About this property
Settled in the bustling town of Tavistock is this 172 years old listed cottage, Bluebell Cottage, an end-terrace and one of a historic collection of properties built by the Duke of Bedford for mine workers. This charming two-bedroom dwelling boasts beautifully preserved, original features like the granite tiled floor and Grade II listed porch entrance, creating a characterful base to return to after adventures in the nearby Tamar Valley AONB and Dartmoor National Park. Head inside the cottage and come into the lovely kitchen, which houses all you need for rustling up delicious meals for the group, with an electric oven and gas hob among the appliances. Move into the elegant dining room, a snug space but perfectly seating all four guests so you can come together at the end of the day to enjoy more quality time. Find comfort in the charming sitting room where a woodburning stove rests within the fireplace, adding a welcome warmth in winter, while a sofa and armchair offer lovely spots to unwind before the TV, perfect for catching up on your favourite shows. The ground floor is completed by the bathroom, home to a bath with an overhead shower, so you can freshen up with a long soak or a quick shower, whatever you prefer! Travel up the steep cottage stairs to find the delightful bedrooms, with a pretty twin bedroom perfect for children or friends sharing, and the double room enjoying a sky blue feature wall, along with attractive pine furniture for your things. The cottage is just over the road from a nearby shop so you won't have to go far for any ingredients or essentials, whilst the town centre can be reached via a pleasant stroll through Tavistock Park which has a children's play area, a sensory garden and tennis courts, with Tavistock Canal running through it and a delightful café to stop at too. The whole town is a world heritage site with special sights, including Tavistock church dating back over 800 years. Once you've reached the heart of this West Devon town, make sure to visit the Tavistock Pannier Market, a well-known indoor market with a range of quality stalls and over 900 years of history, whilst Tavistock's streets are lined with excellent independent shops, restaurants, and pubs, with Tavistock Museum being the place to go to understand the town's rich heritage. Follow the river north and venture into the beautiful Dartmoor National Park to discover a multitude of activities from hiking up Roos Tor and Pew Tor, to exploring the vast Foggintor Quarry, or heading to the Dartmoor Prison Museum in Princetown to see displays on prison history dating back to 1809. Head south to find amazing places like the Yellowmead Stone Circles and Hingston Hill Cairn Circle, while the Burrator Reservoir is perfect for enjoying walks around the waterside, or for a spot of fly-fishing. Within the Dartmoor National Park there are many sites; enjoy a magical afternoon at the Miniature Pony Centre, experience a show at the Dartmoor Hawking Falconry Experience or go back in time within a visit to the National Trust owned Cotehele, a medieval house with Tudor additions. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a wonderful place for kayaking or canoeing enthusiasts to explore the countryside via the River Tamar, with a host of outdoor activity organisers offering guided kayak tours if you're a beginner. Make amazing memories in this lively part of Devon at Bluebell Cottage.
Tavistock is an ancient market town resting in West Devon, part of an unesco World Heritage Site and resting atop the River Tavy. The town is home to a large market, Tavistock Pannier Market, a good range of shops and a host of excellent pubs, restaurants and cafés. Tavistock is a wonderful base for adventures into the nearby Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley aonb, both offering great places for walking, cycling, fishing and lots more activities!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV and DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first come first served basis but plenty of nearby parking also available.
Long dog friendly garden with lawn to front and side with outdoor furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Dogs must be supervised in the garden.
Note: The property rests on an A road, some noise to be expected.
Note: Due to the age of the property, the spiral staircase is steep and turns, please take care.
Note: Please bring your own towels
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Sterts Arts Centre
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Launceston Castle
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
Reviews (11)
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Julie
Parking was a huge issue for us and I left the property a day early due to no heating but also getting a parking ticket or being clamped where I was parked as no one moved from the spaces occupied and I was concerned parking elsewhere also put my car in a vulnerable position if it got damaged or broken into on an industrial estate up the road. Heating didn't work even though we read through instructions so we thought we would default to the wood burner but there wasn't any kindling or wood at the property. I was told by the owners daughter after my holiday that they don't leave wood as anyone could use it and cause a fire?. We looked everywhere for an information folder which wasn't left out for us but this contained limited information in it and nothing about using the wood burner. The stairs were very steep and no banister so my elderly mum slept downstairs on the settee. The door knob came off in her hand when she opened the door to the stairs. The parking is advertised as first come first serve but no one moved so we didnt stand a chance. I phoned Sykes to report the heating but to say we were leaving a day early as the property would be empty. When I explained this the owners daughter said we had " high tailed it out of the property".... this was not the case it was uncomfortable without heating and we left at 10.30am after packing the car and I did let the owner know we were leaving also. I've been told that the owner won't give us any money back and the owners daughter said it's all down to sykes and the case is CLOSED.. NOT A GREAT EXPERIENCE.
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Karen
Cottage is as described, comfortable and clean. Good location for visiting local areas. Swimming pool and nice park virtually opposite. The cottage is situated on a very busy road with heavy traffic, although surprisingly once you are inside the noise didnât really bother us at all. The bedrooms however could benefit from black out blinds or curtains as the rooms were very bright come 6am. The stairs were steep as described in the write up but again we got used to them pretty quickly. Would like to have had a SMART tv to watch NETFLIX as the freeview channels are quite limited, although there were plenty of DVDâs provided, the ones we chose were unfortunately empty. Would also have liked to see even a basic first aid kit as we had a small accident which required a plaster late at night once the local shops had closed. Overall we had a lovely stay, neighbours were friendly and the children loved their comfy beds.
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Heather
We had everything we good possibly need there.very comfortable and spotlessly clean .only complaint. The garden furniture good be cleaner ..