Guests say
Northwood Barn in Okehampton, Devon, is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its peaceful and tranquil location, cosy and comfortable accommodation, and thoughtful touches. Guests have enjoyed the property's proximity to nature, with easy access to walks, river swims, and star gazing opportunities. The enclosed garden is appreciated by pet owners, and the cottage's cleanliness and facilities have met guests' needs for a restful and enjoyable stay.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-presented, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The location is frequently highlighted for its tranquillity, proximity to nature, and ease of access to local attractions like Dartmoor, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Comfort is a strong point for Northwood Barn, with multiple reviews mentioning comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and ample space, ensuring a restful stay for guests.
Facilities are well-regarded, with guests finding everything they needed for their stay. However, there is a mention of limited access to parts of Lydford Gorge, which may affect the score slightly.
The welcome pack and the safe garden for pets reflect the owners' thoughtfulness. While gifts are appreciated, it is important to note that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed with every stay.
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
Reviews (11)
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Michael
Very comfortable beds . Our dog Bella thoroughly enjoyed her stay and the little garden was ideal for her and fully enclosed. The woods were great for her walks with sticks being her favourite she was spoilt for choice. Would definitely recommend this cosy homely cottage .
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James
Ben and Linda are delightful and we had a few nice chats with Ben over the week and I learnt a bit more about dairy farming! We both enjoyed the holiday and really appreciated being able to take our persian cat as well. Many thanks and hopefully will return in the future.
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Tina
Cottage is beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay and the bed was so comfortable. As the garden is fenced all round it was very safe for our dog to wander around. We really didnât want to leave. It deserves more than a five star review Tina, Steve and Tia the dog