Bracondale

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

14 Customer Review(s)

“I totally missed in the description that there was no central heating in this property.”

Luckily for us we had a week with beautiful weather, but I wouldn’t stay in this house during wintertimes, although it has small electric heaters for extra heating beyond the woodburner. We have rented houses with Helpful Holidays and Sykes Cottages for years and always to our satisfaction but would not return to this one.

Luckily for us we had a week with beautiful weather, but I wouldn’t stay in this house during wintertimes, although it has small electric heaters for extra heating beyond the woodburner. We have rented houses with Helpful Holidays and Sykes Cottages for years and always to our satisfaction but would not return to this one.

- Mrs van Doorn, September 2019
“Cottage had everything we needed but seating in the lounge was a little limited.”

Also a small freezer would be useful especially for families with young children. Parking was a challenve for two cars.

- Mr Hiles, August 2019
“Lovely, homely very child-friendly cottage without all the china ornaments and frilly bits that some cottages have and that make stying in them more stressful with kids.”

It has a lovely garden too, it's in a lovely pretty and quiet village with an excellent shop and two pubs, and about half a mile from another village with a cafe and another two pubs. Stepp climb but easy walking access to the open moor, and well-located for North Devon beaches as well.

- Mr Cockersell, August 2019
“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village.”

Lovely beds and had everything you might need during your stay. Only 2 things that would have improved an already excellent stay.... when we’ve stayed at other cottages, we’ve been left a welcome pack - milk, tea, coffee etc. We had nothing this time, which was absolutely fine - we’d got everything with us and the little village shop was also open. Also, in other cottages we’ve been in there have been copies of local walks etc in the welcome folder, there wasn’t this time and we had to rely on Google (which had mixed results!). It’s just always nice to have a bit of local knowledge passed on. But these are two very picky points from what was an outstanding cottage. We honestly couldn’t fault it. We had an amazing holiday.

- Mrs Drury, August 2019
“Cottage had everything you needed, everything thought about.”

Gorgeous cottage in a fabulous village. Would definitely book again x

- Mr Metcalfe, July 2019
“The cottage was so comfortable, clean and has a lovely relaxed feel in a friendly village.”

This was our 2nd visit and hopefully there will be more!

- Mrs Lambourne, May 2019
“This was our third stay at Bracondale.”

The cottage is an ideal base for walking. It was lovely to sit in the garden after walking on the moors. The cottage itself is clean and comfortable.

- Mrs Williams, May 2019
“Very comfortable and well equipped cottage.”

MIssed a freezer but otherwise had everything we could have wanted. Great location.

- Mrs Rose, April 2019
“A very comfortable, well equipped property in a lovely village on the edge of Dartmoor.”

It’s location close to the A30 makes an ideal base to explore the surrounding area. Equally the local area was worth exploring - we did some great walks from the cottage.

- Mr Martin, January 2019
“Bracondale Cottage is a lovely well-equipped home in a charming friendly village where we spent 3 wonderful days exploring Exeter, Torquay, part of the moor and cooking some amazing meals.”

......would love to have stayed longer and was quite sorry to leave. Two little suggestions for improvement would be a sponge for washing-up and more robust dustbin liners..

- Ms Tee, December 2018
“Cosy house, warmed quickly with wood burner, quiet and very comfortable beds.”

Information folder interesting and useful.

- Mrs Whapshott, December 2018
“The cottage itself exceeded our expectations and was very well presented.”

- Mrs Lambourne, July 2018
“Bracondale is a fantastic holiday cottage.”

We've never stayed anywhere so well equipped before. All the little "extra" things that you take with you "just in case" on a self-catering holiday had already been thought of (washing up liquid, handwash, tea-towels, tea, sugar, coffee, hairdryer and so much more). The woodburner takes a bit of practice to get right but we managed it in the end! Beds are so comfy we managed a few lovely lie ins. The surrounding area is beautiful and it doesn't take long to get right out on the Moors and feel immersed in nature. Will definitely visit again.

- Mrs Musgreaves, March 2018
“Bracondale is a lovely cottage in the centre of South Zeal.”

It is spotlessly clean and very well laid out. It's a great place to stay if you enjoy walking. There are numerous pubs within walking distance and a well stocked village shop, so even if you get snowed in you won't go hungry.

- Mrs Williams, March 2018
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The property

In the centre of South Zeal, a terraced, Grade II listed, 17th cent.

thatched cottage, recently refurbished and made smart with a neutral colour palette.

To the front, a small lawned garden and, immediately behind, a south-facing enclosed gravelled terrace (picnic table) with views towards the heights of Dartmoor.

Across a little pedestrian lane, a further wild garden (table/chairs) with plenty of space for playing and relaxing.

Seven steps up from the road to front door to hall.

Comfortable living/dining room with woodburner in large granite fireplace, oak beams, dining table/chairs (best for 4), window seat and smart TV/DVD.

Kitchen (washing machine, microwave, larder fridge, electric cooker) with breakfast table/chairs for 4 and door to terrace.

Upstairs, three bedrooms - a double (5' bed) with view over the village, a twin with view to the moors, and another twin (truckle, one bed with footboard).

Bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Best for maximum of 4 adults.

A welcoming base for exploring Dartmoor and beyond or simply relaxing in a traditional Dartmoor village.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Downstairs sitting room with wood burning stove and dining area
Kitchen with breakfast table
Hall.
Electric fires with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, washing machine, Smart TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby
Enclosed patio garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: This property is best for a maximum of 4 adults.

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

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About the location

South Zeal

Situated on the very Northern edge of Dartmoor National Park South Zeal is a wonderful location for keen walkers with some of the wildest parts of the moor within easy walking distance. With two pubs and a village shop South Zeal is a great base for exploring.

Note: This property is best for a maximum of 4 adults.
Note: Steep stairs leading to the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“I totally missed in the description that there was no central heating in this property.”

“Cottage had everything we needed but seating in the lounge was a little limited.”

“Lovely, homely very child-friendly cottage without all the china ornaments and frilly bits that some cottages have and that make stying in them more stressful with kids.”

“A really lovely cottage in a pretty village.”

“Cottage had everything you needed, everything thought about.”

“The cottage was so comfortable, clean and has a lovely relaxed feel in a friendly village.”

“This was our third stay at Bracondale.”

“Very comfortable and well equipped cottage.”

“A very comfortable, well equipped property in a lovely village on the edge of Dartmoor.”

“Bracondale Cottage is a lovely well-equipped home in a charming friendly village where we spent 3 wonderful days exploring Exeter, Torquay, part of the moor and cooking some amazing meals.”

“Cosy house, warmed quickly with wood burner, quiet and very comfortable beds.”

“The cottage itself exceeded our expectations and was very well presented.”

“Bracondale is a fantastic holiday cottage.”

“Bracondale is a lovely cottage in the centre of South Zeal.”

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About the location

South Zeal