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Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen.

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Private kitchen
Dining
Food and drink
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Widecombe in the moor, ENG
  • River Dart Country Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Buckfast Abbey
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen.

The cottage makes an ideal location for active guests who like hiking, cycling, geocaching and horse riding & there is never a dull day in Dartmoor National Park! The moor is on the doorstep (literally) and for most people this is the main attraction. The beaches are not far away and the Two Moors Way runs across the top of Wind Tor and this takes you right through to Exmoor. The two pubs (The Rugglestone and The Old Inn) in Widecombe do a thriving trade and are both well worth visiting. The Cafe on The Green in the village has a countywide reputation for great food, atmosphere and service. We have just installed a new kitchen which includes a Bosch induction hob, double oven and microwave. The dining area has beautiful views over the garden and open fields. The lockable garage is available for the storage of bikes and other activity equipment.

The accommodation consists of 1 twin bedroom, 1 double bedroom and a small box room suitable for a young child. There is a new fully equipped kitchen and diner, modern bathroom and living room. Off road parking for 2 cars, and 20 metres away further parking. The cottage and garden have stunning views across the Widecombe valley; there are guides to walks and rides from the doorstep, most of which take in a local pub. Birds, butterflies and bees can all be seen in the garden.

The garden is one of the main features of the cottage and it has benefited from a lot of investment over the years. In order for it to be maintained to a high standard, the gardener does need to attend regularly and because of the vagaries of the weather and the tight schedule he has to adhere to, we cannot always predict when he will arrive so we apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. Hot pasties are for sale daily at the kiosk on the village green.

Property manager

Peter Graves
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not provide a cot or high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 well behaved dogs max, please. Pick up all mess.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A gardener keeps the garden beautiful and he is scheduled to come on Wednesdays. Please inform me if this is not convenient.
Because of its rural location, Windtor is subject to visits from sheep and their bleats are audible along with other agricultural ambient sounds.
The cottage is right on the moor, so all dogs must be kept under control so as not to upset the agricultural animals. Maximum of 2 dogs, please.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area. Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pixieland and House of Marbles. Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Higher Knowle are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Widecombe in the moor, ENG

What's nearby

  • River Dart Country Park - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Buckfast Abbey - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Becky Falls - 32 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 29 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Welcome Stranger Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪East Dart Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ullacombe Farm Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grange Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy holiday cottage in the National Park with stunning views and new kitchen. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St Pancras Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park and The Dart on Dartmoor. Pixieland and Jay's Grave are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage in beautiful location
The new kitchen is such an amazing addition to the cottage. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable holiday and is perfectly situated right on the moor , with a lovely easy walk into Widecombe. Highly recommend this cottage. Will definitely be back soon .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quiet spot in the heart of Dartmoor
Quiet, private, and pleasant home with a back garden with lovely views, right in the middle of the heart of Dartmoor, with close access to the lovely village of Widecombe.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

warren a.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ragnhild L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grootmoeders huisje
Dit huisje doet je terug denken aan het huis van oma. Gelukkig zijn de belangrijkste zaken zeker helemaal van deze tijd. Prachtig gelegen met fantastisch uitzicht en zeer aangename tuin. Heel fijn verblijf gehad.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing base to enjoy Dartmoor
Enjoyed the cottage so much that did not venture much further than walking to Widecombe via Wind Tor. Excellent food at Cafe on Green and at Rugglestone Inn on way back.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet spot away from the center of Widecombe
If you like being on Dartmoor, this property is very well situated. It is surrounded by fields with cattle and sheep. It’s a quiet location with a great view from the back garden.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idealic location center of Dartmoor
Quiet spot in the heart of Dartmoor for those who love being on the Moor
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best cottage ever
Just spectacular ! Been there times just about to book or fourth trip there !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
A 3 bedroom house sitting in the middle of Dartmoor, pretty close to Widecombe. Ideal for those wanting to enjoy the Moor.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark W., Sheerness England

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We stayed at Windtor for a week and it was great, very peacefull and lovely views from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolande S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We enjoyed a wonderful, quiet week in this beautiful cottage. It has a very nice garden full of birds, a spectacular view, and fabulous Dartmoor is all around it. It is close to Exeter. A stack of leaflets helped us to find nice things to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet views
Stayed with family in this lovely place and greatly enjoyed. The views a great. Plenty of local walks to tors and remaining of bronze age settlements. Very quiet and relaxing place. Nicely presented extension to enjoy morning/evening views of the country side, birds and bouncing little sheep.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heart of Dartmoor
Enjoyed my stay. Lovely views from the garden; sheep and cows all around. Peace and quiet, and surrounded by nature.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location – center of Dartmoor
Beautiful garden, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet, Dartmoor all around, waking up to the sound of moorland cattle – what’s there not to love?
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
The weather was fantastically awful for the week we visited, however, this didn't matter at all as the cottage was so cosy and had such wonderful views, we just relaxed and enjoyed the storms from the big living room window and conservatory! Wonderful stay as always !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Home away from home, everything you need for a comfortable stay in a stunning location. Easy walk to Widecombe on the moor.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot with the moor at the back door.
A lovely home-from-home with everything we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Well equipped and spacious and the views from the windows and garden are stunning. Easy to find and within walking distance of Widecombe which has two pubs, a general store, gift shop and a lovely cafe - we loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sebastian R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Excellent location for walks in beautiful Darmoor. Wind Tor is just up the hill. Nice views from literally any window.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
Lovely holiday cottage, had everything we needed. Check in was easy and communication with Peter was great. Very nice, pretty garden. The main thing about this place is the location, it is perfect and the views are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Wolfgang S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gut
Gut
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

warren a., Windsor, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway near Widecombe
A quiet get away in the middle of Dartmoor with lovely views from the back garden.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

fredrick h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Lovely cottage, great location. Has all you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage
Fantastic location, lovely easy walk to Widecombe and straight onto the moor. Cottage is very cozy and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical....
A truly magical place to stay. It rained everyday, which was great, as it meant we could hunker down in this wonderful cottage in a wonderful location. The property has everything you need, with the most awesome of views. Hopefully booking again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house right in the moors
Beautiful location with amazing views of the moors. Quiet and very rural, with 15 min walk to nearest village. Very good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Graves

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Our family has resided in the area since 17th century and Windtor cottage has been in the family for 4 generations. We love its location and the tranquility of the area, with such easy access to miles of open countryside.

Why they chose this property

The area is ideal for people who are active and enjoy hiking, geocaching, cycling and horse riding. Access to the national park is from the back door and there are loads of walks from there which are available in the welcome pack. You won't need your car all week as food is delivered to the door by most supermarkets. We are an active family and love the outdoors but there is loads of other stuff to do locally - check out the ‘things to do’ section of the welcome pack. Exeter and Plymouth are about 40 minutes away and you can get to the south coast beaches in about the same time.

What makes this property unique

Views from the sun room and sundeck are amazing and it is the perfect place to relax, away from the stresses of work and daily life. The views from the cottage of the Widecombe valley are hard to beat and are best taken in while sipping your breakfast tea or sundowner cocktail on the sun deck. It boasts 1 double and 1 twin room and a small downstairs single room. The new kitchen is equipped with an induction hob, double oven, microwave and fridge freezer. It has all you will need in the way of utensils and the dining sunroom is accessible directly from the kitchen.

Wifi is available for free and to use the Ohme Pro EV charger, please contact me directly. This is available for as little as 10p per unit.

You can walk from the door straight up onto the moor and from there you have access to miles of open countryside. You can even follow the Two Moors Way to Exmoor, 90 miles away! Walking and cycling guides available are available in the cottage.

You will be surrounded by the sites and sounds of the countryside during your stay and don't be surprised to see Dartmoor ponies at the gate. Bird seed is provided and you are welcome to top up the feeders.

Languages:

English, French

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