This delightful, secluded retreat is within a 10-minute drive from the edge of Dartmoor National Park famed for its spectacular walks and scenery, creating the perfect bolthole for couples or small groups looking to enjoy a walking holiday. Close by is the National Trust Castle Drogo (6 miles), the historic landmark Scorhill Stone Circle (2.4 miles), or enjoy the calming ambience of Wistman's Wood for an impressive walk amongst ancient moss-covered trees and granite boulders (14 miles). Haldon Forest and Tamar Valley are approx. 25 miles away, and with the cottage's central location in Devon, the coastlines can be reached within 30 miles. For local amenities, the town of Okehampton is 7 miles away and has shops, pubs, supermarkets, restaurants, as well as a direct train link that runs to and from Exeter, enabling car free visits to the vibrant, historical city. With many walks available from the doorstep and close to the picturesque town of Chagford with great facilities such as cafes, restaurants, a public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure, this property offers a great touring base.
Enter the property on the first floor from the rear parking area and you’ll find the beautiful rustic kitchen/dining area complete with an oil Aga cooker. Up a couple more stairs you will find the first well-proportioned king-size bedroom with exposed beams and traditional furniture. Completing this floor is the walk-in shower room with oversized shower head. Head down the stairs from the kitchen and into the cosy lounge area with inglenook wood burner, Smart TV and sofas. Up three steps from the lounge leads you to the second king-size bedroom; a beautiful hideaway with the luxury of its own wood burner with seating area and exposed beams.
Outside the property down a few steps from the lounge is a pretty outdoor seating area; set amidst the garden with a small lawn area this offers the perfect spot for enjoying the sun and dining alfresco. The surrounding fields are home to Dartmoor ponies in the summertime.