The Old Mill Holiday Cottage
ID: S175275
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Old Mill Holiday Cottage for its charm, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches like fresh bread and a well-equipped kitchen. The garden and wildlife are highlights, and the property is dog-friendly with an enclosed space. Some guests mention road noise, but overall, the cottage offers a comfortable and welcoming stay.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's spotless condition and the meticulous attention to cleanliness, suggesting a very high standard maintained by the hosts.
The location is generally appreciated for its scenic walks and proximity to local attractions, though a few guests note the presence of road noise. The balance of positive location attributes against the few concerns about noise results in a strong but not perfect score.
Comfort is highly rated, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. There is a single mention of an uncomfortable sofa bed, but overall, the sentiment is very positive.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a fully equipped kitchen, smart TV, and log fires. Maintenance appears to be excellent, though one suggestion for improvement in the lounge setup indicates a slight deduction from a perfect score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with special mentions of welcome packs and provisions for dogs. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Perfect for families wishing to escape to the tranquil countryside, The Old Mill is an enchanting Grade II listed cottage set on the outskirts of the quaint village of Jacobstowe over looking the river, near the town of Okehampton, Devon. Set over two floors, the cottage is decorated and furnished to a high-standard with an inviting ambiance allowing you to feel at home during your stay. Upon entering the cottage, there is a characterful exposed stone entrance porchway, and it is from here that you delve into a fairytale dwelling. Stepping inside, you will be delighted to find a exquisitely traditional dining area, which flaunts a large, stone inglenook woodburning fireplace, traditional oak panelled beam details, cosy wall lights, and oak dining seating for six, where you can dine with family in style. Continuing to impress, following to the left of this room is a spacious sitting room with a sofa bed to accommodate two more guests, an additional large inglenook woodburning fireplace, traditional beams, a lovely rug to rest your feet, and snug armchairs and sofas to unwind on. Here, you can look forward to cosying up to the warming fire on those chillier evenings or plan your next big adventure during your stay. Beyond this is a wonderfully-fitted kitchen with further beautiful stone and beaming details, quaint windows, and well-appointed appliances, including an electric oven with ceramic hobs, a fridge/freezer, ceramic sink, a dishwasher, microwave, and a washing machine for all your utility needs. Completing the ground floor is a contemporary bathroom, fitted with a WC, hand basin, and a shower over bath where you can indulge in a relaxing soak. Climb the stairs to find a pretty room with king size or twin beds, complete with appealing decor and furnishings including wooden beams, a chest of drawers, a TV, and an open-plan contemporary en-suite shower room with a WC, hand basin, and shower cubicle, enclosed by a privacy screen. Step through the hallway and you'll be charmed by the wonderful wooden shelving units with quaint ornaments and books, which leads to an admirable super-king-size bedroom, featuring a TV, ample wardrobe space, dressing table, a characterful low window, and a contemporary en-suite shower room, which includes a WC, shower cubicle and a hand basin. This first-rate home-away-from-home offers splendid outdoor spaces, including an attractive enclosed garden, patio, and parking area which can be accessed from the kitchen. The cottage benefits from a fabulous riverside location, offering a communal garden where you can bring a packed-lunch and walk down to the bridge and the river and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. The property also has fishing rights over one third of a mile of the river. Immerse yourself in the coast and countryside of Devon with a stay at The Old Mill Holiday Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1021879, 1138991, and 1138995, together sleeping up to 14 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 (where Tourist Information can be found) and Okehampton train station, which has been restored to its 1950s glory running trains along a scenic route to Meldon the highest station in southern England. The town also has spectacular views across Dartmoor, 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 King size (Twin bed available on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC and 1 x King size (Twin bed available on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with sofa bed and wood burning stove.
Oil fired central heating with woodburning stoves.
Electric oven, ceramic hobs, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, two TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power is included in the rent.
Fresh bed linen and towels are included in the rent.
King size sofa bed.
Large driveway with off road parking.
Enclosed garden and patio area.
Pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 0.7 miles, shops 0.7 miles.
Note: This and neighbouring property 1138991 can be made into one by opening adjoining doors.
Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.
Reviews (29)
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Heather
It's a great base to either relax in or to explore Dartmoor and North Devon. Linda and Kevin are very friendly and helpful and have obviously put a lot of time and effort into their properties. Having access to the river from the orchard was a real treat. The only downside for us was the speed of the traffic past the house. We very much enjoyed our time there.
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Heather
Lynda and Kevin were the perfect hosts, there if you needed them but not in your face. The cottage is dog friendly and as such there are many little touches such as a bed, a lead and feeding bowls. Outside the wild birds are catered for, gold finches are prolific. There's a lovely public walk down by the river Okement where you can see otters, I didn't see any, maybe next time. I can honestly say that Lynda and Kevin have thought their project though and have catered for everything to make a visitor welcome and comfortable.
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Lee
We especially loved the thoughtful touches such as the freshly baked bread, butter, eggs and milk left in the kitchen and bottles of water by the beds. I loved spending time watching all the wildlife in the garden including some amazingly colourful birds, a red squirrel and we even saw a deer in the field around the corner when walking dogs one morning. My youngest dog Cooper very much appreciated the dog bed that was there for our use and the enclosed garden was perfect for letting the dogs out. I would highly recommend this place to stay and hope to be back soon.