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Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England

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Town Barton, Manaton. Guest car park to the left, walled garden to the right.
Town Barton with the church, green, and cricket pitch beyond. Devon holiday home
Kitchen with french doors to the garden and outdoor seating area.
A cosy retreat
Bowman’s Nose is a twenty minute walk from the house. Dartmoor National Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Manaton, Devon, ENG
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Becky Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Powderham Castle
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England

Town Barton is a Devon holiday home set in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. An area of outstanding natural beauty it has much to offer including walking, cycling, wild swimming, rock climbing and horse riding. It is also an excellent base for exploring Devon.
Town Barton has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable modern living yet maintaining its Victorian charm.

- Two master bedrooms, both en suite, south facing with stunning views.
- A further two bedrooms with separate bathroom
- Comfortable sitting room with open fire. Games, & TV
- Elegant dinning room
- Large kitchen with adjoining breakfast room with wood burner
- Outdoor covered seating area for alfresco dinning.
- Large sunny garden
- Master spa hot tub
- Swing-ball and croquet
- Large private car park
- Village setting with green and cricket pitch opposite.
- Direct access to the open moor.

Elegant county house in Devon refurbished to a high standard, with a large garden and private hot tub. Situated in Dartmoor National Park in Devon the house enjoys unspoiled views and direct access to the open moors.

Guest access
The large walled garden faces south with far reaching views to the open moor. A beautiful covered seating area provides a wonderful place to eat, drink, or just relax with a book. A master spa hot tub is the perfect way to star graze as Dartmoor enjoys very little light pollution.
Guest interaction
Your hosts live nearby and are happy to be of assistance if required.
Neighbourhood overview
Town Barton sits in the heart of the old village next to the green, cricket pitch, and church.
Getting around
Excellent, walking, cycling, and horse riding directly from the house. Bowerman's Nose is one mile. Haytor is three miles. Excellent local pubs include the Ring of Bells at North Bovey The Rugglestone at Widecombe The Cleave at Lustleigh Beaches are one hour Exeter and Plymouth airports are one hour away
Other things to note
Town Barton is a Victorian farmstead built by Lord Hamberdon's estate in 1833. Today the farm is run as a smallholding with sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, and horses. Two small businesses work out of the barns & and the annex is a permanent let.

IF YOUR INTERESTED IN BOOKING BUT HAVE QUESTIONS, DROP US A LINE, WE DON'T BITE ;0)
House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
No smoking
No parties or events
Additional rules
No dogs or shoes upstairs
Check-in: 4PM - 11PM
Check-out: 10AM

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Map
Manaton, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Becky Falls - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Powderham Castle - 42 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 43 min drive - 44.4 km
  • University of Exeter - 45 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pottery Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Green - ‬10 min drive

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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house in a fabulous location! The owners were on hand to show us round and left us an amazing cake. The house was beautiful, clean, and very well equipped. Fantastic walks from the door. The hot tub was lovely, beautiful garden, would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

Perfect family getaway

Elegant but homely, period property with an idyllic, countryside setting and pretty, cottage-style garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you Ian we hope you enjoyed your stay it was a pleasure to have you. Thank you for leaving the house so tidy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Lovely Week in Devon

Lovely, substantial house in a beautiful rural location. Wonderful hosts. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

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

Peaceful

Wonderful cottage very clean. host very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Town Barton is the most plush house we've ever stayed in. The bedrooms are huge, ensuite bathrooms gorgeous and the dining room is so elegant. The flower gardens are breathtaking, and provided fresh bouquets in every room -- such a thoughtful touch! Also thoughtful was the delicious homemade layer cake awaiting us on our arrival. The hosts live next door and were available to answer questions, give recommendations, and give our grandkids an introduction to farm life. This truly is a spectacular place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Family getaway

A beautiful house in a beautiful position. The hosts were welcoming and the homemade cake on arrival was delicious, thank you. The first part of our stay was during a heatwave so we didn’t wander too far from the stunning garden and shady outdoor eating area, other than to Manaton show. Highly recommend this gem of a property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure having you and your family to Town Barton. Thank you for leaving the place so clean and tidy. Hope you come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

Town Barton was exactly what we were looking for, the views of Dartmoor were spectacular and the quiet countryside makes you forget all your troubles. Perfect location for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding areas. Sally and James were amazing hosts and made us feel completely welcomed. From meeting us at arrival to give us a tour of the house, to checking in to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The farm fresh eggs provided were a lovely addition to this amazing house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2024
Thanks so much for the lovely review, always appreciated. It was a pleasure having you all.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

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

Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting.

We had a lovely time in this house. We loved the spacious country house feel of it and the main kitchen/breakfast room was gorgeous. We spent loads of time in the beautiful garden appreciating the view of the sheep, horses and countryside beyond. The kids loved the hottub (and the smart TV!) and actually fed the sheep and met the horses. James, Sally and family were pleasant hosts and were always around with advice on where to go however they gave us our privacy. It's a very isolated spot but this worked in its favour for us and it was nice that people were never very far away if we needed them. The lovely welcome goodies (meat and eggs from the farm and a yummy home made lemon iced cake) were most welcome and we bought various bits from local houses with honesty boxes and lovely farm shops. We were always out and about with the dog and the kids to the moor, wild swimming on various walks and to very local Becky Falls. We really managed to relax and unwind during our stay here and would definitely come again. We liked the hosts relaxed approach however to give constructive feedback a little bit more instruction on what to do on entrance and exit as well as any useful info on the house and local areas would probably go down well. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thank you Sue really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We usually like to be present as guests arrive and depart so I am sorry we just missed you. We will take that on board for future guests. There is a large red folder in the kitchen with lots of information on places to go and ideas of things to do. Do hope you visit us again. If anyone would like help with planning days out please do let us know, we can do guided walks and drives or just provide ideas.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange W.

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

Wonderful property in an fantastic location.

We were 2 families with teens - and 2 dogs. Lovely welcome and plenty of lovely extras which I included a beautiful home made cake! Perfect for all of us - room for the teens to do their thing and adults theirs! Plenty walks on the doorstep and the local pub within 10 min walk had lovely food and the landlord was so friendly and couldn’t do enough to accommodate - we went to the local weekly quiz and had a great night. The owners were so helpful - we did have an issue but it was resolved immediately and we were treated to a last night BBQ on top of a hill ! A big hill - what a wonderful end to a lovely week. Ideal for dogs too - even our springer could roam freely in the garden and not escape. Highly recommended. And a hot tub ! What more could you ask for !?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

perfect escape

We all loved this house, which is well laid out and equipped for a family get together and very spacious. It's a great combination of a traditional, big house and modern fittings - plenty of hot water, great kitchen etc. Walks from the door on to the moor, and wonderful views. Amazing starry skies. We'd love to come back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2021
A lovely review, thank-you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

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

Great Family Break

We were a group of 6 adults, parents, sons and partners and one grandson. House is very well equipped and spacious and feels like home. Lots of downstairs space and comfortable bedrooms plus 3 well appointed bathrooms. Great country garden with hot tub and very good undercover outside dining. Manaton is quiet and rural which was what we were after. Once you have the hang of the roads it is easy to get around, but you will need to be ready to use passing spaces. There are good local pubs for lunch and evening meals. All in all we had a really good family time together and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Away from it all

Just back from a week in this beautiful property. James met us on arrival & told us all the basics we needed to know. The children were straight in the hot tub, which was ready & waiting to be used! The kitchen is fully equipped & easily big enough to cook for 8 people. We were touched & grateful for the homemade cake, eggs & bacon/sausages which were left for us. These were eaten very quickly & were delicious! The weather wasn’t on our side (good old British summertime) however we still managed to get out & about most days. The property is remote & a car is essential if you want to do more than walking on the moors. Lanes can be narrow in places however it’s easy to use the A roads to get around (even if takes about longer). We travelled to Plymouth, Holywell Bay (Surf Club) Torquay, Paignton (quay west water park) & Bideford (Ultimate Adventure park) as-well as Dartmoor Prison Museum. The house itself is very well kept & it was easy to communicate with Janes & Sally for any minor issues we encountered. There is zero phone reception so having WiFi was a must, especially with teenagers!! Having Sky TV was an added bonus. I’d recommend this property & would like to thanks James & Sally for hosting us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Town Barton

Quite remote - lovely peaceful holiday. Very good property. Thank you Sally for the eggs and cake, very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Great property in the heart of Dartmoor

Lovely property, owners Sally and James could not have made us feel more welcome. Great walks / runs and access to Dartmoor from straight out of the property or by car if you want to go further a field. The house itself is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all nine of us to congregate either in the kitchen or in the outside covered dinning area. Spacious enough to accommodate us and the dogs - all in all a lovely week and I hope we can return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thanks for the lovely review. So pleased you all enjoyed yourselves - do come back soon. Best wishes Sally & James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Lovely place with hot tub & huge kitchen!

We had a lovely stay and James & Sal were great hosts … we’d recommend to friends and family and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

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

Lovely, well equipped house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely property. The owners had thoughtfully provided a fabulous cake, home made bread and breakfast goods. There were flowers throughout the house and everything was well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Family sized property on the eastern side of Dartmoor

Town Barton is located on Manton’s village green and is within an easy drive from Bovey Tracey, Parke and Becky Falls. The house is comfortable with a large kitchen, lounge and 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite and a family bathroom). The welcome pack of bacon and sausages were a treat and the home made scones, clotted cream and jam yummy! Sal takes a huge amount of pride in her garden and it is beautiful - however if you own dogs who look for shade when it’s hot, then this may not be ideal as the plants are pretty rather than hardy (huge apologies for one mishap during our stay). Finally, the hot tub is an excellent addition!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thank you so much for leaving the house immaculate- over and above anything we have ever had before. We really appreciate your efforts. Do come and visit us again. Best wishes Sally and James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

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

Beautiful!

We loved our week staying at Town Barton! Great location in the moor, with gorgeous walks and views. We spent most our time in the garden under the veranda having bbqs. The house is stunning and is fully equipped with everything you need. The hosts were ever so welcoming and accommodating! Amazing holiday, definitely recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

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

Lovely home

House was well equipped, very homely and comfortable with lovely gardens. James, Sally and family were very welcoming and helpful, always available while also respectful of our privacy. Children had a great time around the horses, and with the table tennis and hot tub. Lots of lovely walks around Manaton and surrounding areas, and good selection of shops for food and supplies in Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. We very much hope to visit again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Y.

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

Spacious holiday house

The property was clean and welcoming. The garden is very pretty and we appreciated the fresh garden flowers in every room, as well as the homemade cake and eggs and bacon. Thank you for a lovely stay. The girls loved the table tennis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Relaxing setting

Fabulous property with lots of space for our group of all ages. Lovely relaxing setting James and Sally were very welcoming and helpful. All our group loved feeding the sheep, horses and collecting the eggs. Fab welcome pack to get you started. Car needed to get about but some lovely areas not far away.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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