Drewsteignton - in the Dartmoor National Park
Self catering accommodation in part of the Georgian Wing of this listed thatched house for
two or three people
Children welcome
Two can share the luxury of a
four-poster king-size bed with en-suite bathroom (bath/shower,
lavatory and washbasin). The single bedroom is served by a
separate shower room with lavatory and washbasin. General Montgomery and the Duke of Norfolk both stayed here during the Second World War. The property has been significantly upgraded since then and is still a good place to take a holiday away from it all.
The visitors’ own entrance opens into a spacious hall with a Victorian grandfather clock and Edwardian hallstand, from which a broad and shallow staircase leads up to a large landing. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer, clothes washer-drier, TV, CD/Radio/cassette player and more. You can eat in here or in a separate dining area overlooking your own private enclosed garden, (child and dog proof), with barbeque and child’s swing. The large sitting room, three-seater settee and separate armchair, has views over the rest of the garden which visitors are welcome to explore, a woodburner fire, TV, video and radio. A full bookshelf also includes some videos which people new to the area might find interesting. There is also a small cupboard holding a few board games. We can provide toys, games and “ride-ons” that small children might enjoy.
Dogs are welcome but neither to lie on the furniture nor be left in the house on their own.
Car parking is in the house courtyard.
Below the village is the Teign Gorge where the Fingle Bridge Inn provides refreshment at one of Devon’s renowned beauty spots. Splendid walks abound along the river Teign and beyond. Above are magnificent views across the gorge where Castle Drogo, built in the early part of the last century by Lutyens for Julius Drewe and now owned by the National Trust, is in a commanding position and well worth a visit. Not only is the Castle itself a fascinating capsule of early 20th Century gracious living but its gardens are superb. Four miles to the south lies Chagford, once a Stannary Town and now a large village with direct access to the Moor.
Ten miles west is Okehampton, formerly an important market town but still with the remains of its ancient castle, managed by English Heritage. Thirteen miles east is the Cathedral city of Exeter which needs no description here.
The North and South coasts are about an
hours drive and many National Trust properties are within easy reach. In
fact we are situated almost at the centre of Devon at grid reference
SX735911 where the house is named on Ordnance Survey maps. We are lucky
to live in such a delightful part of the Dartmoor National Park which is
one reason why we have so many repeat bookings for self catering
holidays
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Pets are welcome at £10 per week. Central Heating, Electricity, Linen and towels are included. Short breaks are available at: 60% weekly rent for 2 nights. 70% weekly rent for 3 nights. 80% weekly rent for 4 nights. We are inspected by the Dartmoor Tourist Association and copies of their excellent reports are available on request.
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