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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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North Tawton, near Okehampton
- Dartmoor National Park13 min drive
- Okehampton Castle16 min drive
- Ashbury Golf Club17 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
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Kitchen
Garden
About this property
1 bedroom accommodation in North Tawton, near Okehampton
Okehampton, the gateway to Dartmoor National Park is close to this thatched cottage, with beams and inglenook fireplace, with easy access to Castle Drogo.. Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, DVDs, Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Central Heating (£30 per week, £20 per short break November-March), included April to October). Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A comfortable and cosy thatched cottage forming part of a wing of the owner’s impressive 15th-century thatched house. The holiday cottage has been presented to ensure a contemporary feel but still retaining plenty of character including beams. The cottage is spread over two floors with a large living/dining area and kitchen, and then up stairs is a double bedroom and a bathroom. Situated outside the village of North Tawton, the cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Devon countryside. The regional town of Okehampton is close by and is considered the gateway to Dartmoor National Park. The town also provides a good range of shops and amenities.
On Dartmoor, there are plenty of walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy this stunning and dramatic area as well as some pretty villages with pubs and tea rooms. Towards the coast there are many fine beaches and coves including Saunton, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! A trip to Lundy Island can be arranged from Bideford pier. There are numerous places of interest close by including the R.H.S. gardens at Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal and the historic fishing village at Clovelly. Visit the last castle to be built in England at Castle Drogo (National Trust). There is golf at Okehampton and Ashbury, or you can hire a bike and cycle the Tarka Trail at Great Torrington. Shop and pub 1½ miles, restaurant 6 miles.
The winter fuel supplement of £30 per week, and £20 per short break, payable from 1st November to 31st March to the owner on arrival.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, DVDs, Books, Games
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Central Heating (£30 per week, £20 per short break November-March), included April to October). Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Welcome pack. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A comfortable and cosy thatched cottage forming part of a wing of the owner’s impressive 15th-century thatched house. The holiday cottage has been presented to ensure a contemporary feel but still retaining plenty of character including beams. The cottage is spread over two floors with a large living/dining area and kitchen, and then up stairs is a double bedroom and a bathroom. Situated outside the village of North Tawton, the cottage makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Devon countryside. The regional town of Okehampton is close by and is considered the gateway to Dartmoor National Park. The town also provides a good range of shops and amenities.
On Dartmoor, there are plenty of walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy this stunning and dramatic area as well as some pretty villages with pubs and tea rooms. Towards the coast there are many fine beaches and coves including Saunton, Woolacombe and Westward Ho! A trip to Lundy Island can be arranged from Bideford pier. There are numerous places of interest close by including the R.H.S. gardens at Rosemoor, Dartington Crystal and the historic fishing village at Clovelly. Visit the last castle to be built in England at Castle Drogo (National Trust). There is golf at Okehampton and Ashbury, or you can hire a bike and cycle the Tarka Trail at Great Torrington. Shop and pub 1½ miles, restaurant 6 miles.
The winter fuel supplement of £30 per week, and £20 per short break, payable from 1st November to 31st March to the owner on arrival.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
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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
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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. Castle Drogo and Exeter's Historic Quayside are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include RHS Garden Rosemoor and North Devon Hawk Walks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sandy Park Rugby Stadium or Westpoint Arena.

North Tawton, near Okehampton
What's nearby
- Dartmoor National Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
- Okehampton Castle - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
- Ashbury Golf Club - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
- Castle Drogo - 23 min drive - 19.6 km
- University of Exeter - 27 min drive - 26.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tom Cobley Tavern - 13 min drive
- The Waie Inn - 9 min drive
- Taw River Inn - 18 min drive
- Hog & Hedge - 12 min drive
- The Duck at Yeoford - 18 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helena J.
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon holiday
Helena J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Keren
21 September 2020
We had a lovely enjoyable half term break.
Keren
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10/10 Excellent
Jenny
7 September 2020
What a lovely cottage.
Jenny
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10/10 Excellent
John
28 August 2020
Absolutely fantastic.
John
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10/10 Excellent
Kimmy
20 August 2020
Felt at home as soon as we opened the front door.
Kimmy
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10/10 Excellent
Debby
12 July 2020
Pretty cottage would go back again and was sorry to leave.
Debby
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10/10 Excellent
Phil
5 July 2020
Happy Cottage was roomy, comfortable, quiet, relaxing, private and so clean.
Phil
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10/10 Excellent
John
3 July 2020
We had a lovely break in Happy cottage very relaxing and cosy.
John
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew
2 July 2020
Felt at home the minute we opened the door,great location to explore Dartmoor and surrounding areas.
Andrew
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10/10 Excellent
Gaynor
30 June 2020
Lovely break with our two dogs.
Gaynor
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10/10 Excellent
Roger
7 November 2019
Lovely Devon thatched cottage.
Roger
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10/10 Excellent
Mary
26 September 2019
Excellent cottage, clean and welcoming.
Mary
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10/10 Excellent
Louise
7 September 2019
Immaculate and well equipped cottage in a lovely location.
Louise
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10/10 Excellent
E
8 August 2019
We had a lovely stay so peaceful.
E
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew
24 July 2019
Lovely cottage.
Andrew
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah
6 June 2019
Beautiful setting and wonderful cottage.
Sarah
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10/10 Excellent
Cheryl
20 May 2019
Absolutely fantastic! Would definitely recommend to friends and would love to return .
Cheryl
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10/10 Excellent
Darlene
29 April 2019
Happy Cottage is better than the pictures.
Darlene
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10/10 Excellent
Tina
24 March 2019
Had a lovely break for my husbands 60th birthday.
Tina
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10/10 Excellent
Chris
15 March 2019
Beautiful cottage in quiet location, ideal for us and 2dogs.
Chris
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10/10 Excellent
Kev
25 February 2019
A truly faultless and homely cottage in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Kev
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10/10 Excellent
Anne
27 January 2019
A lovely cottage in the Devon countryside, right on the edge of Dartmoor.
Anne
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10/10 Excellent
Sonia
17 January 2019
Would recommend to everyone.
Sonia
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10/10 Excellent
Colin
13 January 2019
The cottage was really comfortable and exceptionally clean.
Colin
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