About this property
Whiddon Down 1.6 miles. Situated upon the grounds of a working farm near the secluded town of Whiddon Down, Devon lies Lillemor. With countryside views, excellent opportunities for star gazing, access to nearby amenities and attractions as well as all the serenity of a countryside location, Lillemor welcomes two guests to experience an idyllic escape. Inside, the inviting living space offers everything you will need for a fantastic stay, where the fully-equipped kitchen and appliances will entice the chef to cook up a storm whilst the dining/sitting is a splendid spot to reflect on the day’s adventures; cosy up on the sofa in front of the Smart TV for all your relaxation necessities. From here the double bed invites you to rest after a fun-filled day of exploring, along with a shower room to ensure you feel fresh before heading out to explore. Villages such as South Zeal with a quaint village pub and Sticklepath which houses part of the River Taw lie nearby and provide a wealth of walks and trails for exploring. Okehampton is a vibrant town, located at the northern edge of Dartmoor, where you can enrich your knowledge of its heritage during a trip to Okehampton Castle or the Museum of Dartmoor Life; The National Trust's Finch Foundry is another favourite with picnic benches and gardens, making for an excellent day out. Okehampton also provides train links to Creiditon and Exeter. Venturing further on you will discover Chagford, a lovely moorland town with a choice of shops and eateries. Close by you'll discover the stunning woodlands of Stone Lane Gardens and Hound Tor the deserted medieval village, a fascinating and impressive collection of granite rock formations to explore. If you can tear yourself away from the local towns, the bustling city of Exeter has a plethora of attractions to occupy your stay, it’s named Cathedral is a popular visit as well as the famous Underground Passages, one of the only types found in the UK. Lillemor makes a lovely escape for couples whatever the weather.
A nice pub can be found in Whiddon Down, which is also close to Chagford and one of the main entrances to Dartmoor, Okehampton. Chagford, a charming hamlet in Devon at the northernmost point of Dartmoor National Park, is compact in size but brimming with attractions. There are four taverns and a variety of stores. Additionally, Chagford offers more energetic amenities including a public tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool that you can use whenever you choose. It is a must-see for any tourist to Dartmoor due to its fantastic location, stunning structures from the 15th and 16th centuries, chic independent stores, arts and crafts, world-class events, and restaurants. A visit is undoubtedly worthwhile if you enjoy fine food, unusual pubs and lodging options, literary connections, a wealth of Dartmoor folklore, and amiable inhabitants. The town is rich in narratives and history.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Designated parking place next to property.
Private side patio with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome at £25 per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 1.5 miles, shop 1.7 miles.
Note: The property is connected to the owner’s home.
Note: There is no washing machine, owners are willing to wash guests' clothes upon request.
Note: The outside area is not enclosed: please keep dogs on a lead as there is livestock in surrounding fields.
Reviews (15)
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Emma
We really enjoyed our time here. Very clean and comfortable. Plenty of walks to explore the local area accessible directly from the front door. Bring wellies if you're visiting during wetter months!! Lovely touches left for us on arrival: flowers on the table, a cream tea and prepared for us and excellent bacon and eggs for breakfast. Anna the host was really friendly, helped us with advice for the area and made sure we had everything we needed. The property is linked directly to the hosts own home - this was not a problem at all but important to note if you're looking for total seclusion.
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Ellie
They ensured we had everything we needed for our baby prior to our stay, including going out and getting a baby bath which was so helpful! We loved coming back here after a day of exploring Devon as it was so homely and cosy!
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Eva
The annex is very clean and comfortable and indeed has everything you need. Some essentials like coffee, tea, milk, washing up liquid etc are provided to start you off with. Plenty of towels as well. We were greeted by Anna, who had made a cream tea to welcome us and showed us around. From the description we could not work out if there was a separate bedroom and living room and found it has one main room with extremely comfortable bed at one end with rack and coathangers and chest of drawers, no wardrobe, but we did not miss that. At the other end is the living room and off this a separate kitchen and bathroom. Decor and furniture in the main room have slightly changed from the photos shown, but improvement with cosy curtains. Personal preference would be to also have some window blinds in the bathroom and the kitchen. It does get extremely dark, if you are lucky, you can see some wonderful starry skies. The annex is on a working farm, (mind Mac the lovely friendly dog and the cat!) and it is set in beautiful surroundings, which you are welcome to explore. Good walks nearby, in no time, you are on Dartmoor. We also had outings to other parts of Devon and also to Somerset and Cornwall. To get to the annex you do have to go down some narrow lanes in the middle of nowhere, but once you know, it is easy to find. Also nearby access to main roads, that will take you anywhere you want to go to in the South West, as the annex seems centrally placed. The owners Anna and Charles are excellent hosts and very friendly, generous and helpful, without being overbearing or interfering and you do feel that "Lillemor" is yours for your stay. Many thanks to you both and greetings from the Netherlands