Northwood Barn

About this property

Okehampton 2.8 miles. Set just a short distance from the amenities of Okehampton, on the northern fringe of Dartmoor, is this inviting, two-bedroom cottage, Northwood Barn. Surrounded by glorious countryside with ample off-road parking, Northwood Barn provides an ideal base for two couples or a family seeking an escape to rural Devon. Enter through the stable door into the open-plan living space, where the head chef can take over the kitchen and rustle up something good, before gathering around the dining table to enjoy a leisurely meal. Spend your down-time in the lounge, curling up on the sofa and browsing the Smart TV for something to watch. Escape to the enclosed garden and relax on the patio furniture, enjoy a favourite tipple after a long day, or get the barbecue going for a grilled dinner. When sleep calls, the upstairs plays host to two double bedrooms, one with Smart TV, served by a bathroom with choice of bath or shower over. The market town of Okehampton is a short drive away and offers a host of supermarkets and eateries, including several traditional pubs, perfect for when you don’t fancy cooking. Explore the ruins of Okehampton Castle, a prominent landmark and testament to the town’s medieval past, or explore several galleries and workshops that celebrate the creativity of local artists.

Relax in beautiful Simmons Park in the centre of the town featuring a children's play area as well as woodland walkways and riverside paths. The spectacular Dartmoor National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts; join the Tarka Trail for unspoiled countryside and local wildlife, including the iconic Dartmoor ponies or wander along the old railway to Meldon reservoir and enjoy stunning vistas. If it’s a day on the coast you fancy, Devon and Cornwall’s bustling resorts are a short drive away, including beautiful beaches and plenty of watersport activities, whilst the city of Exeter offers a welcome change of scenery, boasting a thriving shopping scene. All this and more awaits at Northwood Barn.

Okehampton is a busy market town on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and near the highest and most dramatic areas of the moor, where Yes Tor rises to a height above 2000 feet. To the north of Okehampton are some beautiful rolling Devon hills where small farming villages nestle amidst woods and fields with plenty of gently flowing rivers. The fabulous Roadford Reservoir offers a multitude of watersport activities and fishing opportunities. Okehampton has a prominent medieval castle overlooking a wooded river valley, the Museum of Dartmoor Life and Okehampton train station, which has been restored to its 1950s glory: The Dartmoor Line now operates a service between Okehampton and Exeter every hour, 7 days a week. The town also has access to fabulous walks and Simmons Park where you’ll find a children’s adventure playground. This area of Devon has plenty of farm shops and country inns serving good food where visitors can spend time relaxing and unwinding amongst unspoilt countryside.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV, 1 x double.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with flame-effect electric fire

Oil central heating.

Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher.

2 x Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Off-road parking for 4 cars.

Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and barbecue.

One well behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2.4 miles, pub 1.2 miles.

Note: Restricted head height in bathroom