The property
3 miles from Chagford, on the edge of the moors, is Kestor, a stunningly beautiful Dartmoor tor.
Tucked into the side of its wooded Teign Gorge valley, an annexe to a house with the most fabulous views over this lush moorland and meadows.
Binoculars are advisable to watch the sparrowhawks, buzzards, deer and many other wild creatures which live around.
The open moor starts at the front gate, so cars can be left, walking boots donned and modern life avoided.Approached along 30 yards of rough track, a gate opens to a path which leads to your front door.
Hall for coats/boots.
Living room with great views, woodburner, small TV/DVD and door to garden (unfenced wildlife pond) which surrounds the whole house.
Kitchen/dining room (washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with garden views.
Double bedroom with pretty views; shower-room (suite).
Family and friends welcome to camp on site (extra), by arrangement.
Spring water.
No children under 7, except pre-crawling babies, because of pond.
A fantastic place for serious walkers or for simply wandering Dartmoor's valleys and tors to soak up the spectacular views and peace.
Chagford: lively, friendly little town (pubs, shops, outdoor swimming pool, tennis) away from main roads in the shelter of high Dartmoor.Past it the River Teign (fishing) hurries through woods and meadows below Castle Drogo (Nat.Trust).Excellent walking; superb views.Open moor, 2 miles; golf, 3; Exeter (city amenities), 17; sea/beaches, about 20.
Accommodation
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Hall for coats/boots; living room with great views, wood burning stove, small TV/DVD and door to garden (unfenced wildlife pond) which surrounds the whole house; fitted kitchen/dining room (washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with garden views; double bedroom with pretty views; shower-room (suite). Family and friends welcome to camp on site (extra), by arrangement.
About the location
CHAGFORD
Okehampton 12 miles; Exeter 21 miles.
A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Chagford, one of the five Stannary towns of Dartmoor, is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure. It is a town of great history, home to the Three Crowns Hotel which dates back to the 1200's. Chagford is well known for its culture, hosting film, literary and music festivals in the town as well as an annual running race, known as Two Hills Race. Just over 21 miles away is the bustling, beautiful city of Exeter for a different kind of break, definitely worth a visit. The charming, attractive town of Okehampton sits just 12 miles away.
Note: This property does not accept children under 7, except babes in arms, due to unfenced wildlife pond.
