Engine House

ID: S181146

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

The Engine House in Devon is consistently praised for its peacefulness, seclusion, and beautiful surroundings. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, the well-equipped facilities, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. The property offers a perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience, with local pubs and attractions within easy reach. It's an idyllic retreat for those seeking to unwind and enjoy nature.

Guests frequently commend the property for its cleanliness upon arrival, with only a minor mention of cobwebs and a temporary pet odour. The overall impression is of a well-maintained and tidy holiday home.

The location is highly valued for its quietness, stunning views, and proximity to nature, with easy access to local attractions. Some guests noted the narrow lanes as challenging but not a significant deterrent.

The accommodation is repeatedly described as comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere and personal touches that enhance the guest experience. The presence of a dog bed and treats also indicates consideration for pet comfort.

The property is well-equipped with everything needed for a stay, including a well-stocked kitchen and reliable Wi-Fi. There were isolated issues with hot water and a dishwasher, but these were addressed promptly.

The hosts are noted for their thoughtfulness, providing welcome gifts such as biscuits, milk, and juice. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such extras, while common, are not guaranteed.

About this property

Travelling up a hardcore track for 200 metres, between the villages of Bridford and Christow in the Teign Valley, will take you to the Engine House, a beautifully secluded cottage surrounded by trees and woodland, with views out to the rolling hills of Haldon Hills. With the ability to sleep up to four people, this quirky cottage is a delightful place to bring your friends or family to for a calm retreat at this historic building, once the engine house for the Scatter Rock quarry which closed its doors back in 1954. You can enter the property through the front door, but if it’s a warm summer day, you’ll probably have the french doors open, which lead you from the terrace into the open-plan living space where you can find a comfortable sofa facing the TV with DVD player, for when you want to relax in front of a film, through to the dining area and kitchen so you won’t lose a minute of quality time with your family while you cook a tasty meal. The hall leads you to the twin and double bedrooms, both decorated in a pretty fashion, with windows looking out to the luscious greenery outside, with the bathroom further along containing a contemporary and stylish fitted bath with shower over and matching basin and WC. At the back of the property is the enclosed garden, echoing the history of the building, formed by the remaining industrial walls creating what feels like a secret garden to have all to yourself, with a picnic bench and table and chairs in place so you can spend a magical evening under the stars thanks to the almost non-existent light pollution. To the front and coming out of the french doors is a lawned front garden with a picnic table and bench for when you strike lucky with the English weather, well as plenty of space for private parking. The Teign valley is a beautiful area on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park and Bridford is a great location from which to explore it, with easy distances to the neighbouring villages and towns such as Christow, Chudleigh and Moretonhampstead, the latter which is home to Go Ape at Haldon Forest Park which is an adventure for the whole family. A few miles away you can find the Canonteign Falls, hidden in scenic woodland, fern gardens and surrounded by lakes, there are two sets of waterfalls, both natural and manmade with a children’s play area, just make sure to bring good walking shoes for the steep steps and climb. What remains of the old mining buildings dotted in the landscape has now been taken over by the wildlife, with

the Engine House in the midst of this, it creates a charming setting like something out of a fairy-tale, and a lovely place to spend your holiday.

Bridford is located in Devon on the border of Dartmoor, in the Teign Valley. It is a small village containing local amenities such as a village shop and a pub, and several other local businesses available. There are lots of walks to go on to be found in local guides, and going a bit further out into the Dartmoor National Park will give you endless choice. Nearby villages and towns include Chudleigh, Dunsford, and Lustleigh.

Accommodation

All ground floor.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area.
Oil central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and TV with DVD.

WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for four cars.

Enclosed garden to the back, and garden and patio to the front.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1 mile, pub 0.8 miles.

Note: The back garden is multi-level with some steep areas.

Please note: the road leading up to Engine House is a farm track

Nearby points of interest

  • House of Marbles
  • Babbacombe Model Village
  • Powderham Castle
  • Shaldon Beach

Reviews (30)

  • Jill

    The owners were particularly friendly and helpful and put themselves out to give us a tour of their land which completed the history of the building. Everything everybody could want.

  • Lynn

    Although we had a very quick visit to Devon to visit family, we found the cottage very comfortable. Thank you.

  • Tom

    Everything we needed, very comfortable. We had a great stay.

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