1 Bed Cottage in Newton Abbot

About this property

This cottage is situated in a beautiful tranquil woodland valley at Greatrock Farm on the outskirts of Hennock village and the local pub (The Palk Arms) is just a ten minute walk away. The market town of Bovey Tracey is a short drive away and offers an interesting variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and much more. The forest surrounding the property is a haven for wildlife and offers a range of walks straight from your front door, including a private woodland track for guest use only with a great view point with picnic table. Tottiford, Trenchford and Kennick reservoirs are about an hour away on foot or a ten minute drive. Also the National Trust estate of Parke in Bovey Tracey is well worth a visit. There is easy access to Dartmoor National Park; highlights include Haytor, Houndtor and Widdecombe-on-the-Moor. Visit beautiful coastal locations in South Devon such as Teignmouth, Shaldon, Torquay and Dartmouth. The cathedral city of Exeter is just half an hour away by road or why not take a scenic railway journey there from Newton Abbot train station.

One of three cottages sleeping up to four guests, this charming ground floor cottage is part of the main farmhouse. The three cottages altogether can sleep up to eleven people which is perfect for gatherings with family or friends. This cottage has an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with a TV and DVD player. If you choose to stay in and cater for yourselves, the kitchen has an electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment and a microwave. The main bedroom has a king-size bed and the bathroom has a walk-in shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel radiator. There is also a double sofa bed in the lounge area.

To the front of the cottage is a small private terrace for Bluebells guests only with outdoor bistro set. There are also large gardens to explore with additional shared seating areas, an outdoor kitchen (with a wood fired BBQ), a croquet lawn, petanque court and an ornamental greenhouse from which you can observe a large variety of woodland birds feeding throughout the day. The games barn (with home cinema) has a wood burning stove for cooler days and bi-fold doors which can be fully opened in good weather. Enjoy listening to music on the sound system whilst playing pool, table tennis, darts, table football and traditional pub games with competition standard equipment. Or relax watching your favourite film online or choose a DVD from our extensive collection.

Additional information and rules

. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

- Sleeps 2+2

- 1 king-size bedroom and double sofa bed in the lounge area (on request)

- 1 bathroom with walk-in shower, WC, basin and heated towel radiator

- Kitchen - electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment and microwave

- Freeview TV with DVD player

- Wood-burning stove - free logs supplied with a starter pack of kindling and firelighters (more can be purchased from the owner)

- Devon cream tea on arrival and fresh flowers in your cottage

- Ample off-road parking

- Shared washing machine and tumble drying available - charges applicable

- Outstanding shared games room, with a wood-burning stove, offering pool, table tennis, darts and table football, sound system and a library of books, DVD’s, board games and a home cinema system

- Musical instruments in the games room include a Boudoir Grand Piano, Guitars, Bass and other stringed instruments

- Outdoor kitchen with wood fired BBQ and fire pit in the shared guest garden area

- The home cinema system in the games room and outdoor kitchen in the shared guest garden area can be booked for exclusive use in the evenings

- Storage available for bicycles and kayaks

- Shared, enclosed dog walking paddock

- Beach 13 miles, shops 3 miles and pub 0.5 miles