Dog Friendly Cottages in Okehampton

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mr Drummond - Verified booking

  10/10 stay at The Annex at Larkbeare. The location is situated perfectly within Dartmoor and has 360 breathtaking views - the access to other parts of Dartmoor for hikes, lakes and reservoirs is incredibly easy. The place itself was clean and organised with a very cozy feel - and you can still enjoy the views of Dartmoor from the warmth of indoors as the entire property is filled with huge windows, letting natural light cascade through. Had everything I needed during my time at the Annex, the kitchen is kitted out with all the equipment one could need. The living area was extremely spacious for myself and Reggie (chocolate lab) with use of their smart TV and DVD collection to unwind of an evening. Large bedroom with comfy bed, can’t ask for more! The couple who own The Annex, Graham and Clare were both lovely, friendly and very welcoming. Also extremely knowledgeable of the area - offering tips on all the best places to see during my stay. We chatted for ages over a cuppa and watched a truly spectacular sunset - the area is spoilt for choice on beautiful scenery! The local town is only a short drive away and has all your necessities for your stay, plus there is loads of small villages dotted around with some excellent pubs too. Reggie had tonnes of places for walks, swimming and running about! He was so knackered by the end of his stay - very accommodating for pets which you don’t often see at holiday rentals, thoughtful touch. Whenever I’m in the area again, I will definitely make sure I stay at The Annex. Can’t wait to return already!

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• James - Verified booking

  The property was in a quiet location, spacious, very warm, with very comfortable beds, had superb walks on the doorstep and the wifi was fine for remote working.

  It was a good base for us whilst we viewed properties in the area and it was perfect for Dartmoor exploration. On arrival, there were a few issues though.....toilets, sinks, the bin, multiple surfaces and floors hadn't been properly cleaned; there was a loose toilet seat and both showers were faulty; the hoover didn't work properly; numerous kitchen items were dirty and there was no kindling in the 'starter pack' for the fire. Elsewhere, there was no bedside lighting in the main bedroom (there were two small battery operated lights in there with flat batteries) and we weren't left a 'welcome pack' as per previous guests. The owner doesn't live close by so is presumably reliant on local support to manage the property for her, and she has clearly been let down. However, the property could definitely be enhanced to make it feel homely and lived-in (eg. artwork on bedroom and lounge walls; books & games on the empty shelves in the lounge; better 'soft' lighting in the bedrooms and lounge for reading and relaxing). Overall, despite feeling very disappointed at the condition of the property at the start, we made the best of our time here, and would recommend this property as a place with HUGE potential but one that would benefit from more hands-on management to make sure that guests settle in without any issues.

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• Mr Richards - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic stay at this spacious property. The tall mezzanine feature and large doors created a welcoming atmosphere, and the enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. It was truly dog-friendly with no restrictive rules, and even had thoughtful touches like stair gates to keep children or dogs safe. The hot tub was a wonderful addition and stayed at a perfect temperature. Our children loved the play park in the field, and we found the living area spacious with plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing in the evenings. The large dining table easily accommodated all six of us, and the well-equipped kitchen made cooking dinner a breeze. The location was peaceful and relaxing, set in the countryside yet only about 15-20 minutes from local attractions. Overall, a truly enjoyable experience!

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• Rebecca - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at the Linhay.

  The cottage was spacious for two people and a small dog, it had everything we needed and was very well presented, clean and comfortable. We were greeted with a cream tea which was just what we needed after our trip there. The hosts were friendly and welcoming but not intrusive. We felt like we could ask should there be anything we needed and it would be no problem, but the cottage was so well equipped we didn't need to ask for anything! The location of the cottage was great for exploring Dartmoor with our dog, with walks straight out onto Gibbet hill and Black down. The cottage is quiet, peaceful and isolated, surrounded by farm land, nature and bird song. It's ideally located to visit many of the sights of Devon and Cornwall and return home to a comfortable rest.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  We stayed in Nuthatch with two young children.

  Whilst some other family stayed in the other cottage here. We received a very warm welcome and we all loved our stay. The gardens were lovely and well kept. The rooms were nice and the bed in the main bedroom was a good size for all four of us to comfortably fit in of a morning. The cottage was well set up for kids but could have done with a stair gate and a second baking tray for our dinners. It was quiet even though we were next to the road and the boys were able to safely run between the cottages to visit family whenever they wanted. The cake Sally made for our arrival was yummy. We had a lovely bbq but if you are planning to have one during your stay ensure to bring some metal utensils with you. Thank you for a great stay.

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