Okehampton 5 miles. Situated next to the owner's home, Nuthatch Cottage in Sourton, Devon is the perfect place for couples or friends to choose for a romantic holiday or an easy-going break with friends. Set in a mature garden with countryside views you'll be able to relax together in style while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and home comforts. Entering the cottage, the kitchen/diner is a well-presented space equipped with essential appliances such as an electric oven, a halogen hob, and seating for four guests, ideal for catching up on the day's events over dinner. From here, the sitting room is well-furnished and decorated to highlight original features, with a TV to keep you entertained in the evenings. Upstairs, the bathroom has a shower and a bath, giving you the option for a quick rinse off or a long soak after a day of walking; the space also has a Velux window, which allows natural light to come in. When sleep calls, the bedrooms are a perfect escape for you and your partner; choose between a super king size and a twin - both bedrooms have zip and link beds, making them flexible for couples, friends and families sharing. Outside is where you can really enjoy the beauty of the local area; picture-perfect gardens with a lawn, ponds, and a delightful pergola with seating make a wonderful spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while admiring the countryside views around you. You can give yourself a break from cooking with one of the nearby country pubs serving home-cooked meals within easy reach, or venture into the market town of Okehampton. Okehampton is a charming market town in the heart of Devon, best known for its impressive Okehampton Castle, as well as the stunning Meldon Viaduct and Nine Stones Circle. There is a bus stop just outside the property with regular buses to Okehampton and Tavistock, a world heritage site with a popular pannier market. The cottage is an ideal base for walking on Dartmoor with many walks, including the West Devon Way, Dartmoor Way and Two Castles Way just across the road. There is also cycling and walking along the Granite Way and local walks to Lydford and surrounding villages. The cottage is just a stones throw from Dartmoor National Park, a stunning area of natural beauty home to a number of fascinating attractions including Wistman's Wood, Bellever Forest and numerous tors. Further afield, Exeter is a charming and historic city worth visiting, with its imposing cathedral and lovely parks, it's a great place for exploring and shopping, with a variety of boutiques and high-street stores to browse. With countryside and character features, Nuthatch Cottage is an unbeatable escape, any time of year.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128648, together sleeping 8 guests.

Okehampton is a busy market town near the highest and most dramatic areas of Dartmoor, where Yes Tor rises above 2000 feet. North of Okehampton are beautiful rolling Devon hills with small farming villages nestled among woods and fields and rivers. The fabulous Roadford Reservoir offers a variety of watersports and fishing. Also in Okehampton is the Museum of Dartmoor Life (where Tourist Information is) and Okehampton train station, which has been restored to 1950s glory, running trains along a scenic route to Meldon, southern England's highest station.

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