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21 / 21  Meldon Reservoir- 5 miles

The Retreat At Waytown

Dartmoor National Park (5mls NW), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set within a beautiful 342 acre working rare sheep and cattle farm for a perfect rural retreat
  • Set within a walkers paradise, on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park
  • Nestled in rural countryside location with beautiful views across the fields
Overview
Property code: WAYTO

Although located in a rural location, a short drive will take you to some of Devon and Cornwall’s best attractions, rural beauty spots, stunning beaches and charming towns and villages. Okehampton and Tavistock, an ancient stannary town, are both nearby with a range of quirky shops and idyllic tearooms. The cities of Plymouth and Exeter are easily accessible and offer many attractions including shopping centres, restaurants and theatres. If you enjoy activities such as golf or horse riding – facilities can be found nearby and there are two local pubs within a four-mile drive. Within 40 minutes you could also be relaxing on the golden sands at Bude or enjoying long walks, a spot of fishing or a range of watersports at Meldon Reservoir or Roadford lake. There are also plenty of National Trust properties in the area and a 60-minute drive will take you to the renowned Eden Project.

Located with the owners rare sheep and cattle farm, this property which is semi detached from the owners farmhouse is sure to help you forget the stresses of daily life. On the ground floor you will find the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The kitchen offers everything you need for a comfortable stay including electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and a dining room table. The pleasant lounge area features an open fire, which will keep you snug on cool winter evenings. There is also a TV/DVD and hi-fi. Upstairs, the bedrooms enjoy views across the surrounding countryside. Choose from a bedroom with a king-size bed, and a TV/DVD or a family room with a double and single bed. There is also a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The grounds of this property are a real highlight and will help to make your holiday extra special. Relax in the garden where seating and a BBQ means you can dine al fresco, while the little ones enjoy the sand-pit. With permission of the owners, guests are also welcome to visit the working farm and meet the animals – come face to face with pedigree South Devon cattle and rare Whiteface Dartmoor sheep. Lambing and calving takes place from February to May so there is always a new arrival to meet. There is  storage for bicycles.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 family room with a double and single bed
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
  • Washing machine/dryer
  • TV/DVD and hi-fi, and an additional set in the double bedroom
  • Open fire
  • This is a no smoking property
  • Ample off-road parking
  • BBQ
  • Children’s sandpit
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Storage for bicycles available
  • Please Note- As this property is an annexe, it features two locked internal doors leading to the owners main house. However no-one is directly the other side of this and these doors are permanently secured.
  • Access to the A30
  • 4 miles away Shops and pubs 4 miles, beach 50 minute drive War Horse Valley museum 5 miles and Okehampton Castle 3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 8th December 2023

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Lovely home in a lovely area with lovely owners. Will hopefully revisit.

Reviewed by Chantal 25th November 2023

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Lovely cottage, well furnished, clean and comfortable. Excellent stay. Would recommend!

Reviewed by Brian 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by David 2nd September 2023

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the property is in a good location for Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. It is clean, comfortable and clean.

Reviewed by Maarten 26th August 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline 15th July 2023

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We had a great week staying in The Retreat at Waytown Farm. The location was very quiet with lovely views across the fields. The house is very clean, spacious and comfortable. We were able to self cater easily. We enjoyed the welcome gift of lovely scones. Thank you Helen. All in all a great place to stay for a lovely holiday!

Reviewed by Keith 10th June 2023

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Great for country lovers and not too far from shops etc. Good position to explore the area from.

Reviewed by Ann 3rd June 2023

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Lovely location with very welcoming owners who always make you feel like friends rather than customers. We have visited on several occasions and are going again later in the year. It is always perfectly clean and we know we can make a cuppa without having to inspect the crockery etc. Very well stocked with utensils and other items required for a coRead moremplete holiday. Situated in a lovely quiet location but within easy reach of towns and ideal for local attractions etc. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 24th May 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 20th April 2023

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Lovely location, beautiful views, 10 mins into Oakhampton. 10 mins to Northllew village post office/shop and a fantastic pub (Green Dragon) we had Fish and chip on the Fridays and a great Sunday dinner lunch time. The cottage would be great for couple or families lots of things provided by host.Outside games and barbecue,DVDs and bored games insideRead more if weather is not so good Hide

Reviewed by LYNNE 1st April 2023

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Beautiful immaculate and comfortable cottage. Cosy log fire every day, visiting the lambs and first calves of the spring. Easy to get to Bude and Dartmoor. Everything we needed had already been thought of and provided. A home from home. We didnt want to leave.

Reviewed by Brian 24th March 2023

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The cottage is very well equipped. It has everything you would need for a self catering holiday. It is also very clean comfortable and well presented. If you want peace and quiet, this is the place for you! Helen and Murray are great hosts.

Reviewed by Amanda 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Luci 11th February 2023

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Reviewed by Geoff 15th October 2022

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A first class cottage with owners available if required. A really super location.

Reviewed by Alec 24th September 2022

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Perfect in all ways..!!

Reviewed by Martin 10th September 2022

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A very well equipped and comfortable property, close enough to the town for shops, cafes etc yet remote enough to be beautifully quiet. A great holiday, would certainly return.

Reviewed by Katie 13th August 2022

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Reviewed by Robert 9th July 2022

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Beautiful and tranquil place to stay , ideally located if you want to tour around and also having dartmoor national park on the doorstep is a bonus

Reviewed by Hazel 2nd July 2022

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A very pleasant stay at the Retreat. It was quiet, relaxing and comfortable. Helen and her family were very welcoming and we enjoyed the cream tea on arrival and the fresh milk. We enjoyed the farm environment including the farm tour with Murray, it was informative and educational. Our 8 year old enjoyed playing with Finn the dog each evening with Read morehis ball. Thanks to all at the Retreat, we would love to come back sometime. Hide

Reviewed by Shirley 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Gavin 18th June 2022

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Reviewed by Patricia 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by julie 30th April 2022

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Every detail was provided to ensure a relaxed comfortable stay.

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