About this property

Charming Holiday Home in Widecombe: The Old Post Office A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor offers a cosy rural retreat in Widecombe in the Moor. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi, perfect for relaxation and connectivity. Comfortable Living Spaces: The property features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, fireplace, and a cosy living area. Amenities include a TV, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, oven, and kitchenware. Convenient Location: Located 47 km from Exeter International Airport, the holiday home is near attractions such as Totnes Castle (21 km), Castle Drogo (24 km), and Morwellham Quay (32 km). Free off-site parking is available. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

FREE parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ross
    Germany Germany
    The cottage was super cosy and clean and still felt rustic
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Surprisingly well equipped and surprisingly clean. Good communication. Expectations exceeded.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host had left fresh milk, ground coffee and tea bags. All an unexpected pleasant surprise. The bedding and towels were fresh and clean, and the furniture and decor were comfortable and very in keeping with the aesthetic of the building.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bedding was exceptional, beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped. All our needs taken care of.
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cottage was cosy, comfortable, warm and welcoming. Log stove was a bonus, easy to use and kept us toasty. We loved our stay and will definitely come again.
  • Gubb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was lovely liked the extra touches especially the milk and welcome pack on arrival really comfortable x it was a lovely to find out that there was two bathrooms
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A well-equpped cottage with a very comfortable bed, a lovely kitchen, characterful lounge and a garden with views. It's in a peaceful spot, with walks from the door. Although I never met the host, I left something valuable behind, and he couldn't...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cottage was cosy and comfortable, loved the fireplace. Plenty of space for the family. Great location on Dartmoor with easy access to various tors and walks from the door.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the location. Beautiful countryside all around and very quiet at night. Very good for dog walks and friendly locals.
  • Chantelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely homely cottage, we stayed over New Year. It was nice that there were some Christmas decorations up, the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived. Some things I don’t think were mentioned on the info, but maybe good to know if you’re...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Roost

Company review score: 9.4Based on 240 reviews from 27 properties
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The location is equally as special as the cottage. The Old Post Office is within striking distance of the most famous tor on Dartmoor, Haytor, which makes a day rambling on the moors a must. There are many amazing walks and sites of interest nearby. You can visit the stunning historic town of Chagford , wonder around the quaint quintessential village of North Bovey or get lost in time walking to the nearby bronze age settlement of Grimspound . Pet fee apples. Whether you've been exploring the moors, taking a trip to one of the nearby beaches of the 'South Hams' , returning to the The Old Post Office at the end of an action-packed day is a real treat. This old granite cottage has a warm cosy kitchen with flag stone flooring,low beamed ceiling and a classic red AGA.. It has wooden handmade cupboards with granite worktops and a central island. There is a dining table which sits 6 people. From the kitchen you walk down a few stairs into a beautiful snug sitting room. It has a beautiful granite lined inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. Sheep skin rugs and super large comfy sofa. There is a Smart HD TV to access your Netflix and Amazon accounts and catch up TV. Stairs take you up to the 1st floor landing from the kitchen. You can access the beautiful raised back garden from there. Bedroom 2 has a queen sized double bed, a hanging cupboard The landing also gives you access to the shower room and up some narrow stairs to the twin bed attic room with cosy lighting, a walk in cupboard and views down towards Ponsworthy bridge. There are more steps that lead down from the landing to the main bathroom which has wooden floorboards, a bath and a separate shower. The Old Post Office is a perfect retreat for couples, a family holiday or a small group of adults Just off the main bathroom is the master bedroom with a king size bed, clothes hanger and large chest of drawers All double beds are made up with Egyptian cotton sheets, goose feather and down duvets.

Property information

This charming cottage, nestled in a picture perfect hamlet, in the heart of Dartmoor national park is a perfect retreat for couples or families. Packed with character, the cosy cottage has a wood burning stove that will keep you snug on colder nights. 1 basket of logs supplied free during colder months. The private raised back garden is ideal for soaking up the sun while taking in the countryside views. Just sit back & listen to the wildlife and the River. Rest, relax and enjoy this tranquil cottage set amongst the playground of Dartmoor. Pet fee payable Please note there is no washing machine or dishwasher

Neighbourhood information

We have 1 parking space which is situated 20 metres from our property. There are more car park spaces in the hamlet on the side of the road. Right next to our space is a public parking bay that quite often has spaces for one/ 2 cars or you can park up by the ford or just over the bridge away from cottage. Situated in a small farming hamlet which still retains much of its old world charm, straddling the valley of the little West Webburn River, a tributary of the Dart and sitting in a quiet peaceful location in the heart of Dartmoor right on the Two Moors Way. Just step out your door and enjoy the gorgeous countryside of Dartmoor. Widecombe-In-The-Moor, just two miles away, has a village shop, two pubs including the award-winning Rugglestone Inn, a teashop, a superb cafe and restaurant, a National Trust shop, several gift shops, a tennis court and riding stables. The larger market town of Ashburton is within 7 miles and Chagford (9miles), both have a wider range of cool cafes, bakeries, restaurants, deli's and independent shops. The amazing beaches in the South Hams such as Mothercombe and Bantham are 40 to 60 minutes away. Also easy striking distance to the harbour towns Dartmouth, Teignmouth, Salcombe and Brixham Pet fee payable Please note there is no washing machine or dishwasher

Language spoken

English

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House rules

The Old Post Office A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$334. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable. Smoking is not allowed. Hen and Stag do's are not allowed.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of £250 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.