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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Tavistock in Dartmoor

From £265 per week |  From £65 per night

3 nights minimum stay

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

The Old School Cottage retains its charm with arched windows and modern interior. The original bell is still sited in the bell tower. Access is through the 'Girls & Infants' entrance.

An ideal base for groups of 2, 4 or even 6 to start your exploration of Devon and Cornwall. Within a short drive you can reach many Dartmoor villages (Widecombe-in-the-moor, Meavy, Moretonhampstead, Yelverton etc..) and attractions such as Burrator Reservoir, Burr Island, Cawsands and Morwellham Quay. The market town of Tavistock, Princetown, Yelverton and the City of Plymouth with its maritime history and seafront location are but a short drive. Shops, Chippie and family pubs are a short walk into the village. The Eden Project is about 50min drive away. Looe & Polperro are about 35mins.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Ground floor: Lounge and dining area. Shaker style kitchen with wooden floor, shower room with toilet & basin. First floor: 2 bedrooms - 1 5ft double, 1 twin. Up to 2 additional guests can use the leather sofa bed (extra £20 per person per night - towels and bed linen will be provided) in the lounge. Maximum overall cottage occupancy is 6 adults. Minimum occupancy is 2 adults.

Services: GCH. All gas, power, bed linen (duvets) & towels included. DVD player. DAB (digital) radios. Freeview digital TV. Electric cooker. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Microwave. Non smokers only.

Further details outdoors:
Large lawned garden with terraced area & garden furniture. BBQ facilities. FREE onsite parking for 2 cars.

Further details

Not suitable for children under 5.
No pets.

Conditions

A deposit of £150 per week booked. The balance is due 6 weeks prior to arrival.

If booking within 6 weeks of arrival, then full payment is required.

Cancellations within 6 weeks are charged in full. Before 6 weeks incurr loss of deposit.

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School House Bell Tower

 

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Lounge

 

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Double bedroom

 

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Kitchen

The West Country / Devon region

The beautiful village of Horrabridge and the River Walkham are situated in Dartmoor National Park. The cottage is an ideal base for walking or just relaxing in the local character pubs (we have 2). Many National Trust properties are in the locality and the towns and surrounding villages steeped in history.

The Dartmoor / Tavistock area

Within a 15 minute drive you can reach many villages - Meavy, Yelverton, Clearbrook and Princetown to name a few. Golf clubs and attractions such as Burrator Reservoir, Morwellham Quay and Lydford Gorge. Many local National Trust properties including Buckland Abbey and Saltram House are but a short drive.

The historical market town of Tavistock with it's Pannier Market is less than 4 miles. Princetown is 5 miles. Plymouth with its maritime history and seafront location 10 miles. Plymouth airport 6 miles.

Various festivals take place through the year including the famous Goose Fair in Tavistock.
The Eden Project is about 45mins to drive.

How to get there

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Fly into Heathrow or Gatwick airports and take a train to Plymouth via Paddington Station (London).
Bristol, Plymouth or Exeter airports are closer.
BY CAR DIRECTIONS:
Take M5 South and then the A38 towards Plymouth. Follow signs for Tavistock (A386). Turn 1st left at Yelverton roundabout. After 1 mile, turn right into Horrabridge village centre. Go over stone bridge and turn left. Leaping Salmon pub will be on your right. At the White/cream Chapel House (250 yards) turn right. The Old School House is 50 yards up on the left.

Alternatively, take M5 South and follow the signs towards Oakhampton (A30). Stay on A30 until you see the sign for Tavistock (A386), take the slip road and turn left at the junction onto the A386 to Tavistock. At Tavistock take 1st exit on a small roundabout. At the next small roundabout, take 1st exit onto the Whitchurch Road. Follow this road until Horrabridge (3 miles). After the traffic calming, travel for 300 yards and turn left at the White Chapel house. The Old School House is 50 yards on the left.

Activities near Dartmoor

Guestbook for The Old School Cottage

Thank you for a lovely week. LK & JA. Northants

Beautiful accommodation. Everything supplied for our comfort. D & J. USA

It has been a wonderful family weekend and I look forward to more in the future. DP. Birmingham

A great retreat from all the hussle & bustle. Great accommodation & hosts. JT. Wiltshire

The Guest Book is available in the cottage for perusal. Everybody has given us positive feedback and enjoyed themselves.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	265£ 265	7070	7575	3 Nights
	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	270£ 270	6565	7070	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	315£ 315	8080	8585	3 Nights
	14 Apr 12	26 May 12	335£ 335	7070	7575	3 Nights
	26 May 12	2 Jun 12	335£ 335	7070	7575	3 Nights
	2 Jun 12	16 Jun 12	345£ 345	8080	8585	3 Nights
	16 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	445£ 445	8080	8585	3 Nights
	14 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	475£ 475	7575	8080	3 Nights
	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	315£ 315	7070	7575	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	4 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	315£ 315	7575	8080	3 Nights
	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	320£ 320	7070	7575	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	365£ 365	8585	9090	3 Nights
	14 Apr 12	26 May 12	385£ 385	7575	8080	3 Nights
	26 May 12	2 Jun 12	385£ 385	8585	9090	3 Nights
	2 Jun 12	16 Jun 12	395£ 395	8585	9090	3 Nights
	16 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	495£ 495	8585	9090	3 Nights
	14 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	525£ 525	8080	8585	3 Nights
	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	365£ 365	7575	8080	3 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.

Please note that check in is 5.00pm. If you would like to check-in earlier please call us on 01822 853437.

All guests are welcome to use The Old School Guest House Restaurant for breakfast or evening meals. Private dining for special occasions can be arranged. Please book in advance for the restaurant.

Groups of 6 should ring for rates.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Maxine Limon Landline +44 01822 852437 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.