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Chestnut Lodge

Okehampton, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful lodge with a private hot tub within easy reach of famous Dartmoor National Park
  • One of a small complex of lodges all offering a high standard of accommodation
  • Access to the A30 so you could enjoy a day trip to the Tamar Valley or into Exeter
Property code: 82415

This beautiful lodge is located on the fringe of Dartmoor National Park, where you’ll find a rugged landscape full of hidden gems – it’s a real walkers’ paradise. Lydford Gorge is just 7 miles away and offers peace and tranquillity in abundance. The vibrant city of Exeter is 26 miles away and has a fantastic selection of independent shops and eateries. The iconic sandy beaches of the north coast are within touring distance, at just over 30 miles.

The fabulous property is accessed via a set of external steps. Once inside, discover a delightful open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, full of elegant touches to create a warm ambience. The French doors that lead to the outside area ensure the space is bathed in natural light. This is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day, surrounded by rich fabrics and plush soft furnishings. Outside, there’s a decked area where you can fire up the BBQ before sinking into the hot tub under the stars. Children are welcome to use the play area in the neighbouring inn.

A walk through Lydford Gorge is enchanting for visitors of all ages. Marvel at the 30-metre waterfall, admire the rare plants and wildlife and look for fairies hidden in the undergrowth. There’s plenty to see and do in Exeter. The lively city pre-dates the Romans, so has a rich and fascinating history. Wander through the underground passages, peek inside the cathedral and enjoy al fresco dining in one of the many restaurants dotted along the canal. If you’re looking for a family day out, Crealy Theme Park is just over 30 miles away and offers over 60 rides, an animal centre and indoor soft play.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double and 2 twins (one of which has 2’6” single beds)
  •  2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over a bath and a WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and a WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Tassimo coffee machine dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot and high chair available
  • TV/DVD in lounge and TV in the double bedroom
  • Decked terrace area
  • BBQ available on request (refundable £10 deposit per week payable directly to owner - returned id BBQ is left clean)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Private hot tub
  • Hot tub is emptied and cleaned after every stay, therefore it will not be up to temperature on the first evening
  • Shop 1 mile
  • Pub on-site
  • EV charger on site
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kathleen 7th June 2025

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What a lovely property! Very nicely presented with all the home comforts, kitchen items, utensils, utility goods etc. and everything was clean and tidy. Nice sunny position on either of the decking options throughout the day. The hot tub was huge and was checked during our stay too. The Betty Cottles Inn was a bit of a let down which meant driving Read moreout if you wanted drinks/pub meals - which is a shame as it's right on the doorstep for Meldon Lodge Park. Hide

Reviewed by Estelle 19th April 2025

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Lovely clean lodge, beds made up on arrival. Excellent.

Reviewed by Daniel 28th December 2024

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Lovely lodge! A very nice living space, plenty of room, hot tub was perfect for the winter evenings, no issues with working things, all very pleasant. Good location for Dartmoor, waterfalls, walks etc.

Reviewed by Natasha 26th October 2024

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The lodge was set in a park next to a pub. The park was very run down. The bbq left outside wasnt usable and rusty. Also outside was the hot tub which was nice albeit run down. Inside comprised of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The en suite was on the main bedroom. It was a shower room which was full of insects and spiders. It was very very slipRead morepery when wet and no shower mat. I took a bad fall just after having surgery. The lodge wasnt that clean and cutlery dirty. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 21st September 2024

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Lovely lodge clean and homely

Reviewed by Deborah 10th August 2024

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Brilliant place to stay

Reviewed by Eddie 3rd August 2024

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We had a lovely holiday and enjoyed our time there very much. Everything was just as described and wouldnt hesitate to fully recommend. The owners were most welcoming and accommodating.

Reviewed by Paul 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jayne 3rd June 2024

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Reviewed by Sarah 6th April 2024

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Well equipped, spacious lodge on a quiet site. A perfect base for exploring Dartmoor.

Reviewed by Sarah 10th February 2024

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What a fabulous lodge! Great value for money. Felt very spacious and high spec. Kitchen fully equipped, much better than mine at home! Hot tub was great, again no expense spared. Was greeted on arrival and was someone on hand if we had any issues (which we didnt). Handy location for both Exeter and Plymouth. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Louise 23rd December 2023

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Lovely clean, warm and comfy lodge. Great place to stay and to explore Dartmoor. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Adam 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Nell 21st October 2023

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A great getaway to to relax and unwind within the Devonshire countryside. A spacious, cosy cabin with the luxury of a hot tub and views to enjoy!

Reviewed by Kerry 7th October 2023

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Overall Chestnut Lodge was fine but could have been cleaner - there was a chip on the dining chair, dog hair on the sofa, under the sofa cushions is full of crumbs/glitter etc (the sofa is also losing its firmness), there were spiders in the corridors/dbl bedroom, flies were annoying, the batteries in the fire remote & the left side of the toaster Read moredidnt work. You can hear the traffic from the main road at all times. The kitchen is well equipped. That said its a good location & we would return. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 30th September 2023

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Beautiful lodge and location, has everything you need in in the lodge, hot tub was a perfect way to relax after long walks across Meldon, which is a must

Reviewed by Rodney 23rd September 2023

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The heating wasn't working and the towel rails were cold but the weather was mild and we had hot water so it wasn't a problem until it turned colder. We then found that the boiler wasn't working properly and was showing a fault code. I reported it, a plumber was brought it in, he managed a partial fix and we had sufficient warmth for our last full Read moreday. Apart from that, everything was as per the blurb on the website - a comfortable lodge on a lovely site. Hide

Reviewed by Dorothy 16th September 2023

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Very clean and comfortable lodge. Would recommend to anyone thinking about going there.

Reviewed by Shirley 2nd September 2023

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lovely quiet place the park was very nice. really friendly and helpful receptionist and other. people who worked there as well lovely lodge we liked it as soon as we walked in in fact we liked the park and how all the other lodges were very comfy clean everything we needed easy to get on. to the a30 go in any direction. we went. to places in CornwaRead morell and Devon will certainly go there again of course we arrived with the mini heatwave my father. ( pa' ) always. said I bring the sunshine. with me Hide

Reviewed by Girishbhai 29th July 2023

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Very nice everything

Reviewed by Rosalind 14th July 2023

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