1 Church Cottages

About this property

Okehampton 3.6 miles. 1 Church Cottages is a lavish, stone-built cottage in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, near the market town of Okehampton in Devon. The property comes in the wonderful moorland village of Belstone, with the wandering ponies and the moors just outside your front door, and is the perfect base for a holiday of walking, hiking, running and exploring Dartmoor, Belstone Tor, Yes Tor, High Wilhays, Nine Stone Circle and Cullever Steps are all within walking access from the cottage, iIn addition, there is a superb pub just a short distance from the cottage offering a warm welcome, good food and an excellent range of ales, the sitting room is tastefully decorated with oak flooring, sophisticated seating and a fabulous woodburning stove making it a great spot to put your feet up after a long day of walking.

Just off of the living room is the exquisite, amply equipped kitchen with stylish fixtures and fittings. A contemporary wooden staircase with glass panelling takes you up to the immaculately decorated first floor. Here you will find the luxurious, spacious wet room and the pristine king size bedroom, completing the interior of this superb countryside cottage. Outside is a little seating area which acts as an excellent spot to enjoy a glass of bubbly or even some al fresco dining in the sun. 1 Church Cottages is close to Okehampton, this is a wonderful town from which to base your holiday, with its fine selection of places to shop, eat and drink as well as much to see including a fascinating museum and majestic castle.

The magnificent city of Exeter is easily accessible by car and is certainly worth a day trip with its superlative architecture and elite shopping facilities. For a leisurely day out, head to the award-winning market town of Tavistock on the western edge of the National Park, which has a wide range of shops, a pannier market, restaurants and traditional pubs included the award-winning gastro pub The Cornish Arms, as well as an indoor swimming pool, cinema and a theatre. If you do not want to venture too far, Belstone is a fantastic area and perfect for walking on the moors. 1 Church Cottages is a superbly furnished cottage in a heavenly location for couples wishing to get away from it all and relax.

Okehampton is a bustling market town on the outskirts of the Dartmoor National Park, close to the highest and most dramatic parts of the moor, where Yes Tor rises to over 2000 feet. To the north of Okehampton, there are some lovely rolling Devon hills with small farming villages nestled among woods and fields and plenty of gently flowing rivers. The fantastic Roadford Reservoir provides a plethora of watersport activities and fishing opportunities. Okehampton has a prominent mediaeval castle overlooking a wooded river valley, the Museum of Dartmoor Life (where Tourist Information is available), and Okehampton train station, which has been restored to its 1950s glory and runs trains along a scenic route to Meldon, southern England's highest station. The town also has stunning views of Dartmoor, as well as access to wonderful walks and Simmons Park, which includes a children's adventure playground. This part of Devon has a plethora of farm shops and country inns serving good food where visitors can relax and unwind in the midst of unspoiled countryside.

Accommodation

One double bedroom.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room.

Electric heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi and a selection of books.

Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot available on request.

On road parking close to the cottage and plenty of parking within the village.

Open moor just a short stroll from the front door.

Courtyard and gravel area with furniture.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.

Note: This property only accepts babes-in-arms.

Please note the start date for the property must be a Saturday