Guests say
Orchard Barn receives glowing feedback for its beautiful setting, spacious and well-equipped interiors, and stunning views. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfort, and dog-friendly features, as well as the relaxing hot tub and secure garden. The property’s peaceful location is ideal for exploring Dartmoor and nearby attractions. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and homemade treats are appreciated, though not guaranteed. Minor suggestions include improved kitchen utensils and games room enhancements. Overall, guests feel warmly welcomed and many express a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotless, clean, and well-maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as amazing, peaceful, and perfect for exploring Dartmoor and local attractions. A minor note is made about the access road having potholes, but this does not detract from the overall positive impression.
Guests repeatedly mention the property as comfortable, spacious, and well-suited for groups and families, with special praise for the bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas.
Facilities such as the hot tub, games room, secure garden, and well-equipped kitchen are highly praised. Minor suggestions include sharper kitchen knives, a better tin opener, and improvements to the games room.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches like welcome packs, homemade apple juice, and bathrobes. However, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Just a few miles outside Dartmoor National Park, in the beautiful West Devon countryside, this luxurious holiday home offers fabulous contemporary accommodation.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 55" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Air Fryer, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), TV
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Air source underfloor central heating, electricity, air-conditioning (ground floor), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included (remainder £5 per basket). Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates available. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Games/utility room with table tennis, pool table, washing machine tumble dryer. Garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue (initial charcoal included). Hot tub for 7 (private). 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Bike/equipment store (in games room). Electric car charging point. Private parking for 6 cars. No smoking.. Orchard Barn is a luxurious and spacious three-bedroom barn conversion just outside the small village of South Tawton. Set on a working farm close to Dartmoor National Park, it has been lovingly renovated by the owners in 2021 and lies in a rural setting.
Standing detached, it greets guests with a delicious welcome pack of thoughtfully provided fresh local produce. The owners can supply award winning meat (105 awards) for your stay and their neighbour can supply you with quiches, scones, so you can have a night free from cooking.
The open plan living space includes a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely dining and living area with a wood burner for the cooler months and air conditioning for the summer. The kitchen has a beautiful island worktop with a couple of stools, the perfect spot to plan your day over a morning coffee, and later you can gather round the striking oak dining table for a celebratory meal. The spacious living area combines traditional features of the barn with contemporary touches, and heading upstairs you will find three comfortable bedrooms, each with a super kingsize bed (two of the zip and link bedrooms can be split to accommodate four children in one bedroom if required), two with an en-suite shower room, and the other bedroom has use of the family bathroom featuring a luxurious roll-top bath.
Sit outside and enjoy peace in the garden beside the apple orchard, with its outdoor seating, picnic benches and barbecue with complimentary pack of charcoal. There is also an outside dog shower with hot and cold water. The external games room is a great additional space, featuring a table tennis, pool table, space to store bicycles and surfboards, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
Set on the north eastern edge of the stunning Dartmoor National Park with walks and cycle paths from your doorstep, you can easily explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and discover the local wildlife, including the iconic Dartmoor ponies. Okehampton is a short distance way and has a good selection of shops, amenities and castle, or walk along the Tarka Trail and the old railway to Meldon reservoir. National Trust Castle Drogo is also nearby for a visit, and Devon’s bustling resorts and beautiful beaches are just a short drive away, including Teignmouth, Dawlish and Exmouth (reached in 40 minutes).
With beautiful surroundings, Orchard Barn is the perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday. Central to both North and South Coastlines and easy access to the A30, it is easy to get to ‘everywhere’! Castles, Gorges, stately homes, riverside walks, moorland walks, horse riding, mountain biking, Tarka Trail, Granite Way, Wray Valley (three off road level routes for cycling), Chagford and Okehampton swimming pool.
Free WiFi
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
The three beds will be made up as super king-size beds as standard on arrival. Please advise the owner as soon after booking as possible if you would like any of the three rooms made up as twin beds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
Reviews (16)
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Debbie Todd
Our 2nd stay at Orchard Barn and once again it was fabulous. Beautiful barn and great location for exploring Dartmoor. Anna’s home cooked meals are a must. Always feel at home as soon as we step through the door.
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Robert Hocken
My friends and I came for a long weekend to celebrate a special birthday at Orchard Barn and were blown away with the standard of this large beautiful Barn conversion and facilities. The bedrooms were spacious, and the large kitchen was one of the highlights. All rooms were well furnished, comfortable with all the facilities that we needed. The Dartmoor views from the front of this stunning building were breathtaking. We all had a fabulous stay, we even took up the offer of a Dartmoor Tour with a local Devon character called Titch, such a memorable day. We also had fresh Devon Cream Teas and an enormous Quiche lorraine delivered, all fabulously homemade by Anne. The location was perfect for us due to the Birthday Girl being from Devon and spending many days exploring Dartmoor in her early days, so it was wonderful to rekindle those memories of her youth and stay minutes away from such a beautiful place. Hopefully we will see you again. Bob, Nicky, Helen, Dan, Colin & Janice. Thank you
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Andrew
Really lovely place. Very clean and comfortable and very dog friendly. Easy acces to some great walks on Dartmoor. Highly recommended.