Cottage to let in Widecombe-in-the-Moor - sleeps 4

Beech Tree Cottage At Blackaton Manor Farm 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Set in the heart of the stunning Dartmoor National Park with walks and cycle paths from the doorstep, explore the beautiful surrounding countryside and discover the local wildlife, including the iconic Dartmoor ponies and Highland cattle.

Accommodation details

Step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: With electric Aga, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and dishwasher.
Utility/boot room: With washing machine.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: With wood burner and Freeview Smart TV.
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, toilet and heated towel rail.

Underfloor heating in bathroom. Electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Front garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children under 10 years old. The property has a natural water supply from a spring. Only limited broadband (around 2MB) and mobile signals are available.

Extra Amenities

Beech Tree Cottage at Blackaton Manor Farm is a two-bedroom cottage set within Dartmoor National Park high up at 1,100 feet near the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Peacefully situated down a private drive on a 400-acre working beef and sheep farm, it boasts beautiful views of the surrounding moorland and tor-topped hills. The farm is just a 5-minute drive from the Bronze Age settlement of Grimspound, and a 15-minute drive from the most famed and beloved beauty spots of Hay Tor, Hound Tor and Dartmeet. Whether on foot or on bike, there are endless routes straight from the doorstep, and the more adventurous may wish to tackle the rugged and dramatic Dartmoor Tors.
The ground floor benefits from a fully equipped open plan kitchen/dining room, perfect for gathering with your friends and family around the dining table for a celebratory meal.

The utility and large boot room area next door houses the washing machine. Sit outside and enjoy the sun in the front garden with its outdoor seating and gas barbecue. This is the perfect spot to plan your adventurous day ahead over a morning coffee. On the first floor you will find the living room, which boasts a cosy wood burner. There are two comfortable bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds. The property is located in the middle of a working livestock farm with farm cats and dogs.
Just a short drive away is Widecombe-in-the-Moor, renowned for its Fair and its Church known as “The Cathedral in the Moor”. With specular moorland and tors arising on all sides, with two lovely pubs, café and shops as well riding stables nearby, making it the perfect location for walkers, mountain bikers, riders, bird watchers or those that love dramatic landscapes.

The village is home to local pubs, a café and some shops.
Dartmoor National Park has the greatest number of archaeological remains in Europe and there are Neolithic tombs, mystical stone circles and abandoned medieval farmsteads and villages to explore. The South West Coast Path and the local beaches of Teignmouth, Shaldon and Dawlish are around a 40-minute drive away. Day trips to the beaches in the South Hams, such as Blackpool Sands and Goodrington Beach, also offer a great alternative for a fun day out. There are also the cathedral city of Exeter and Plymouth and Torbay, all of which are within an hour’s drive and even a day trip to the North Devon Coast can be enjoye