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TOWNEND BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Lydford
Cottage with kitchen, near Dartmoor National Park
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 290 sq m
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Explore the area
Lydford, South West England
- Place, Lydford Castle & Saxon Town16 min walk
- Place, Lydford Gorge8 min drive
- Place, Dartmoor National Park10 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
bedrooms
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
bathrooms
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
TOWNEND BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Lydford
This elegant cottage has a grand piano, is close to National Trust's Lydford Gorge and can sleep two people in one bedroom.
Townend Barn is an elegant single storey cottage in the heart of the pretty village of Lydford. The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom with a shower room. The living area is open plan with a sitting area, wood burning stove and fully tuned Steinway piano, a smart kitchen and dining area. Outside is a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and parking for one car. In the heart of the village with two good pubs and farm shop, Townend Barn is a smashing retreat for couples to enjoy a Devon break. Please note there is a charge of £10 for a 2nd dog.
Amenities: Central heating. Microwave, fridge, dishwasher. TV with DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car. Two behaved dogs welcome; if two large dogs, please enquire. Please note there is a charge of £10 for the 2nd dog. Sorry no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: Guests will be required to log in to their own account for any streaming services on the TV.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards.
Townend Barn is an elegant single storey cottage in the heart of the pretty village of Lydford. The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom with a shower room. The living area is open plan with a sitting area, wood burning stove and fully tuned Steinway piano, a smart kitchen and dining area. Outside is a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and parking for one car. In the heart of the village with two good pubs and farm shop, Townend Barn is a smashing retreat for couples to enjoy a Devon break. Please note there is a charge of £10 for a 2nd dog.
Amenities: Central heating. Microwave, fridge, dishwasher. TV with DVD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car. Two behaved dogs welcome; if two large dogs, please enquire. Please note there is a charge of £10 for the 2nd dog. Sorry no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: Guests will be required to log in to their own account for any streaming services on the TV.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards.
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Pet-friendly
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Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
About the area
Lydford
Okehampton is home to this cottage. 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 Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre. Launceston Steam Railway and Pixieland are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Lydford, South West England
What's nearby
- Lydford Castle & Saxon Town - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Lydford Gorge - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
- Dartmoor National Park - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
- Jamaica Inn - 41 min drive - 56.5 km
- Exeter Cathedral - 46 min drive - 59.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Mary Tavy Inn - 7 min drive
- Burger King - 8 min drive
- Fox & Hounds Hotel - 3 min drive
- The Castle Inn - 4 min walk
- Woody's Diner - 8 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
On one level. 1 x double bedroom, open plan living area, with sitting area with wood burning stove and fully tuned Steinway grand piano, fitted kitchen and dining area. Shower-room with shower, basin and WC.
What makes this property unique
Central heating with wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for one car. Two behaved dogs welcome; if two large dogs, please enquire. Please note there is a charge of £10 for the 2nd dog. Sorry no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property. Note: Guests will be required to log in to their own account for any streaming services on the TV.
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