Guests say
Bagtor Hayloft is a beautifully converted cottage offering peace and tranquillity in a stunning Devon location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, the proximity to Dartmoor for walking, and the friendly hosts. While some guests mention a lack of privacy in the outdoor seating area and a challenging entrance road, the overall experience is of a comfortable and relaxing stay, with a generous welcome basket adding a special touch.
Most guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean and comfortable. However, one review mentioned cleanliness issues which affected their stay. This seems to be an isolated incident, as it is not a common theme in other reviews.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to Dartmoor, and the ability to start walks right from the doorstep. The reclusiveness is seen as part of its charm, despite being a bit far from local shops.
Guests consistently describe their stays as comfortable and cosy, with a warm welcome and a cottage that meets their needs. The provision of a generous welcome box and the cosy atmosphere, especially during colder months, contribute to the high comfort level.
The cottage is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied with the facilities provided. However, there are comments about the need for more towels and the challenging entrance road, suggesting some room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests have mentioned a welcome basket with eggs, milk, scones, jam, and cream, it is important to note that such gifts are a kind gesture from the hosts and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This beautiful cottage enjoys a rural setting on the owner’s working farm, where you can cycle, walk or ride for miles, admiring the unspoilt scenery..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor in bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Patio with garden furniture. 1 small dog welcome. Stabling and grazing for horses available (at cost). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park on the owner’s beef farm, this semi-detached cottage has been decorated and furnished to a good standard in 2019 and still retains some of its original features. There is a private walkway up to Bagtor which has the most stunning view across rolling Devon Hills over Dartmoor, and you can see for miles. Stabling is available for horses at an extra cost, and straw and hay are available. This is a perfect opportunity to be able to ride on Dartmoor on private land, on a no-vehicle track, where you might encounter some of the Dartmoor ponies that wander freely all over the moor. Off road cycling is perfect here, and the walks, which start right from the front door are just amazing.
The farm has a lot of character, and you can often see the cows out in the fields; on some occasions there will be calves frolicking about too! This is a quiet part of Devon, and you will be able to discover Dartmoor and all it has to offer. There are many visitor attractions not far from the property. Exeter, with its Crealy Theme Park & Resort, is ideal for a family day out and is only 30 minutes away by car. Visit Plymouth and take a trip to the Aquarium, only 40 minutes away by car. There are also many National Trust properties close by. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
This is a beautiful cottage, perfect size for us. It is a little ‘ out of the way ‘ however if you want peace & tranquility then this is it. The only draw back is the lack of a garden, the seating area overlooks the parking spaces and I would have preferred something private especially with a dog. The facilities with the cottage were excellent, fully equipped. If you want more towels for your stay I would recommend taking your own, this was a mistake for us ( only x 1 bath & hand towel each for week ).The only negative really was the entrance requires some work, large pot hole and a rocky road through a very narrow gap - if you have alloys wheels or a low body car be careful. We enjoyed our week stay in a beautiful part of Devon, the hosts made us feel very welcome and we would recommend this place for a gentle, relaxing holiday.
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Clara
A beautiful, immaculately clean, modern conversion. Well equipped kitchen - but bring everything you need, including tea, coffee and sugar. Nearest grocery is miles away on tiny lanes. Once youre here you wont want to do much driving! Apple Maps location is wrong by several driveways - Google maps is better but still one driveway short. Make sure to use the directions you receive by text mesage, in collaboration with Google maps.
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Carole
We had cleanlines isues so didnt stay. Lovely location on working farm. Dirty, downstairs was dark, twin bed room only has small skylight.