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Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village

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The bedroom can be separated from the living area by a heavy curtain.
Living area
Open plan living area with grand piano and woodburning stove
New Kitchen June 2014.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dartmoor National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Okehampton, Devon
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lydford Castle & Saxon Town
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village

Townend Barn is detached and situated in an acre of grounds with Townend House the village of Lydford. The barn is situated behind the main house and the parking is off road. Beautifully converted to a high standard, the barn is open plan but intimate and heated by storage heaters and a very efficient wood burning stove. There is a grand piano to play, two bookcases filled with interesting books for you to enjoy; original paintings and wooden animal head sculptures decorate the walls. Lydford has no street lighting so after an evening meal at one of the three good restaurants in the village you can walk home without worrying who is going to drive. Lydford is a thriving working village and an ideal base from which to have a relaxing and interesting time. The moor is only 15 minutes walk. It is a beautiful unspoilt part of the moor - No ice cream vans or big coach parties. You can find wilderness within half an hour.

Changeover day is Friday.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Only small double bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please keep on lead in garden. Do not leave alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please either leave the key in the barn door or knock on our door and return the key to us.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 432921
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Lydford

Located in Okehampton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ashbury Golf Club and Tavistock Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Country Cheeses and Meadowlands Leisure Centre. Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre and Calstock Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Okehampton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lydford Castle & Saxon Town - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hoe Park - 57 min drive - 57.4 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 60 min drive - 61.5 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 60 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peter Tavy Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bearslake Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dartmoor Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mary Tavy Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lydford Castle & Saxon Town and Dartmoor National Park. Lydford Gorge and The Granite Way are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Amazing hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

Enjoyable stay in a lovely barn, with great hosts in a super location - close to brilliant walking on Dartmoor and the pub!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mihai R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely fantastic time. The cottage is very charming and the hosts, Tania and Nick, were very helpful and friendly, while
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden was tiny and very unkempt.nothing like serviced photos!The bench looked so old and rotten.again not like the photos.not that really private .as owners resided very near to us.piano was awful to play.tone quality more like a honky took piano.obviously it was a vintage model but totally didn’t like playing it!Massive disappointment as am a accomplished Pianist and to drive five hours so excited about this grand piano.indeed this was our dream esp as was our special wedding anniversary.Finally.the barn was so cold.we had to sleep at n our full clothes for two days/nights.It also absolutely poured all time so after two miserable and cold days and nights there we cut the four night break short and drove all way back home on third morning.very disappointing indeed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Hi Liz, thank you for your review, we are very sorry you did not like your stay with us. Regarding the garden, we have let the wild flowers grow on the lawn for the insects and cut paths for walking. The weather was appalling for your stay. Agreed the bench is rustic and covered in lichen, but there is also a brand new table and chairs for you to sit at in the garden. The piano was tuned the day before your arrival, we have never had a complaint about the Steinway’s tone, people come back many times to play it. When you arrived I pointed out that the room temperature was 24 degrees and you said that was fine, I showed you how to adjust the thermostat to whatever temperature you wanted. We appreciate how important the stay was to you especially as it was your wedding anniversary. We are very sorry we did not meet your expectations. With kind regards,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hartmut S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and full of charme in an outstanding neighborhood. We went to the cozy bar almost every night and gazed at the stars on out way home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quaint & oldy worldly Barn…Had everything I needed for a lovely relaxing stay. The piano was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn stay

Cosy, fully equipped, comfortable and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon in Lydford

We spent our honeymoon in this beautiful place the barn was lovely with everything we could have wished for and a beautiful secluded garden which our dog Bella loved. We had a great time exploring Dartmoor which was helped by the gorgeous weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely barn in great location

We enjoyed the barn very much, great location in a village with good dog walks nearby and excellent dog friendly pubs. I had not read the description properly, had I done so I would not have stayed here simply because we were not allowed to have the dog off lead in the garden. This made morning and evening poos very difficult. We found the barn beautifully appointed with wonderful books and paintings and a fabulous piano, perfect for those rainy days - forecast but didn't happen. I was just a little surprised that though extremely well equipped basics were missing - tea, coffee, milk, and shampoo, body wash - things we have always taken for granted in hotels/holiday cottages.We have one serious complaint and it was our inability to communicate with our hosts thanks to Vbro not recognising our booking. I managed to speak to someone who I could not understand due to her lack of English, she indicate the fault was at my end and I should clear my cache! I was eventually able to get a phone number from the virtual assistant and was able to call our host.Chrissie Way
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Val and Viv John 3 to 10 June 2022

As with all of our previous stays the place was spotless and Tnais and Nick both friendly and helpful. For us this is the ideal escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holidays

Die „Scheune“ liegt in einem idyllischen Dorf hinter dem Haus des Vermieters. Sie hat einen eigenen Garten und ist mit allem (und mehr), was man braucht, ausgestattet. Supernette Vermieter. Im Ort sind zwei empfehlenswerte Gastronomien (Castle Inn und Lydford House), der Ort selber ist historisch und super hübsch. Man kann direkt um den Ort tolle Wanderungen unternehmen und erreicht mit dem Auto auch recht kurzfristig die Küste. Wir sind über 1.300km angefahren - und jeder einzelne Meter war es wert! Great and very British!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely barn, excellent accommodation

We spent 4 nights at Townend barn over Christmas and had a fabulous time. The barn is beautiful, well appointed with everything you need for a short stay. We would definitely recommend Townend barn and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The property was great and ideally situated for exploring the area. Nick and Tania were great hosts .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room with a Steinway

An extremely comfortable, very well appointed accommodation. Excellent situation for pubs, the Moor and public transport. Nick and Tania were excellent hosts - there if we needed assistance. The highlight for me was the opportunity to play a beautiful Steinway piano
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean and comfortable accommodation.

A beautiful barn with a secluded garden in a lovely village with a superb pub within walking distance. Lots of walks on your doorstep and on and around Dartmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parking

Be aware that the access to the property is tight if you have a large SUV type vehicle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Townend Barn, Lydford

Delightful accommodation, peaceful and quiet. Ideally placed for where we wished to go and what we wanted to do, with a couple of artistic extras. Fran loved the Steinway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property + amazing hosts

Would definitely recommend to friends! Fantastic communication throughout and amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely barn conversion complete with grand piano!

We had a very enjoyable week staying in the barn over New Year. The barn is well equipped, including a decent kitchen. The piano is a great addition to the barn, and I very much enjoyed playing it every day during our stay. Plenty to do nearby, with the Granite Way and Gorge both on the doorstep. We also made trips to nearby Dartmoor and Looe. Booking and check in all very straightforward, and Tania & Nick were really helpful with everything - thank you both.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect rural escape for two

Really loved this thoughtful barn conversion, tucked away in pretty Lydford only a short walk from the fabulous candlelit Castle Inn and other options only a little further. Great farm shop nearby too. Everything has been thought of in the barn and it’s set in very pretty private gardens. So quiet at night too- bed is very comfortable, shower is great! A lovely stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katja G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekt für ruhigen Urlaub

Objekt liegt perfekt für Ausflüge in die Natur (Schlucht ist fußläufig erreichbar). Das Haus ist gemütlich für 2 Personen. Im Garten kann man in Ruhe seinen Tee genießen. Die Vermieter sind hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Im ca. 300 m entfernten Pub kann man gut essen und trinken. Jederzeit kommen wir gern wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estelle K.

Perfect!

Nick and Tania are fabulous hosts and the barn is cosy and comfortable. Everything you need is there. Beautiful walks and a ‘proper’ night sky! It’s all here! I’m a musician so having a gorgeous Steinway at your disposal is more than just a treat! I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thanks very much Estelle, it was a pleasure having you to stay, so glad to know that the beautiful piano was being played. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Broder N.

gemütliches Nest in guter Lage

Nette Umgebung und guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen im Dartmoor von der Haustür aus und für Touren an die Nord- und Südküste Devons. Bio-Laden und 2 (gute) Pubs/Restaurants sowie der Lydford-Wasserfall sind fußläufig erreichbar. Für Musikfreunde gibt es einen Flügel und jede Menge CD's, auch Filme. Bedauerlicherweise ist der Bücherschrank mit den Kunst-Büchern verschlossen! Tania und Nick sind freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

A lovely barn conversion in a blissfully quiet location.

Townend Barn is a lovely holiday cottage behind Nick and Tanya's house, away from the road and looking out onto the garden. The cottage had everything I needed for my stay. Nick and Tania are very welcoming. Lydford is a great location from which to explore mid-Devon - whether up on Dartmoor or towards the coast. I had a fantastic stay and will come again some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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