About this property
This lovely, roomy Devon cottage sits in a quiet lane in a hamlet of old cottages, farmhouses and trees on the edge of the pretty little Dartmoor village of Manaton with its traditional village green, church and playground, next door to the owners' former mill house where you can still see the water wheel. The cottage has been carefully converted from an ancient stone barn and is now beautifully lit, heated and made comfortable, with a wonderful upstairs open-plan space made light and airy by picture windows at either end. You can relax in the comfy seating area and prepare delicious meals in the big well-stocked kitchen area to enjoy in the dining space. Down the stairs are the two attractive bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. The natural garden matches the beauty of the rural surroundings, with its granite boulders, oak trees, lawn, flowers and barbecue. For walkers and guests who appreciate tranquillity, this is a wonderful spot, with picturesque walks through woods and over moorland from your doorstep, and spectacular Dartmoor tors like Hound Tor and Bowermans Nose to visit. If you don't feel like cooking, theres a pub just 400 yards from Water Barn. For more adventure, try the local riding stables and golf driving range, or venture to the sea and beaches at Teignmouth and Torbay, about 15 miles away.
Lustleigh is a picture postcard village set on the deep wooded slopes of eastern Dartmoor and within Dartmoor National Park. With a pretty church, village shop and excellent pub along with lots of thatch cottages you can see why Lustleigh made it to the Telegraph's top villages.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, WC and basin.
Upstairs open-plan living/dining/kitchen with wood burning stove.
Downstairs hall.
Central heating with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off road parking for two cars.
Barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- Shaldon Beach
- Powderham Castle
Reviews (59)
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Andrew
The love put into restoring and furnishing it really shows - lovely period furniture and every home comfort! So many stunning walks from the door - we barely scratched the surface in a week. The info provided by the owners (walk leaflets etc) were really helpful too. Highly recommended.
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Joe
Plenty of beautiful walks in the surrounding area. Our favourite was Hound Tor and the abandoned medieval village which is right on the properties doorstep. The property was well kitted out, very clean, full of character and a perfect cozy base to explore from. Anne was a fantastic host and we hope to return!
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Andrea
Our 3-year-old enjoyed it very much as well. The autumn colours in the garden and surroundings are fabulous.