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Early Mist Cottage

8 Guests
4 Beds
2 Bathrooms
Pet Friendly

Description

Ilsington 1.5 miles.This charming holiday cottage sits next door to The Rock Inn, in Haytor Vale in the eastern section of the Dartmoor National Park.

Well-equipped across three floors, Early Mist Cottage provides a superb base for a family of eight and their canine companion looking to escape to Dartmoor National Park.

After a day of exploring, look forward to kicking back in the lounge and catching up on some TV, whilst the woodburning stove provides a gentle warmth.

Head into the kitchen, where you can rustle up something tasty with assistance from the electric oven, induction hob, microwave and fridge/freezer, whilst the dishwasher is sure to come in handy with the cleaning up!

Suppers can be enjoyed around the dining table, while there is a separate breakfast room featuring French doors out onto a small balcony area with a bistro set for two – ideal for those who might like to enjoy a peaceful coffee outside before the busy day begins.

Venture up to the first floor and discover two bedrooms, including a super-king-size and a double, each nicely presented and featuring ample storage.

On this floor there is also a bathroom and adjacent shower room, so you can choose how to prepare for the day.

Continue up another flight of stairs to reach the remaining bedrooms, with a double and a twin (with limited headroom) on offer.

You won’t have to travel far for excellent food, as next door is the reputable Rock Inn, serving a varied lunch and dinner menu with an extensive wine list.

When you’re ready to explore, nearby lies the famous Haytor Rocks on Dartmoor, which offers a great starting point for extended walks or even a scenic picnic.

Wander the surrounding moorland and enjoy the great outdoors, making the most of the panoramic views.

Whisky connoisseurs must pay a visit to Dartmoor Whisky Distillery, where they can take a guided tour and learn how the single malt beverage is produced, before getting the chance to sample some yourself.

Venture a little further into the moor to visit the ancient village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor: enjoy lunch or a cream tea at The Cafe on The Green or sample the local ale at The Rugglestone Inn.

Or plan a coastal visit to Teignmouth, Paignton or Torquay.

Book Early Mist Cottage and experience this scenic Dartmoor location.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • National Park

What guests are saying

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Based on 6 reviews
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Lovely cottage- clean, well equipped, comfortable beds.

Great location for exploring Dartmoor and beyond. Loved walking up to Haytor Rocks and a drink in the pub garden next door.

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LauraAug 2026

Early Mist Cottage was a charming well proportioned home from home nestled in the heart of the Devon village of Haytor vale.

Its location was great for walks in Dartmoor National Park, trips to the coastal towns and visiting National trust properties. Our dog came with us too and the cottage and its lovely garden was quite suitable for him also. Overall we had a lovely holiday sampling the next door pubs hospitality during our stay. Would highly recommend this cottage.

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CarolineJun 2026

Lovely cottage.

Very comfortable. It would have been nice to have some complimentary items on arrival, and milk but the staff in rock inn are amazing very helpful. It’s a shame the garden is across the lane, would be nice to have a bench on our side of garden separate from the table and chairs. Also would be great to have an Hoover, not that you want clean on holiday but we did visit the beach a lot so floor started to get sandy with the kids running in and out. Apart from that everything you need is their lovely location, 10 mins from Lidl which was perfect.

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GloriaAug 2025

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Note: At certain times of the year, this property will accept short breaks with a 3 night minimum.

    Please note: Although this property can sleep 8 in 4 bedrooms, the 2nd floor twin bedroom is only suitable for children, therefore a maximum of 6 adults only accepted.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1126325

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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