Hay Tor Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

2 Customer Review(s)

Dr Tsang
April 2021

“What a wonderful cottage!”

Peaceful surroundings in the heart of a working farm, with dartmoor national park literally on the doorstop. Both Sykes and the property owners acted in an exemplary and professional manner regarding the management of our postponed booking and rescheduled stay through the pandemic lockdown and subsequent easing of restrictions. ...

Peaceful surroundings in the heart of a working farm, with dartmoor national park literally on the doorstop. Both Sykes and the property owners acted in an exemplary and professional manner regarding the management of our postponed booking and rescheduled stay through the pandemic lockdown and subsequent easing of restrictions. The cottage itself had everything you could want from a self-catering holiday. From aga-style cooking and log-burner for cooler evenings to spacious comfortable beds, the whole cottage is beautifully appointed. There is quiet rural isolation to help you feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of daily life, but with all of the south-west easily accessible there is plenty to go out and do. Our 4 year old loved the animals nearby and days out to Becky Falls and the 'House of Marbles' (which was a particular favourite!). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

- Dr Tsang, April 2021
Clemency2015 September 2015

“Beautiful, peaceful cottage”

A wonderful cottage, perfect for adults or families with children (we came with three children 13, 6 and 4). Cosy and nicely decorated inside with a grassy area outside for the children to play football or frisbee. Perfectly situated for walks to local villages or Tors. We were even delighted (and impressed) to find the kitchen equipped with a coffee grinder, as we'd not thought to bring ground coffee - only coffee beans. Highly recommended.

- Clemency2015, September 2015

Many thanks for you review of Hay Tor Cottage, it sounds like you had a wonderful stay with your family. It is indeed in a perfect location for walks and visiting local attractions; we are glad that you had the opportunity to explore beautiful Dartmoor. Owner relations
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The property

2 miles from Widecombe-in-the-Moor, down 700 yards of private drive, a single-storey cottage with uninterrupted panoramic views to Haytor from every window, one of six cottages around a courtyard superbly converted from an Edwardian 'model farm'.

Direct access to open moorland.

At the front, own private outdoor space (table/chairs) looking to open grassy moorland through which runs the Becka Brook to Emsworthy Nature Reserve (700 yards, rare plants and wildlife) and Dartmoor farmland beyond.

Inside are charming traditional features, including exposed granite walls, high beams, slate floors (rugs).

From courtyard, stable doors to hall.

Huge open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer, oil-fired range cooker - no other cooker) with oak units, and living area with woodburner, TV/DVD and stable doors to patio.

Three bedrooms, all with those fabulous views - a double (6' zip-linked bed or twin) with en suite shower-room (suite), and two further doubles (5' beds).

Generous bathroom (suite with over-sized bath plus hand-shower).

Spring water and privately generated electricity.

Satellite internet access suitable for browsing/email only.

A fantastic place for star-gazing, relaxing and finding your own space. Widecombe-in-the-Moor: Dartmoor’s most famous village.

Beautiful position in deep farmed valley between steep tor-topped hills; good food pub, splendid church, pretty round it.

Fair (Uncle Tom Cobley and all) in September.

Excellent walking base for the moor’s most spectacular part; riding stables.

The sea (Torbay), 19 miles.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Summary

All ground floor
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (or twin) with en suite shower-room, 2 x king-size doubles
Open-plan living area with sitting area, with wood burning stove, kitchen and dining area
Bathroom with oversized bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, 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
One well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly and privately generated electricity
Note: Satellite internet access suitable for browsing/email only.

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

About the location

WIDECOMBE-IN-THE-MOOR

Bovey Tracey 7.4 miles; Newton Abbot 11.6 miles; Torquay 19.1 miles.

Widecombe is tucked away in a Dartmoor valley with the spectacular moorland and tors rising up on all sides, making it a perfect location for walkers, mountain bikers, riders or those that love dramatic landscapes. The village is made up of a pretty mixture of granite built houses and a lovely old church which is known as the cathedral of the moor. There are a couple of good food pubs, a café for indulgent cream teas and shops. Widecombe famously hosts Widecombe Fair every September, where you can see displays of livestock, local produce, vintage farm machinery and even a bale tossing competition. Further afield is Bovey Tracey – home to the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and worthy of a visit. Dartmoor National Park has the greatest number of archaeological remains in Europe and there are Neolithic tombs, mystical stone circles and abandoned medieval farmsteads to explore. Conan Doyle was inspired to write his classic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles and it is easy to imagine Sherlock Holmes wandering the wild moorland terrain, along with the wild and beautiful Dartmoor ponies.

Note: Spring water and privately generated electricity. Satellite internet access suitable for browsing/email only.
Dog must be kept on the lead around the property garden is not enclosed.

Note: Electric cars cannot be charged at the property due to privately generated electricity.

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Hay Tor Cottage

Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Devon (Ref. 975822)

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