Blatchford Farm

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Four poster bed
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Smith
October 2019

“We have been renting holiday cottages in Dartmoor annually for nearly 30 years and this was the best presented we have ever stayed in.”

If there is any criticism some of the kitchen equipment is too modern and took us awhile to work out and the approach road is more suited to tractors than cars but then it is on a farm.

If there is any criticism some of the kitchen equipment is too modern and took us awhile to work out and the approach road is more suited to tractors than cars but then it is on a farm.
Mrs Howard August 2019

“I am writing this complaint on behalf of my family.”

After driving for some time trying to locate the property which was down an exceedingly steep and bumpy dirt track the outside was a disappointment…The outside security light did not work, resulting in a situation where one of our party missed the step in the dark, falling heavily on the gravel. This could so easily have needed an ambulance to attend. The inside of the farmhouse was to a good standard, however the dishwasher did not work properly and condiments such as basic items such as salt were not present, the dishwasher on arrival was full of dirty dishes. Also, there was very little thought into where females were supposed to dry their hair, there were hardly any mirrors in the whole house to enable anyone especially females to get ready. We only had one towel each which was expected to last 10 days, as this was a holiday I did not want to be washing and drying towels. We asked for more which did arrive 4 day’s into our stay. Bedding was not changed during the stay; again something that we would have expected (& have had on previous stays elsewhere) given that it was advertised as a high quality property. The electronic blind in the bedroom with the four poster bed did not work, it wasn’t even connected! We had to leave it down or completely take it off to receive and day light. The so called cinema room was pretty useless as there was no space to fit a family of six, the seating was extremely uncomfortable. Lastly, the biggest disappointment was the outside space. The hot tub is clearly not designed for six people, both my daughters add up to one adult in weight so the equivalent to 5 adults tried to go in it, none of which are anything like over weight. Water spilled every where and for the first three days was nowhere near warm enough. It was tended to once over the ten day holiday and smelt of stale water. In the property we rented last year the hot tub was tended to every day… although the recommended guidelines were followed, for a rental situation, this was clearly not sufficient. The garden was a complete mess, over grown and in places the grass was a foot tall, I can provide photographic evidence to support this. The yard where the hot tub is situated had moss growing everywhere with only a wooden table, there was no other outside furniture where any of us could relax in the warm weather, forcing us to go out every day to seek any shade. The dog paddock was as over grow as the garden and our dog could not go in in that either. This holiday was for parents golden wedding Anniversary and was meant to be special, for £4000 the standard was completely sub standard. We live in a lovely house and have a beautiful garden at home, I wish we had stayed in it during the beautiful weather to have been able to sit out and relax. This holiday was not relaxing and not comfortable. I appreciate that there has been a delay in this correspondence, but this has been as a result of work commitments. We also needed to ensure we captured everyone’s views and thoughts on the property. My family and I would like some compensation as we feel this property was completely miss sold. Kind regards, Julie D Howard

Thank you for your feedback. We are really sorry that – in contrast to every other visitor to beautiful Blatchford Farm – you did not enjoy your holiday. We are always looking at ways to make our guests’ experience as positive as possible, and will be adding to the garden furniture next summer Sykes owner relations
Mr Norman July 2019

“The cottage was beautiful, wonderfully equipped and felt like a real home from home.”

The cinema room was a great bonus as was the availability of Sky Cinema particularly when the weather was not so great! The location was fantastic, so central, allowing easy exploration of not only Dartmoor National Park but also slightly further afield to Bude, Port Isaac and Plymouth - all within the hour's drive.
Mrs Ewbank June 2019

“We enjoyed a 5 night stay in this beautiful cottage .”

The owners have thought of everything from the cinema room to the hot tub and fully kitted kitchen. No expense spared on the quality of furnishings. We would definitely stay again.
Mrs Sylvester February 2019

“Such a homely house, clean stylish but very relaxing and easy to be in, 45 min drive to the beach near bude but also the central location means its easy to get just about anywhere.”

Great place for dogs, all hardwood or tiled downstairs plus dog boot room and secure dog run, so easy and no stress. The cinema room is amazing. If its chilly you need the woodburner in the lounge as there is no radiator, but otherwise warm house. Best kitchen facilities and comfiest beds of any holiday home we have stayed in, also lovely and big so the family can be together when they want but also have their own space. One possible issue is one of the small bedrooms has a door into one of the double rooms, may or may not be a problem. Would really recommend this house.
Miss Emery December 2018

“Blatchford Farm is a beautiful property.”

Definite 'home from home' feel to it. It was very spacious and ideal for a group/family holiday. All the facilities are of a high quality and couldn't ask for anything. Hot tub and cinema room are great additional facilities. Would highly recommend Blatchford Farm.
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The property

Nestled in the welcoming village of Bridestowe, on the fringes of Dartmoor National Park, is this beautiful farmhouse with a charismatic feel.

Perfect for family and friends looking to get away for a celebratory break or simply to spend time together; this cottage has four well-presented bedrooms and two gleaming bathrooms to suit your tastes.

Take a long hot soak in the claw-foot bath or wake up to a refreshing shower each morning.

The ground floor occupies a fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen with a fabulous AGA range cooker bringing warmth into the room.

There is even a bread maker and ice cream maker to keep the kids entertained on a quiet afternoon.

Lounge together in the sitting room beside the woodburning stove, on patterned sofas crowded around the coffee table.

Formal dinners can be enjoyed in the dining room next door, where another cosy woodburner rests within the stone inglenook.

Use the cinema room for watching movies and your favourite TV programmes, with a projector and Sky package just for you.

There is even a boot room at the rear with dog beds and towels, so you can bring your four-legged friends along to enjoy a doggy holiday of their own.

Outside, they have use of an enclosed paddock, with space to run around and shaded areas to cool off in.

So they are perfectly safe to leave behind if you need to pop out for the day.

Explore the gardens at the rear of the property, a patio area offers table and chairs for you to relax with a drink and up the higgledy-piggledy steps is a bright green lawn to wander at your leisure.

Soak in the luxurious hot tub of an evening and let all your worries slip away, amidst a peaceful countryside atmosphere.

Bridestowe has a charming village pub and a handy little shop; however, the lovely market town of Okehampton is easily reached by car.

Visit Okehampton Castle overlooking the wooded valley or the Roadford Reservoir offers watersports activities to those who fancy it.

There are many farm shops and country pubs in the surrounding area, not forgetting the beautiful rolling hills of Devon.

Dartmoor National Park boasts spectacular landscape walks and the delightful town of Launceston makes a lovely afternoon exploring the Devon-Cornwall border.

A fabulous getaway to be enjoyed the year-round.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x four poster bed, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x small double
Bathroom with freestanding bath, hand-held shower, separate shower, basin and WC, ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with breakfast bar
Utility
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Dining room with woodburning stove
Games/cinema room
Boot room
Central heating with woodburning stove
AGA, electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
Sky TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Raised lawned garden, patio with table and chairs, barbecue
Enclosed dog paddock with shed
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1.6 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BRIDESTOWE

Okehampton 6 miles; Tavistock 11 miles; Launceston 12.5 miles

A friendly little village perched on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Bridestowe benefits from a charming village pub serving food as well as a handy shop. Easily reachable is the town of Okehampton which benefits from a wide range of amenities as well as a castle, a leisure and the Museum of Dartmoor Life. Lovers of the outdoors can head into the wondrous Dartmoor National Park, an idyllic landscape abounding in breath-taking walking and cycling country. Slightly further afield you can take a trip around the fascinating towns of Launceston and Tavistock with their quaint architecture and much to see and do.

Region Information

Please note: This is a family house and is not suitable for 8 Adults.
Please note: No Stag or Hen parties.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Blatchford Farm

Bridestowe, Devon (Ref. 990727)

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Features

“We have been renting holiday cottages in Dartmoor annually for nearly 30 years and this was the best presented we have ever stayed in.”

“I am writing this complaint on behalf of my family.”

“The cottage was beautiful, wonderfully equipped and felt like a real home from home.”

“We enjoyed a 5 night stay in this beautiful cottage .”

“Such a homely house, clean stylish but very relaxing and easy to be in, 45 min drive to the beach near bude but also the central location means its easy to get just about anywhere.”

“Blatchford Farm is a beautiful property.”