About this property
Thorn Cottage is a charming detached cottage set in a quiet hamlet in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park. The cottage retains lots of original features including an attractive granite fireplace in the cosy lounge. The large dining room with wood burning stove is ideal for entertaining and the boot room is perfect for drying wet dogs and wet weather gear. On the first floor are three bedrooms tucked under the thatch, all with lovely countryside views and sharing a family bathroom. A small enclosed cottage garden leads to a fenced one acre paddock with summerhouse and a deep unfenced lake. A short distance away is the perennially popular village of Chagford which has many excellent independent shops, pubs and restaurants, an outdoor river-fed swimming pool (open from late May to early September), and a cricket club and recreation ground. For that extra special occasion, just a short drive away is the award winning Michelin starred restaurant at the Gidleigh Park Hotel.
A town at the northern point of Dartmoor, Chagford is small but packed with amenities and things to do. There is a range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford has a tennis court and an open-air swimming pool. It is rich with history, home to the Three Crowns Hotel which dating back to the 1200's. Chagford is known for its culture, hosting festivals as well as a running race. 16 miles away is the city of Exeter, worth a visit for its architecture and shopping. Okehampton sits just 12 miles away for a charming day out.
Accommodation
Ground Floor: Lounge.
Dining Room.
Kitchen.
Boot Room.
Shower Room with shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.
First Floor: Bedroom 1 with 5ft double bed.
Bedroom 2 with twin stacker beds.
Bedroom 3 with twin stacker beds.
Bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and washbasin
Central heating with wood burning stoves.
Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave.
Washing machine.
TV/DVD, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included free of charge.
Off road parking for two cars.
Enclosed lawned garden leading to paddock, BBQ.
Up to two pets accepted.
No smoking.
Shop 1 1/4 miles.
Pub 1 1/4 mile.
Beach 17 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
Reviews (22)
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Caroline
Whilst everything was clean and tidy, the towels were old and frayed and the ancient bath mat in the shower room was disgusting. So easy to replace these things! Some of the crockery is damaged and needs replacing, and the potentially fabulous garden needs tidying and trimming so that the gorgeous plants and shrubs therein have a chance to thrive. Otherwise this is a wonderful spot and we loved being there!
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Gail
Itâs a lovely, well equipped house and restful setting. The only negative was, when stripping the beds before leaving, I discovered that two mattresses, including the master mattress, were discoloured due to previous visitorâs incontinence. Rather distasteful and quite a surprise! Iâd suggest the owners leave visitors some plastic mattress covers to use if they are needed.
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Adrian
It is so fully fitted out its great. It's warm, sheltered, it has a pond, a boat, and an outside summer house that rotates. I would not hesitate to re-book for next year. I can't tell you one thing that I would want altering. Go and see!