About this property
Okehampton 2 miles. Windy Willows is beautifully presented wooden lodge settled into the countryside outskirts of Okehampton. With off-road parking and access to the scenic landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, this property is ideal for two couples, friends, or families looking for a getaway to Devon. This spacious, all-ground-floor property offers a stylish base for you and your loved ones to call home as you explore the surrounding area, rich with countryside walks, charming towns and breathtaking scenery. Step into the open-plan living space, where large windows and patio doors flood the room with natural light and offer superb views as you settle on the sofa. The contemporary kitchen features characterful exposed brickwork: a wonderful space to rustle up tasty treats or home-cooked recipes before regrouping with your family at the dining table, admiring the garden as you tuck in. After dinner, sink into the sofa and tune into the TV, while the woodburning stove crackles in the background. After an action-packed day of exploring, look forward to catching your rest in one of the two bedrooms, which have been designed with style and plenty of space for your belongings. Choose between a double bedroom with an en-suite shower and the twin bedroom, which boasts a striking feature wall and its own en-suite shower room. To the outside, bench seating and a table offer an alternative space to dine or enjoy a cup of tea in the morning as you admire your countryside surroundings; alternatively enjoy lunch on the shared lawn during the summer months. Windy Willows is a wonderful base for a holiday in Devon, at any time of the year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1145063, together sleeping up to 8 guests.
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
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms with TVs: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Tassimo coffee maker, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, 2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking with a slight slope leading to the property.
Shared non-enclosed lawn garden area and private gravelled seating area.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
Reviews (3)
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Ilona
It is situated high up and close to the A road, so it's with ease that you can get to places from here. You can hear the road, mainly lorries at times, but not so much that it disturbs the peace of the place. When getting there you have to ignore Google as it'll take you to another house just down the road. We found it easy enough to find and it's central to so many good areas to visit locally etc, including North Cornwall. It's handy to know that there's ample parking here, enough for two cars, however, there's a ramp and a small walk with your gear upto Windy Willows. The ramp is rather steep so some elderly may find it rather difficult. My brother did slip down it too, as we got one day of snow, so in those instances just take care. Outside there's lovely seating area with gorgeous scenery. There's ample grounds which aren't securely fenced, so if you have dogs you may need them on a leash if they are prone to roam. Inside it's larger than what the photos depict. So spacious. Very pleased with all the rooms. We were welcomed with a cake, there's also tea, sugar, coffee, salt and pepper available, however, just a note for others, make sure you get milk in before arriving, as my brother didn't, as he's used to this being supplied when we go to other holiday cottages. Also bring your own shampoos, shower gel etc, another thing we are used to getting at places, but I understand not all places do supply these as complimentary items. The bedrooms are large. The double beds' mattress was lovely soft enough, but not too soft. My brother found the single bed mattress slightly too firm for him, and so didn't get as good a sleep as I did. These are different preferences for everyone. There are sensor lights in certain areas of the holiday home, unfortunately there were issues with them which John did try to rectify. To be honest we weren't a fan of them. Some would flash on and off for no reason, others come on for either too long, or not long enough, as in the hallway. Again this is owners preference to what they feel best works for their place. I would definitely recommend Windy Willows though, it really feels so homely. You can't get a more lovely and helpful couple as Sarah and John. They made me, my brother and my pets feel very welcome. I hope to return soon. Thank you Sarah and John for sharing your place with us.
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Nicky
Windy Willows is a beautiful holiday home that is spotlessly clean and comfortable. A great base to explore North and South Devon. Thank you for helping us to have a great week.
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Hannah
Accuracy of the listing: the location wasn't easy to find, as the information on the app wasn't concise. Very confusing if dont know the area. Leading us to be in totally the wrong location, we found the place after contacting the owner. Hardly a problem in the grand scheme of things we had lovely time looking at that beautiful view! Oh that beautiful view!! Cleanliness of the property the bathrooms and kitchen where spotlessly clean.. The property was everything we needed it to be. It was warm and dry considering it was mid Feb. We just love staying in that main living space and soaking up that view!! The facilities were exactly what we were expecting, but more importantly what we needed! If you are looking for a lovely break with great views then I highly recommend Windy Willows!