" to 8' deep, available 25 May to 15 September) and hard tennis court shared with owners. Fun badminton and volleyball. Games room (6' pool table, table tennis, skittle alley) and well-equipped gym in a refurbished barn. Lovely walled vegetable garden; fresh veg available in season, and eggs. Spring water. Professional catering available and meals in the owners' house. Golf and gliding, 2 miles. For you to stay in are The Farmhouse, The Coach House about 100 yards up the private lane, or The Red Barn a mile away. The owners live nearby but out of sight and do B&B in their own house a mile away by car or a 10 minute walk across Burnville Farm, is The Red Barn, surrounded by its own enclosed garden with terrace (barbecue) at the back and splendid long views over farmland to the moor.

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

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About the location

LYDFORD

Tavistock 6 miles; Okehampton 6 miles.

Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards. Lydford village has an interesting medieval castle and nearby Lydford Gorge (National Trust) with its peaceful woodland walks and White Lady waterfall is a must. The village also has a Post Office, pub and award-winning restaurant. Whether walking the moors, fishing, watching the amazing wildlife or just visiting the many attractions of this stunningly beautiful area, you'll never be lost for something to do. The moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are both a short drive away.

Note: The outdoor pool is available from 25th May to 15th September

Note: Please check with the owner of this property regarding availability of the Games Room

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