Rookwood

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

10 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Reynolds
December 2020

“Wow, what a fantastic cottage.”

Beautiful furnishings. Fantastic log burner to warm you after a long walk around Drogo castle grounds and Fingle woods.

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.

- Mrs Reynolds, December 2020
Mr Alexander October 2020

“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.

- Mr Alexander, October 2020
Dr Levy October 2020

“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.

- Dr Levy, October 2020
Mr Houston September 2020

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

- Mr Houston, September 2020
Mrs Gardner August 2020

“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!

- Mrs Gardner, August 2020
Mr Waldis August 2020

“Beautiful cottage, really.”

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

- Mr Waldis, August 2020
Mr Cocks March 2020

“Very pretty cottage, great location, recently renovated.”

Fantastic walks in all directions right outside the front door.

- Mr Cocks, March 2020
Mrs Manton-cook February 2020

“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.

- Mrs Manton-cook, February 2020
Mrs Woodroffe February 2020

“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.

- Mrs Woodroffe, February 2020
Mrs Gould January 2020

“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.

- Mrs Gould, January 2020
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The property

Located within the idyllic village of Drewsteignton, Rookwood is a brilliant base for a group of four looking to explore the best of Dartmoor National Park.

Holding traditional countryside style intertwined with a stylish interior, this cottage is ideal for friends or families seeking an escape to Devon.

Begin your relaxing retreat in the sitting room, where a woodburning stove offers comfort in the winter months, surrounded by the stylish charm of the room carefully selected by a local interior designer, here you can unwind into one of the colourful sofas with the television providing hours of entertainment, or choose to sit at the dining table with your morning cup of coffee to start the day off right.

The kitchen/diner also makes a lovely spot to spend your mornings; a bright and airy room where you can concoct a delicious treat for the group with the assistance of the good range of appliances in the room.

As you begin to tire, retreat up the stairs to find two well-presented king-size bedrooms, both with zip/link features and their own unique interior, you'll have no trouble in catching up on your rest.

While one of the bedrooms benefits from its own en-suite shower room, a further bathroom can be found on the ground floor, offering both a freestanding bath and a separate shower cubicle, you can choose how best to prepare for your fun-filled day ahead.

Spend a moment or two taking in your surroundings from the rear courtyard as your canine companion plays at your feet, and head out to explore the local village of Drewsteignton.

Situated within the National Park, you'll find a plethora of walking routes on your doorstep, surrounded by a wide range of outdoor adventures perfect for the thrill seekers of the group, as well as being great for those simply seeking a tranquil retreat.

In close reach of Exeter too with its wide range of amenities and attractions and an impressive history, Rookwood makes a wondrous base from which to explore the many delights of Devon.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin upon request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC and 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin upon request)
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, handheld shower, separate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove
Electric Ragemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV with Freeview and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available upon request
Steep uneven stairs with handrail
Ample roadside parking and village car park available
Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles
Note: An additional table can be supplied for guests during the Christmas period
Note: Property will be decorated for Christmas

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

About the location

Drewsteignton

Drewsteignton sits high above the River Teign as it meanders through a spectacular steep wooded Teign Gorge. It is a chocolate box village with a cluster of ancient cob and thatched cottages surrounding a square, complete with shop, ancient church, restaurant and very pretty pub.

Steep uneven stairs with handrail.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Christmas

Rookwood

Drewsteignton, Devon (Ref. 1000312)

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Reviews

“Wow, what a fantastic cottage.”

“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!”

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

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

“This cottage was WOW from the moment we walked in.”

“Beautiful cottage, really.”

“Very pretty cottage, great location, recently renovated.”

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

“Staying at Rookwood was amazing.”

“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.”

The property

Summary

About the location

Drewsteignton