Rookwood

A beautiful picturesque thatched cottage with lilac flowered wisteria growing on the front of the property.

Thoughtfully decorated with character period features making it feel warm and cosy. Fingle Bridge is five minutes in the car away.......absolutely enchanting!

Wonderful cottage (second visit) in a fantastic location.

Outstanding cottage - great location.

We have already booked again

Thanks for a great stay.

Beautiful cottage and location. The Drewe Arms is well worth a visit or two.

The cottage was lovely, had everything I needed.

So cosy and the bed was so comfortable, brilliant!

Immaculately clean, super comfy beds, lovely and cosy and a Christmas Tree which was a lovely touch.

Fantastic community run pub in the village serving delicious food. I would highly recommend this cottage.

Lovely cottage with great location for walking and exploring Dartmoor.

A delightful cottage in a lovely village.

It lived up to our expectations.

Gorgeous property, had everything we required for a very comfortable stay.

We will return in the future to enjoy this cottage again.

Lovely cottage, glorious weather and a really friendly village.

Cottage is just as described, main beam was a challenge for 6’3” hubby but not me. It’s amazing how much was fitted in, particularly in the kitchen. However getting in and out of the bath was fun for someone with short legs! Food, beer and company at the Drewe Arms were perfect, neighbours were chatty and it was such a pleasure sitting in the courtyard with a drink, watching the swifts scream and dive into their nest boxes. We parked in the village car park, about 45 seconds walk via the footpath, which seemed very safe. Walked at Bellever, Chagford Common, Postbridge and visited Lydford Gorge, perfect for a hot day. The only negative, and it’s a small one, was that the stairs are very steep, as previously mentioned, and need care when descending. Maddie was easily contactable and helpful, and the peace and quiet were just what we needed.

Visited several times in the past.

Very glad the Drewe Arms is now open again. The cottage is very welcoming, clean and nicely furnished. Maddy is an excellent caretaker

Tired and dilapidated.

Front doorway very overgrown. External paintwork very poor. Stairs lethal. En suite very small and awkward. En-suite bedroom dark and shabby. 2 nd bedroom bright and cheerful but unusable due to absence of window covering? Apparently broken and removed before we arrived but nothing to replace it. Kitchen well equipped and clean.Lounge comfortable and ground floor bathroom modern and adequate. The parking situation outside was difficult and the neighbours particularly hostile to visitors. In general we tried to enjoy our stay but chose to leave 5 days earlier than booked. We will not be back to Rookwood . Drewsteignton showed itself to be quite a hostile village to visitors, even the pub was not welcoming.

My wife and I stayed here with our spaniel at the end of March for a week.

The house is as described, very comfortable, clean and well maintained. It is located in a small village with an amazing community pub on the edge of Dartmoor. I would definitely choose this place to stay again, however Sykes Holidays were absolutely terrible. Once the booking is made there’s no direct way to get in contact and the web help only answers a few basic questions. There’s no telephone number and took over a week to answer an email. Even then they didn’t answer my question. The customer service as a result is appalling. Surely in a sales based business, surely a live chat line even would be beneficial. It’s like you don’t want people to book. I would suggest using a different place to book as a result.

Highly recommended.

Very cosy and warm for a 10-day winter stay with our terrier. Comfortable beds, good cleanliness, great location for lovely village and moor walking. Maddy most helpful and friendly. Some more glass tumblers would be nice.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in.

The location, the cosiness, the courtyard garden, the comfort of the beds, the local pub - it was all just perfect.

The cottage is very warm and cosy.

There are two beautiful bedrooms and the cottage has everything for a great stay. It's in a great spot for beautiful walks and the village has a community pub and a lovely church near by.

Really enjoyed our stay.

Lovely house in a lovely village

We had a lovely stay at Rookwood Cottage.

Lovely mix of old English charm and modern amenities. Can't think of anything to say in terms of feedback - all positive. Thank you!

Rookwood cottage, is one of my favourite places I have stayed in.

It was so cosy and welcoming. It had all the amenities you needed. Lovely little garden. The location was perfect, so quiet and a lovely traditional pub on the doorstep! It's a chocolate box village, with thatched roof cottages, lovely church and English heritage, just perfect.

This is a very lovely property in a chocolate box village.

It’s possibly what many overseas people think British villages are like! No one needs 13.5 tog duvets in June though!!

fabulous stay in a lovely cottage.

Everything we needed for a short stay was there. Clean throughout and appointed with comfortable furniture made for an ideal stay. For a longer stay self catering there wasn't much kitchen storage for food etc in cupboards but was fine for the few days we were there. Stairs we had to be very careful of as uneven and steep. Would for sure stay again and recommend to anyone for a quiet location break.

Lovely cottage, full of character in a peaceful location.

Contained everything we needed and furnished to a high standard

We spent five days in March at Rookwood Cottage and would highly recommend it.

The cottage was clean, warm and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with quality tableware and cookware which made the preparation and eating of meals a pleasant experience. The beds were really comfy and warm and both the en suite and downstairs bathroom were perfectly clean and with good showers. There was milk in the fridge and a delicious cake on arrival which was most welcome. Madeline, the housekeeper was available by phone if we had any problems, but aside from a some advice re operating the TV (failing on our part) we didn't need to disturb her. Rookwood is located in a quiet village and we unfortunately missed the opening of the new village pub by a couple of days. I'm sure future guests will enjoy a drink or two there now it's up and running. We would definitely recommend Rookwood without hesitation.

Rookwood is a well set up and comfortable holiday cottage in a beautiful village location.

This is our favourite cottage we have stayed in.

It was beautiful, comfy, clean had everything you need for a perfect stay away home from home. Beautiful stay.

Such a beautiful cosy cottage, spotlessly clean, gorgeous bed!

It is like someone’s beautiful cosy and comfortable, well decorated home and they have just given you the keys. One of the best we have stayed in and would definitely book again.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot.

Great walks on the doorstep and fantadtuc towns and villages nearby. Little outdoor maintenance required

The rear garden could do with a little maintenance and a parasol would have useful but overall we loved the property very comfortable and clean.

We loved the cottage and Maddy was very welcoming and helpful.

Our only complaint was that the listing was not updated in a timely fashion to reflect the closure of the shop and pub. I discovered that by chance last October but was only notified by Sykes/owner in May of this year. Otherwise we loved our stay

I think Rookwood is ok-ish (with a few notable issues) but it's hugely over priced for what it is and generally feels like the owners have done all they can to maximise their profits and not put any care into anything.

The photos make it look MUCH bigger than it is, and it's seen better days - I can't upload the pictures I took but the garden is not the flowery oasis you see in their pictures, it's a yard full of weeds and the smell of the oil tank in the corner wafting over you if you sit out there. The beds were incredibly uncomfortable - super soft and hard to lay flat on without rolling into the middle. You also have to arrive via some very narrow but busy roads so hard for driving, although the cottage itself is peaceful. The lounge is nice but despite them saying they always provide firewood, what they mean is only during some months of the year. Although you wouldn't expect to need it in July we did and so had the expense of buying some locally (we would have brought with us if we'd known), although there is central heating but part of the reason we'd paid extra for the cottage was because we like a fire. We didn't use the upstairs shower, as others have said, it clearly leaks as you can tell from the large stain on the carpet. As others have said, the shop is permanently closed and the pub is for sale so won't be available any time soon and should therefore be removed from the listing - rather than just putting a note on the page and leaving the bullets so if you're searching for somewhere with those facilities it'll still come up, this is very dishonest. And as others have said, we were told about this change very late on. The saving grace was the excellent housekeeper Maddy who not only kindly offered to post something I'd accidentally left behind, she also came and saved us when we got locked out the back as there was nothing to warn us the back door locks automatically if you go out. Thank you for your help Maddy.

The interior of the propery is lovely, well equipped and maintained.

However, the front and rear outside areas are a disgrace. They are overgrown, dirty and in need of serious attention. The back garden is overgrown,full of weeds and dead leaves and you cannot even see the front door as the bushes are so overgrown. I have photographic evidence of this. You also need to change your advert to reflect the fact that the local pub and shop are no longer open. This renders the village quite lifeless in my opinion. The nearest proper shop is over 3 miles away (The Local Church is trying to provide essentials). We have not really enjoyed our stay.

No warning of how dangerous entry and exit to the 1st floor toilet/shower could be for an older infirm person.

Good evening, I wish to make a complaint about inaccurate listing information, and deceitful communication.

When we booked the cottage, Rookwood, (March 23) our search criteria included local pub and shop. Drewsteighton had both, so we booked a 7 night stay in Rookwood. A very late notification email received 12th May informed us, the pub and shop had closed. Due to the short time frame before we were due to travel, (2nd June), my search for an alternative cottage offering the same facilities we required came back unsuccessful. We had no option to cancel without incurring full loss of all monies paid. So we had to go ahead with the holiday knowing we already had a big compromise on our preferences for amenities we could walk to. We left the property on Tuesday 6th, rather than Friday 9th, cutting short our stay due to not managing without the local facilities which left us remote and cut off. My complaint is that the pub and shop closed back in October 22, 5 months before our booking. Your reviews for Rookwood confirm this as you had other complaints about the same miss information posted on your website. Not only did you leave inaccurate information up, you also left it too late to inform us of these closures, for us to be able to rebook more appropriate accommodation for our needs. I have taken screenshots of reviews and replies, that I can send, but you can see them on your own website, confirming what I have said. The closures were in October 22, in March 23 these facilities were still listed, we were not informed till May 23, after the cut off period for cancellation without deductions had passed or enough time to rebook alternative. This is totally unacceptable and looks like planned miss advertisement to encourage holiday makers to book what has become a very remote cottage. I do expect to receive a reply back from you as soon as possible. Regards S Hinton

We loved the cottage so pretty, however we did find the bed in the ensuite room really uncomfortable as we kept rolling into the middle, the ensuite had a leak which was showing on the carpet in the bedroom so we only used it once, luckily there was a lovely bathroom downstairs.

And finally we booked the cottage on the premise that there was a village shop and pub, both have been closed for a considerable time way before we booked Rookwood at Christnas, please amend the location description.

Rookwood is a cosy and well furnished cottage in a sleepy Devon village on the outskirts of Dartmoor.

The cottage is well equipped for a holiday and is a comfortable base for exploring the area or just chilling out in. We were a family of four adults staying for 3 nights in May and had a great long weekend. Maddie the housekeeper had left milk and a cake for our arrival and our stay was over all too soon. I'm sure we will be back.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning village.

Unfortunately, the shop/postoffice and pub are currently shut which we would like to have been made aware of before arrival - a small note in the folder in the cottage was a bit late ! The cottage has all the comforts of home, however there was absolutely no storage in the kitchen as the drawers & cupboards were full of utensils and other things. The outside area was terrible and clearly hadn’t been weeded or looked at for a very long time. The weather wasn’t great but I wouldn’t have wanted to sit outside surrounded by weeds and dead plants anyway. It was a shame as the pictures on the website description show how it did look. The bedrooms were a really generous size but again let down by minimal storage - adding a dress rail to hang clothes in each room would be perfect. The beds were all very comfy with good quality bedding. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. The bathrooms were beautiful, the en-suite was very small but that added to the charm. We walked to the nearest pub - Fingle Bridge which was amazing but do check opening times as it’s not always open. There is parking by the pub but this gets very busy with walkers, otherwise it’s an extremely steep hill or across a muddy field. A community shop has been set up in the church which a lovely local explained to us and they also have a small produce market in there on a Tuesday & Thursday. Parking wasn’t a problem we parked by the church wall which was a 2 minute walk away or there was plenty of parking in the village square or car park.

The cottage was perfect.

What annoyed us was the fact that the pub closed last year and the shop not long after. Lucky the church has some tinned food and other necessary items, plus a fridge with butter bacon and sausages.. One day a week there are vegetables for sale. You need to rectify this in your description. NO PUB, NO SHOP. If I had known this before hand I’m not sure I would have booked.

This was our second visit to the cottage.

Lovely place to stay warm and cosy with great facilities. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom was lovely, as was the bedrooms. The local pubs are worth a visit as is the pubs in other nearby villages. Would definitely go back if we are in the same area again.

Luckily we only used one room on this stay , and we’re concerned by the absence of curtains in second bedroom.

We mentioned this to the caretaker and are pleased to hear this has now been addressed for the next guests . A lovely characterful, cosy and charming cottage. Beautifully clean on arrival with milk and thoughtful welcome cake.this has to now be in our top three Dartmoor cottages. Lovely peel of church bells made it extra special.

Our fourth stay at Rookwood; as usual the cottage was prepared by Maddy to the highest standard with a sumptuous welcome pack.

Rookwood is ideal even when the weather is at its worst just to relax in its charm is very restorative. Looking forward to our next visit in 2023.

Very comfortable and cosy cottage, well designed and thought out with lots of character.

Cosy delightful cottage with a lovely fire In a tiny very quiet village.

.pub and shop permanently closed (was not informed of this) No problems in parking.. Cleanliness of cottage immaculate... huge stylish bath Nice to have heating when you need it.. Beds very very comfy, but! As they are interlocking you sink to the middle of them which disturbs your sleep..Linen is beautiful... i would highly recommend grip rods to steps..or take the carpet up! As you say they are very steep! The handrail does help! However you do need to be fit on your feet.. All mod cons you could ever want are provided in this cosy cottage Some washing machine detergent would have been great! Tea/coffee/ and milk with a beautiful cake left for us was very thoughtful... A back garden light would of been good to have... Bulb in cupboard were washing is not working Blind in kitchen broken.. Housekeeper was aware of this..wasnt an issue tho as we really enjoyed watching the birds in the garden... Having so many tv channels prime and Netflix amazing beutiful large tv, along with beautiful furnishings. Locals very welcoming Beautiful church on your doorstep Please note due to time of year many attractions are closed Such as canonteign falls and steam trains... highly recommend house of marbles and the superb endsleigh garden centre near ivybridge..its a wow for christmas displays. Overall a very beautiful quirky cottage and we enjoyed our stay.

We had a lovely stay at Rookwood.

It was beautifully clean and tastefully appointed. It is very sad that the village shop and pub closed on our first day.

Not very pensioner friendly Parking is a problem.

Garden needs tidying. Weather was good, liked Drewstanton very much,a bit cut off from the coast did not spoil holiday

Loved this place not far from Teign Valley which we used to walk via fingle bridge Nice and compact, small yard with table and chairs which we used weather permitting, lounge comfy, stairs are steep, bedrooms where good, small ensuite in the one room other bathroom downstairs yes really enjoyed our stay, sad to leave x 4 adults and 1 dog.

Maybe some extra storage in kitchen for food etc we was kind of cluttered up around work surface and shrubbery needs a trim in yard and around front door and window We

A wonderful cottage with excellent facilities and superb cleanliness.

An amazing place for peace and tranquillity with wonderful walks on the doorstep. A gem in the Devonshire countryside.

We really enjoyed our stay at Rookwood Cottage and the the cream tea on arrival was appreciated, overall the cottage was clean and well presented with some lovley touches but there were no curtains or blinds up in one of the bedrooms which we would have preferred to sleep in and the outside garden was in need of some attention and a good weeding as well as cutting back around the front door.

The Cottage is only a short walk from the local pub and the villagers were welcoming and friendly but the pub did have a habit of running out of food so do go prepared, we really enjoyed our stay with some lovley places to visit in the area.

Our stay was spoilt by the neighbours who became very aggressive that we had parked outside the property.

There was no blockage of traffic however the neighbours obviously did not like us parking at the property.Spoilt which would of been a perfect holiday.We had considered booking for a third time but have now booked a property elsewhere.

We had a lovely relaxing week at Rookwood cottage in the village of Drewsteighton.

The cottage was spotlessly clean, comfortable, well equipped and the cream tea waiting for us on arrival was much appreciated along as was the milk in the fridge. The village shop and pub were a short walk away and Drewsteighton was a good base for exploring the area the beautiful surrounding area.

A period cottage that has all the mod cons, with walks starting from the front door, my dog loved it whether it was a quick run round the rabbit field or down to Hunters path and Fingle bridge, then take your choice left of right all lovely walks with a great pub to circle back to.

The Drewes Arms is very welcoming with fantastic home style cooking. There's ample parking alongside the church and in the village car park, the village shop has the essentials - I had a great stay

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village, Madeline the housekeeper for the cottage is absolutely lovely!

Really comfortable and warm.

There was an issue with the boiler but Maddy gave us a work around.

Our second stay at Rookwood this year.

Perfect, cosy and well appointed cottage. We will be returning to Drewsteignton which is quintessential Devon village. Excellent base for touring the area.

Really lovely week away comfortable cottage well equipped and relaxing were cautious of the stairs being steep but not an issue as lots to grab hold of when going up and down (banisters and hand rail) appreciated the 3pm check that didn't change due to Covid other holiday cottages since Covid are doing a lot later check in due to cleaning so nice this didn't alter and we were able to get in the cottage .

Dealings with Helpful holidays has been very good as well when unsure to book because of Covid and cancellations e.t.c they were very reassuring so thank you to all involved in making our holiday great .

If you are taller than 5ft 8in, beware low beam in lounge.

Had a great week in very clean and comfortable but quirky cottage.

Charming welcoming host, village and friendly shop. Excellent area of Devon to visit. Lots more to see yet. Beautiful countryside and moors. We have booked to return for another week in November 21. Enough said ! I think, in recommending this cottage.

The cottage was of such a beautiful standard.

Spotless throughout and the house keeper Maddy ensured we were welcomed upon arrival with a beautiful cream tea. The cottage has everything you need along with tranquil seating areas out the front and back. Comfortably soft beds, hot plentiful showers and all whilst retaining the beauty of a grade 2 listed cottage. The beautiful village of drewsteington was peaceful and we loved everything about our stay here.

Scones jam and cream on arrival was a lovely touch.

Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location.

The owner Maddy met us on arrival and gave us all the info we needed. An unexpected bonus was the local pub reopened during our stay after being closed for 18 months. Would definitely return to this cottage again.

Cottage was lovely.

No parking space. Surrounding area full of narrow lanes so getting around was difficult

Rookwood is a gorgeous cottage set in a delightful village.

Maddy had prepared the cottage to an excellent level of cleanliness which made us feel at home as soon as we arrived as there was nothing to do but unpack and enjoy the cream tea provided. All the rooms are beautifully set with quality furniture. The tech is also great with a large TV and excellent wifi. The rear garden is a sun trap meaning we could enjoy evenings sat out after a day exploring. 10/10 Thank you.

What an absolutely fabulous find of a holiday cottage.

From the moment we arrived to a very warm welcome from the property housekeeper to the moment we left this beautiful well kept & brilliantly equipped cottage it was a dream. Perfectly located for exploring the surrounding countryside and further a field, with a fantastic local pub less than a mile away (the village one is currently up for sale) and a michelin* restaurant not even 5minutes walk away all add to the pluses of this property. We're already planning to return as soon as we can.

Being greeted by Maddy, the caretaker who provided a really excellent service

Cottage was delightful in idyllic Devon village.

It is surrounded by single track roads and parking is very tight outside cottage so best to park in village square. Be aware that the village pub is closed and up for sale. The Old Inn is the only other place in village which is £50 2 courses restaurant. There is small shop for essentials. Bed was super comfy. Ensuite tiny so used downstairs shower. Super big bath too. Cottage in spotless condition, beautifully furnished. Mind your head...low beams.

Fabulous stay at a stunning cottage.

Literally nothing I would change.

Wow, what a fantastic cottage.

Beautiful furnishings. Fantastic log burner to warm you after a long walk around Drogo castle grounds and Fingle woods. A thoughtful welcome basket was waiting for us on arrival. This is an absolute gem. Thank you to Maddie for all the help and information and for caring so much about the cottage. You keep it looking beautiful.

Good week, great cottage, recommended, only minor comments are heater in kitchen doesn't work and the little step out of the en-suite bedroom is a toe breaker!

Needs a small slope or padding.

Rookwood is a delightful well-appointed cottage in a charming village.

Parking outside the cottage can be a problem, but there is a car park and on-street parking very close by (one minute on foot). The village pub is closed unfortunately with no sign that it will re-open in the future.

A great cottage, super location, extremely well prepared and was everything we could have wanted or needed.

Beautiful cottage, really.

Well equipped and very comfortable. The ideal place for a relaxing holiday!

This cottage was WOW from the moment we walked in.

Maddy was so welcoming and friendly - exactly the right type of person to show us around (the little extras did not go unnoticed). The extra towels cupboard was wonderful. As the cottage is a fairly new rental everything was brand new and you could tell. We especially loved the range master oven. The bedrooms were so beautiful and the beds amazingly comfy. The soft furnishings were all top notch. The 4 negatives about the cottage are:- The spiders (albeit tiny ones)! How steep the stairs are (and incredibly shallow). A slip down these on the 2nd day resulted in a broken ankle! The kitchen has nowhere to store tinned food. Parking was a bit of an issue if you want to park directly outside the cottage (1 of our party has a disability so not being able to park outside was problematic) I would highly recommend Rookwood but wish I had known about the above when booking!

Very pretty cottage, great location, recently renovated.

Fantastic walks in all directions right outside the front door.

A very stylish, comfortable and cosy cottage that perfectly suited the two of us and our dog.

Lots of walks direct from the cottage and just a couple of minutes walk from the local pub serving excellent home cooked meals. It was everything we could hope for and exceeded our expectations. Maddy keeps the cottage spotlessly clean and the Devon cream tea waiting for us on arrival was a very thoughtful touch.

Staying at Rookwood was amazing.

Nice, clean and cosy. Thankyou also to Madeline who made us feel so welcome and gave us helpful tips on areas to visit. Would definitely come back again, in the warmer months.

Great cottage for 2 plus dog, might be a squeeze for 4 adults and the steep stairs might be a headache with small children or elderly.

Good location in a lovely friendly village with excellent pub a stroll away across the churchyard. Very cosy and warm with top quality furnishings and very well managed by the excellent Maddie. Good walking on the doorstep, notably through the woods to Fingle Bridge and along the river to Chagford. Highly recommended.

An extremely well appointed cottage in the very pretty village of Drewsteighton.

Having Maddy our housekeeper meet us, show us around and settle us in with our complimentary goodies was a nice token and Maddy was extremely professional, friendly and helpful throughout stay, organising taxis as well as helping us with local recommendations for beauty spots, pubs and restaurants. Having the local Drew Arms pub within walking distance was a real benefit and plenty of wonderful walks for our dog on the doorstep.Very comfortable and cozy in front of the wood burner on a cold winters evening!