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

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.

Bowman’s Nose is a twenty minute walk from the house. Dartmoor National Park.

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9450 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Manaton, Devon, ENG

Becky Falls
‪2 min drive‬
Dartmoor National Park
‪11 min drive‬
Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park
‪21 min drive‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪35 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.

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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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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Any additional pets is an additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No dogs upstairs.

Hot Tub - the hot tub is emptied, cleaned, and refilled weekly. Should it need to be refilled during rental period due to misuse there is a charge.

Hot tub - in event of a breakdown, liability is limited to £20 a day.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Stover Country Park, while Arts & Craft Chapel and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Higher Knowle and House of Marbles. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Manaton, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

Becky Falls - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Dartmoor National Park - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Castle Drogo - 20 min drive - 15.4 km
Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park - 21 min drive - 18.4 km
Buckfast Abbey - 25 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬8 min drive
‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
‪Warren House Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪The Dolphin Hotel - ‬8 min drive
‪Bovey Paradiso - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Becky Falls and Jay's Grave. Higher Knowle and Arts & Craft Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

11 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful

Wonderful cottage very clean. host very friendly and helpful .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

16 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

29 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

14 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

19 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

4 July 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Zara P.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ange W., 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

2 May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

19 Sept 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward T., Sheffield, England

11 Sept 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

13 Aug 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

6 Aug 2021

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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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

30 July 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

7 July 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances J., Hertfordshire, England

26 June 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

20 June 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

16 June 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

3 Aug 2020

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.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Y.

31 Aug 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

13 Aug 2019

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.

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

30 July 2019

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

About the host

Your host

Sally and James are passionate about living on Dartmoor. They love the outdoors and being able to live in a national park.
Sally is a nurse manager, and James is a commercial photographer.

Why they chose this property

Town Barton is a wonderful home in the heart of the village that enjoys unspoiled views across Dartmoor to Haytor. The garden is a gem, south facing, warm and sunny.

The village of Manaton sits in Dartmoor national park yet is only 15 minutes drive from the A38 dual carriageway giving excellent access to other parts of Devon.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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Children

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About the area

Newton Abbot

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.8/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Peaceful

Jenny H.

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Lovely Week in Devon

Paul G.

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Perfect family getaway

Ian G.

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Jan B.

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Family getaway

Jane J.

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Relaxing and Peaceful

Greg M.

2/10 Terrible

Zara P.

Zara P.

10/10 Excellent

Ange W., 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Wonderful property in an fantastic location.

Ange W.

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

perfect escape