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Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Explore the area
North Bovey, England
- Place, Dartmoor National Park1 min walk
- Place, University of Exeter31 min drive
- Place, Powderham Castle39 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Downstairs
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bunk
2 Single Bunk Beds
Upstairs Main
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Downstairs Main
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Upstairs en-suite
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!
Southmead Cottage is a recently totally renovated property in the stunning hamlet of Lettaford. This medieval hamlet is made up of just 5 properties which sits in the heart of Dartmoor. Southmead Cottage adjoins Southmead Farmhouse.
The Property has 3 bedrooms and has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout.
The cottage sits on a bridle path which takes you directly onto the High Moor so is perfect for those who enjoy donning their walking boots and forgetting their car for their stay. It sits directly on the Mariner’s Way, a beautiful walk that takes one from North to South Devon coasts.
For provisions, restaurants and excellent shopping, it sits between the 2 lovely towns of Chagford and Moretonhampstead .
Children can be delighted with The Miniature Pony Centre just a mile away and for a little spa or restaurant luxury, Bovey Castle is 1 1/2 miles away.
The cottage itself has 3 bedrooms , 2x doubles( well super king and king!) and a smaller room which has 2x bunk beds (adult size). There is a full bathroom downstairs and an ensuite for the upstairs.
There is WiFi throughout the cottage (bearing in mind it is rural Dartmoor so the speed is sometimes interrupted) and there is a television in the kitchen, upstairs and downstairs larger bedrooms.
We have 2x cotbeds and a high chair for those visiting with small children.
There is a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and separate freezer and a well equipped kitchen.
The cottage has a small courtyard garden which can be accessed through a door in the downstairs bedroom as well as the kitchen.
We will consider well behaved dogs as long as they stay downstairs and not on the furniture!
We have a FRIDAY changeover.
We have always said we would want to make a holiday cottage one that we would want to visit and this is certainly it!
We look forward to welcoming you.
The Property has 3 bedrooms and has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout.
The cottage sits on a bridle path which takes you directly onto the High Moor so is perfect for those who enjoy donning their walking boots and forgetting their car for their stay. It sits directly on the Mariner’s Way, a beautiful walk that takes one from North to South Devon coasts.
For provisions, restaurants and excellent shopping, it sits between the 2 lovely towns of Chagford and Moretonhampstead .
Children can be delighted with The Miniature Pony Centre just a mile away and for a little spa or restaurant luxury, Bovey Castle is 1 1/2 miles away.
The cottage itself has 3 bedrooms , 2x doubles( well super king and king!) and a smaller room which has 2x bunk beds (adult size). There is a full bathroom downstairs and an ensuite for the upstairs.
There is WiFi throughout the cottage (bearing in mind it is rural Dartmoor so the speed is sometimes interrupted) and there is a television in the kitchen, upstairs and downstairs larger bedrooms.
We have 2x cotbeds and a high chair for those visiting with small children.
There is a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and separate freezer and a well equipped kitchen.
The cottage has a small courtyard garden which can be accessed through a door in the downstairs bedroom as well as the kitchen.
We will consider well behaved dogs as long as they stay downstairs and not on the furniture!
We have a FRIDAY changeover.
We have always said we would want to make a holiday cottage one that we would want to visit and this is certainly it!
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a stair gate if necessary
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved, only downstairs, PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
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North Bovey, England
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Exeter Cathedral - 30 min drive - 30.4 km
- University of Exeter - 31 min drive - 31.1 km
- Powderham Castle - 39 min drive - 41.4 km
- Devon Cliffs Beach - 51 min drive - 58.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cromwell Arms - 13 min drive
- Cafe 3 Sixty - 14 min drive
- Cafe on the Green - 15 min drive
- The Bell Inn - 13 min drive
- Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe - 14 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
14 May, 2019
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
kate h.
23 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
kate h.
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pelle A.
13 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% Fabulous
Pelle A.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natalie S., Tadley
16 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Natalie S.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Geoff R.
3 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area, great for walking straight onto the Moor.
Geoff R.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jane W.
18 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most enjoyable stay at Southmead Cottage
Jane W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
alan W.
20 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dartmoor Vacation
alan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maria K.
10 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Dartmoor Cottage
Maria K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Anne W.
28 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun in Devon
Anne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura O.
24 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location close to the moors
Laura O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ben S.
9 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Ben S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lesley G.
2 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gloriously Quiet and a fab retreat
Lesley G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Arabel B.
10 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in an idyllic spot - we’ve already booked to come back
Arabel B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Howard W.
19 Apr, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, just the holiday for peace and quiet, wonderful countryside. Cottage perfect.
Howard W.
10/10 Excellent
Martina W.
1 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisch
Martina W.
10/10 Excellent
Kerry L.
29 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was beautiful and immaculately clean.
Kerry L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jill D.
24 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Jill D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jenny B.
13 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property in a beautiful location
Jenny B.
10/10 Excellent
Trevor W.
3 Aug, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely remote cottage
Trevor W.
10/10 Excellent
Tereza J.
26 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Tereza J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Nicky M., Oxford
29 Apr, 2019
Lovely character cottage with all modern appliances
Nicky M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary M.
23 Apr, 2019
Excellent cottage
Rosemary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
John P.
24 Feb, 2019
Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.
John P.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Inge N.
16 Jan, 2019
A beautiful cottage retreat in a magical setting
Inge N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Nicola S.
5 Jan, 2019
Gorgeous cottage in idyllic setting
Nicola S.
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About the host
Hosted by Sally Button
Why they chose this property
Wonderful cottage in a wonderful place!
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