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The Farmhouse

(Ref. 1168947)

Lydford, Dartmoor National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.8

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  • 9 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • our (10)
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19 Customer Reviews

  • "The property is great for large family gathering."

    We had two small children with us and they loved the different rooms and games available. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils. We loved the area and walks from house.

    Reviewed by Claire4.0★Oct 2025

  • "The Farmhouse is set on the edge of a widely spaced & small group of buildings, within a 200 acre non-intensively managed farm; lots of fields, trees & a few animals."

    Tim & Victoria were lovely, friendly hosts, who left us to do our own thing but were there if required. We had utter privacy, beautifully quiet nights and access to the House gardens - if required - which were almost like those of a mini-stately home in scale, imagination and backdrop. The Farmhouse is large and thoughtfully done, with not only many utensils and facilities but with plenty of space, storage and original character. It is set on the edge of Dartmoor with a stunning view of the Western side and, in particular from the main house; St Michael's church on Brent Tor - wow! We loved it there; thank you.

    Reviewed by Jon5.0★May 2025

  • "The most beautiful stay at the farmhouse, the hosts were super friendly and so helpful ."

    We were made to feel welcome and at ease with our stay. The games room and gym was an added bonus that we all throughly enjoyed. t was our first family holiday for such a long time and it was certainly one to remember. We were blown away with the facilities and views. We will 100% be coming back again soon.

    Reviewed by Katie5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Beautiful farmhouse located in the middle of a live farm."

    A warm welcome awaits as you arrive at the end of the farm drive. Great location for families and dogs. The farmhouse is just as you would expect. Fantastic location away from it all, but just right for working remotely if you need to!

    Mr Richard PickettFeb 2025

  • "We booked the property to celebrate Beverley's 70th birthday."

    It was as described and suited our needs perfectly as the family travelled to share the happy occasion. It was well situated to enable us to enjoy lots of walks and to explore Dartmoor. The games room and gym were well used with lots of competitive fun and games. A huge plus was that wi-fi was at best intermittent and enabled us to have an almost phone free holiday!! Everyone enjoyed our stay enormously and would recommend it very highly for a great family holiday!!

    Mr George DuncanOct 2024

  • "The Farmhouse was a lovely place to stay."

    Perfect for families (we were a multi-generational one) with lots for the kids to do - and teens too. The accommodation was delightful, comfortable without being show-home perfect (which always makes me nervous) with lots of traditional features. We really enjoyed our stay. If I were to nitpick I'd say the collection of games in the breakfast room could do with a freshen up, lots have pieces missing or no instructions so we couldn't play them. But that's pretty minor, all in all we loved our holiday at The Farmhouse.

    Mrs Lesley AdairAug 2024

  • "Recently a large family group of us ie 8 adults and a dog spent a lovely relaxing week at the farmhouse."

    It provides lots of space both indoors and out swimming pool and games room were used regularly by the younger people we did not get to use the tennis court outside there are walks for the dog with beautiful views of dartmoor .

    Mr Gerard DuffyAug 2024

  • "The farm house was really nice the facilities were great especially the outdoor pool ,the gym, games room and tennis courts provided lots of activities for both adults and children."

    The owners Tim and Victoria were great hosts and so helpful , we must mention Victoria's delicious chocolate brownies , which were a lovely welcome treat. The farm house, is a little tired internally and could do with a little TLC, however, has many original features making it quite quirky. It has everything one would need for a lovely holiday, in a peaceful, beautiful setting. We as a family of 9 had a great week at the farm house . A brilliant location for visiting places, set on a beautiful farm, which the owners are happy for you to walk around .

    Mrs Carol WaltonJul 2024

  • "My family had a lovely relaxing week staying at The Farmhouse, swimming in the pool, playing tennis, using the games room and watching Tim care for the animals."

    The chocolate brownies that were left for us on our arrival were amazing. The surrounding scenery is stunning, and there is much to see and do in the local area.

    Mrs Gemma BlannJun 2024

  • "The farmer Tim was so nice he couldn’t do enough to make our stay great from ..."

    The farmer Tim was so nice he couldn’t do enough to make our stay great from arranging last minute clay shooting to allowing family to visit with a lovely touch of homemade brownie just great having the freedom to go walking around the farm with our dogs and little one will be booking again xx

    Mrs Jennie Henning-kirkMay 2024

  • "Lovely stay at the farm this half term!"

    Mrs Julie CroftApr 2024

  • "Fabulous. The farmhouse is comfortable, cosy and has everything you’d need, including homemade brownies!"

    The location is stunning and we will definitely return

    Mrs Lindsay AldousMar 2024

  • "Lovely comfortable farmhouse which suited all our needs."

    The one thing we could not find was a house book which gave information like emergency numbers etc which is always there in your properties. Three generations stayed plus 3 dogs as we were celebrating our Diamond Wedding Anniversary and everyone enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this farmhouse.

    Mrs Barbara BoneMar 2024

  • "Beautiful farmhouse that we were lovely and relaxed in and the surroundings were superb"

    Mr Nigel WalkerDec 2023

  • "We spoke to the owner regarding a couple of things we had noticed with ..."

    We spoke to the owner regarding a couple of things we had noticed with appliances that needed attention, neither of which hindered our stay, we had a wonderful time

    Mrs Francesca NewsonAug 2023

  • "Lovely place and was very suitable for our needs."

    We did order a essential food package for arrival but it wasn’t there. Floors were dusty and needed mopping and spiders, flys and cobwebs around window sills and windows. We found a pair of knickers under the bed which didn’t belong to us! Also around the farm a collie dog was around which was lovely to see but kept pooing but the gate we go into the farm house. We cleared up 4 poos whilst we were there. Needs more or up to date lighting as very dark. And a lot of the furniture seemed very tired. But we had a lovely time and would definitely go back.

    Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback. We are sorry that we were away when you arrived and when we were back, we apologised for the cleanliness issues encountered. Our Collie dog is a working farm dog and is usually with my husband but as we were away, he may have been allowed to roam the grounds. We try to keep the downstairs lighting in keeping with the character of the house but in wet weather, due to the age of the property rooms can seem darker. We are glad that you all had a lovely time and we would love to welcome you back at a future date. Property Owner

    Mrs Susan PeersJul 2023

  • "Lovely place, very spacious and quiet."

    Lovely walks close by. Games room and gym close by. Exploring the moors was fantastic.

    Mrs Gillian HarrisOct 2022

  • "Lovely old cottage full of character with a lot of space."

    With a bit of TLC could become 5 star. In particular the furniture and cushions in the sun room need replacing. No welcome pack or even a pint of milk left which would have been handy and more hand towels and tea towels would have been useful. Overall enjoyed our stay.

    Miss Dione CatlingSep 2022

  • "Beautiful, had a really relaxing time four of us work in the NHS and after the last 2 years needed a break."

    What a gem, relaxed the children loved the pool. Had some wonderful family time in the garden, games room, gym and even some tennis. Would highly recommend this holiday home and the owners are lovely, home made welcome brownies disappeared no sooner than arriving. Thank you from all 10 of us

    Mrs Jennifer HemmingsAug 2022

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms upstairs: 1 x super-king-size double, 1 x king-size double, 1 x single, 1 x family room with two bunks (one 2'6")
  • Bathroom with bath, basin, and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Downstairs hall
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room with open fire
  • Living room
  • Sunroom
  • Laundry room
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Central heating with open fire
  • Microwave, fridge, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for four cars
  • Garden with barbecue
  • Shared newly resurfaced tennis court
  • Shared outdoor heated pool (seasonal opening times)
  • Shared games room with pool table, table football, games
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome, additional charge for 2nd & 3rd
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Note: The outdoor pool is available from 23rd May 2025 to 12th September 2025, 22nd May 2026 to 11th September 2026 and 21st May 2027 to10th September 2027

The property

The Farmhouse is one of the three lovely holiday homes on Burnville Farm, looking like it came from a child's picture book.

It is big and old and stands on the edge of the traditional Devon farmyard.

Leave your boots in the hall and head through to the comfy sitting room with its traditional beams, off which is a bright sun room for fine days.

The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals to enjoy around the big sociable table beside the open fire in the dining room, where fascinatingly the table is an ancient dough trough.

The four comfortable bedrooms are all upstairs, peaceful places to sleep well after busy days exploring the area and enjoying the farm amenities.

Outside, you will find your own big enclosed pretty garden with lawn, trees, stream and barbecue 20 yards from the house.

Beyond this, there is as much freedom and fun as you could wish for.

You are welcome to wander the 250 acre farm and help when possible, picnic beside the pond, swim in the shared seasonal outdoor swimming pool, play tennis and use the shared games room and gym.

Maybe arrange with the friendly owners to try clay pigeon shooting and archery or hire mountain bikes and head out over the open moorland which surrounds the farm or on the Granite Way cycle trail (small extra charges apply).

This is brilliant walking country too, or if you have horses you can bring them and ride since stabling and grazing are available.

Golf and gliding can be arranged nearby and Roadford Lake is excellent for water sports.

With so many activities available, yet in such a peaceful spot, The Farmhouse is an ideal location for a fabulous family break.

The Farmhouse can be booked with two other properties - 1168946 (The Red Barn) and 1168944 (The Coach House).

Burnville Farm Cottages

2 miles south-west of Lydford and 1 from its gorge, 400 yards of private farm-lane end at Burnville Farm, a lovely farmstead. It is on the side of a shallow stream-valley with supreme views of Dartmoor hills and tors and to Brentor’s peak-top church, from almost anywhere on the 250 acre working farm (direct moor access from it). There are sheep, cattle, ponies, pigs, chickens, ornamental pheasants. You can roam the farm and help is most welcome. Pond (picnicking) with mallard, moorhen and usually Canada geese in spring; badgers and foxes about. Stabling/grazing for your own ponies/horses. Clay pigeon shooting and instruction, archery tuition (equipment provided) and mountain bikes (adults’ and children’s) by arrangement. Fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (32' x 16' and 3'6" to 8' deep, available 23rd May to 12th September) and newly resurfaced hard tennis court shared with owners. Fun badminton and volleyball. Games room (6' pool table, table tennis, skittle alley) and well-equipped gym in a refurbished barn. Lovely walled vegetable garden; fresh veg available in season, and eggs. Spring water. Professional catering available and meals in the owners' house. Golf and gliding, 2 miles. For you to stay in are The Farmhouse, The Coach House about 100 yards up the private lane, or The Red Barn a mile away. The owners live nearby but out of sight and do B&B in their own house a mile away by car or a 10 minute walk across Burnville Farm, is The Red Barn, surrounded by its own enclosed garden with terrace (barbecue) at the back and splendid long views over farmland to the moor.

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

Where you’ll be staying

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LYDFORD

Tavistock 6 miles; Okehampton 6 miles.

Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards. Lydford village has an interesting medieval castle and nearby Lydford Gorge (National Trust) with its peaceful woodland walks and White Lady waterfall is a must. The village also has a Post Office, pub and award-winning restaurant. Whether walking the moors, fishing, watching the amazing wildlife or just visiting the many attractions of this stunningly beautiful area, you'll never be lost for something to do. The moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are both a short drive away.

Note: The outdoor pool is available from 23rd May 2025 to 12th September 2025, 22nd May 2026 to 11th September 2026 and 21st May 2027 to10th September 2027

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