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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Bratton Clovelly in Dartmoor

from £43 / night

£295–£845 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Great Burrow Cottage (Sunday Times "50 Coolest Cottages in Britain and Ireland") is a detached former Linhay found in the heart of undulating West Devon countryside, in the grounds of Grade II listed Great Burrow Farmhouse. It has stunning uninterrupted views of Dartmoor. French doors lead to a private patio and tranquil gardens with wildlife ponds, free-range chickens and ducks, a beautiful honey-coloured cob and stone barn, ancient oak trees and sweeping views of Dartmoor's wild northern tors. A heat exchange system provides constant hot water with underfloor heating that keeps the cottage really cosy and a woodburner too for that added snug feel. The contemporary bathroom has a slate floor and large bath with a deluge shower above. French doors lead to your own patio and large tranquil gardens with 2 wildlife ponds. There are great walks directly from the cottage taking in streams, forests and valleys. Enjoy a camp fire round the firepit, as the sun sets on Yes Tor; laze in the hammock under the tall willows. There are table tennis and darts in the adjacent barn..or in the cottage DVD, Freeview, Wifi, books and binoculars!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Great Burrow Cottage was listed in the Sunday Times "50 Coolest Cottages in Britain and Ireland" Jan'09 and has since had great press from most of the broad sheets. See our web site for more Press.

It comfortably sleeps 5.

The hot water and heating is from a very efficient geo-thermal ground loop heat exchange system, keeping the cottage at a constant temperature no matter what the weather. We also have a woodburner to make things extra enticing in the autumn and winter.

Beautifully converted with oak and slate floors, it has a master double bedroom and a loft bedroom with 3 single beds.

Further details outdoors:
The large partly wooded garden has two big wildlife ponds and a firepit with far reaching views and great walks directly from the cottage. Our local pub is about a 40 min wonderful muddy walk through streams and valleys. We have free ranging chickens and ducks too!

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The West Country / Devon region

The cottage is close to the Cornwall and Devon border and is ideal for both a relaxing, centrally located country retreat or an active family holiday. The glorious North Cornwall coastline is less than 30 min drive with its world class surfing beaches and Dartmoor is on the doorstep with fantastic walks and riding on its dramatic wild Tors, beautiful wooded valleys and ancient forests. Great Burrow Cottage is a perfect base to explore this very varied and rewarding area rich in wildlife and spoilt with great pubs and restaurants.

The Dartmoor / Bratton Clovelly area

Dartmoor, Bodmin moor and Exmoor are all within easy driving distance whilst fifteen minutes drive away is the castle town of Okehampton and the Cathedral city of Exeter about 30 minutes. The market towns of Tavistock and Launceston are also within easy reach.

Dartmoor offers horse riding, cycling, walking and great pubs whilst the North Cornwall coast has miles of sandy beaches, fascinating rock pools and stunning cliff top walks. In addition there are excellent golf courses, water sports, and fishing. We can give you more tailored information when you arrive but have listed a local selection here.

Dartmoor was designated one of the National Parks of England and Wales in 1951. The public is able to roam freely on its 369 square miles of unenclosed, open moorland, with around 600 miles of public rights of way. Dartmoor is a rich habitat for wildlife and has a wealth of archaeological remains, myths and legends. The cottage has guide books on some of the best walks.

You can find great walks directly from the cottage, taking in streams, forests and valleys many with beautiful far-reaching views of Dartmoor and even Bodmin moor. Many more walks can be found at the Discover Dartmoor website.

Riding:
Great Burrow Cottage has stables and a paddock should you wish to take advantage of the numerous bridleways that crisscross the area. Please contact us for livery rates. If you don't have your own horse you can go riding on the moor from many stables including Eastlake Riding Stables in nearby Belstone.

Mountain biking:
The Granite Way is an 18km cycle/walkway from Okehampton to Lydford with a large part of it being traffic-free, through beautiful countryside. It is part of the National Cycle Route 27. If you don't bring your own bike you can hire them from Devon Cycle Hire who will deliver bikes to the cottage.
Devon Cycle Hire, Sourton Down, Near Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HR.
Tel: 01837 861141 /01822 615014

Water Sports:
Nearby Roadford Lake has trout fishing, sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, bird watching and a natureWater Sports Nearby Roadford Lake has trout fishing, sailing, wind surfing, canoeing, bird watching and a nature trail.


Golf
The golf courses around Okehampton are recognised as some of the best in the country.

Beaches
North Cornwall is one of the country's most popular surfing coasts with world class surfing beaches at Widemouth Bay and Bude. We can help you find perfect beaches for swimming, paddling and rockpooling.


National Trust and English Heritage sites:
Lydford Gorge near Okehampton is spectacular. Starting high above the river, weaving through the woods to the 30m White Lady waterfall, it then follows a series of whirl pools including the Devils Cauldron.


Castle Drogo:
Finch Foundry
Lanhydrock House and Gardens


Other worthwhile places
Eden Project

Pencarrow House and Gardens


Pubs and restaurants:
There are numerous local pubs offering excellent and varied food and real ales. Nearby at Bratton Clovelly is The Clovelly Inn, whilst 'gastro' pubs The Dartmoor Inn and The Harris Arms have been enthusiastically reviewed in the The Observer and Sunday Telegraph.

For award winning organic food visit Percys Restaurant and for grand dining, Gidleigh Park Hotel restaurant.

How to get there

Great Burrow Cottage What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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Exeter is our main centre for transport links with fast trains from London in 2 1/4 hrs. Exeter International Airport has the budget airline Flybe among it's featured airlines.
By Road: from the A30 take the A3079 towards Bude. Continue through Thorndon Cross then take the next left signposted "Bratton Clovelly/Boasley/South Reed Fisheries" to Boasley Cross. At the five-way junction take the road opposite the school between the church and the yellow house signposted "South Reed Fisheries", for 0.7 miles. Look for the dead end/bridle path sign and take a right here. In half a mile and you will find us, the thatched house on the left. Turn in just after through the five bar gate on the left.

Activities near Dartmoor

Reviews

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03 Oct 2012

“Perfect country hideaway with lots of charm and warmth” We had a wonderful week at Great Burrow Cottage. A very cosy and beautifully thought out cottage with everything you need. We were welcomed by the owner with a fab home made cream tea which was... more

02 Oct 2012

“Cozy and clean country retreat” We were so happy we picked this location for our accommodations during a trip to the UK. The owners met us upon arrival, and provided us with proper tea and their own chickens' free range eggs.... more

10 Jul 2012

“Fabulous Place to Relax and Enjoy Dartmoor” We stayed at Great Burrow in late June and had a lovely stay. The cottage is very clean and comfortable and has great warmth and character. We were met by the owners, Justin and Mary, who were... more

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30 Apr 2012

“Beautiful, comfortable, romantic cottage” We stayed here for a wonderfully relaxing few days as part of our honeymoon and absolutely loved the cottage and the setting. The cottage is simply and beautifully furnished and very well... more

21 Apr 2012

“A wonderful place to stay!” We highly recommend Great Burrow Cottage - we had a wonderful week there. We were travelling with 3 teenaged children, but the cottage has plenty of room, and the kids enjoyed playing table tennis... more

06 Oct 2011

“Our stay at Great Burrow lived up to and exceeded my mental picture of the perfect vacation in England.” The cottage was lovely and very well maintained and the surroundings were idyllic. The hosts, Mary and Justin, could simply not have been more welcoming and helpful; when we arrived later than we had anticipated and with no provisions, they gave us ingredients from their kitchen and garden for our dinner that night. I highly recommend a stay here to anyone who wants to get off the beaten path but still have access to so many interesting places to go and see with a drive of an hour or less. The only fly in the ointment was, well, flies, as we had a number of them in the cottage, however, it was clearly us who let them in with our comings and goings.

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23 May 2011

“magical” I came in the search of an idyllic country cottage with great country for lengthy daily walks. Being from the visual industries, I'm rather picky when it comes to the ambience and look of a... more

20 May 2011

“A stylish, beautiful and peaceful retreet.” What a truly beautiful place to spend time, inside and out. The cottage itself is stunning, I felt like I was stepping into an interiors magazine - gorgeously decorated, comfortable, spacious and... more

19 May 2011

“Lovely place to stay and relax; children love it!” On first arrival at Great Burrow Cottage, we immediately fell in love with the place, the refurbished cottage itself with its beautiful and stylish mix of country-style and contemporary interior, the... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	3 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	395£ 395	-	-	2 Nights
Half Term	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	545£ 545	-	-	4 Nights
Low Season	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	445£ 445	-	-	2 Nights
Easter Holidays	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	645£ 645	-	-	3 Nights
	14 Apr 12	5 May 12	545£ 545	100£ 100	120£ 120	2 Nights
Spring Bank Holiday	5 May 12	12 May 12	645£ 645	110£ 110	140£ 140	3 Nights
	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	545£ 545	100£ 100	120£ 120	2 Nights
Spring Half Term	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	645£ 645	140£ 140	140£ 140	3 Nights
	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	645£ 645	140£ 140	140£ 140	3 Nights
	30 Jun 12	15 Jul 12	695£ 695	-	-	3 Nights
Summer Holidays	15 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	845£ 845	-	-	3 Nights
	8 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	595£ 595	-	-	2 Nights
Autumn Half Term	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	645£ 645	-	-	4 Nights
	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	445£ 445	-	-	2 Nights
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	845£ 845	-	-	3 Nights
Low Season	5 Jan 13	9 Feb 13	395£ 395	-	-	2 Nights
Half Term/Valentines	9 Feb 13	16 Feb 13	545£ 545	-	-	4 Nights
Winter to Spring	16 Feb 13	30 Mar 13	445£ 445	-	-	2 Nights
Easter	30 Mar 13	13 Apr 13	645£ 645	-	-	3 Nights
Springtime	13 Apr 13	4 May 13	545£ 545	110£ 110	130£ 130	2 Nights
Spring Bank Holiday	4 May 13	11 May 13	645£ 645	120£ 120	140£ 140	3 Nights
Springtime	11 May 13	25 May 13	545£ 545	90£ 90	100£ 100	2 Nights
Summer Half Term	25 May 13	1 Jun 13	695£ 695	130£ 130	150£ 150	3 Nights
Early Summer	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	645£ 645	120£ 120	140£ 140	2 Nights
Early Summer	29 Jun 13	13 Jul 13	695£ 695	130£ 130	150£ 150	2 Nights
Summertime	13 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	845£ 845	-	-	3 Nights
Indian summer	7 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	595£ 595	-	-	2 Nights
Autumn Half Term	26 Oct 13	2 Nov 13	645£ 645	-	-	3 Nights
Autumn	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	445£ 445	-	-	2 Nights
Christmas & New Year	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	845£ 845	-	-	3 Nights
Low Season	4 Jan 14	1 Feb 14	395£ 395	-	-	2 Nights
Low Season	1 Feb 14	8 Feb 14	295£ 295	-	-	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

All prices are for one week's rental including linen and towels.

Short breaks are available so please contact us for details. For 3 nights the cost is 70% of the weekly price and for 4 nights the cost is 85% of the weekly price. We also offer late deals.

Dogs are welcome at £30 per week and we ask they are kept on leads in the grounds.

We have a dog basket but please bring bedding for them and towels.

Please contact us for rates regarding horses.

A deposit of 30% is required when booking with the balance payable at the beginning of your holiday (unless last minute booking, in which case the total amount needs to be received when booking). We strongly advise taking out holiday insurance. In the event you have to cancel, for whatever reason, we will do everything possible to re-let the cottage to others but if we are unable to do so, we regret that you are still liable for the full balance.

Unless agreed before hand, arrival time is 4pm, checking out time is 10.30am.

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