Newton Abbot

Virginia Cottage (ref 28108) and Fig Cottage (ref W44213), are both perfect for couples who enjoy walking, sightseeing and visiting National Trust properties. These properties are are situated in 10½ acres of unspoilt natural grounds on the edge of Dartmoor. Both barn conversions are set in a row of three in a courtyard setting, close to the owners’ home, smallholding and 5-pitch certified caravan site. The holiday properties are eco-friendly with solar panels, air source heat pumps and an environmentally-friendly hot water system. Walkers can explore Dartmoor, spot wild ponies, cross ancient stone bridges spanning the River Dart, and admire the Tors. Visit Castle Drogo, Lydford Gorge, Buckfast Abbey, Torbay, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles. Exeter, with its stunning cathedral, is a short drive. A nature trail and cycle route can be found on the Forestry Commission land, 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Properties 28108 and W44213 can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

Both properties: Central heating by air source heat pump, solar electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Induction hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Sitting-out area and furniture. Shared 10½ acre grounds. Parking (1 car). Cycle store. Natural water supply from bore hole. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Pond and leat in grounds, 65 yards.

Virginia Cottage (ref 28108) and Fig Cottage (ref W44213), are both perfect for couples who enjoy walking, sightseeing and visiting National Trust properties. These properties are are situated in 10½ acres of unspoilt natural grounds on the edge of Dartmoor. Both barn conversions are set in a row of three in a courtyard setting, close to the owners’ home, smallholding and 5-pitch certified caravan site. The holiday properties are eco-friendly with solar panels, air source heat pumps and an environmentally-friendly hot water system. Walkers can explore Dartmoor, spot wild ponies, cross ancient stone bridges spanning the River Dart, and admire the Tors. Visit Castle Drogo, Lydford Gorge, Buckfast Abbey, Torbay, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles. Exeter, with its stunning cathedral, is a short drive. A nature trail and cycle route can be found on the Forestry Commission land, 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Properties 28108 and W44213 can be booked together to accommodate up to 4 guests.

Ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.

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Both properties: Central heating by air source heat pump, solar electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Induction hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Sitting-out area and furniture. Shared 10½ acre grounds. Parking (1 car). Cycle store. Natural water supply from bore hole. Welcome pack. No smoking. NB: Pond and leat in grounds, 65 yards.

Superb views over the surrounding hills and patchwork of fields can be enjoyed from this first floor holiday property, which is enviably located on the edge of the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Attached to the owners’ home, with which it shares a delightful garden with fantastic views and a wildlife pond brimming with water lilies, Hollyhocks serves as a tranquil base from which to enjoy a whole host of rural pastimes. The area is a haven for walkers, bird-watchers and nature lovers, with plenty of footpaths to explore. Locally, visit the restored water wheel at Bovey Tracey, take a trip on the steam train from Buckfastleigh to the market town of Totnes, and explore at leisure the many fine NT properties which stand proudly close by. For seaside attractions, Teignmouth and the English Riviera are within driving distance, while for excellent shopping journey to the naval town of Plymouth. Shop and pub 1¼ miles.

Stairs to entrance. All on first floor: Living room with sofa bed (for alternative sleeping)/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. DVD and small library. CD. Wi-fi. Halogen hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Use of freezer. Sitting-out area and furniture. Shared 1½-acre garden with picnic table. Barbecue. Parking. NB: Pond and stream in garden.

The Garden Flat forms part of The Old House, which is a historic property and set in the heart of the charming village of Chudleigh, in the grounds of the owner’s home. Located at the heart of the village, all the local amenities are within easy walking distance, including a local swimming pool and park. The flat is well-appointed and is ideal for a couple seeking a comfortable base from which to set out and explore the local area.
There are many cycle trails, including a great all-ability trail, with regular resting points, that are perfect for taking in the stunning views over Exeter and Dartmoor. Alternatively, for walking enthusiasts, there are many different walks around the area, including The Butterfly Trail, which is a circular walk, which gives you stunning views across the forest and over the Teign Valley.
Many sandy beaches can be found nearby, or take a trip further afield and visit the historic city of Exeter, with its canals, shops and cafes. Plymouth has the Sea Life Centre, Barbican waterfront and Plymouth Hoe, a large, south-facing open public space. East Devon has dramatic coastlines and is excellent for walking the coastal path, where you can visit Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and Seaton. There are many National Trust properties all close by and worth visiting. The English Riviera is also on your doorstep, with sandy beaches, steam railway, zoo, theatres and boat trips. Beach 8½ miles. Shop and restaurant 200 yards, pub 100 yards.

Ground Floor:
Living room: With 32" Freeview TV, DVD player and French doors leading to courtyard.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bathroom: With bath and toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Small enclosed courtyard. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.

Set in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, with distant views across the rolling Dartmoor landscape, this holiday property is situated in a stunning, rural setting on the edge of Bovey Tracey. Moorcroft Cottage is a first floor apartment situated in the grounds of the owner’s home, but offers privacy and has its own garden with table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining. This property is just perfect for cyclists, walkers, bird watchers, nature lovers or anyone who would like to get away from it all and have some peace and quiet. There are some great places to visit from here, including Haytor, NT Parke, Yarner Wood and Becky Falls. Exeter, 15 miles, Plymouth, 25 miles, and Ashburton offer plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants. Activities available in the area include canoeing, carriage driving courses, fishing, walking and the unusual activity of letter boxing, which is ideal for walkers. There are many exciting spots for bird watchers and deer watchers. Dartmoor ponies can be found close to the property. The extensive coastline of the southwest peninsula offers endless opportunities to enjoy water sports, surfing or just a day at the seaside, all very close to Bovey Tracey. Buckfast Abbey and the busy market town of Newton Abbot are close by, and a visit to Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a must. There are many NT properties within driving distance, and vibrant Totnes with its steam trains is 10 miles distant. From here, a boat trip can be taken to Dartmouth for a fun day out. A visit to Devon would not be complete without a Devon cream tea; there are many tearooms on Dartmoor. Beach 11 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

12 steps to entrance. All on first floor: Living/dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Shower room with toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (1 car). Cycle store.

With wonderful views over Dartmoor and situated within South Devon countryside, this stunning complex of barn conversions (Refs HHHX and HHHW) was once part of the Stover Estate. Converted in early 2008 in a contemporary style and equipped to a high standard, with the addition of modern day comforts, they make the perfect place for couples, families and larger parties wishing to holiday together.
They offer wonderful all year round accommodation, with each cottage boasting its own patio area, with garden furniture and barbecue. Once a working farm and an old miniature railway site, Gorse Blossom Farm has some 40 acres, where guests can wander around at their leisure and which offers a haven for wildlife, including birds of prey, badgers and the lesser horseshoe bat, which has made its home here. An all weather surface tennis court will keep children and adults entertained.
Being close to the A38 makes this the perfect place from which to explore South Devon, Torquay (with its sandy beaches, 12 miles) and Plymouth, 25 miles (to see the Hoe, the Barbican, the National Marine Aquarium which is ideal for children and adults). The Eden Project (approximately
1½ hours drive) is a fabulous day out. Crealy Adventure Park is 20 miles. Exeter has a magnificent cathedral and quay, whilst a boat trip can be taken up the river to two stunning pubs. There are many villages to explore and stop off for a Devon cream tea. Dartmoor is on the doorstep, with its stunning scenery and heather clad rocky tors and ponies, and is a walkers’ paradise at any time of year, with Becky Falls (rocks and waterfalls), 8 miles. Paignton not only has more sandy beaches, but also a famous zoo.
Visit the South Hams, taking in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Go the other direction and take in the Jurassic Coast, or visit Beer, Branscombe and Seaton to take a ride on the Seaton Tramway. There is so much to see and do that visitors will have to keep coming back year after year to take it all in. Shop 500 yards, pub ½ mile.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. 1 double (5ft) bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Microwave. Fridge/freezer. Parking (1 car).

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Oil underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Satellite TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Courtyard and furniture. 5 acres of shared natural grounds and paddock. Barbecue. Shared tennis court. No smoking. NB: Unfenced pond in paddock.

Lower Elsford Farm has an abundance of wildlife and jaw dropping views across Dartmoor National Park and the famous Lustleigh Cleave. The farm is complete with an indoor heated swimming pool, games room and children’s play area. There are four cottages within the complex, each has its own character and have been decorated and furnished to a good standard. These properties are in an ideal location for a holiday for family or friends, and can be booked together to accommodate larger parties. Each property has its own enclosed private seating area with a barbecue. Located in an excellent position, allowing you to explore not only the 32 acre grounds, but all parts of Devon, and in particular, the 368 square miles of Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its quaint villages, meandering streams, dramatic scenery, wild ponies and varied wildlife. The grounds include an ancient stone row, 5 acres of rough moorland, two ponds and a tumbling stream.
Lower Elsford is bordered to the west by Woodland Trust and Dartmoor National Park Woods. Indigenous oak trees are covered with lichen, demonstrating the purity of the air; whilst water is provided by the farm’s own natural Dartmoor spring. Views from the fields are magnificent, stretching over the moor to Hound Tor and Haytor Rocks, and on a clear day as far as the coast at Berry Head, with glimpses of the sea. Wildlife abounds, including a badger set, deer, foxes, buzzards, and in season the bluebells and snowdrops flourish. Time does not seem to move quite so fast down here. Peace and tranquillity is the speciality, whilst Lower Elsford Farm is still within easy travelling distance of many local attractions. Guests are free to help themselves to any eggs they find, courtesy of the farm’s resident chickens. Dartmoor served as the inspiration for Conan Doyle’s classic novels Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles, and as the backdrop for the film, War Horse. Dartmoor has the largest number of archaeological remains in Europe. So if it is stone circles, menhirs, stone crosses and ancient villages that get you excited, look no further. Located within Dartmoor National Park, the farm is listed in the Domesday Book. There has been a settlement here for at least 600 years. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.

Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
3 steps down to...
Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.
Bedroom 1: With twin beds and en-suite with shower over bath and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With double bed and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.

Economy 7 central heating (oil central heating in living room) included. Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm and sheep country).

Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Shared games room with pool table, snooker table, table tennis, table football, Freeview TV, DVD player with a selection of DVDs and selection of books. Shared 32-acre unspoilt natural and landscaped grounds with woodland. Shared children’s play area. Shared heated indoor swimming pool (9m x 3.8m, depth 1.2m, open 8am-8pm) with shower and changing facilities. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond and stream in the grounds, 30 yards away. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.

A cosy thatched cottage with roses round its door (left of photograph), Little Holme is typical of the pretty properties which make Lustleigh one of Devon’s most picturesque villages, and voted 18th in the Telegraph’s best English Villages in 2014. One of a pair centrally set on the village green, close to the church, it is convenient for the village shop, inn and restaurant. An ideal holiday location for walkers, with walks from the front door and on the surrounding moorland, which offers riding, bird-watching and touring (Widecombe, Chagford and Haytor are all close by). Teignmouth 30 minutes by car. Lustleigh hosts excellent country fairs every May Day and August Bank Holiday. Many excellent restaurants in Chagford and Ashburton. Shop 30 yards.

Entrance into cosy, beamed living room with inglenook fireplace and dining area. Beamed kitchen. First floor: Two bedrooms; one double and one small twin (2ft 6in beds). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Wood-burning stove – fuel available locally. Fan heater. Electricity, two convector heaters, bed linen and towels included. TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. iPod dock. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Wi-fi. Small grassed sitting-out area with furniture. Roadside parking 25yards.

Dating back to the 13th century these charming holiday cottages occupy a peaceful location, and command views over the owners’ 250-acre working Charolais beef farm, bordered by the River Teign on the edge of the village of Teigngrace. This lovely and popular part of South Devon has much to offer with glorious beaches, meandering estuaries and some very pretty countryside. Also within easy striking distance is the rugged expanse of Dartmoor, its wild beauty changing colour with the varying seasons, its picturesque villages, Dartmoor ponies and Tors. Walnut Cottage (ref 26729) and Oakapple Cottage (ref 26721) are barn conversions offering comfortable holiday accommodation. Acorn Cottage (ref 25544) and Oak Leaves (ref 25560) were originally farm buildings and have since been carefully converted into two spacious and very comfortable holiday cottages. Side by side each has its own patio. The Farmhouse (ref 25545) was the original farmhouse since 1640 and this now has been tastefully converted for use as a holiday cottage. Apple Blossom Cottage (ref 25546) is the original building, built in the 13th century and was in later years the kitchen for the farmhouse; now it has been tastefully converted to form a very comfortable holiday home. The owners will be delighted to show children around the farm and are always on hand to tell guests of the many attractions this lovely area has to offer. There are also chickens wandering around the farm, look out for the eggs. There is also a designated dog walking area, set in half an acre. Situated close to the owners caravan park, but retaining their privacy, all of the cottages have use of the heated outdoor swimming pool, there are also 2 coarse fishing lakes, (must have own licence or purchase a day ticket). Twelve Oaks is an ideal location for those who want to leave behind the strains of city living and relax in a peaceful rural setting. Wander along pretty streams, explore rambling woods, and trek over undulating hills. There are so many attractions close by including Go Ape or cycling in nearby Haldon Hill, Crealy Adventure Park and Woodlands all within a 25 mile radius. Closer to home, visit Paignton Zoo, Model Village at Babbacombe or the cliff railway. There are some very nice sandy beaches in Paignton, Dawlish, and Goodrington. Take a look at all the NT places such as Castle Drogo or Agatha Christies home Greenway. Take a ferry to Dartmouth and visit the castle or take a boat trip up the river. There is the steam train that is always a fun day out. Bird watching at the nature reserve in Dawlish Warren, or for walkers, walk the Templar Way from Teignmouth to Haytor - 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams/kitchen with tiled floor. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Electricity radiators included. Freeview TV. CD. Patio. Parking (2 cars).

All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD and small library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared landscaped gardens with sitting out area and furniture. Shared children’s play area. Shared outdoor heated swimming pool (4.5m x 10.9m depth 1.2m to 1.8m), open end of May-September, 8am-8pm. Pets must be kept on a lead (working farm). No smoking. NB: Two fenced lakes in grounds (500 yards).

Cherry Tree Cottage has been decorated and furnished to a good standard and offers an excellent base for a family holiday tucked away in the centre of Bovey Tracey, the gateway to Dartmoor National Park. There are many walks on Dartmoor, as well as horse riding, fishing and excellent bird watching and nature reserves. There are plenty of golf courses close to the property.The craft centre, House of Marbles and NT Castle Drogo are all nearby. The city of Exeter and the coast are just 12 miles away. Cherry Tree Cottage offers something for everyone. Shops, pubs and restaurants nearby.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with patio doors. Kitchen. Separate toilet. Spiral staircase to first floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin (zip and link). Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Most rooms with wooden floor.

Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Freeview TV. Video. DVD. CD. Gas cooker. Microwave. washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi.Telephone-UK landlines only. Garden and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). No smoking.

Dating back to the 13th century these charming holiday cottages occupy a peaceful location, and command views over the owners’ 250-acre working Charolais beef farm, bordered by the River Teign on the edge of the village of Teigngrace. This lovely and popular part of South Devon has much to offer with glorious beaches, meandering estuaries and some very pretty countryside. Also within easy striking distance is the rugged expanse of Dartmoor, its wild beauty changing colour with the varying seasons, its picturesque villages, Dartmoor ponies and Tors. Walnut Cottage (ref 26729) and Oakapple Cottage (ref 26721) are barn conversions offering comfortable holiday accommodation. Acorn Cottage (ref 25544) and Oak Leaves (ref 25560) were originally farm buildings and have since been carefully converted into two spacious and very comfortable holiday cottages. Side by side each has its own patio. The Farmhouse (ref 25545) was the original farmhouse since 1640 and this now has been tastefully converted for use as a holiday cottage. Apple Blossom Cottage (ref 25546) is the original building, built in the 13th century and was in later years the kitchen for the farmhouse; now it has been tastefully converted to form a very comfortable holiday home. The owners will be delighted to show children around the farm and are always on hand to tell guests of the many attractions this lovely area has to offer. There are also chickens wandering around the farm, look out for the eggs. There is also a designated dog walking area, set in half an acre. Situated close to the owners caravan park, but retaining their privacy, all of the cottages have use of the heated outdoor swimming pool, there are also 2 coarse fishing lakes, (must have own licence or purchase a day ticket). Twelve Oaks is an ideal location for those who want to leave behind the strains of city living and relax in a peaceful rural setting. Wander along pretty streams, explore rambling woods, and trek over undulating hills. There are so many attractions close by including Go Ape or cycling in nearby Haldon Hill, Crealy Adventure Park and Woodlands all within a 25 mile radius. Closer to home, visit Paignton Zoo, Model Village at Babbacombe or the cliff railway. There are some very nice sandy beaches in Paignton, Dawlish, and Goodrington. Take a look at all the NT places such as Castle Drogo or Agatha Christies home Greenway. Take a ferry to Dartmouth and visit the castle or take a boat trip up the river. There is the steam train that is always a fun day out. Bird watching at the nature reserve in Dawlish Warren, or for walkers, walk the Templar Way from Teignmouth to Haytor - 21 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beans. Kitchen with tiled floor. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double accessed through 1 twin. Shower room with toilet.

Oil central heating included. Freeview TV. Parking (2 cars).

All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. DVD and small library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared landscaped gardens with sitting out area and furniture. Shared children’s play area. Shared outdoor heated swimming pool (4.5m x 10.9m depth 1.2m to 1.8m), open end of May-September, 8am-8pm. Pets must be kept on a lead (working farm). No smoking. NB: Two fenced lakes in grounds (500 yards).

Situated in one of the prettiest villages in Devon, in the Dartmoor National Park, this quaint thatched cottage is over 400 years old and retains many original features, while being decorated and furnished for today’s living. With an enclosed garden, this semi-detached property is spacious for a family holiday, or perfect for walkers. There is an attractive pub and numerous thatched cottages within the village, with many walks and NT properties close by. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil central heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.