Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 8 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Splash Cottage is situated in the idyllic village of Ponsworthy in the heart of Dartmoor, and offers a magnificent base to enjoy rural peace and tranquillity. With exposed stonework and beams, the cottage retains its original character, whilst providing all essential modern comforts and conveniences.
Splash is ideally placed for walking, cycling, pony trekking and other moorland activities, and comes with a concierge service supplying local information, and organisation of a wide range of activities such as farm visits, llama walks, heritage sites, golf, abseiling and hot air ballooning.
For lazy days, there are plenty of books, games and DVDs to keep everyone entertained. Nearby Ashburton has a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, and Torquay, Exeter and Plymouth are all within easy driving distance.
Splash Cottage
The sitting room with Freesat TV, DVDs, library and games
Dartmoor view 5 minutes from Splash
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The West Country / Devon region
Dartmoor National Park is the biggest and wildest area of open country in southern England. An area of outstanding natural beauty covering over 350 square miles, this breathtaking landscape is home to a huge variety of wildlife, and featured on television's 'Seven Natural Wonders' as the top natural wonder in the South West.
The entire area is rich in history and antiquities, hosting more ancient monuments and archaeological sites than anywhere else in Europe. Many traditional tales, folklore and ghost stories stem from this unique history.
The broader West Country is home to England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Dorset and East Devon Coast, and Devon itself boasts two dramatic coastlines with many fantastic beaches for relaxation and water sports, complementing the mild climate of the area.
Widecombe-in-the-Moor / Ponsworthy area
Ponsworthy lies in the steep valley of the West Webburn river, about 2 miles from Widecombe-in-the-Moor, at the heart of Dartmoor National Park. Splash Cottage is in the centre of the village, one of a row of picturesque thatched cottages often pictured in calenders and postcards, climbing up a hill from a small stream flowing across the road (The Splash).
Splash is the perfect base for family holidays or for friends to get together, allowing you to experience the wonders of Dartmoor through the many activities available nearby. Footpaths begin at the front door and lead all over the moor, and there are local opportunities for cycling, pony trekking, golf, fishing, climbing and lots more.
For something more leisurely, there are heritage sites and National Trust properties in the area, as well as farms and miniature pony sanctuaries. Across the moor, there are restaurants, pubs and cafés in which to sample the famous Devon cream tea, and a rich variety of shops selling local produce, arts and crafts.
Widecombe-in-the-Moor is best known for the annual Widecombe Fair, (next held on Tuesday 8 September 2009) immortalised by the folk song involving a grey mare and 'Old Uncle Tom Cobley and All'. The village is steeped in history and local legend, and has several gift shops (including a National Trust shop), and a couple of pubs and cafés.
How to get there
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Activities near Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: - Twin beds can be converted into a comfortable double - Choice of bedding: feather or non-feather pillows and duvets/sheets and blankets – please pre-order - Good selection of books/games/DVDs - Good selection of local information provided - Underfloor heating
Further details outdoors: - Good quality teak garden furniture
Further details
- Welcome pack provided on arrival - Concierge services included
Conditions
- A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total is required to secure your booking, the balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to arrival
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
17 Jul - 3 Sep 2009
17 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
850£850
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0-
1 Week
4 -17 Sep 2009
4 Sep 09
18 Sep 09
700£700
105105
135135
2 Nights
18 Sep - 1 Oct 2009
18 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
650£650
9595
125125
2 Nights
2 - 29 Oct 2009
12 Oct 09
30 Oct 09
600£600
9090
115115
3 Nights
30 Oct - 17 Dec 2009
30 Oct 09
18 Dec 09
550£550
8080
105105
3 Nights
18 Dec 2009 - 7 Jan 2010
18 Dec 09
8 Jan 10
700£700
105105
135135
3 Nights
8 Jan - 4 Mar 2010
8 Jan 10
5 Mar 10
550£550
8080
105105
3 Nights
5 Mar - 1 Apr 2010
5 Mar 10
2 Apr 10
600£600
9090
115115
3 Nights
2 - 8 Apr 2010
2 Apr 10
9 Apr 10
650£650
9595
125125
3 Nights
9 - 29 Apr 2010
9 Apr 10
30 Apr 10
600£600
9090
115115
3 Nights
30 Apr - 27 May 2010
30 Apr 10
28 May 10
650£650
9595
125125
3 Nights
28 May - 3 Jun 2010
28 May 10
4 Jun 10
700£700
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0-
1 Week
4 Jun - 1 Jul 2010
4 Jun 10
2 Jul 10
750£750
110110
145145
3 Nights
2 - 15 Jul 2010
2 Jul 10
16 Jul 10
875£875
130130
170170
3 Nights
16 Jul - 2 Sep 2010
16 Jul 10
3 Sep 10
1050£1,050
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0-
1 Week
3 - 16 Sep 2010
3 Sep 10
17 Sep 10
875£875
130130
170170
3 Nights
17 - 30 Sep 2010
17 Sep 10
1 Oct 10
800£800
120120
155155
3 Nights
1 - 28 Oct 2010
1 Oct 10
29 Oct 10
750£750
110110
145145
3 Nights
29 Oct - 16 Dec 2010
29 Oct 10
17 Dec 10
675£675
100100
130130
3 Nights
17 Dec 2010 - 6 Jan 2011
17 Dec 10
7 Jan 11
875£875
130130
170170
3 Nights
191
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We accept payment by cheque or bank transfer
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 89381
Name:
Lucy Engleheart
Tel:
+44 (0)1364 631069
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