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Character barn conversion near Dartmoor

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A stone building with a sloped roof, large windows, and a door.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a Bosch dishwasher, a red kettle, a blue teapot, and a utensil holder with a chicken design.
A stone building with a window and a small porch area.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden desk with a computer, and a small chair.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a wooden table and chairs, and a small garden area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near a museum, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 4 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers adventure activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and biking. Guests enjoy access to nearby golf, while the property is pet-friendly and includes games for family fun. Explore the Museum of Dartmoor Life and Okehampton Castle nearby.

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Okehampton, ENG
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character barn conversion near Dartmoor

Acorn Cottage is a self-contained semi-detached character granite barn and makes up part of a complex of converted former farm buildings.The property has been adapted for use by disabled guests, with the ground floor having wider doorways and being tiled throughout for ease of access by wheelchair. Downstairs, there is an entrance hall, a double bedroom (with direct access to the parking space) with TV/DVD, wet room fully equipped with shower seat and safety rails, kitchen with lowered work surfaces and hob, plus oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. A short flight of stairs leads up to a lounge, which includes a sofa, additional seating, TV and DVD player, and a second bedroom which is twin-bedded. Please note that the upstairs rooms have partially restricted height due to sloping ceilings. Outside, there is a small lawned area, and patio furniture and a BBQ are provided. There is an additional area of garden with flower beds and seating area located close to the cottage.

A travel cot and highchair are available. Wi-Fi is available free of charge.

A maximum of two pets are permitted (there is an additional charge of £30 per week or part thereof, which covers both pets). As there is livestock in nearby fields, dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside the cottage.

Although only minutes from the A30, the location is very peaceful and lies approximately 1.5 miles outside Dartmoor National Park, close to the villages of Sticklepath and Belstone. The nearby town of Okehampton has a range of shops and supermarkets, a museum, cinema, sports centre with swimming pool, and a golf course. Dartmoor is unsurpassed for walking, cycling and riding, and there are numerous National Trust properties in the area, including Finch Foundry, Castle Drogo and Lydford Gorge.

Please note that this property is only available for bookings not exceeding a maximum of 28 nights. A discount is available for stays of 7+ nights; please enquire about discounts for 4-, 5- and 6-night stays
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 999 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional fee of £30/week, covers up to 2 pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum length of stay is 28 nights
Dogs should be kept off furniture, not left unatte
Strictly no fireworks, Chinese lanterns, drones or

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6724917
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Okehampton

Located in Okehampton, this cottage is in a rural area. Okehampton Castle and Lydford Castle & Saxon Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Lydford Gorge. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, hiking and cycling.
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Okehampton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ashbury Golf Club - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 39 min drive - 39.7 km
  • University of Exeter - 40 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Powderham Castle - 52 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 8 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ashbury Golf Hotel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taw River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character barn conversion near Dartmoor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Character barn conversion near Dartmoor?

As of 3 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character barn conversion near Dartmoor on 13 Nov 2026 start from £393, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Character barn conversion near Dartmoor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character barn conversion near Dartmoor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character barn conversion near Dartmoor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character barn conversion near Dartmoor located?

This family-friendly Okehampton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Dartmoor National Park and Finch Foundary. Ashbury Golf Club and Museum of Dartmoor Life are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Alison Thornton

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I feel really privileged to live in such a beautiful area and I enjoy sharing it with other people when they visit for their holidays.

Why they chose this property

I love being outdoors and the rugged scenery of Dartmoor is amazing!

What makes this property unique

As the property is a barn conversion, it's a totally unique space in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
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