Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!

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A window with a view of a rural landscape, including a barn and open fields.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in cabinet, and a window with a view of greenery.
A patio with stone tiles, a metal table and chairs, and a wooden fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a gas stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dartmoor National Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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North Bovey, England
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 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

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About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area. Arts & Craft Chapel and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stone Lane Gardens and Higher Knowle. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Marbles, or check out an event or a game at Clip 'n Climb.
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Map
North Bovey, England

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 43 min drive - 36.0 km
  • University of Exeter - 45 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Powderham Castle - 47 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Princess Theatre - 52 min drive - 41.4 km

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 27 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog & Hedge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Cleave - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bridford Inn - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic Cottage in the heart of Dartmoor! located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot cottage is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Arts & Craft Chapel, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stone Lane Gardens and Becky Falls. Fernworthy Lake and Jay's Grave 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Lovely cottage and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
And we felt the same way. A delightful family who enjoyed Dartmoor to its full potential. They are welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Simon and Sally and Monty were the most fantastic hosts and really looked after us. The cottage was spotless and looked even better than all the photos. Wonderful walks from the front door, wild swimming close by , and our dog loved it all too. Can’t thank them enough
Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

100% Fabulous

We stayed in this wonderful cottage on the very edge of Dartmoor for about three weeks at the beginning of summer. A bridleway passes by the front door that takes you straight out into Dartmoor with endless hiking options. Another trail takes you over Maldon Hill to Chagford. Moretonhampstead is close by car for groceries and Exeter is only 45 minutes away. I recommend the Ordnance Survey Explorer map for Dartmoor. The paper map comes with a digital download for your phone. The quality of the beds is very important to us due to a bad back. The beds were very good. The cottage was fully equipped with everything we needed. There was plenty of space and very homey. When the bandwidth did not stream Netflix, we binged 4 seasons of Friends from the large collection of DVDs. Our O2 mobile phone did not work well in the area. We hiked to Chagford for breakfast at Folklore to catch up on text messages. Dog friendly! The cottage is dog friendly and the whole area is dog friendly. You can bring your dogs to almost all pubs and restaurants, and people do. I highly recommend this beautiful property for a short or long stay. Thank you Sally and Simon!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful

I loved this place, it was spotless. There has been much thought put into this place, it really has everything you need. It is very tasteful and the location is perfect for some peace and quiet. The only downside is the internet WiFi is a little unreliable. But otherwise a perfect place to stay :)
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet area, great for walking straight onto the Moor.

Lovely property, nice owners, very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Most enjoyable stay at Southmead Cottage

An extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage well placed for discovering walks on the Moor. The villages nearby catered for all our needs. Simon and Sally were very welcoming and helpful and we certainly would book this cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Dartmoor Vacation

Great property and location. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Dartmoor Cottage

Southmead Cottage was everything we had hoped for, and in a perfect, wonderfully quiet Dartmoor location. Great for walks and touring the Higher Moor. We enjoyed every moment.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun in Devon

Excellent property for a family holiday with plenty of room for a group of 2 grandparents, parents and 2 children under 12. Kitchen well equipped for catering for family meals, cottage is quite remote down narrow lane so ate in most evenings. Lovely evening walks on your doorstep and well located for day trips to lots of tourist attractions in Dartmoor. Friendly owners live next door and offer quick response if needed. Overall clean and comfortable accommodation which we can recommend to anyone wanting a quiet peaceful break in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location close to the moors

We enjoyed a week exploring South Devon. The accommodation is lovely and had everything we needed. A 5 minute walk takes you to the moors and within a 40 minute drive you could be at the coast. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Sally-Anne was a lovely host and we enjoyed the the welcome pack on arrival which was left for us. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation

Great stay in Devon. Highlights included extremely comfortable beds/pillows (often overlooked in a holiday cottage). Great cooking facilities and lounge to relax in. It felt very homely. Hosts were there for anything we needed and really lovely to chat too. The kids loved seeing the dogs over the fence. Thanks we hope to come again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Gloriously Quiet and a fab retreat

This cottage is beautiful, with all we needed. Comfy beds great kitchen etc made our stay work for us. Lots of gorgeous touches everywhere from the furnishings to pillows. I’d recommend to those seeking a quiet retreat. Ideal for runners / walkers with a bridle path outside the door taking you up onto Exmoor. WiFi had its moments as very rural so consider that if looking to take techy kids. Host was delightful. Lots in local area - particularly enjoyed a meal or two at The White Hart in Morwtonhampstead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful week in an idyllic spot - we’ve already booked to come back

We have just got back from a perfect week in Dartmoor. Admittedly we were helped but the amazing weather, but I think we’d have enjoyed this place even with rain. The location is pretty perfect - walking on the doorstep and a lovely stream running through the hamlet which our dog loved. The house was fantastic - it had everything we needed and we were extremely comfortable. Having Sally and Simon next door was a bonus - they have perfected the balance of being friendly and helpful while staying unobtrusive. In fact everything worked so well that we’ve booked a return trip next year. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay, just the holiday for peace and quiet, wonderful countryside. Cottage perfect.

Perfect getaway for peace, quiet wonderful countryside in very comfortable accommodation. Sally and Simon are perfect hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisch

fantastische Lage, nette Vermieter und das Cottage ist sauber und bequem
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The cottage was beautiful and immaculately clean.

Sally-Anne and her husband made us very welcome in their beautiful cottage and we would definitely love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property

Nicest cottage we have rented. Very clean, everything you need is there. Little remote but we got used to the narrow roads. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property in a beautiful location

We had a fabulous week at Southmead Cottage. Everything was spotlessly clean, the kitchen very well equipped and we really appreciated the luxurious touches including White Company bedding and towels. The cottage is in a beautiful location, a few minutes walk away from the moor.
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely remote cottage

A beautiful cottage in wonderful countryside equipped with everything you could need for a self catering holiday ! The photos do not do it justice ! Fabulous hosts and although next door are not intrusive but on hand to welcome and help with any queries you may have . What a welcome ..... a nice bottle of wine, a crusty loaf and fresh eggs , just what the doctor ordered after a long journey ! I thoroughly recommend this beautifully and thoughtfully finished cottage for its stunning location right on Dartmoor, but not too far from the coast and other attractions. A truly wonderful experience!
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cottage

This was probably the best place I've ever stayed in during a holiday. The photos on this site don't give it justice - it's even more beautiful in reality. So lovely decorated in every single detail, fitting so well in the Dartmoor setting but still so comfortably furbished. Just minutes from breathtaking views. Sally-Anne was wonderful host, too. We crave to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely character cottage with all modern appliances

Had a wonderful stay in this very beautiful cottage that had all the appliances you needed,great location for a chilled Easter break and lots of walking. Owners live next door and are a lovely family, there if you needed them for anything, which we didn’t as we had everything, but nice to chat when we did see them. Would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a lovely quiet break in Dartmoor, and yes you can definitely walk straight out of the door and up to the moor and down to a lovely little stream. We were a party of 4, we love cooking and the kitchen which was a good size and well laid out had everything you needed including a Yorkshire tin for Yorkshire puddings and Sunday roast - I was impressed being a Yorkshire lass. We would definitely return for a stay and highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage

Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Great to walk from the door
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and are welcome back anytime to enjoy the quiet and birdsong!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.

This cottage was everything it had promised and more. A wonderful combination of old and new,incredibly well equipped and spotlessly clean. Fantastic for walking and relaxing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed welcoming these guests who made the most of the beautiful surroundings of Dartmoor. They left the cottage spotless and would welcome them back in a heartbeat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful cottage retreat in a magical setting

We spent Christmas in this charming cottage and enjoyed it very much. The cottage is warm and welcoming, beautifully appointed, very well-equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable. We all felt instantly at home - including Teddy the dog, who was a very happy lad, both inside and outside up on the moor. We relished the absolute peace and quiet (no traffic noise!) and darkness at night (no light pollution!). We would recommend this charming place to anyone who truly values nature and tranquility. Sally-Anne is very accommodating and very pleasant to deal with, thanks to her and all who work to provide all this lovely comfort!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review . We felt the same in response. This family looked after our cottage so beautifully and the communication throughout was superb. We welcome you back anytime. Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage in idyllic setting

Enjoyed a lovely New Year’s break. Cosy cottage with all you could need for a peaceful break surrounded by lovely countryside.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
We also have these lovely guests a 5* review! They left the cottage beautifully clean and tidy and would welcome them back anytime.
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