The Barn

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

3 Customer Review(s)

Ms Bloom
September 2020

“The Barn is a beautiful and well-appointed holiday home in a lovely location on the edge of Dartmoor.”

Access via 8 stone steps up and then down could be a problem for someone with mobility or balance issues, and it was not the easiest with an infant and all her paraphernalia. But it is a very lovely place to stay, and a problem with the boiler was rapidly rectified by the owner. And the chickens were so friendly!

Access via 8 stone steps up and then down could be a problem for someone with mobility or balance issues, and it was not the easiest with an infant and all her paraphernalia. But it is a very lovely place to stay, and a problem with the boiler was rapidly rectified by the owner. And the chickens were so friendly!

- Ms Bloom, September 2020
Mr Whitehead August 2020

“The cottage was lovely really well done barn conversion the owners really knew how to look after Their customers.”

The setting is really convenient access to South Devon and Cornwall

- Mr Whitehead, August 2020
Mr Tate August 2020

“Great Location, Friendly greeting from owners including allowing us to store our bikes in their shed for extra security.”

The accommodation was super clean on arrival and had everything we needed - so nice to not have to buy salt, pepper, kitchen foil, clingfilm, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc just for the week which has happened on lots of previous vacations. One tiny improvement would be the replacement of the mattress on the pull-out bed - we have had one of these ourselves and the supplied mattresses are very uncomfortable. A smart Tv that you can stream from your ipad or use Netflix on would be a benefit but we hardly had chance to watch movies anyway. Thanks for an excellent holiday.

- Mr Tate, August 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and we are so pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay at The Barn. We will certainly take a look at the mattress on the pull-out bed - thank you for bringing this to our attention. The truckle bed is not advertised as sleeping space on the property listing and would usually only have been made available by pre-arrangement. We do include a smart TV in the master bedroom, though the one in the main living area is a normal television. Owner relations
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The property

1½ miles from Yelverton, off a wooded lane 500 yards from the golf club, an upside down 17th century detached cottage beautifully converted from a barn within the extensive grounds and gardens of the friendly owners 16th century farmhouse.

You have separate access and parking with gravelled path through a flower/shrub garden to 10 steps (no handrail) up to a raised garden (unfenced, caution) a further 8 steps down (uneven in places) to the entrance.

Paddock for walking dogs.

Bicycle storage available.Inside, simple and sophisticated with limestone floors downstairs and wood upstairs.

Large, light and airy open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/halogen hob) with handcrafted cupboards, woodburner, TV/DVD/Blu-ray and glazed double doors both sides, one with balustrade and garden views, and one opening to the patio/decked area with lovely long wooded rural views.

From the living area, two flights of stairs (stairgates): one up to a gallery bedroom/den with single bed and table football, and one down to two more bedrooms - a double (5' bed, TV), and a twin (2'6" beds linkable to 5' double); bathroom (suite with roll-top bath and separate double shower); step down to utility room (washing machine, tumble drier) with door to 8 steps up to garden; small shower-room (suite).

Sleeps maximum of 4 adults plus1 child.

Brilliantly done, much recommended and close to good cycle routes and paths.

Yelverton: village (churches, pubs, PO/shops, golf, tennis/badminton, riding) in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of Dartmoor.

Thirteenth cent.

Buckland Abbey, once Sir Francis Drakes (now National Trust), and The Garden House (magical gardens), 2 miles.

Tavistock, 6.

Plymouth with theatres, cinemas, shops, aquarium, watersports and Saltram House (National Trust), 4½.

Floorplans

2nd Floor1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Over three levels
Two downstairs bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x 2'6" twin (can convert to king size double)
Bathroom with roll-top bath, double shower, WC, basin
Shower-room with shower, WC, basin
Utility room
Top floor single gallery bedroom/den
Upstairs living space with seating area with wood burning stove, dining area and kitchen area.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi - Suitable for light browsing and email, 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
One well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking.

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

About the location

YELVERTON

Tavistock 5.7 miles; Plymouth 9.5 miles; Salcombe 21.9 miles

The pretty village of Yelverton makes a perfect base for exploring Dartmoor with excellent walking and cycling routes in the area. The 21 mile-long cycling and walking route Drakes trail, runs through the village and links nearby Tavistock and Plymouth passing through wooded valleys and open moorland. It is also possible to hire bikes in the village. There are several eating places around Yelverton including The Drake Manor Inn and The Royal Oak which provide a warm welcome and superb locally sourced food. Nearby attractions include Buckland Abbey, The Garden House and Burrator Reservoir. The South Devon coast is within easy reach for day trips to Salcombe and the pretty riverside village of Newton Ferrers. The Naval port of Plymouth can also be easily reached, famous for its maritime heritage and the historic Barbican district its narrow, cobbled streets lined with a fine selection of restaurants and bars.

Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 4 adults

Note: Logs for the wood burner only provided during the winter months