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Buster Barn

Sampford Spiney, near Tavistock, Devon (Ref. 975739)

5.0★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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138 Customer Review(s)

  • Robert

    “We had a very good holiday at Buster Barn, beautiful location with access to the moors for walking.”

    I still await Sykes reply to my request for £15 credit as we were unable to bring our 2nd dog. Sykes have not followed up their email 2/7 and I found it impossible to make contact with them. This is both annoying and disappointing having used Sykes for so many years it seems the management of this company has changed quite considerably.

    I still await Sykes reply to my request for £15 credit as we were unable to bring our 2nd dog. Sykes have not followed up their email 2/7 and I found it impossible to make contact with them. This is both annoying and disappointing having used Sykes for so many years it seems the management of this company has changed quite considerably.

    - Robert, July 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Buster Barn for your holiday. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful location and access to the moors such a beautiful place. I sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by the delay in responding to your request for the £15 credit due to the second dog not being able to join you. I understand how frustrating this must have been, especially after being a loyal customer of Sykes for many years. I can see the refund has been processed,and you should see the credit reflected shortly. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this matter. We hope this experience will not deter you from booking with us again in the future, and we are committed to improving our communication and service. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. Kind regards Sykes Cottages Property Owner

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Summary

  • All on one level
  • One king-size bedroom with en suite bathroom
  • Open-plan living area, with sitting area with sofa bed (converts to double bed for alternative sleeping), oak fitted kitchen, dining area and glazed double doors to courtyard.
  • Central heating
  • Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars
  • Enclosed garden with barbecue
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome at £15 per pet per week
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Note:From the parking area, a gravelled pathway to 5 big uneven granite steps into the property (alternative level access via gravelled courtyard)
  • This is not suitable for anyone who should have mobility issues
  • Note: The WIFI in the property cannot support multiple devices

The property

In Sampford Spiney, peacefully at the end of a private drive off narrow, winding moorland lanes, a detached single-storey cottage converted from a sturdy granite barn, surrounded by an enclosed courtyard (table/chairs, barbecue) with pond (netted), over which a bridge (handrail) leads to gently sloping hillside garden and arbour with spectacular long views to a panorama of tors.

To one side, the friendly owners' home and a resident neighbouring cottage, all bordered by horse-grazed fields through which you can wander.

Lane walk to the open moor: Crip Tor and Ingra Tor, around ¾ mile.

From parking area, gravelled pathway to 7 big uneven granite steps (alternative level access via gravelled courtyard) up to front door (5'5" lintel); spacious beamed open-plan living/dining/oak fitted kitchen (washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer, gas hob/electric oven) with armchairs and sofa bed (converts to double bed for alternative sleeping), TV/DVD, iPod dock, table/chairs for 4 and glazed double doors to courtyard.

King-size bedroom with en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower).

Spring water.

The best of both worlds here: scenic and secluded, yet close to interesting moorland towns. Sampford Spiney: hamlet (church, cottages, scattered farms) in the River Walkham valley on the scenic western slopes of Dartmoor.

Dousland (pub, PO), 3 miles; Yelverton (shops, pub, golf), 4; Tavistock (interesting shops, markets, pubs, restaurants, wharfside theatre), 6.

Plymouth and south coast, 13 miles.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Double Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Dining Area Lounge

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

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About the location

Sampford Spiney

A delightful Village nestling in the south-west slopes of Dartmoor. Tavistock has an indoor pannier market, a diverse range of shops, an excellent choice of pubs, bistros, restaurants, a theatre and a cinema, as well as a leisure pool.

Note: Friday change over day only


Note:From the parking area, a gravelled pathway to 5 big uneven granite steps into the property (alternative level access via gravelled courtyard). This is not suitable for anyone who should have mobility issues.