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The Farmhouse

LYDFORD, Devon
  • 9 guests
  • 4 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

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).


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Games Room

What guests are saying

4.5
Based on 29 reviews
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Excellent base for walking on Dartmoor.

Comfortable, very spacious accommodation. Friendly hosts. Recommended.

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BillOct 2026

The Farmhouse was perfect for our needs (a family of five, two grandparents and a dog).

It was spacious and comfortable with a large, well equipped kitchen and a utility room. There was a large area of stone floor just inside the entrance which was ideal for storing shoes, bags, inflatables for the pool etc. There was a secure area of garden so that we could let our dog out safely. The grandchildren (and adults!) loved the games room and outdoor swimming pool. The Farmhouse is in the middle of a working farm but we were pleasantly surprised at how quiet and peaceful it was. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said about the squeaky floor boards upstairs outside the bathroom. It was impossible to use the bathroom during the night without waking somebody up! The Farmhouse is situated just down the road from Lydford Gorge which is well worth a visit, and a short drive from Tavistock which is a lovely town. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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ValerieAug 2026

Lovely place to stay with family.

Friendly helpful farmer and family. Great having a pool and tennis courts. Grandchildren enjoyed meeting the friendly sheepdog and being amongst working tractors. Great instruction for the clay pigeon shooting. Thanks for a lovely time

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HarryAug 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    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

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1168947

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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