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The Old School House

Lustleigh, Devon (Ref. 975727)

4.9

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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28 Customer Review(s)

  • Dene

    “This holiday at "The old School house" in Lustleigh has been for many reasons one of our most relaxing and comfortable destinations .”

    First of all the owners Bill and Heather were there to greet us, as well as inform us about the village and the surrounding district. Bill then gave us some hints on places to visit, some of which we took his advice and were not disappointed. The school house is the most comfortable place we have stayed at with all you need at hand ,including a very well laid out garden which we were able to spend many hours sitting in and enjoying the views, which were many. The village of Lustleigh has a ...

    First of all the owners Bill and Heather were there to greet us, as well as inform us about the village and the surrounding district. Bill then gave us some hints on places to visit, some of which we took his advice and were not disappointed. The school house is the most comfortable place we have stayed at with all you need at hand ,including a very well laid out garden which we were able to spend many hours sitting in and enjoying the views, which were many. The village of Lustleigh has a Pub/restaurant a post office grocers shop as well as beautiful tea room that serves the best cream tea. This village is one of the most picturesque we have walked around with its Thatched cottages and locals only to willing to stop and chat with you, we even managed to see a cricket match whilst we were there. The location of Lustleigh meant it was easy to visit Dartmoor of which a trip to Haytor was an excellent walk with a stunning view at the top. Also you are not far from places like Brixham, Colleton Fishacres and Castle Drogo. Another bonus was being able to go to Widdecombe Fair in the beautiful village of Widdecombe, and we did see Uncle Tom Cobley! But most of all the school house accommodation has given us a welcome two week break that refreshed and revitalised both my wife and I, and we needed it. Well done to Bill and Heather for creating this exceptional Home.

    - Dene, September 2024

Summary

  • Over two floors
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x room with two singles
  • Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC
  • Upstairs WC and basin
  • Sitting room with wood burner effect electric fire
  • Kitchen with dining area.
  • Central heating,wood burner style electric stove
  • Microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for one car, or parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby
  • Two well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking
  • Pub less than 1 mile from property.

The property

In the heart of Lustleigh, with lovely views over the village and churchyard and countryside beyond, a semi-detached Victorian cottage, once the infants’ part of a school dating from 1876.

Mostly to the front, a pretty garden surrounds it on two levels with your own two patios (tables/chairs, barbecue, fire-pit) and terraced lawn from which to enjoy this sleepy little village and the gorgeous view, and which opens to the friendly owners' adjoining garden.

From garden, door into living room with wood burner effect electric fire, TV/DVD and piano.

Kitchen/dining room (slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge, electric cooker).

Shower-room (suite).

Stairs up to two bedrooms, both with period beams and wrought iron supports (some low, padding provided!) - a double (5' bed) with VDU/DVD and gallery looking through toughened glass (curtains) to downstairs, and one with two singles; loo between the two bedrooms.

A lovely spot, 150 yards from the tea room, pub and shop, with many scenic walking routes from the door. Lustleigh: pretty village (good food pub, church, PO/shop) nestled into the eastern edge of Dartmoor; ½ milefrom famous Lustleigh Cleave (dramatic, tree-filled river valley); close beyond it, the most varied and beautiful part of the moor.

Walking, riding, fishing (river/reservoir).

Golf, 3 miles; sea at Teignmouth, 10 miles, or Torbay, 12.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Lounge Kitchen Shower / WC

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

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About the location

LUSTLEIGH

Bovey Tracey 4.0 miles; Moretonhampstead 4.2 miles; Newton Abbott 9.7 miles

Nestled in the lush Wray Valley and set on the deep wooded slopes of eastern Dartmoor, within Dartmoor National Park, is the charming postcard village of Lustleigh. Take a stroll through the idyllic village, where you will find traditional thatched cottages; lush green woodlands; a pretty church; the delightful Primrose Tea Rooms, where you can enjoy delicious homemade cakes and a pot of tea after a long hike; The Cleave Pub, known as one of the best pubs in Dartmoor National Park; and the Orchard, where annual events are held. If you can tear yourself away from the village, just a short walk away is Cleave, a steep hill that offers incredible views over Lustleigh and the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. Visitors will revel in the opportunity to explore ‘the prettiest village in Dartmoor’.

Note: Towels are provided at this property at an additional charge.

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