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The Old Post House - Historic Dartmoor Cottage
Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Dartmoor National Park
- Place, Tavistock Pannier Market
- Place, Lydford Gorge
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Old Post House - Historic Dartmoor Cottage
Relax with the whole family in this peaceful Dartmoor home. Cosy up in front of the log burner, walk the dog by the river, explore the local tors and finish with a leisurely meal at a choice of fabulous venues or back at the house. Nestled inside the National Park, The Old Post House is set in a wonderful, peaceful location. Dog & child friendly.
The space
A lovingly renovated Post House with slate and oak floors, vaulted ceilings, wood burner, farmhouse kitchen, ensuite master bedroom, driveway and garden.
Underfloor heating and Wi-Fi through out.
Games and DVDs provided.
DOWNSTAIRS - Open plan Lounge / Dining Room / Kitchen.
LOUNGE
Three seater and two seater sofas, armchair with cushions, throws, woodburner, Smart TV.
Double doors leading out to deck and garden.
KITCHEN
Large well equipped contemporary kitchen with every thing you need to make a home from home. Oak worktops, RangeMaster oven, integrated dishwasher. Plenty of cutlery, glasses, dishes etc. Everything from bottle opener to pizza wheel!
BOOTROOM / UTILITY
Integrated Fridge Freezer, microwave, washing machine, clothes airers.
Stable door leading to rear DRIVEWAY.
Downstairs WC
DINING AREA
Farmhouse table which seats 6.
Understairs cupboard to store coats and shoes. Storage for hoover, broom, mop, ironing board and iron.
STAIRS leading to FIRST FLOOR with stairgates. Double doors in stairwell leading to PATIO.
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM 1
King size bed, en-suite shower room, basin, toilet and towel rail.
BEDROOM 2
Single Daybed with second single bed underneath.
Television with DVD player.
Desk with chair.
BEDROOM 3
Double bed.
BATHROOM
Freestanding roll-top bath, toilet and basin.
All towels and linen provided.
Guest access
Enjoy the full country home experience with full access to the home, gardens and driveway.
Other things to note
CHILDREN
We raised our own family here and we hope you enjoy time here with yours.
We will continue to add items to the house to make life easier and leave more room in the car!
If there are additional items which you may need during your stay, please let us know at the time of booking.
DOGS
We welcome dogs by arrangement as we know they are part of the family too! There are lots of fabulous walks starting at this doorstep. Please fill in the section in booking if you would like to include your dog as there is an additional fee.
The space
A lovingly renovated Post House with slate and oak floors, vaulted ceilings, wood burner, farmhouse kitchen, ensuite master bedroom, driveway and garden.
Underfloor heating and Wi-Fi through out.
Games and DVDs provided.
DOWNSTAIRS - Open plan Lounge / Dining Room / Kitchen.
LOUNGE
Three seater and two seater sofas, armchair with cushions, throws, woodburner, Smart TV.
Double doors leading out to deck and garden.
KITCHEN
Large well equipped contemporary kitchen with every thing you need to make a home from home. Oak worktops, RangeMaster oven, integrated dishwasher. Plenty of cutlery, glasses, dishes etc. Everything from bottle opener to pizza wheel!
BOOTROOM / UTILITY
Integrated Fridge Freezer, microwave, washing machine, clothes airers.
Stable door leading to rear DRIVEWAY.
Downstairs WC
DINING AREA
Farmhouse table which seats 6.
Understairs cupboard to store coats and shoes. Storage for hoover, broom, mop, ironing board and iron.
STAIRS leading to FIRST FLOOR with stairgates. Double doors in stairwell leading to PATIO.
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM 1
King size bed, en-suite shower room, basin, toilet and towel rail.
BEDROOM 2
Single Daybed with second single bed underneath.
Television with DVD player.
Desk with chair.
BEDROOM 3
Double bed.
BATHROOM
Freestanding roll-top bath, toilet and basin.
All towels and linen provided.
Guest access
Enjoy the full country home experience with full access to the home, gardens and driveway.
Other things to note
CHILDREN
We raised our own family here and we hope you enjoy time here with yours.
We will continue to add items to the house to make life easier and leave more room in the car!
If there are additional items which you may need during your stay, please let us know at the time of booking.
DOGS
We welcome dogs by arrangement as we know they are part of the family too! There are lots of fabulous walks starting at this doorstep. Please fill in the section in booking if you would like to include your dog as there is an additional fee.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Tavistock
Located in Tavistock, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Dartmoor Prison Museum and Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tavistock Golf Club and Yelverton Golf Club. Country Cheeses and Pixieland are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tavistock, England
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
- Tavistock Pannier Market - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
- Tavistock Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
- Brent Tor - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
- Lydford Gorge - 23 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stannary Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- The Whitchurch Inn - 10 min drive
- Union Inn - 8 min drive
- The Mary Tavy Inn - 5 min drive
- The Market Inn - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Linzi

Languages:
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