Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at Nuthatch Cottage, praising its comfortable amenities, beautiful garden, and welcoming owners. The location is ideal for exploring Dartmoor and local attractions. Some minor issues with WiFi and phone signal were noted, but overall the stay was enjoyable with thoughtful touches like a welcome cake.
The property is described as spotless, indicating a high level of cleanliness that guests appreciated.
The cottage's proximity to Dartmoor National Park and National Trust properties, along with its quiet setting, suggests a very good location score.
The reviews mention comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen, but a suggestion for a stair gate indicates room for improvement in comfort for families with young children.
While guests mention well-kept gardens and a well-equipped kitchen, there are mixed comments about WiFi and no specific mention of maintenance, so it's not possible to give a comprehensive score.
The owners are noted for their helpfulness and thoughtful gestures such as a welcome cake and dog biscuits. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, guests should consider these as pleasant bonuses rather than expectations.
About this property
Okehampton 5 miles. Situated next to the owner's home, Nuthatch Cottage in Sourton, Devon is the perfect place for couples or friends to choose for a romantic holiday or an easy-going break with friends. Set in a mature garden with countryside views you'll be able to relax together in style while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and home comforts. Entering the cottage, the kitchen/diner is a well-presented space equipped with essential appliances such as an electric oven, a halogen hob, and seating for four guests, ideal for catching up on the day's events over dinner. From here, the sitting room is well-furnished and decorated to highlight original features, with a TV to keep you entertained in the evenings. Upstairs, the bathroom has a shower and a bath, giving you the option for a quick rinse off or a long soak after a day of walking; the space also has a Velux window, which allows natural light to come in. When sleep calls, the bedrooms are a perfect escape for you and your partner; choose between a super king size and a twin - both bedrooms have zip and link beds, making them flexible for couples, friends and families sharing. Outside is where you can really enjoy the beauty of the local area; picture-perfect gardens with a lawn, ponds, and a delightful pergola with seating make a wonderful spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine while admiring the countryside views around you. You can give yourself a break from cooking with one of the nearby country pubs serving home-cooked meals within easy reach, or venture into the market town of Okehampton. Okehampton is a charming market town in the heart of Devon, best known for its impressive Okehampton Castle, as well as the stunning Meldon Viaduct and Nine Stones Circle. There is a bus stop just outside the property with regular buses to Okehampton and Tavistock, a world heritage site with a popular pannier market. The cottage is an ideal base for walking on Dartmoor with many walks, including the West Devon Way, Dartmoor Way and Two Castles Way just across the road. There is also cycling and walking along the Granite Way and local walks to Lydford and surrounding villages. The cottage is just a stones throw from Dartmoor National Park, a stunning area of natural beauty home to a number of fascinating attractions including Wistman's Wood, Bellever Forest and numerous tors. Further afield, Exeter is a charming and historic city worth visiting, with its imposing cathedral and lovely parks, it's a great place for exploring and shopping, with a variety of boutiques and high-street stores to browse. With countryside and character features, Nuthatch Cottage is an unbeatable escape, any time of year.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1128648, together sleeping 8 guests.
Okehampton is a busy market town near the highest and most dramatic areas of Dartmoor, where Yes Tor rises above 2000 feet. North of Okehampton are beautiful rolling Devon hills with small farming villages nestled among woods and fields and rivers. The fabulous Roadford Reservoir offers a variety of watersports and fishing. Also in Okehampton is the Museum of Dartmoor Life (where Tourist Information is) and Okehampton train station, which has been restored to 1950s glory, running trains along a scenic route to Meldon, southern England's highest station.
Accommodation
1 x super-king-size bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request).
1 x twin (zip/link can be super-king on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washing machine.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and high chair available for guests to use.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with lawns, patio, furniture and ponds (shared with owners for access to their own property).
Charcoal BBQ available (bring your own charcoal).
Open-fronted sheltered storage for bikes on site (bikes can be hired close by).
One well-behaved dog welcome - please keep dogs under supervision and on leads in the garden areas (please enquire if you would like to bring along an additional dog).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: There are ponds in the garden, please take care.
Note: Due to the convenient location of the property near an A road, some road noise may be heard.
Reviews (7)
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Joanna
We hope to return in future, maybe booking Two Shoes as well to visit with extra family. We have so much left to see in the area. The beds were really comfy, the shower was hot and it was a powerful hairdryer which is rare in a holiday let. The kitchen is well equipped and the rooms are a great size with good storage, mirrors etc. Meadow, Dad and I were all very happy. The delicious lemon drizzle cake and dog biscuits were much appreciated. Dad said the only improvement that he could think of was bigger bath sheets for the shower. My only suggestion is to put some board games in the sideboard. Warm regards, Jo
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Susan
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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Garth
The accommodation is spotless & they donât invade your privacy whilst you are there. Garth Jones