Key Facts

General Information

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sleeps 14
  • 7 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms
Bedrooms Sleeps Beds Features
Master Suite 2 Super King En-suite
Bedroom 2 2 Super King En-suite
Bedroom 3 2 Super King* En-suite
Bedroom 4 2 King Shared en-suite
Bedroom 5 2 Super King* Shared en-suite
Bedroom 6 2 Queen* Shared kitchen
Bedroom 7 2 2 Small Singles** Shared kitchen

    *Zip-and-link (can be two Singles)
    **Can be pushed together
  • In addition to the above, there is a double sofabed in the TV lounge. However, we would suggest this is used casually only, for children with sleeping bags for example. No extra charge
  • Two cots are available (please bring your own linen for these)

Cooking and Dining

  • Dining table for 14 (+ 2 high chairs)
  • East Terrace table for 12, with a matching additional table for a further four
  • South Terrace table for eight
  • Four-oven oil-fired Aga, with two round hot plates and warming plate
  • Electric fan Miele oven, with induction hob
  • Two microwave ovens
  • Rosle charcoal BBQ
  • Bedrooms 6 & 7 also share a small kitchen with an induction hob, fridge, kettle and microwave.

Where We Are

  • Situated on the edge of Dartmoor
  • The nearest town is Okehampton
  • The nearest station is Exeter St David’s
  • The nearest airport is Exeter International
  • Car Hire is available from Exeter St David's main rail station. Practical Car Hire (01392 254037) will meet guests off the train at Exeter St David's with their hire car if pre-booked.
  • Taxis available
  • Parking for 10 or more cars
  • Okehampton | EX20 1QZ

Things to Do

Inside

  • Covered indoor heated swimming pool (serviced and cleaned every Friday)
  • 55” TV with Freesat, three 32” TVs with Freeview
  • DVD player and large media system (with selection of DVDs)
  • Books and DVDs (with selections suitable for children)
  • Super-fast fibre-optic broadband Wi-Fi

Outside

  • Large pagoda
  • 3 acres of formal gardens.
  • 3 acres of paddocks
  • Tree swing in the woodland area
  • Footballs can be provided and used in the paddock
  • There is a small pond accessed by steps from the South Terrace, and a larger pond in the woodland area.

Activities

  • Explore the vast beauty of Dartmoor, on horse, on foot or in car
  • Shop till you drop in Chagford and Exeter
  • Take to the country for a range of outdoor pursuits, including clay pigeon shooting and archery
  • Catch one of the great festivals for live music and more
  • Learn something new at the local museums, galleries and exhibitions
  • Be pampered by expert beauty therapists and trained by fitness experts
  • Dine, recline, golf and wander the stunning Bovey Castle

For Children

  • Windsurf, sail and kayak at Roadford Lake Country Park
  • Make like the Famous Five on the Dartmoor Mystery Treasure Trail
  • Try glass blowing and painting and jewellery design at Dartington Crystal Glass
  • Take to the trees at Tree Surfers
  • See England's highest waterfall at Canonteign Falls
  • See four acres of garden gnomes and pixies at Bradworthy
  • Segway through Haldon Forest at Go Segway

About your Booking

Payment Process

  • We take a one third deposit at the time of booking
  • The balance is due three months before the date booked

Cautionary Deposit

  • £1,500 refundable deposit

House Restrictions

  • Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (£50 additional fee per dog). We ask that dogs are brought into the property via the side door. There is an area here specifically for dogs to be made to feel at home, where dog food, dog towels and leads can be stored, and there is a sink for fresh water for bowls. Guests are respectfully asked to rinse muddy dogs prior to bringing them into the house.
  • No fireworks
  • No weddings
  • No hen or stag parties

Arrival and Departure

  • Regrettably early check-in & late check-out times are not available at this property at any time
  • Check in from 4pm
  • Check-out time for a week-long stay is 10am on a Friday
  • Check-out time for a 2-night weekend is 4pm on Sunday
  • Check-out time for a 3-night weekend is 10am on Monday
  • Check-out time for a mid-week stay is 10am on Friday

What’s Included

  • Sound-only baby monitor
  • Two wood-burning stoves, 5kw and 8kw
  • Two dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board
  • Chargers for iPads/iPhones
  • Linen, towels and essentials (guests are asked to bring their own pool towels)