About this property
Below the striking Dartmoor landmark of Haytor is this semi-detached cottage, close to the small village of Haytor Vale. With amazing views as far as the sea, this is a wonderful place for walking, cycling and touring the magnificent scenery. Head up the steps to the front door and through the hall you will find two downstairs oak-floored bedrooms with a bathroom. The big airy sitting room with characterful beams is upstairs for those absorbing views, together with a kitchen fitted in oak and black granite with a dining area. The grassy garden opposite the cottage faces south and has a picnic table for alfresco meals, and you can store bikes in a garage. The focal point of this friendly cottage is clearly the surrounding moorland which is perfect for enjoying the great outdoors and gazing at the panoramic views. Welcoming little towns and villages like Bovey Tracey and Widecombe-in-the-Moor have plenty of eateries and places of interest to explore. Ludgate Cottage is a fine place for discovering Dartmoor and Devons countryside.
Haytor Vale is a very pretty hamlet of white cottages beside the old coaching inn, The Rock, on Dartmoor's southeastern edge just one mile from the market town of Bovey Tracey.
Accommodation
Two downstairs bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with walk-in shower, WC, basin.
Hall.
Upstairs sitting room.
Kitchen with dining area.
Central heating with electric fires.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD and Freesat, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars.
Sorry, no pets and 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 (38)
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Julia
Almost next to Haytor. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. We spent a very relaxing week there and found so many places to explore nearby. Becky Falls and Bovey Stacey are just a couple of miles down the road. The Moorland Hotel is a very short walk from the cottage and has a nice Brasserie and restaurant if you donât want to drive far in the evening. A great holiday location.
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Sue
A beautiful view over the valley and the sea on one side of the property and Dartmoor on the doorstep on the other side. There is easy access to many Devon attractions and Bovey Tracey has three supermarkets and a range of interesting shops to explore. We loved being able to go out for a walk on the moor after dinner in the evening. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and I really enjoyed cooking on the induction hob and having a choice of ovens. We stayed for two weeks and the bed change and clean mid way was really appreciated. Thank you! Although the weather wasn't great we had a fabulous holiday and made the most of the facilities in the cottage and the beautiful surrounding Devon countryside.
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J
The upside down nature of the cottage resulted in the bedrooms remaining cool even in the hottest days. Easy walking to an excellent pub (Rock Inn) where we had a great Sunday lunch and the Moorland hotel for evening meals. Easy walks (I am 85) from the cottage to Haytor, Saddle Tor , Haytor Quarry (a beautiful peaceful place with the ponds especially early in the morning) and the fascinating tramway. Also idea for visits to Dartmoor villages, river walks, Buckfast Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drago and the wonderful garden at The Garden House. I thank the owner for the delicious Bakewell Tart and for milk, condiments etc. We had a great week at Ludgate Cottage.