Cottage in Dartmoor National Park
United Kingdom - Devon - Yelverton, Horrabridge
ID : UK00114325
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 25/Feb/2023
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My husband Chris and I are both from London and moved to Devon 11 years ago to run our guest house based in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Chris is a a chef and trained at Leiths School of Food and Wine in London. My profession before running our guest house was in financial services.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Homemakers,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
Profession
Owner of the Old School Guest House
Our personal links
Our pets
We have two little black cats called Cobweb and Spooks
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The Old School Cottage is part of the former village school and was still a school up to 1992. It was built in 1875. Car parking is included for one car. Free high speed WIFI. Very quiet setting with great walking on our doorstep. Access to garden, terrace and bbq. Horrabridge is picturesque village with its medieval stone bridge over River Walkham, Weir and tree lined park. Dartmoor information www.visitdartmoor.com
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The cottage is in a very quiet location. A short (200m) walk leads into the centre of the village with 2 pubs, corner shop, fish and chip shop, hair salon, bakery and art gallery. Horrabridge is situated in Dartmoor National Park (364 square miles) on the edge of the River Walkham and has a 2 parks to enjoy. Many walks are possible from here. Cycle hire is possible and cycling tracks are also nearby. We are four miles from Tavistock, a beautiful and twelve miles from Plymouth. The closest beach is approximately 15 miles away.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Popular Monuments
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Short walk to local amenities. Bus or car to Tavistock - 4 miles. The City of Plymouth is 12 miles. Many National Trust and English Heritage properties dotted around Devon, Cornwall and Dartmoor. Exeter is 45 min drive.
Buckland Abbey (home of Sir Francis Drake) is 2 miles. The Garden House is 1 mile. Lydford Gorge is 10 miles. Saltram House is 10 miles.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
- Cafe Liaision (in Tavistock)
- Donellas (lovely friendly cafe with home made food)
- Bovey Castle (Smiths) fantastic views of Dartmoor
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
- Buckland Abbey
- Greenway (home of Agatha Christie)
- Camel Valley Vineyard
Walks or jogging paths
- Drakes Trail (you can pick the trail up from the village)
- Burrator Reservoir (3 miles from the village)
- Wistmans Woods Dartmoor
Health or fitness clubs
- Meadowlands Leisure Centre (swimming pool)
- Yelverton Golf club (2 miles away)
- Cholwell Riding Stables
Interesting day trips
- Port Issac (where Doc martin is filmed)
- Lands End
- Castle Drogo (the last castle to be built in England)
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
The cottage is non smoking. We ask guests to keep it clean and tidy.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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