Moorland walks from cottage 5 minutes to Tavistock Market town and Lydford Gorge
Characterful luxury self-catering detached barn conversion. Touching the edge of Dartmoor National Park and only a 15 minute stroll up to one of Devon’s most famous landmarks, the 1100ft high, 13th century Brentor Church, Monkstone makes the perfect holiday base for exploring Devon and Cornwall.
Situated at the end of a private drive and surrounded by lush countryside and spectacular moorland, peace and quiet is assured. Five minutes in the car takes you to the National Trust beauty spot of Lydford Gorge or to the thriving market town of Tavistock with its bustling Pannier Market and specialist local food shops, sample the Devon cream teas and pasties.
Easy access to the north and south coasts with beautiful sandy beaches and coastal walks.
•Finished to a high standard throughout, level access with secure off road parking
•Dog friendly with enclosed gardens, a meadow for exercising dogs and moorland walks straight out from the cottage
•In Winter the woodburning stove is perfect to come back to after a day exploring Dartmoor
•In Summer relax in the private garden amidst a riot of colour and watch the fabulous sunsets over the moors enjoying the silence of the countryside
•Sample the many local pubs and award winning restaurants
•Enjoy car free days out with the local bus service into Plymouth or take the local train with stunning views over the Tamar Valley
•Monkstone is on Route 27 Cycle way, with cycle hire. The nearby Granite Way, Tarka Trail and Drakes Trail offer easy cycling along entirely traffic free former railways and paths
•Ideal activity break with pony trekking, golf and gilding just 5 mins
•A good base for visiting many famous gardens, including Eden, Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Garden House and many famous National Trust Houses
•You can be guaranteed a warm welcome from Roger and Jeanette Emmett
Monkstone Cottage Property Features
Location Type
Accessibility
Housekeeping & Services
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Bed Linen Included
- Towels Included
- Fuel and Power Included
- Pets Allowed
- Cot
- High Chair
- No Smoking
Open Fire/Wood Burner
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Facilities
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Toilet
- Ground Floor Bath
- Ground Floor Shower
Kitchen
- Washing Machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Oven
- Hob
- Grill
- Tumble dryer
Internet Access
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- TV
- Radio
Leisure Equipment
Garden/Terrace/Play area
- Private garden
- Terrace / patio
- Enclosed garden / play area
Parking available
Activities within 20min drive of the property
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Cycling
Local Water Sports
- Swimming (indoor pool)
- Swimming (outdoor pool)
- Canoeing