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Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views

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Lounge with woodburner
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views

Characterful detached barn conversion with luxury fittings, sleeping 2. Touching the edge of Dartmoor National Park, beautiful moorland walks straight out from the cottage, only 15 minutes walk up to one of Devon's most famous landmarks, the 1100ft high, 13th century Brentor Church, Monkstone makes the perfect holiday base for exploring Devon and Cornwall. Situated at the end of a private drive and surrounded by spectacular moorland, peace and quiet is assured. 5 minutes in the car takes you to the National Trust beauty spot of Lydford Gorge or to the thriving market town of Tavistock with its bustling Pannier Market and specialist local food shops, sample the Devon cream teas and pasties. Easy access to both coasts with beautiful sandy beaches and coastal walks. A good base for visiting many famous gardens, including Eden, Lost Gardens of Heligan and many National Trust Houses. On Route 27 Cycle way. Level access and secure off road parking. Dog friendly with enclosed garden.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 19

Check out before 10:00 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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Property # 8724932
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tavistock

Located in Tavistock, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tavistock Golf Club and Yelverton Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Lydford Gorge. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Cheeses and Meadowlands Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Dartmoor Tavistock, ENG

What's nearby

  • Brent Tor - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tamar Valley - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Tavistock Pannier Market - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Morwellham Quay - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Gunnislake Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stannary Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Union Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dartmoor Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Whitchurch Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peter Tavy Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Monkstone Dartmoor Cottage In Total Peace And Quiet With Stunning Moorland Views located?

This family-friendly Tavistock cottage is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Brent Tor, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Country Cheeses and Meadowlands Leisure Centre. Dartmoor National Park and Tavistock Pannier Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

Lovely cottage, great views, comfortable bed, constant hot water and our puppy dog made welcome.

We were so pleased with our choice of Monkstone Cottage. We could walk our puppy Millie from the house - she went up Brentor three times! The views were lovely from the back of the cottage too, and the local pub served lovely food. The cottage was so well equipped, and the position was great - easy access to all the places we wanted to see. We packed a lot in - Devon County Show, Cotehele House and garden, Truro, Lydford Gorge (wonderful) on the doorstep, and then one day in North Cornwall. It was lovely to come home to the cottage which felt like a home from home, after a busy day. Weather was kind too!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review of Monkstone Cottage. I am so glad that you managed to see so many of the beautiful places that our area has to offer and enjoyed relaxing at the cottage. It was great to meet you both and our Millie loved playing with your Millie. We hope to see you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Jolanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful location with lots of lovely walks

Lovely owners Jeanette and Roger very welcoming. scones jam and clotted cream waiting for us upon arrival easy check-in thorough with information on the area loads of lovely walks must see the Lydford Gorge lovely food Peter Tavy lovely shopping and river walk at Tavistock. Our doggies loved it as well .
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely peaceful stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay as ever, the cottage and surroundings were perfect, very sorry to leave! Jeanette and Rodger made us very welcome as ever, lovely people. Can't wait to return and explore more of the area, further walks to enjoy and good meals locally. Everything nice and clean and well appointed, beautiful views from the garden, very relaxing with a glass of wine after a walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Fantastic location!

A lovely holiday home. Beautiful surroundings and lots of lovely things to see and so close by. A very warm welcome and lots of information to hand. We had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay. The dogs also had a fabulous time. Lots of great places to take them. Lydford Gorge is an absolute must! Thank you for a lovely break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

A lovely place to stay on the edge of Dartmoor with a secluded, enclosed garden with stunning views.

We only had a short stay, but enjoyed every moment. The accommodation was perfect for us and our Labrador with everything on the same level, the location is perfect. You can see the incredible Brentor Church from the front door and there are some beautiful walks directly from the cottage, and the stunning Lydford Gorge is only a couple of miles along the road. We also had Dinner at the Elephants Nest - food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Froukje v.

Hele leuke woning, erg knus, heel compleet, schitterend uitzicht

We hebben een hele fijne week gehad in huisje Monkstone. Heel compleet met zitjes in de tuin, prachtig uitzicht en hele aardige eigenaars. Zelfs met regen hadden we het prima met de open haard en dvd's.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
We are so glad that you enjoyed yourselves on holiday at Monkstone Cottage.It was lovely to meet you and help you plan your holiday. I hope we will see you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Fin M.

Perfect break in a perfect property and location.

We stayed at Monkstone for 5 days with our 2 dogs. We were looking for a getaway for peace and quiet with tranquil surroundings and comfortable premises. Monkstone was this and more and is better than described. Monkstone is clean,homely, roomy enough for all of us along with mod cons and a country feel overlooking the Moorland. The views from the front and back were ideal. Greenery, wildlife, and bats in the evening made it that more special. The location is tucked away but central enough for drives to the moors themselves, nearby towns with their makets and such friendly people. The owner of Monkstone excelled in customer service, making sure we were okay and recommended places to go and we were welcomed with creamed tea. We have recommended Monkstone to friends and will return soon as this was our 3rd visit.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for the great review and thank you for recommending us to your friends. With so many places for you to choose to stay at we feel very honoured that you chose to come back to us and want to come again.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Great time had by all

Monkstone Cottage is a lovely, comfortable, airy, holiday cottage in which we spent a lovely week. Not only is the cottage lovely, but the location is fabulous, just below Brentor Church itself. It is within easy reach of most of Dartmoors beauty spots along roads that are lightly used. I cannot recommend this holiday cottage more highly - it is a great place for walking, relaxing and 'doing you own thing', Excellent!
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

My Perfect Holiday

My partner and I stayed in Honeysuckle Cottage. When we arrived, we were greeted with a cream tea, logs for the cozy wood burner and the most pretty and well equipped cottage a couple could hope for. During our stay we met our hosts; Jeanette and Roger, who were so friendly and only too happy to give local directions, suggestions for walks and insight to the area we were visiting. We felt like we were visiting friends and felt right at home there. The town of Tavistock is delightful, especially on the Friday when the Market is hopping with activity and the Cafe's are swelling with friendly people and great food. We visited Lydford Gorge, which is absolutely amazing! If it wasn't for the review from our hosts, we may not have ventured there! We also visited other places suggested by Jeanette and Roger that made our holiday that more special. Not only was our cottage perfect and so well equipped, it was full of character and maintained at a high standard with all that a cozy romantic cottage for two could offer. We both stayed a week and found it difficult to leave such a lovely part of England with a 'home away from home' cottage and such lovely, friendly hosts. We left feeling revived, relaxed and our 'batteries recharged' - I highly recommend staying at this most delightful retreat from the busy world and a 'get back to nature' theme with old worldly charm and such lovely hosts. We plan to visit again for the list of things to do was not completed in the short space of time we stayed. Thank you to our hosts for providing such a wonderful retreat and friendly stay :-)
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for such a great review. We have tried to set the cottage up with everything we would want when staying away from home and a few extra touches of luxury. I am so glad you enjoyed Dartmoor and want to come back again. There are so many beautiful and interesting places to visit nearby to us. I really enjoy meeting new people and telling them our area. We will look forward to meeting you both again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie and Pete W.

Beautiful and dog friendly. Love this place

The barn conversion is very well designed with views in two directions over the countryside. There is a view of Brentor church and of the valley. The cottage is clean and well maintained and a lovely cream tea awaits you on arrival. The owners are very friendly and helpful but not obtrusive in any way. We take out three dogs who love running in the paddock with Millie, the owners dog. We would highly recommend this cottage to friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Debbie and Pete for your review. It was lovely to see you all again. Millie really enjoys your visits. As you know from all your visits Dartmoor is perfect for dogs with lots of lovely walks for all abilities from a short stroll to a major hike and best of all the pubs are dog friendly. It's also so relaxing to come back to the cottage after a day out and sit by the fire or chill in the garden on the sun loungers. We always enjoy doing that when we go away and have tried to set the cottage up to be dog friendly with the enclosed garden. We will look forward to seeing you all again soon and wish you good luck with the house move.
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Fantastic !!

This is our second time at Monkstone Cottage and we will be returning again and again. We live and work in Egypt , so it is lovely to get back to the changing seasons of the Moors. The Cottage has everything you could possibly need for a holiday. It was cosy and warm with a log fire burning, in November, when we came last time. This time we had great weather and had the french doors open, looking out over the beautiful Devon fields and farmland . Jeanette always has the basics in the cottage ready for your arrival and a very nice treat of a Cream tea !!! The bed is the most comfortable we have ever slept in and it is so quiet you can hear the owls at night. Beautiful! The cottages are situated in a perfect position for walks all over the Moors. Jeanette has a wealth of information and can tell you the best walks in the area too. Widgery Cross and Bray Tor became our favourite walk up onto the Moors , along with Tavy Cleave, that is just a short drive away. Fantastic holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review, we will look forward to seeing you back at Monkstone again.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Cottage

Amazing cottage and a great weekend getaway to chill and relax in a stunning setting. The cottage has all the modern things you would need but still has the old style quirks that make this cottage perfect for a romantic getaway!! highly recommend this cottage and pretty sure I will be going again in the future!!

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jeanette Emmett

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We have lived here for over 23 years and are now retired. Roger sold tractors and agricultural machinery and I was teaching in Plymouth, so it's lovely now we have more time to enjoy where we live. We love walking out on Dartmoor and both coasts with Millie our border terrier. We have three children who are all live away with our 4 grandchildren. They are spread far and wide even to Australia but they all really enjoy coming back from cities to the peace and quiet of Monkstone where they grew up.

Why they chose this property

We chose Monkstone because of it's location. The views of Dartmoor and Brentor Church set high on a tor are the best in the area. We have peace and quiet yet are only 5 minutes drive into Tavistock which is a thriving country town. Lots of coffee shops, places to eat and the amazing indoor Pannier Market which draws people from all over the area. It's a really buzzy place.

What makes this property unique

There are so few places in the country now that have peace and quiet but are convenient and Monkstone has this. The views here are amazing and with walks from the doorstep it's the perfect place to unwind and watch the setting sun or star gaze with no light pollution.

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