4.9★
Helpful Holidays rating
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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
83 Customer Review(s)
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Charlotte 
“Absolutely fabulous, what a gorgeous little cottage located within a working farm but wow I was very impressed.”
It was a home from home with all the creature comforts and more even my pampered pooch loved her stay here , the owner was lovely and couldn't be any more inviting I can highly recommend staying here I loved it , 5 out of 5 stars
It was a home from home with all the creature comforts and more even my pampered pooch loved her stay here , the owner was lovely and couldn't be any more inviting I can highly recommend staying here I loved it , 5 out of 5 stars
- Charlotte, December 2024 -
Anthony “We had a fine week overall.”
It was nice and quiet and secluded and the property is well maintained and well kitted out. Some minor issues with cleanliness - flies and spiders/cobwebs, although I appreciate this comes with staying in a rural property. A bigger issue was the heavy winter duvet which made sleeping during hot August nights in the roof uncomfortable. Also, we had brought DVDs to watch as this was listed under the features (TV/DVD), but there was no DVD player. A more serious concern was what appeared to be an asbestos door on the shed in the garden. I had to make sure the dog and ourselves stayed clear of it and would suggest this be removed.
- Anthony, August 2024Apologies for all the above. Unfortunately we were away that weekend and had a cleaner in (who we will not use again) and so it appears spiders and flies were not rehomed! We will put in a lighter duvet, which in fact your neighbours requested and we gave to them. Apologies the tv was recently changed and this one does not have a dvd slot,we will change that on the listing. None of the shed doors are asbestos , the one on the end is mdf which has blown in places, maybe giving the appearance of asbestos. We are glad you enjoyed the other parts of your holiday. Property Owner
Emma “The Yoke is a great cottage.”
Clean and cosy, with friendly hosts in a lovely quiet location. We enjoyed our stay very much. Devon is beautiful and The Yoke is in a great location to enjoy all the best sights and day trips in and around Exeter and the Torbay area.
- Emma, August 2024Sandra “Hosts friendly and not intrusive.”
Cosy clean cottage.
- Sandra, May 2024John “Lovely cottage.”
Lovely hosts. Lovely area, Feels beautifully rural but near to A30, so easy to get out and about. Minor problem with heating controls immdiately attended to by our host. Highly recommend 'The Yoke'!
- John, April 2024Martin “Lovely warm cottage with everything required for a week away.”
Owners really helpful without being intrusive. Despite the frequent deluges of rain, sleet & snow we experienced, the enclosed shared lawned garden was a real bonus for our dog. Caution required when turning off A30 & also when turning into farm entrance due to speeding drivers - indicate well in advance for both junctions.
- Martin, March 2024Edward “Lovely little cottage on farm genuine hosts very kind and pleasant very uiet and peaceful very handy for south devon and dartmoor will definatly stay again.”
really great week
- Edward, October 2023J “Lovely property, the surroundings are quiet and we found that we slept very well.”
Facilities were good
- J, September 2023Michaela “The Yoke is a lovely cottage we would highly recommend,comfortable and cosy and very stylish.”
Very quiet location it has everything you need for a peaceful break but great for getting out and about to explore Devon .Great hosts we loved it and will definitely return.
- Michaela, August 2023Martin “Very comfortable stay, delightful cottage, home from home very highly recommended!”
- Martin, August 2023Clive “The accommodation, grounds and hosts were fantastic, will thoroughly recommend ...”
The accommodation, grounds and hosts were fantastic, will thoroughly recommend to friends and family and would definitely like to stay there again, thank you Judith and Pete
- Clive, May 2023Shelley “This cottage was just perfect for all our needs, all mod cons, very comfortable, dog friendly, just cannot find any faults!”
An excellent base to visit the surrounding areas, highly recommended!
- Shelley, May 2023Iain “A very well equipped clean cottage ideally situated for NT properties and coastal venues in North and South Devon.”
Highly rated.
- Iain, April 2023Judith “Excellent accommodation, comfortable, warm, clean and well appointed with all we needed.”
The hosts were welcoming and friendly and gave us some good pointers on accessing the local roads safely. The dog proof garden and use of an adjacent field for dog walking added to the enjoyment of our stay. The nearby village has an excellent Pub and well stocked village shop where we were able to buy all the things we needed, saving trips into larger towns for shopping. We were very happy with our stay and would look to book again when we visit Devon.
- Judith, April 2023Peter “Wonderful base for a half term break, booked so we could help out with our two grandchildren in Exeter.”
Cottage very comfortable and a relaxing retreat after some hectic days. Unfortunately not too much time for sightseeing but we hope to be back soon.
- Peter, February 2023Chris “What a welcome break in a lovely cottage.”
The yoke has been finished to a high standard, it's clean well maintained. It has everything you need from the well equipped kitchen, a wonderful garden, and at the time we stayed, even a Christmas tree and bottle of fizzy wine. I would highly recommend the yoke for a country cottage getaway.
- Chris, December 2022Stephen “Absolutely spotless.”
Very welcoming. Definitely will return.
- Stephen, December 2022Barbara “Lovely cottage.”
Very comfy bed. Really enjoyed our stay.
- Barbara, December 2022Katie “This is my 3rd time staying at The Yoke and once again it has been perfect.”
The cottage was beautifully clean, had everything I needed for a well earned break away. The free farm fresh eggs are always a bonus too! Owners are lovely as always and always on hand if anything was needed. Will no doubt be booking again next year, thank you so much!
- Katie, November 2022John “We have stayed here before,once again the owner was readily available at all times.”
Tedburn St Mary is ideally situated for days out in Devon.We even went to Padstow in Cornwall.We would not hesitate in recommending this holiday accommodation. John & Barbara Cole
- John, September 2022Debbie “A lovely cottage in an idyllic setting, perfectly set up for walking holidays on Dartmoor and exploring the Jurassic coast, with two fantastic pubs a short drive away (dog friendly as well as human friendly) both serving great food.”
- Debbie, August 2022Tina “We had such a lovely stay at The Yoke, Peter and Judith are so welcoming and friendly, they even went the extra mile when our old dog was poorly, and brought her freshly cooked chicken!”
Amazing! The cottage is well equipped, and very clean, cozy and comfortable. The enclosed rear garden was a very welcome addition too, our dogs loved it. Along with the use of a large field to exercise the dogs in before we went on our daily adventures was also a very welcome benefit. The fresh eggs, wine and flowers was such a lovely touch too. A very big thank you to them both.
- Tina, July 2022Laura “We had a lovely stay with out dogs for a week.”
The cottage is ideal for dogs with lots of dog (and dog buggy) friendly attractions less than an hour away, including a model village, Morwellham, donkey sanctuary, and War Horse place. I'd highly recommend coming!
- Laura, June 2022Mark “We had a lovely time at the yoke Peter and Judy were very friendly and helpful the prosecco and eggs and flowers were nice.”
Tess our border collie enjoyed the field Peter let us use for her to exercise .the cottage was very clean and welcoming .
- Mark, June 2022Pauline “Bed was very comfortable and the wine, fresh eggs and cut flowers were a lovely surprise to arrive and find.”
We found lots to do in the area and immediately surrounding areas and ran out of time to cover everything we wanted to do in a week so will have to return.
- Pauline, June 2022Linda “We had a lovely stay at the Yoke Judith and Peter was so nice we loved the flowers eggs and the prosecco .”
The cottage was lovely and clean nothing was to much trouble, whilst we was out one day a motorist knocked the back of our wing mirror off my husband went to ask Peter for some tape he could straight back and made the wing mirror secure from any dampness thank you for that it has now been repaired. Keep up the good work see you soon Allan Linda and Angelxx
- Linda, May 2022Katie “This is the second time that I have stayed at The Yoke and once again it has been lovely.”
The cottage was spotless, comfortable, and it had everything I needed. Thank you for a very relaxing and well needed stay! Will be booking again in the future!
- Katie, April 2022Jeremy “Second stay in 6 months.”
We just love this cottage and it's location. Always a warm welcome from Judith and Peter. Lovely enclosed garden. Comfy inside, with Everything you need and more. Perfect location for exploring Dartmoor. Looking forward to many more stays.
- Jeremy, April 2022Claire “We had a lovely welcome from Peter and Judith and it was a great touch entering the cottage to fresh flowers, eggs and Prosecco - thank you!”
The property was very clean and comfortable and perfectly located for Dartmoor and the coast.
- Claire, April 2022Ian “We had a relaxing stay - really what we were looking for and our dog - Harry - loved running around in the garden.”
The owners were really helpful and friendly - would definitely recommend staying here
- Ian, April 2022Gourlain “Virginie, me and our dog Gibs had the chance to stay at the yoke.”
It was perfect ! calm and in a very pleasant environment. The cottage is very clean and very comfortable. The owners are very welcoming and they did everything to make our stay pleasant. We are French and we will come back with great pleasure.
- Gourlain, March 2022John “Third stay here.”
There's a reason I keep coming back. Wonderful cottage. Spotlessly clean and a fantastic welcome from the owners.
- John, February 2022Christopher “Nice layout, clean, easy!”
- Christopher, January 2022Diane “We loved our stay - the cottage was everything we hoped for: comfy, warm and well equipped.”
We did struggle with the heating system a bit as we couldn't really turn it off and so got a tad hot at times (weather was unseasonally warm!) Location is perfect - we were able to get to Dartmoor easily and also Exeter was within easy reach. Peter and Judith were great.
- Diane, December 2021Kent “Absolutely perfect Christmas stay.”
The cottage was in excellent condition and very welcoming. The owners were lovely, happy to help and gave plenty of privacy. The whole experience felt personal and unique. Will definitely be recommending to others!
- Kent, December 2021John “This property is perfect for two ( and a dog ) if you like peace and quiet in a rural situation.”
Having said that, it is only a mile to the local shop and pub.Clean and warm on our arrival with everything you could need. The owners welcomed us to the property and we appreciated the fresh eggs,sweet peas and prosecco. ( how did they know it was our anniversary) Our dog really appreciated the large recreation field we were allowed to use and the private and secure garden also helped. Would definitely come again.
- John, October 2021Jeremy “So impressed we have already booked for spring 2022.”
A great cottage. Fantastic owners friendly and helpful. As a dog owner you could not ask for a better holiday home. Not just an enclosed garden but a field to use as well
- Jeremy, October 2021Janice “This is my third visit to The Yoke and usual it was perfect in every way.”
The cleanliness was outstanding and it was very comfortable. The owners were very helpful and there were some little extras which were much appreciated.
- Janice, October 2021Katie “Beautiful cottage set in a lovely location.”
The owner was so lovely and very friendly. The cottage was very clean and had everything that I needed. Thank you for a much needed stay, will be booking this place again for sure :)
- Katie, September 2021Ian “Chose the area as it was a fairly central part of Devon so made less travel to get to places we visited including Dartmoor National Park which was close by.”
Very comfortable accommodation. Perfect for 2. Easy to get to just off the A30. Would recommend and would come back again.
- Ian, September 2021Andrew “Lovely place, peaceful, owner let us use a field to walk dogs when needed, Would go again, thanks”
- Andrew, September 2021Shirley “Really enjoyed our stay.”
Thank you for the welcome goodies ,Judith, the sweat peas were my favourite, just love their perfume. Cottage exceptionally clean and comfortable. My husband did find the bathroom mirror a bit low for shaving, he bumped his head a few times on the window edges.
- Shirley, August 2021Sophie “Another lovely stay at The Yoke.”
Can’t wait to come back again next year!
- Sophie, August 2021Jonathan “Loved the Yoke - it's half of a large barn conversion.”
Really comfortable with everything we needed and it's perfectly located to explore Dartmoor, Exeter and the South and North coasts. We brought our 18 month old with us and Peter and Judith were very friendly and accommodating.
- Jonathan, August 2021Derek “Very dog friendly.”
Owners were dog people, the garden was totally secure and there was an adjacent field available for exercising. Relatively convenient location, just off the A30, with a Sainsbury's superstore a few miles away and a village store good for basics. With The Furrow, a lovely holiday home.
- Derek, August 2021Tony “Judith and Peter were lovely hosts will be booking with them again”
- Tony, July 2021David “Very friendly owners.”
Lovely welcome of Prosecco and home laid eggs. Peaceful, yet a great location for all of Devon road-wise. Two good pubs and a shop nearby. Will gladly book again, forward summer pricing permitting.
- David, July 2021Jamie “The location is brilliant to where we like to visit around Dartmoor and beyond.”
Lovely private garden where you can relax all day if the wether permits. Had a brilliant weeks stay
- Jamie, June 2021Kath “We had a really lovely holiday.”
..the cottage was very comfortable and the outdoor garden and seating were great! Thank you
- Kath, May 2021Adrian “Modern , comfortable and spotlessly clean .”
Very good location . Many thanks
- Adrian, May 2021Carol “Good accommodation for two people.”
Welcomed the Heating to suit your preference Small shared garden our dog loved and the owner allowed us to walk him around one of his fields. Appreciated bottle of prosecco and some eggs on our arrival. Plenty of parking for cars A pub within one mile if you feel like eating out. Lovely area to explore around the National park We spent an enjoyable week
- Carol, May 2021Frank “Lovely comfortable cottage.”
Good location. Owners very helpful
- Frank, April 2021Caroline “The cottage was spotless and very welcoming.”
The people running the place were friendly and approachable. Lovely place to stay.
- Caroline, September 2020Judith “Fabulous hideaway.”
.. ideal base for dartmoor and Devon. Peter and Judith on hand if needed and very friendly . Loved it
- Judith, August 2020Cheryl “The Yoke is a newly converted barn that has all the facilities required for an relaxing holiday.”
The owners are very welcoming and easygoing. It was particularly important to me that my puppy was welcomed which the owners certainly did. They are a lovely, kind couple who take action immediately when their visitors have a question or need. I enjoyed my stay with them very much.
- Cheryl, August 2020Ann “Everything was to a high standard.”
Very comfortable bed and sofa, very well converted barn. Mr and Mrs Bradley friendly and helpful. Only improvement I can think of, is to do with coming home there in the dark, as I did each evening: the light across the car park only came on once, so I was feeling my way which is a bit scary at 76! Also I think they should paint a white line on the first step down at the side of the cottage, it would be easy to miss it as it is.
- Ann, August 2020Peter “Great property and great location.”
Really fantastic place to go!!
- Peter, August 2020Sophie “A wonderful, cosy, comfortable place to stay that exceeded all expectations - almost don't want to leave a review so we can keep this a hidden gem for ourselves!”
It is situated in an idyllic, sleepy village, but is still only about 15 minutes away from Exeter itself. In the other direction are the moors, with most National Trust sites within half an hours' drive. Judith and Peter were delightful hosts and were incredibly accommodating given current circumstances. The cottage is clean, thoughtfully laid out and well-equipped with modern appliances. We were even lucky enough to have whole garden to ourselves which was beautifully sunny for both breakfast in the morning and drinks in the evening. Overall, an absolutely lovely week away - we didn't want to leave, and we certainly can't wait to return!
- Sophie, July 2020George “Wonderful little cottage.”
Comfy and perfect to relax but also very close to Exeter and very quick and easy to explore Devon
- George, November 2019Justyna “This place is set in idyllic quiet location but only 10 min away from Exeter city centre.”
For those who prefer Dartmoor or coastal views you are also short distance away. Cottage was spotless and very comfortable. Little courtyard garden was a sun trap - must be fantastic to sit there during the summer.
- Justyna, October 2019Linda “The accommodation was lovely, clean, well equipped and very comfortable.”
We wanted a quiet and peaceful break and that is exactly what we got. The outside space was lovely too, dog friendly and a lovely garden to sit in (weather permitted).There is plenty to do and see around Exeter if you wanted to explore. The owners were welcoming and friendly. We would book this accommodation again and we would use Sykes again Linda and Peter Lewis
- Linda, October 2019Paul “Super tranquil location for exploring the nearby villages in dartmoor”
- Paul, September 2019Sylvia “The owners were very welcoming, and also providing eggs, milk, and flowers.”
we enjoyed our stay very much, very peaceful and relaxing garden area. Something that was very special for our Springer Spaniel Ziggy was a dog duvet, that you could put over the settee for her to sleep on, a unique idea. We had fabulous weather, visited the coast Dawlish and Teignmouth and went on a superb walk on Dartmoor climbing up to the tors and down to the valleys, glorious far reaching views. We would definitely return, ideal for just a few days, or a week, lots of places to visit nearby, in this unspoilt area of Devon.
- Sylvia, August 2019Adrian “Had a superb holiday at the Yoke.”
The hosts were friendly but not overpowering, the cottage well maintained and equipped. Locally lots to do, especially if you have NT membership, and the coast not far away, a great week away.
- Adrian, August 2019Percy Richard “We enjoyed everything!”
- Percy Richard, June 2019Kadi “The Yoke was a gorgeous place to stay, so much so that we didn't want to leave.”
The garden was wonderful for our dog, she had a lovely time running round, & made friends with the dog staying next door. We went out during the day, but were always back in the afternoon to make the most of the garden table & chairs having coffee & watching all the birds that visit. The next time we go to that area of Devon we will hopefully be booking The Yoke again. Everything we needed was there, & the owners were really nice & friendly.
- Kadi, May 2019Diane “Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden.”
We really enjoyed our stay and the owners relaxed and helpfulness made it feel like home from home. Would highly recommend as it is close to many lovely areas with lots of walking and places to see.
- Diane, May 2019Carole “Lovely cottage.”
Really lovely welcome. I would go back tomorrow .
- Carole, April 2019Pamela “Lovely cottage spotlessly clean enclosed garden if you have a dog and a good location for touring around Devon and Cornwall.”
Judith was a very welcoming host
- Pamela, April 2019Glynis “Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Yolk.”
Lovely and clean. . Everything catered for in the cottage and some nice extras. Very friendly owners. Lovely setting. Good location for travelling around Devon and Cornwall. Would certainly recommend. Thanks
- Glynis, March 2019John “The cottage is immaculate, the welcome warm.”
Perfectly located for trips, visits and activities.
- John, February 2019Derek “It's just a nice place to stay, and the dogs loved it as well.”
- Derek, January 2019Nigel “A very comfortable clean cottage with a very comfortable bed.”
The only thing I would say is if you have mobility problems the stairs are steep. The owners are delightful.
- Nigel, January 2019Richard “This is a lovely little cottage, perfect for a couple.”
A dog friendly farm and plenty of dog friendly pubs in the vicinity. The whole booking process was simplicity itself. We will certainly stay here again.
- Richard, October 2018Lesley “Beautiful cottage, fully equipped,warm and comfortable, hosts friendly and accommadating.”
I had a lovely holiday.
- Lesley, September 2018Sharon “Had a fabulous stay warm welcome from the hosts lovely family, very pet ...”
Had a fabulous stay warm welcome from the hosts lovely family, very pet friendly, barney our pooch loved it, fab garden he loved running around and all inclosed, so no worries of dogs getting out, my only concern was that the wall between the yoke and holiday accommodation joining the yoke was very thin, so it can be a bit noisy if there's a family staying with young children, apart from that the cottage was a very homely little retreat loved it
- Sharon, July 2018Melanie “Hosts were very welcoming and friendly.”
Cottage is much better equipped than we had anticipated - everything we could have asked for and more besides! Idyllic location, perfect for exploring the county!
- Melanie, June 2018Paul “Had a wonderful time.”
The property exceeded our expectations. Very clean and very well appointed. Wonderful location with easy access to the rest of Devon. The hosts were brilliant to. Would definitely go back again
- Paul, June 2018Nigel “Lovely welcome , superb place , ideal for touring all areas , cannot recommend the Yoke highly enough”
- Nigel, June 2018Trevor “For us The Yoke was spot on, we would not ask for more.”
- Trevor, May 2018Clare “Lovely and quiet, garden peaceful and sun trap.”
Track to cottage is fine just a typical farm road but fine for all cars. Cottage lovely and clean, milk, tea,coffee and flowers left which was a lovely touch. Warm welcome from Judith. We will be back later this year. Highly recommend.
- Clare, May 2018Stephen “Lovely homely and comfortable accommodation on a working farm, spotlessly clean and well - equipped, conveniently situated between Tedburn and Pathfinder Villages.”
The owners are friendly and welcoming. There are two pubs in Tedburn and small convenience stores in both nearby villages. The Yoke is also ideal for two families travelling together with its adjoining door to the adjacent flat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Only concern was the state of the access track from the main road.
- Stephen, April 2018John “Peaceful cottage in a great location.”
Exactly what I was looking for and met the specification on the website. Very handy for Dartmoor and for Exeter. A wonderful warm welcome from the owners which made me feel right at home.
- John, February 2018Summary
- Ground Floor: Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining area
- First Floor: Bedroom with king-size bed
- Bathroom with shower bath, WC and washbasin.
- Central heating
- Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave
- Washing machine, tumble dryer
- TV/DVD, WiFi
- Cot and highchair available on request
- Bed linen and towels included free of charge
- Off road parking for one car
- Private patio, and lawned garden shared with neighbouring property, BBQ
- Up to two pets accepted
- No smoking
- Shop 2 miles
- Pub 1 mile
- Beach 18 miles
- Please note that dogs are not to be left in the property unattended
The property
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
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About the location
TEDBURN ST MARY
Dartmoor National Park 3 miles; Exeter 7.5 miles.
Tedburn St Mary lies amidst the rural charm of inland Devon, just 3 miles from the stunning Dartmoor National Park and 7.5 miles west of the cathedral city of Exeter. The main streets of this award-winning village are lined with traditional thatched cottages, two good pubs, with The King's Arms Inn dating back to the early 1600s, and a well-stocked shop. Tedburn St Mary also offers the Tedburn Fair, held every September, stone-built cottages, a Methodist church built in 1930, a Methodist school room, which dates back from 1859, an 18-hole golf course and a monthly farmers' market. Close by is Dartmoor National Park, which is home to the Dartmoor pony and offers excellent walking, pony riding, golfing and pretty villages that are scattered amongst the dramatic landscape, plus the area has become an inspiration to many artists and writers. The city of Exeter is within driving distance and boasts beautiful architecture, theatre productions and plenty of shops, eateries and cinemas. Other attractions close by and well worth a visit are the Crealy Adverture Park, the beaches at Exmouth and Teignmouth and the National Trust properties of Castle Drogo, Killerton House and Lydford Gorge. Tedburn St Mary is a fabulous holiday destination.
Note: Pets are charged at £30.00 per pet, per week (or short break)
Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £15 per week (or short break) will be added to the cost of your holiday.Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £15 will be added to the cost of your holiday.
Please note pets are not allowed to be left unattended at the propertyThis property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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