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Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England

Town Barton is a Devon holiday home set in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. An area of outstanding natural beauty it has much to offer including walking, cycling, wild swimming, rock climbing and horse riding. It is also an excellent base for exploring Devon.
Town Barton has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable modern living yet maintaining its Victorian charm.

- Two master bedrooms, both en suite, south facing with stunning views.
- A further two bedrooms with separate bathroom
- Comfortable sitting room with open fire. Games, & TV
- Elegant dinning room
- Large kitchen with adjoining breakfast room with wood burner
- Outdoor covered seating area for alfresco dinning.
- Large sunny garden
- Master spa hot tub
- Swing-ball and croquet
- Large private car park
- Village setting with green and cricket pitch opposite.
- Direct access to the open moor.

Elegant county house in Devon refurbished to a high standard, with a large garden and private hot tub. Situated in Dartmoor National Park in Devon the house enjoys unspoiled views and direct access to the open moors.

Guest access
The large walled garden faces south with far reaching views to the open moor. A beautiful covered seating area provides a wonderful place to eat, drink, or just relax with a book. A master spa hot tub is the perfect way to star graze as Dartmoor enjoys very little light pollution.
Guest interaction
Your hosts live nearby and are happy to be of assistance if required.
Neighbourhood overview
Town Barton sits in the heart of the old village next to the green, cricket pitch, and church.
Getting around
Excellent, walking, cycling, and horse riding directly from the house. Bowerman's Nose is one mile. Haytor is three miles. Excellent local pubs include the Ring of Bells at North Bovey The Rugglestone at Widecombe The Cleave at Lustleigh Beaches are one hour Exeter and Plymouth airports are one hour away
Other things to note
Town Barton is a Victorian farmstead built by Lord Hamberdon's estate in 1833. Today the farm is run as a smallholding with sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, and horses. Two small businesses work out of the barns & and the annex is a permanent let.

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House Rules
Suitable for children (2-12 years)
Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
No smoking
No parties or events
Additional rules
No dogs or shoes upstairs
Check-in: 4PM - 11PM
Check-out: 10AM

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4844 sq ft (450 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved dogs welcome! Pet safe garden.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Manaton, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Becky Falls - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 15 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Castle Drogo - 25 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 27 min drive - 34.9 km
  • University of Exeter - 29 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 3 Sixty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Central Stores - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fingle Bridge Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Becky Falls and Jay's Grave. Higher Knowle and Arts & Craft Chapel are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Zara P.

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Week in Devon
Lovely, substantial house in a beautiful rural location. Wonderful hosts. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Peaceful
Town Barton was exactly what we were looking for, the views of Dartmoor were spectacular and the quiet countryside makes you forget all your troubles. Perfect location for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding areas. Sally and James were amazing hosts and made us feel completely welcomed. From meeting us at arrival to give us a tour of the house, to checking in to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The farm fresh eggs provided were a lovely addition to this amazing house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Wonderful cottage very clean. host very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Elegant but homely, period property with an idyllic, countryside setting and pretty, cottage-style garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
A beautiful house in a beautiful position. The hosts were welcoming and the homemade cake on arrival was delicious, thank you. The first part of our stay was during a heatwave so we didn’t wander too far from the stunning garden and shady outdoor eating area, other than to Manaton show. Highly recommend this gem of a property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ange W., 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property in an fantastic location.
We were 2 families with teens - and 2 dogs. Lovely welcome and plenty of lovely extras which I included a beautiful home made cake! Perfect for all of us - room for the teens to do their thing and adults theirs! Plenty walks on the doorstep and the local pub within 10 min walk had lovely food and the landlord was so friendly and couldn’t do enough to accommodate - we went to the local weekly quiz and had a great night. The owners were so helpful - we did have an issue but it was resolved immediately and we were treated to a last night BBQ on top of a hill ! A big hill - what a wonderful end to a lovely week. Ideal for dogs too - even our springer could roam freely in the garden and not escape. Highly recommended. And a hot tub ! What more could you ask for !?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect escape
We all loved this house, which is well laid out and equipped for a family get together and very spacious. It's a great combination of a traditional, big house and modern fittings - plenty of hot water, great kitchen etc. Walks from the door on to the moor, and wonderful views. Amazing starry skies. We'd love to come back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward T., Sheffield, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Break
We were a group of 6 adults, parents, sons and partners and one grandson. House is very well equipped and spacious and feels like home. Lots of downstairs space and comfortable bedrooms plus 3 well appointed bathrooms. Great country garden with hot tub and very good undercover outside dining. Manaton is quiet and rural which was what we were after. Once you have the hang of the roads it is easy to get around, but you will need to be ready to use passing spaces. There are good local pubs for lunch and evening meals. All in all we had a really good family time together and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Just back from a week in this beautiful property. James met us on arrival & told us all the basics we needed to know. The children were straight in the hot tub, which was ready & waiting to be used! The kitchen is fully equipped & easily big enough to cook for 8 people. We were touched & grateful for the homemade cake, eggs & bacon/sausages which were left for us. These were eaten very quickly & were delicious! The weather wasn’t on our side (good old British summertime) however we still managed to get out & about most days. The property is remote & a car is essential if you want to do more than walking on the moors. Lanes can be narrow in places however it’s easy to use the A roads to get around (even if takes about longer). We travelled to Plymouth, Holywell Bay (Surf Club) Torquay, Paignton (quay west water park) & Bideford (Ultimate Adventure park) as-well as Dartmoor Prison Museum. The house itself is very well kept & it was easy to communicate with Janes & Sally for any minor issues we encountered. There is zero phone reception so having WiFi was a must, especially with teenagers!! Having Sky TV was an added bonus. I’d recommend this property & would like to thanks James & Sally for hosting us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Town Barton
Quite remote - lovely peaceful holiday. Very good property. Thank you Sally for the eggs and cake, very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in the heart of Dartmoor
Lovely property, owners Sally and James could not have made us feel more welcome. Great walks / runs and access to Dartmoor from straight out of the property or by car if you want to go further a field. The house itself is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all nine of us to congregate either in the kitchen or in the outside covered dinning area. Spacious enough to accommodate us and the dogs - all in all a lovely week and I hope we can return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place with hot tub & huge kitchen!
We had a lovely stay and James & Sal were great hosts … we’d recommend to friends and family and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances J., Hertfordshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, well equipped house
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely property. The owners had thoughtfully provided a fabulous cake, home made bread and breakfast goods. There were flowers throughout the house and everything was well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family sized property on the eastern side of Dartmoor
Town Barton is located on Manton’s village green and is within an easy drive from Bovey Tracey, Parke and Becky Falls. The house is comfortable with a large kitchen, lounge and 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite and a family bathroom). The welcome pack of bacon and sausages were a treat and the home made scones, clotted cream and jam yummy! Sal takes a huge amount of pride in her garden and it is beautiful - however if you own dogs who look for shade when it’s hot, then this may not be ideal as the plants are pretty rather than hardy (huge apologies for one mishap during our stay). Finally, the hot tub is an excellent addition!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We loved our week staying at Town Barton! Great location in the moor, with gorgeous walks and views. We spent most our time in the garden under the veranda having bbqs. The house is stunning and is fully equipped with everything you need. The hosts were ever so welcoming and accommodating! Amazing holiday, definitely recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alastair B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
House was well equipped, very homely and comfortable with lovely gardens. James, Sally and family were very welcoming and helpful, always available while also respectful of our privacy. Children had a great time around the horses, and with the table tennis and hot tub. Lots of lovely walks around Manaton and surrounding areas, and good selection of shops for food and supplies in Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. We very much hope to visit again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious holiday house
The property was clean and welcoming. The garden is very pretty and we appreciated the fresh garden flowers in every room, as well as the homemade cake and eggs and bacon. Thank you for a lovely stay. The girls loved the table tennis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing setting
Fabulous property with lots of space for our group of all ages. Lovely relaxing setting James and Sally were very welcoming and helpful. All our group loved feeding the sheep, horses and collecting the eggs. Fab welcome pack to get you started. Car needed to get about but some lovely areas not far away.

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting.
We had a lovely time in this house. We loved the spacious country house feel of it and the main kitchen/breakfast room was gorgeous. We spent loads of time in the beautiful garden appreciating the view of the sheep, horses and countryside beyond. The kids loved the hottub (and the smart TV!) and actually fed the sheep and met the horses. James, Sally and family were pleasant hosts and were always around with advice on where to go however they gave us our privacy. It's a very isolated spot but this worked in its favour for us and it was nice that people were never very far away if we needed them. The lovely welcome goodies (meat and eggs from the farm and a yummy home made lemon iced cake) were most welcome and we bought various bits from local houses with honesty boxes and lovely farm shops. We were always out and about with the dog and the kids to the moor, wild swimming on various walks and to very local Becky Falls. We really managed to relax and unwind during our stay here and would definitely come again. We liked the hosts relaxed approach however to give constructive feedback a little bit more instruction on what to do on entrance and exit as well as any useful info on the house and local areas would probably go down well. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019