About this property
Callington 4.3 miles. Tucked away within the superb Honicombe Holiday Park, is the delightful dwelling, Dartmoor 12. Resting a stone’s throw away from the majestic Tamar Valley AONB and just a few miles away from the bustling town of Callington, this wonderful retreat promises a refreshing getaway for a family of all ages and tastes. After a day exploring this wonderful location or an afternoon making the most of the excellent on-site facilities, be welcomed into the well-equipped interior, where you will find everything you could possibly need during a week-long break. Here, you will find a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group, with four well-presented bedrooms situated across both floors to choose from. On the ground-floor there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, whilst the first-floor occupies a king-size and a second twin bedroom. Fulfilling your culinary needs is the well-equipped kitchen, where you will find all the essentials required to whip up a delicious evening meal before settling down at the dining table to plan the days ahead with your loved ones. The dining area is joined by an inviting sitting area, where you can unwind on the plush sofas and tune into the Smart TV, or make use of the patio area with bench to enjoy the last glimpses of sunshine during a summer’s evening. To keep you busy whilst staying here, make the most of the wonderful on-site facilities which includes an on-site pub, climbing frames and play equipment where hours of entertainment can be enjoyed. As well as a handy convenience shop and off licence selling daily essentials such as, fresh milk, a basic selection of confectionery, tinned foods, wine and beers to enjoy in your lodge, along with toiletries, cleaning materials and gifts. Alternatively, venture to the nearby town of Callington where you will find a selection of shops, pub and eateries, as well as attractions including the 15th century St Mary's Church. Not forgetting your little ones, visit The Tamar Valley Donkey Park, a sanctuary and an adventure park that offers fun games and attractions for children, along with a host of donkeys to meet. Tavistock is also a must visit as an ancient stannary and market town - now a world heritage site, and which is the home of the cream tea and the vibrant Pannier Market as well as a variety of shops, cafés and St Eustachius' which is the Parish Church of the town next to the ruins of the old Abbey. For those feeling active, find miles of walks upon the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or spend an afternoon at the National Trust property of Cotehele. Dartmoor 12 is a splendid getaway for a memorable holiday with your loved ones.
The small rural village of Gunnislake lies on the steeply wooded banks of the River Tamar. It has village pubs and a small selection of shops. Notably, the village sits at one end of the scenic Tamar Valley Railway - with regular services along the river bank to Plymouth. The area is perfect for exploring Dartmoor, the south and north coast beaches and the attractions of Cornwall’s far west. Close to hand, the Dartmoor town of Tavistock with its pannier market, pubs and restaurants is a must, as well as the popular fishing village of Calstock, renowned for its crafts and festivals, while the Donkey Sanctuary and Cotehele House and Gardens (NT) are just 10 minutes away. Enjoy a round of golf at St Mellion (8 miles), explore the restored Victorian mining village at Morwellham Quay (4 miles), search for otters and deer along the Tamar Valley footpath, visit the National Trust owned Lydford Gorge, or take a trip to the beach and picturesque harbour at Looe (25 miles) - there’s something for everyone. For something really different, why not ride the scenic Tamar Valley Railway into Plymouth and spend the day in the fabulous Marine Aquarium or strolling the historic Plymouth Hoe?
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: first floor 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, ground-floor 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Ground-floor cloak room with shower, WC and hand basin.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Electric included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Patio with seating.
Two well-behaved pets welcome, supplement charges apply for a second pet, per week.
Dog bed, bowls and crate available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 0.9 miles, shop 1.4 miles.
Note: This property has a private water supply that is tested regularly.
Note: This property has not joined the leisure facilities, which means guests cannot use the swimming pools or the gym on-site, but can use the tennis courts (April - October), games room, and children's playground.
If you would like use of these facilities we have Property ID: 1006955 (Dartmoor 2) available for booking.
Site regulations state strictly no bookings from workmen/contractors
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Reviews (1)
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Christopher
It's ideal for the larger family or for those who have members of their party that have limited mobility, due to the downstairs toilet and shower room, as well as 2 bedrooms on each floor. The property was generally clean and fairly well maintained. The size is suitable for up to 8 people and is very comfortable inside (apart from the issues outlined below). Due to the time of year, we had the heating on, however it was nice and warm all week. The bathrooms and kitchen were also perfect for our needs. The location is good, with most places we wanted to travel to being 30 to 60 minutes away. Our stay was only tarred by 2 issues. On the night of arrival, there was an infestation of flies in the upstairs, originating from the bathroom window skylight window. On calling the emergency contact number (daughter) and having sent videos of it, it was passed onto her mother (owner?) who called us back telling us that her daughter was in "fits of giggles" over it. This really angered us as it was a serious health concern and we were even contemplating having to go stay in a hotel due to the risk to health, however her daughter had clearly found it humorous! I spent 2 hours after getting there having to vacuum up over 200 live flies from the ceiling, dead ones on the floor, etc. I stopped counting them at 200. We could only presume that something had died on the roof. Despite advising that site services would be called in the morning, we never had anyone visit or any further calls. We were just told to get some fly spray! I ended up cleaning the lock mechanism of the window out in the morning, where the remaining couple of dozen flies remained. On the first morning, the bed slats all then fell out on the left side of the king sized bed as I was getting up, resulting in me twinging my back (painful all day). It appears to possibly be a new bed and there was no brace across the middle to keep the sides from moving apart. It needs either a wooden brace or cable to keep the sides from moving. Despite my best efforts, it happened 2 further times during the week. My wife ended up having to sleep in one of the single beds in one of the empty rooms because of this and the otherwise uncomfortable and thin mattress. I could easily have given a lower review, but feel that the property will be much better for other visitors if these issues are resolved and, hopefully, no further fly infestations occur. There were apparently some flies present 2 days earlier, when the mother visited the property and left the skylight open, so it clearly should have been investigated then. We also didn't buy the response that "everyone has problems with flies down here at this time of year". Nobody else on site that we spoke to had ever heard of this happening and were shocked by the response that we had. We also visit Cornwall every October to holiday and see relatives, as we've done for 25 years or so, and have never experienced this.