Old Berkeley

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews

18 Customer Review(s)

Miss Steer
May 2021

“This is a great location and excellent property to stay with young children.”

Our stay was really easy and enjoyable

Our stay was really easy and enjoyable

- Miss Steer, May 2021
Miss Brinsdon December 2020

“This is our first UK rental holiday and what a lovely surprise how much we enjoyed the property.”

Old Berkeley cottage was a lovely warm welcoming place. The facilities were very good and have everything required. The touch of the welcome pack of bread, eggs, milk and butter was a lovely gesture. Will definitely be visiting again.

- Miss Brinsdon, December 2020
Mr Menon October 2020

“Lovely house with fabulous views.”

Very spacious and so nice to be able to walk in to Tavistock which has a lovely market and some fantastic shops. Route by the railway is really good! Decor generally very good and kitchen well equipped. My son loved having Netflix and Amazon Prime on the TV! Only some small niggles - Downstairs shower room had no mirror or towel rail. Had an unfinished feel. - Beds very creaky and small. Mattresses are showing their age - Issue with drains in extension. There is a smell which you can cope with but should be sorted - No hairdryers or shaver sockets. - Bins not emptied on the Monday which meant we had a backlog of refuse - no clothes horse That said we could consider returning in the future.

- Mr Menon, October 2020
Ms Palmer October 2020

“We had a wonderful time.”

Tavistock is beautiful and the house is absolutely lovely, perfect for a larger family group. The lounge is comfy and cosy for watching TV and movies (the new Smart TV is a great addition), and having the dining room for meals, board games and chatting as well is great. The home feels spacious but friendly. The kitchen has good equipment for cooking your own meals. The bedrooms are large with plenty of storage space. I have noted some recent negative reviews and would like to make clear this was not our experience at all. The property cleaner contacted us early in the week to make sure we were ok with everything and not experiencing the same issues as previous guests (we weren’t), which was a kind touch. For an older, countryside home it is in excellent condition. There was a mild smell from the drains in the utility which I’m sure I wouldn’t have even noticed if not for reading previous reviews and is in my experience pretty common in older rural houses after there has been period of heavy rain. It didn’t bother us or impact on our holiday at all. The location is great, just outside of the town centre but an easy 15-20 minute stroll in, with access through the estate down to the river and old canal which makes an excellent route for a countryside walk or run. There is a corner shop 5 minutes walk and a larger Morrison’s 20 minutes walk. And just a short drive (10 - 15 mins) to beautiful Dartmoor. We had a wonderful time as we have done staying in Old Berkeley before and will definitely come back again. This has become a home away from home for my family and I look forward to our next trip!

- Ms Palmer, October 2020
Mr Mason October 2020

“The owners of this property have clearly put money and effort into it.”

I am therefore reluctant to criticise. However, there is a horrible smell affecting the ground floor utility/shower room which seems to come from beneath the toilet. This made this area unusable for us and we had to keep the doors shut to prevent the smell permeating the rest of the house. If, as I suspect, there is a fault in the drain it is not likely to be easy to fix. The metal frame of one of the double beds seems to be loose and unstable. The slightest movement caused alarming creaking noises so this was also unusable for us. A number of lights were not working, needing new bulbs for which we could find no spares. We mentioned these matters during our visit and it may be that action has now been taken, or is being taken.. However, the owners have my sympathy regarding the "drain" smell which may be intractable. It should also be noted that vehicle access is tight and for a party with three cars the parking arrangements may be awkward,

- Mr Mason, October 2020
Mrs King September 2020

“The house was comfortable and big the only down sides was there was a smell from drains in utility room.”

When raining food in bay in tv room leeked and bins in bedroom and bathroom was not emptied out which was not nice for us to find. The fries and whiteness was out of this world would come back again. Thank you for making our holiday.

- Mrs King, September 2020
Mr Roche September 2020

“The house just did not meet the standard that we are used to.”

Don’t know when the photos were taken. For example the bathroom tiles in the shower area are in need of attention or a good clean, they look very unpleasant There was a continuous vile smell from the extension area which other visitors had mentioned 10 months ago A bed with a king size duvet stuffed into a double size cover does not make for a good nights sleep Little things like curtains hanging off, knobs coming off and not so much as a dishwasher tablet or bag for the compost candy plus no instruction for waste disposal . There was also no bulb in the hall but when we realised this took one from another room It is very nice to leave milk and bread but I think some soap would be more beneficial We had a lovely time visiting Dartmoor again it is stunning I know that lots of visitors have no complaints and it’s a good house for families it seems, just disappointing for us

- Mr Roche, September 2020
Mrs Swann August 2020

“I emailed you 2 days ago regarding my ‘experience’.”

No reply as yet but you have managed to email me ‘the question’ I’m waiting for an answer on!! The cottage is not completely as described or pictured. The cleanliness left a lot to be desired and the first impression as you pull up to park is not the pretty picture shown! It could however be a fantastic cottage as it’s very spacious and the views are amazing. A little bit of TLC would go along way.

- Mrs Swann, August 2020

Thank you for your comments which now have been addressed Owner relations
Mrs Howard December 2019

“This is a lovely, warm, well decorated holiday house, with all the facilities you need for a family holiday.”

A well stocked house with a wide variety of utensils, wifi and brand new utility room with downstairs toilet. Superbly clean throughout. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. This is our third time stopping at this house. We truly like it very much.

- Mrs Howard, December 2019
Mr Phillips August 2019

“We visited devon to watch my daughter get married and stayed at the old Berkeley ...”

We visited devon to watch my daughter get married and stayed at the old Berkeley was impressed with the size of the rooms very clean and the little touches of the fresh bread and eggs And butter layed out would love to visit and stay again

- Mr Phillips, August 2019
Mr Gimblett June 2019

“Wonderful holiday!”

Old Berkley is a very comfortable house, with views over Dartmoor, a lovely garden we enjoyed, easy to walk into town and has the Meadow walk and canal walk close by. A very happy holiday!

- Mr Gimblett, June 2019
Miss Williams May 2019

“The house is about a 10 to 15 minute walk toTavistock in a quiet area.”

The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with all the essential things you need. The walk back from Tavistock is very steep so not good for anyone with mobility issues but there is plenty of parking in Tavistock and the drive is about 5 minutes. I would highly recommend this property it is a little gem. I did read reviews before I booked and I am glad to say they have wi-fi now.

- Miss Williams, May 2019
Mrs Thomas February 2019

“The overall cleanliness was very good until we pulled the duvets back on both double beds to find that one sheet had what looked like a spilt beverage and the other, either a ink stain or a bird dropping (photos available).”

I didn't think I would have to be washing a bed sheet at 9.30pm on our first night.

- Mrs Thomas, February 2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We have now replaced the sheets with new ones. We are glad you enjoyed the rest of your stay. Owner relations
Mrs Howard December 2018

“This is our second Christmas holiday at this beautiful house.”

We absolutely love it. Very warm, beautifully decorated, lovely kitchen with lots of equipment and utensils. There is a lovely view out of the back. Very quiet and yet within walking distance of the town centre. Even put up a Christmas tree for us. It is in a close so very hard to turn a car around in it but managed. As mentioned last year, there was only a couple of logs for the fire and they were damp. It would be good to have a really decent supply of dry logs in the middle of winter as the log fire is a real attraction. There is no wifi here but there are the main tv stations. Little things like be good to have a couple of extra towels so one could act as a bath mat. No dishwasher tablets. Otherwise we absolutely love this house and am sure we will be back again.

- Mrs Howard, December 2018
Mr Broom October 2018

“Although we would return to the property as it has a nice feel to it, lovely views and nice position, we would have to comment about the freezer and washing machine being in the garage which can only be accessed using the outside garage door.”

WiFi is not supplied, however, we were aware of this, but possibly for a family using the house this would be a necessity. The exterior of the property is in need of some attention. This is our second visit and we would certainly consider returning again.

- Mr Broom, October 2018
Ms Pearce September 2018

“Good location, but no wi-fi - in 2018!”

!! While we all need to spend less time on our phones, not having wi-fi is also massively inconvenient. Needs to be sorted out or they will lose business.

- Ms Pearce, September 2018
Mrs Norton June 2018

“A peaceful location so close to the town, idyllic.”

Comfortable accommodation with a beautiful garden, a good place for bird watching.

- Mrs Norton, June 2018
Mr Broom March 2018

“Property situated in a good location within a 15 minute walk to the centre of Tavistock.”

Very comfortable throughout although in places draughty due to the age of the property. Irritating that to access the large fridge/freezer and the washing machine you could only do this through the main up and over garage door, so during snow and wet weather pretty inconvenient. The freezer also had some half used food within it, which was a little off putting. The kitchen was well equipped, but had obviously not been checked, as the Cafietiere glass was cracked, and so there was no means to make proper coffee. Also the addition of a Pyrex bowl would have been useful. Very little fuel provided for the open fire - a couple of damp logs. However, even with the above comments we would return.

- Mr Broom, March 2018
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The property

Complete with views looking over the town of Tavistock and Dartmoor, Old Berkeley, an idyllic 1920s detached house, situated on the outskirts of Dartmoor, this is the perfect family getaway.

Drive up the private lane, through the gate to the graveled parking area.

At the front of the house discover the beautiful, enclosed garden, complimented with raised terrace (table/chairs) to enjoy an evening meal, lawn to play on and a small fenced fish pond.

With a warm and welcoming feel, you will enjoy relaxing in front of the open fire in the front room while watch a family movie (TV/DVD, WIFI), or cuddle or up with a book in the bay window looking over the garden, and door to the sun-room. Eat in the dining room soaking up the views from the bay windows.

Enjoy cooking in the stylish kitchen complete with dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge, gas hob/electric oven.

Walk through to the breakfast room with space for four to sit round the table and chairs.

A washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge-freezer is easily accessible through a door to the utility room with a small shower room.

Stairs from the hall lead directly to the three bedrooms- two doubles, both with views over Tavistock to the moors beyond, and a pretty single room.

The bathroom consists of a shower above the bath and a wash basin with a separate loo. This is a family-friendly comfortable house in an excellent location for town and moorland exploration, Tavistock: fine ancient town on the River Tavy on the edge of Dartmoor, evolving around an abbey founded in 974 AD, and Sir Francis Drake’s home town.

Lots of interesting shops, panniers/farmers’ markets, pubs, restaurants, wharfside theatre (also film/live music), leisure center.

Golf facilities, 1 ½ miles; horse riding and cycling routes within a few miles.

Nearby National Trust places includes: Cotehele, Buckland Abbey, Lydford George, Saltram House Plymouth, 9 miles.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin
Upstairs WC with basin
Downstairs Living room with open fire
Kitchen with breakfast room seating four
Dining room
Sun-room
Utilities room with downstairs shower room, WC and basin.
Central heating, electric open fire
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Microwave, fridge, gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher
Tumble dryer, washing machine, fridge/freezer
TV with DVD, WIFI
Off road parking for three cars
Enclosed garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub and shop less than 1 mile from property.

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

About the location

TAVISTOCK

Plymouth 17 miles; Okehampton 8 miles.

A delightful award-winning market town, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the River Tavy, nestling in the south-west slopes of Dartmoor. Tavistock has an indoor pannier market, a diverse range of independent shops, an excellent choice of pubs, bistros, restaurants, a theatre and a cinema, as well as a leisure pool. This is the perfect destination for country lovers who enjoy the convenience of an interesting town on the doorstep. There is excellent walking on Dartmoor, cycling on The National Cycle Network no. 27, renowned game fishing, gardens of distinction and various National Trust properties nearby. Within easy reach is the maritime city of Plymouth, with its Barbican Quay and the Historic Royal William Yard. Torbay, the Eden Project and the sandy surfing beaches of Devon and North Cornwall are all within an hour’s drive and provide activities to keep all the family happy. Tavistock is a wonderful all-year-round holiday destination.

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Reviews

“This is a great location and excellent property to stay with young children.”

“This is our first UK rental holiday and what a lovely surprise how much we enjoyed the property.”

“Lovely house with fabulous views.”

“We had a wonderful time.”

“The owners of this property have clearly put money and effort into it.”

“The house was comfortable and big the only down sides was there was a smell from drains in utility room.”

“The house just did not meet the standard that we are used to.”

“I emailed you 2 days ago regarding my ‘experience’.”

“This is a lovely, warm, well decorated holiday house, with all the facilities you need for a family holiday.”

“We visited devon to watch my daughter get married and stayed at the old Berkeley ...”

“Wonderful holiday!”

“The house is about a 10 to 15 minute walk toTavistock in a quiet area.”

“The overall cleanliness was very good until we pulled the duvets back on both double beds to find that one sheet had what looked like a spilt beverage and the other, either a ink stain or a bird dropping (photos available).”

“This is our second Christmas holiday at this beautiful house.”

“Although we would return to the property as it has a nice feel to it, lovely views and nice position, we would have to comment about the freezer and washing machine being in the garage which can only be accessed using the outside garage door.”

“Good location, but no wi-fi - in 2018!”

“A peaceful location so close to the town, idyllic.”

“Property situated in a good location within a 15 minute walk to the centre of Tavistock.”

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About the location

TAVISTOCK