1 Church Cottages

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Summary

One bedroom: 1 x Double
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Electric heating with woodburning stove
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WIFI, selection of books
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available on request
Roadside parking in front of property
Courtyard and gravel area with furniture
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 minute walk
Note: This property only accepts babes-in-arms
Please note the start date for the property must be a Saturday.

The property

This lavish, stone-built cottage in the stunning Dartmoor National Park, just 2 miles from the market town of Okehampton.

The property comes in the wonderful moorland village of Belstone, with the wandering ponies and the moors just outside your front door, 1 Church Cottages is the perfect base for a holiday of walking, hiking and exploring Dartmoor.

The sitting room is tastefully decorated with oak flooring, sophisticated seating and a fabulous woodburning stove making it a great spot to put your feet up after a long day of walking.

Just off of the living room is the exquisite, amply equipped kitchen with stylish fixtures and fittings.

A contemporary wooden staircase with glass panelling takes you up to the immaculately decorated first floor.

Here you will find the luxurious, spacious wet room and the pristine king size bedroom, completing the interior of this superb countryside cottage.

Outside is a little seating area which acts as an excellent spot to enjoy a glass of bubbly or even some al fresco dining in the sun.

1 Church Cottages is close to Okehampton, this is a wonderful town from which to base your holiday, with its fine selection of places to shop, eat and drink as well as much to see including a fascinating museum and majestic castle.

The magnificent city of Exeter is easily accessible by car and is certainly worth a day trip with its superlative architecture and elite shopping facilities.

For a leisurely day out, head to the award-winning market town of Tavistock on the western edge of the National Park, which has a wide range of shops, a pannier market, restaurants and traditional pubs included the award winning gastro pub The Cornish Arms, as well as an indoor swimming pool, cinema and a theatre.

If you do not want to venture too far Belstone is a fantastic area and perfect for walking on the moors.

1 Church Cottages is a superbly furnished cottage in a heavenly location for couples wishing to get away from it all and relax.

Reviews & Ratings

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23 Customer Review(s)

“Not quite 5”

The cottage is situated in the very pretty village of Belstone, if you are hoping to see Dartmoor ponies and sheep, you will not be disappointed. Sadly, there is no pretty view from the cottage as it is situated in a narrow lane in front of the church overlooking walls to house opposite ( there are 2 tiny windows overlooking the church....one at the bottom of the stairs and one in bathroom but both are frosted). The kitchen is small but very well equipped .....the washing machine is in the ...

The cottage is situated in the very pretty village of Belstone, if you are hoping to see Dartmoor ponies and sheep, you will not be disappointed. Sadly, there is no pretty view from the cottage as it is situated in a narrow lane in front of the church overlooking walls to house opposite ( there are 2 tiny windows overlooking the church....one at the bottom of the stairs and one in bathroom but both are frosted). The kitchen is small but very well equipped .....the washing machine is in the bathroom) The bathroom (wet room) is spacious but the shower floor is black with mould/mildew....something that could easily be fixed by the cleaner between lets with some bleach or proprietary spray. There is plenty of space for a bath too which would be welcome for a soak after a long days hike.....that said, aside from the mould, the shower was good and the heated towel rail kept towels warm and cosy. The bedroom is bright although there isn’t a great deal of wardrobe space as 2 of the sections are taken up with a section marked private and one that contained a vacuum cleaner and a very full bin bag......one of the drawers in the 3 door chest was also marked private. Although my husband and I took a drawer each we had to cram our hung garments together in the only available hanging space. There are also 2 dining chairs in the bedroom which took up room unnecessarily and under the bed is stuffed with paraphernalia in plastic that was unsightly. Downstairs again and the dining area is smart, however the sitting room is looking tired with 2 small decorative armchairs and a small sofa ......neither are positioned to view the very small tv screen so a bit of rearranging is necessary. The cushions have seen better days. The radiators are electric and very efficient. Outside the front is a tiny patio with very rusted furniture next to 2 dustbins......a bin store is needed. The property is advertised as having roadside parking at front of property....it should add ‘if you are lucky’ as the space isn’t designated and it can be a free for all. Although just a couple of minutes away, we had to park alongside the green by the pub on one occasion. Other times we were able to squeeze in our small vehicle at the end by the pub. Larger vehicles would be problematic. So it doesn’t warrant a 5.......other than parking or the view which can’t be fixed, the property would benefit from thorough cleaning, sorting out of storage and replacing/upgrading of some fittings. Belstone is however idyllic and if you aren’t planning evenings in front of the tv.....

- Karen B, June 2021
Dr Leete June 2021

“Stairs are very steep and created slight access problem for one of us but not enough to put us off coming back to this beautiful village with it's great pub nearby.”

The bathroom is inspirational and the whole standard of the cottage is exceptional.

- Dr Leete, June 2021
Ms Bonell June 2021

“Belstone is a very pretty village however the photographs of the property are misleading.”

There are indeed, wild ponies on the village green but the property has no appealing views, just the side of another house. There are two small rear windows overlooking the church at the back but these are both frosted glass for privacy. The small kitchen is very well equipped and the washing machine is in the spacious bathroom or wet room. This being well appointed however the flooring under the shower is black with mould/ mildew. The heated towel rail ensured that towels were always warm and cosy. The bedroom is comfortable however, one of the three drawers in the chest of drawers is unusable and marked private. The large wardrobe in photographs is also misleading as one section is marked private, one contains the vacuum cleaner and a stuffed bin bag and the iron so my husband and I had to cram our hanging clothes into one small space. There are two dining room chairs in the room which are unnecessary and take up space and the floor under the bed is packed with paraphernalia in plastic bags that poke out and look unsightly. Other than that, the bed is very comfortable and provided great nights sleep. Downstairs the dining area is smart however the lounge area is looking tired, two decorative armchairs and a small sofa with old grubby cushions face each other so in order to view the very small tv, it’s necessary to rearrange the furniture. We didn’t use the log burner but the electric radiators are efficient and simple to use. As well as the mould on the floor under the shower, there were several cobwebs including inside a kitchen cupboard. The small patio is furnished with very rickety and rusty table and two chairs however be prepared to sit next to two dustbins .....a bin store is needed here. Finally, roadside parking outside the front of the property is offered, this should include, ‘if you’re lucky’! Parking is at a premium and we only managed to secure the space on two occasions. Once we squeezed our small vehicle at the end of the lane and we also had to park a couple of minutes walk away by the pub green. This property is advertised as 5 ticks, nothing can be done about the location in a back lane or the parking but in view of the modern well equipped kitchen a 4 rating is more realistic. With a bin store and some clearing of storage, thorough cleaning and an upgrade of sofa and patio furniture the cottage would be more appealing. The Tors pub is next door but one and is until further notice not fully open but serving meals ( burgers) outside Wednesday through Sunday. Belstone is very easy to travel to, is a great base for walks and travelling further afield to explore beautiful Devon.

- Ms Bonell, June 2021

Thank you for your in-depth feedback. Our Dartmoor cottage has been lovingly restored to the highest standard Which has resulted in extremely positive reviews since opening. We were sorry to hear that you did not find That the cottage suited your needs. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Crosby May 2021

“Superb location for walking straight from the cottage.”

The cottage has been renovated to a high quality, kitchen is very well equipped with super knives so don’t bring your own. Warm and cosy then the log burner too, after a day of walking. Eat in The Tors Inn and the tearoom for fabulous cakes so they are both a must try.

- Mrs Crosby, May 2021
Mrs Morling April 2021

“Absolutely wonderful cottage, everything you could possibly need will be in there.”

Super quality throughout and decorated to a very high standard. Direct access on to the Moors with some of the most spectacular walks. The cottage is very near the Torr pub which serves lovely food, local ales and is also very friendly! Will definitely be re booking soon!

- Mrs Morling, April 2021
Dr Skogstad October 2020

“This is a beautiful, cosy little cottage, very tastefully designed, combining modern and traditional features perfectly, that makes one immediately feel at home.”

As someone who loves cooking, I was delighted that the kitchen, though very small, is extremely well-equipped. The cottage is well positioned for walkers, as many different walks and hikes can be done directly from the cottage. The only thing I missed was a view into nature. (If you wish to publish this feedback, then please not with my surname, only as either "Mr S" or as "Mr Wilhelm S")

- Dr Skogstad, October 2020
Mr Baxter July 2020

“As this was our 1st holiday after lockdown and the 1st with our 7 month old son, we couldn't have wanted more from the cottage or the location.”

The location is great for walkers with the moor literally on the door step or for people wishing to visit Devon and Cornwall on a wider scale, with easy links to major roads. The cottage itself was all that you see in the pictures. Immaculately clean throughout, but very cosy with all the mod-cons.

- Mr Baxter, July 2020
Mrs Williams January 2020

“A wonderfully refurbished cottage right on the edge of the moors.”

Great for dog walkers as the cottage is dog friendly. A great pub that serves delicious home-cooked food is a stones throw away and really friendly and welcoming. Remember your torch as there are no street lights!

- Mrs Williams, January 2020
Mrs Hawker December 2019

“My third visit to this cottage and already booked for summer!”

The village is right on the moors which makes walking so easy, no need to keep getting in the car. Super cottage, very warm and inviting.

- Mrs Hawker, December 2019
Miss Gilbertson October 2019

“A gorgeous cosy cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

From the facilities to the interiors everything was perfect, situated just off the moors and a stones throw from a quiet country pub, it was the ideal staycation full of gorgeous autumnal dog walks followed by snuggling up with the wood burner. Couldn't recommend Sykes and Church Cottage enough!

- Miss Gilbertson, October 2019
Mrs Naylor August 2019

“Superb property, stunning location, memorable holiday for us.”

- Mrs Naylor, August 2019
KazzyKel June 2019

“Perfect Getaway”

Situated by the Church and 30 yards away from the Tors Inn this is a perfect break. Lots of walks on the moors right on the doorstep. Cottage is very well maintained and very cosy. Equipped with everything you could need, Wifi, washing machine, towels, dishwasher, basket of logs. Even ironing board and iron if you feel the need! Bottle of wine on arrival was a lovely touch. Bathroom is devine, wet room style large shower, heated towel rail and good lighting. Even supplied a magnified pedestal mirror. Bedroom was cosy and very comfortable bed. Little porchway on entering for you to leave boots and wet coats. Would definitely return.

- KazzyKel, June 2019
Mrs Hawker June 2019

“Super cottage in a lovely location.”

My second visit and it certainly won’t be my last.

- Mrs Hawker, June 2019
Mrs Griffiths June 2019

“Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful village.”

So quiet, all the locals really friendly and helpful. Good location for walks and visiting places of interest. Okehampton good for grocery shopping but avoid during school runs. Chagford is a lovely place to stop off for refreshments. We went for a rabbit pie lunch at the Warren, the highest pub on the moors and would highly recommend. To travel a bit further to coast, Beesands and Salcombe are both good for food.

- Mrs Griffiths, June 2019
Mrs Kelley June 2019

“Situated by the Church and 30 yards away from the Tors Inn this is a perfect break.”

Lots of walks on the moors right on the doorstep. Cottage is very well maintained and very cosy. Equipped with everything you could need, Wifi, washing machine, towels, dishwasher, basket of logs. Even ironing board and iron if you feel the need! Bottle of wine on arrival was a lovely touch. Bathroom is devine, wet room style large shower, heated towel rail and good lighting. Even supplied a magnified pedestal mirror. Bedroom was cosy and very comfortable bed. Little porchway on entering for you to leave boots and wet coats. Would definitely return.

- Mrs Kelley, June 2019
Mrs Clarke May 2019

“A beautiful cottage in an incredible position.”

The village is so pretty with a a very friendly community. The village pub is very welcoming and the food is of high quality. Fantastic location for dog walkers, with lots of walks right from your doorstep. The sound of the church bells on a Sunday morning is lovely to hear, chiming out over the Moors. The cottage has everything you need, and the shower is fantastic! Lovely little fire to snuggle up to when the weather gets a bit chilly, and plenty of throws and cushions to snuggle up to. Great location, close to a petrol station and farm shop, and close to Okehampton for all shopping needs.

- Mrs Clarke, May 2019
Mr Harris March 2019

“Second time staying at this property in the last 5 months, the location in the village of Belstone is fantastic especially with a highly excitable and energetic Sprocker Spaniel.”

Great walks on the doorstep onto Dartmoor and a great place to chill out and relax. This time we travelled to Widecombe on the Moor, Fingle Bridge, Chagford, Boscastle and Bude and with the luck of some excellent weather all week had a fantastic time. Would recommend if you are travelling to Belstone from afar then early start is well worth it and on arrival into the village get into the moors to stretch your legs. Also if you need to stock up on food then Okehampton has a number of supermarkets but would really recommend Farmer Luxtons on the road into Okehampton for excellent local meats, pie and produce and they have a small but very busy cafe, which has opened since our last visit which is dog friendly. Highly recommend the cottage especially the location and just the right size for two people and a dog.

- Mr Harris, March 2019
Mr Harris September 2018

“The cottage is very well appointed and is in a delightful village especially waking up to a cow or sheep walking past the end of the road.”

Great for walks straight from the cottage onto the moors in 5 minutes, our Sprocker Spaniel absolutely loved it. Would recommend walks to Sticklepath and Tarka Trail and Belstone Tor. Driving the local area was easy and again recommend Tavistock, Chagworth (Old Forge Caffe do the best Devon Cream Tea), Fingle Bridge, Meldon reservoir and a little further afield Bude taking the dog onto the beach. Okehapton has a Waitrose for food but try Farmer Luxton's on way into town for brilliant butchers and coffee too. The Tourist Information in Okehampton are very helpful but I think the cottage owners and guests have left a number of useful leaflets on the local area. One tip I would recommend is the Hog and Hedge Cafe just of the A30 about 5 miles from the cottage, great food, coffee and dog friendly so worth popping into if you arrive early as we did as travelling from Kent. `The road from the A30 into the village is narrow but no real problem just beware of livestock and dogs walking around when you are going in and out. This is a delightful cottage in a great location for those who want to walk and even better with a dog, ours absolutely loved it!!

- Mr Harris, September 2018
Mrs Petts September 2018

“Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated throughout to a very high standard.”

Everything you could possibly want in the kitchen. In a lovely village surrounded by the moors.

- Mrs Petts, September 2018
Mr Alleston July 2018

“A beautiful well kept modern cottage in the moors with a pub next door.”

Lots of walks nearby and some nice little events in the village. Be prepared to be disconnected though as phone signal is poor and WiFi at cottage doesn’t work.

- Mr Alleston, July 2018
Mrs Hawker June 2018

“Superb cottage.”

Lovely village. The walking was perfect and so was the weather. Pub right next door with friendly staff and tasty food. What more do you need?!

- Mrs Hawker, June 2018
Mr Raisbeck June 2018

“Perfectly positioned.”

Walks on the doorstep,pub next door.Heaven man.

- Mr Raisbeck, June 2018
Mr Mason June 2018

“Beautiful location ,cottage very nice and well equipped,lovely walks and our dog Dotty who was very welcome wherever we took her, and will hopefully return in the near future .”

- Mr Mason, June 2018
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Belstone

Situated on the very Northern edge of Dartmoor, the small moorland village of Belstone lies on the Northern edge of Dartmoor National Park and is a wonderful location for keen walkers with some of the wildest parts of the moor within easy walking distance. With an excellent pub and tea rooms to relax in at the end of a hard day's exploring, Belstone is a great base.

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Note: This property only accepts babes-in-arms

1 Church Cottages

Belstone near Okehampton, Devon (Ref. 968469)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Not quite 5”

“Stairs are very steep and created slight access problem for one of us but not enough to put us off coming back to this beautiful village with it's great pub nearby.”

“Belstone is a very pretty village however the photographs of the property are misleading.”

“Superb location for walking straight from the cottage.”

“Absolutely wonderful cottage, everything you could possibly need will be in there.”

“This is a beautiful, cosy little cottage, very tastefully designed, combining modern and traditional features perfectly, that makes one immediately feel at home.”

“As this was our 1st holiday after lockdown and the 1st with our 7 month old son, we couldn't have wanted more from the cottage or the location.”

“A wonderfully refurbished cottage right on the edge of the moors.”

“My third visit to this cottage and already booked for summer!”

“A gorgeous cosy cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

“Superb property, stunning location, memorable holiday for us.”

“Perfect Getaway”

“Super cottage in a lovely location.”

“Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful village.”

“Situated by the Church and 30 yards away from the Tors Inn this is a perfect break.”

“A beautiful cottage in an incredible position.”

“Second time staying at this property in the last 5 months, the location in the village of Belstone is fantastic especially with a highly excitable and energetic Sprocker Spaniel.”

“The cottage is very well appointed and is in a delightful village especially waking up to a cow or sheep walking past the end of the road.”

“Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated throughout to a very high standard.”

“A beautiful well kept modern cottage in the moors with a pub next door.”

“Superb cottage.”

“Perfectly positioned.”

“Beautiful location ,cottage very nice and well equipped,lovely walks and our dog Dotty who was very welcome wherever we took her, and will hopefully return in the near future .”

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Belstone

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