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Vale House

Lydford, near Tavistock, Devon
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented holiday home located in picturesque Dartmoor National Park
  • Lovingly fitted and furnished to provide a comfortable and relaxed home from home
  • Fabulous selection of year-round activities and attractions just a short drive away
  • Catering services available, perfect for celebrating special occasions with friends and family
Property code: OC-77877

Set within the picturesque Dartmoor National Park, this charming traditional property has been lovingly renovated to create spacious and family-friendly accommodation for 12. Located on Dartmoor’s western edge, it is ideally placed for exploring the nearby Whitelady Waterfall, the park’s rugged tors and the rest of Devon. After a busy day of adventuring, return to this cosy cottage to relax in front of the roaring wood burner, entertain in the stunning country kitchen or enjoy a long soak in the private hot tub.

Inside, this historic home has been sympathetically updated to introduce fresh, contemporary decor and appliances while retaining oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and exposed stonework. Ideal for entertaining, the spacious farmhouse kitchen boasts both an Aga and double electric oven together with a sociable breakfast bar. Once prepared, enjoy family feasts at the large table in the dining room before hunkering down beside a wood burner in one of the two inviting lounges. Each of the six bedrooms has been individually and tastefully decorated, five of which boast TVs. Stepping outside, the large garden is perfectly equipped for family fun, with a croquet area and fire pit with BBQ grill. There is a patio area for al fresco dining and a hot tub for soothing aching muscles after a long walk.

Head out on foot to reach the magical 30-metre high Whitelady Waterfall just 0.5 miles away, or continue to Lydford village (1.5 miles) to enjoy a bite to eat at the pub. Explore the beautiful and rugged Dartmoor National Park on foot, bicycle or horseback, with its tors, flora and fauna. Just 10 miles away, Roadford Lake is a great day out for the whole family, with its nature trails, cycle path, cafe and water sports facilities. Further afield, the historic naval city of Plymouth (21.5 miles), the historic Buckland Abbey (15.5 miles) makes for a great days out.

  • 6 bedrooms - 2 king-size and 4 twins
  • 4 bathrooms - 3 en-suite shower rooms with WCs; 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC; 1 separate WC downstairs
  • AGA (available from October until end of April, and available on request from early May until end of September), electric oven, steam oven, induction hob, microwave, 2 fridge/freezers, wine cooler and dishwasher
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 wood burners - logs provided
  • Freesat TV with DVD in the lounge, DAB radio/iPod dock in the dining room, and Freesat TVs in five of the bedrooms
  • Selection of games and books
  • Wi-fi suitable for browsing and emails (due to rural location)
  • Catering available and can be arranged directly with the owner
  • Private hot tub
  • Hot tub towels provided
  • Games barn (lit but unheated) with table tennis and pool
  • Outdoor games including croquet and badminton
  • Fire pit with BBQ grill
  • Wood Fired Pizza Oven can be hired at an additional cost arranged directly with the owner
  • 2 travel cots
  • 2 high chairs
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Pub 2 miles and shop 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Greenwood

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 3rd June 2026

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We stayed here for one week with 6 adults and 6 children. The garden was perfect for the children, there is a large tarmac area where they could ride their bikes and a big lawn for ball games. There is also a pool table and table tennis table, We were extremely impressed with the cleanliness of the hot tub. Inside the beds were all comfortable and Read morethe showers worked perfectly. In the kitchen there was everything you could possibly need including 2 large fridges. It is in a truly lovely part of the world with plenty of places to visit and eat at. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 24th October 2025

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The cottage well equipped with plenty of extra crockery and cutlery. Very often there is only the bare minimum. There was even 2 kettles. With a cottage of this size for this number of people these extra considerations add to the enjoyment of the holiday and not one of always having to keep up with washing dishes! The beds were very comfortable. ANRead moreD everyone enjoyed the flapjacks Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 26th September 2025

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There were 3 generations of family on our weekend break aged from 15 to 78. We all loved the house and grounds (even the teens). The house is lovely and cosy with the wood burners lit, a few drinks and games to play. Beds were warm and comfy too. We walked to the Whtelady Waterfall and next day to Brat Tor, both lovely walks suitable for all of us.Read more We are hoping to return soon. Thank you for a great weekend. Hide

Reviewed by Kylie 12th September 2025

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Lovely comfortable home in area with lots on doorstep like the gorge, the moors and tors and scenery, games room not up to scratch, host not always accommodating unfortunately

Reviewed by Chandra 22nd August 2025

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Lovely cottage, clean and tidy with a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of linen and great outdoor space for kids. Hot tub was a highlight though filter change was overdue. Host was responsive, though hot water and heating issues cropped up and there werent enough portable heaters. Mobile signal was poor, and WiFi very slow (56mbps) working only withinRead more the router area with no coverage upstairs. Overall a charming stay but with room for improvement. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 4th April 2025

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Superb accommodation, extremely well presented, very well equipped with lovely linens and towels, great grounds and facilities

Reviewed by Jill 22nd November 2024

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Well equipped and beautiful accommodation

Reviewed by Natalie 28th October 2024

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Lovely place to stay for larger groups. Beautiful location waterfall, Dartmoor. Local to supermarkets etc. House is what youd expect from an older property but some parts were more modern than others. Plenty of space so that even at full capacity, you didnt feel on top of each other. Games room was enjoyed by the kids.

Reviewed by Gemma 16th August 2024

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.