Damson Cottage

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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes

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8 Customer Review(s)

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“Although a beautiful old ...”

Although a beautiful old cottage,certainly not luxury, key ailments of a good holiday include small details such as minimal shopping and not washing up, this cottage has neither a freeze or dishwasher. ...

Although a beautiful old cottage,certainly not luxury, key ailments of a good holiday include small details such as minimal shopping and not washing up, this cottage has neither a freeze or dishwasher. Minor things include a loose wire in the television aerial, loose wire in the kettle plug and apart from plates and cutlery there was nothing in sets of 4 or 6 . Garden was scruffy with old discarded pots thrown in the bushes, hedgerows grown to a height were you cannot enjoy the view and no explanation on recycling. We use cottage rentals 2 to 3 times a year, I would never return to Samson cottage in its,present form.

- Mrs Ash, September 2018

“Lovely cottage. Very comfortable ...”

Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and peaceful. Could do with a dishwasher and there is plenty of space for one in the kitchen. Who wants to wash up on holiday?! Previous comments made it sound like the cottage was hard to reach without a 4x4, and grumbled about narrow roads. The access was fine for any normal car. If you're lucky enough to own a Ferrari then take your other car, but all normal cars will have no trouble. As for narrow roads, only the last 2 miles from the A30 were on local roads and they were fine. Peaceful, rural locations don't come with your own slip road off a main road.

- Mr Grainge, August 2018
“The access to the cottage is not ...”

The access to the cottage is not really suitable for low down or sports cars. The parking area is large, but it is easy to get stuck in the stones if you park on the sloping area. The garden could be beautiful but has been allowed to go wild with lots of pots with dead plants in. The view is from one of the bedrooms and the raised patio area, we were a little disappointed that there wasn't a view from the house. Damson Cottage is really not suitable for those with mobility issues, the path has wonky slabs and is covered in rolling stones, the stairs have a steep turn and the rails are not very stable, as expected the rooms are small and there are lots of steps. Despite these issues we had a good holiday based at Damson Cottage. We coped with the narrow lanes and found lots of walks from the cottage.

- Mrs Oldcorne, August 2018
“The cottage wasn’t cleaned as the ...”

The cottage wasn’t cleaned as the caretaker had not been notified we were arriving! Kept on hold for 16 mins on the number the information in the cottage said to ring if there were any problems, gave up butmanaged to eventually get through to Sykes to report cottage had not been cleaned. Once reported the cottage was cleaned to a very high standard and welcome package was amazing. Stairs are stone and could be challenging for young children and people unsteady on their feet. Road to property is very challenging as there are many pot holes! The location is ideal for peace and quiet. Roadford lake is ideal for lovely walks.

- Mr Rogers, July 2018
“Cottage was great, full of ...”

Cottage was great, full of character and really peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and the dog loved the garden. Damson cottage is very remote up steep hills and narrow roads so make sure your car can cope. The cottage could do with a freezer and the mattress in the smaller double was a little lumpy but would definitely consider again.

- Mr Self, July 2018
“On arrival could not open key lock ...”

On arrival could not open key lock ,had to ring office ,entry track to cottage very bad probably need 4x4 to use it,thought the front of cottage Was not looking good baskets on front full of weeds branches of roses catching car, windows need cleaning poolroom at rear full of spider webs ,rear garden was described as pretty not so ,full of weeds ,and overgrown,pans in kitchen need replacing also , recycling needs to be explained better was very dissatisfied with experience,also needs fans in bedrooms I know this weather is exceptional but the small windows do not allow much air in .

- Mrs Grant, June 2018
“We had a lovely week at Damson ...”

We had a lovely week at Damson Cottage, very quite and very out of the way. If you want to be local to a village, then this is not the place for you. The cottage is very quaint, but not suitable for anyone with aches and pains as the stairs to upstairs is quite difficult. I suffer from arthritis and had to be very careful going up and coming down the stairs. Let very welcome pack and we had a great time in the

- Mrs Elliott, April 2018
“Solitude, comfortable conservatory, ...”

Solitude, comfortable conservatory, log burner, secluded garden

- Mr Bebbington, September 2017

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A picture-perfect thatch cottage set amidst rural countryside, close to the village of Lifton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park.

Damson cottage is one of a small cluster of cottages at the end of a country track, in the tiny hamlet of Higher Rexton near the village of Broadwoodwidger.

Far reaching views from the garden stretch as far as Bodmin Moor and the cottage is conveniently placed just a few minutes’ drive from the A30, ideally placed for exploring Devon and Cornwall.

The cottage whilst having been tastefully modernised, is overflowing with character and charm, evident as you step over the threshold into the cosy sitting room.

A large inglenook fireplace takes centre stage, with original timber beams and whitewashed stone walls creating a wonderful cosy room to relax.

A bespoke and striking country kitchen with a central island and Rangemaster cooker with induction hob, will appeal greatly to keen cooks, and leads into a southwest facing modern and spacious conservatory, a more recent addition to the property.

Overlooking the pretty planted garden, the sunny spot acts as a separate dining area for the family to gather with additional comfortable seating to unwind with a good book or morning coffee.

There is a ground floor bathroom and a stone spiral staircase that leads to the first floor landing and the three attractive bedrooms.

An unusually narrow and low doorway leads into a spacious master bedrooms with views across the countryside.

There is a further double with a useful en-suite shower (no WC) a cute single room and first floor cloak room.

Outside a beautiful cottage garden is enclosed and enjoys a private aspect with wonderful views towards Bodmin Moor.

There is also a heated summerhouse equipped with pool table and useful for storing bikes and walking gear.

This is the ideal country escape with the nearest pub and shops found in the village of Lifton 4 miles away.

Just 2 miles away is Roadford Lake, a fantastic day out for the family.

Explore Roadford by bike, on foot or by boat and there are acres of space for children to play freely and a whole host of water based activities to try.

Enjoy the nature trails, the whole area is dog friendly and the café serves locally produced mouthwatering snacks and light lunches.

Bring your walking boots as this is perfect walking country with both Dartmoor and Bodmin within easy reach and for days on the beach head west to the North Cornish coast and the beaches of Bude, Widemouth Bay and Summerleaze beach, all reachable in a little over 40 minutes’ drive.

Damson Cottage is a wonderfully secluded retreat with all the comforts of home, its central position perfect for discovering new places and enjoying the great outdoors.

Accommodation

3 bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double with en-suite shower and basin, 1 x single. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor cloak with WC and basin. Sitting room with open fire, kitchen with breakfast bar, conservatory dining room with comfortable seating area. Summerhouse.

Amenities

Oil central heating and woodburning stove
Electric range cooker with induction hob, microwave, coffee machine, washing machine (in garage), TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, Pool table, WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
Dogs welcome at £20 each per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shop/Pub 4 miles
Note: Sorry, no children under 4 years
Sorry, no barbecues due to thatch
Note: Low eaves, ceilings and narrow doorways in areas.

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About the location

LIFTON

Launceston 5 miles.

Lifton is a small village in the upper Tamar Valley, close to Launceston and the passing A30 road into Cornwall. This pretty community, once sitting astride the old A30 London to Penzance trunk road, is blessed with a village shop and post office, a superb pub and 3 top quality restaurants. At the far end of the village is an award winning farm shop/pick-your-own complex with a good bakery and on-site restaurant. Well placed for visiting anywhere in the South West, Dartmoor is 20 minutes away by car, Bodmin Moor is also 30 minutes and all of the major beaches and Cornish holiday attractions can be reached in under 45 minutes.

Region Information

Note: Sorry, no children under 4 years. Note: Sorry, no barbecues due to thatch. Note: Low eaves, ceilings and narrow doorways in areas.

Damson Cottage

Broadwoodwidger, Cornwall (Ref. 959938)

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Although a beautiful old ...”

“Lovely cottage. Very comfortable ...”

“The access to the cottage is not ...”

“The cottage wasn’t cleaned as the ...”

“Cottage was great, full of ...”

“On arrival could not open key lock ...”

“We had a lovely week at Damson ...”

“Solitude, comfortable conservatory, ...”