Newton Abbot, Devon
Woodcutters Cottage At Greatrock Farm is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
This cottage is situated in a beautiful tranquil woodland valley at Greatrock Farm on the outskirts of Hennock village and the local pub (The Palk Arms) is just a ten minute walk away. The market town of Bovey Tracey is a short drive away and offers an interesting variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and much more. The forest surrounding the property is a haven for wildlife and offers a range of walks straight from your front door, including a private woodland track for guest use only with a great view point with picnic table. Tottiford, Trenchford and Kennick reservoirs are about an hour away on foot or a ten minute drive. Also the National Trust estate of Parke in Bovey Tracey is well worth a visit. There is easy access to Dartmoor National Park; highlights include Haytor, Houndtor and Widdecombe on the Moor. Visit beautiful coastal locations such as Teignmouth, Shaldon, Torquay and Dartmouth. The cathedral city of Exeter is just half an hour away by road or why not take a scenic railway journey there from Newton Abbot train station. One of three cottages at Greatrock Farm sleeping up to three guests, Woodcutters Cottage offers contemporary accommodation on one floor which is detached from the main farmhouse. The three cottages altogether can sleep up to eleven people which is perfect for gatherings with family or friends. There is an open plan living, dining and kitchen area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom has a double bed and the second bedroom has a single bed. The living room area has a wood burning stove (with a free supply of logs) in addition to electric heaters throughout. The bathroom benefits from a separate shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator. Wi fi is available and the cottage has a Freeview TV and DVD Player. If you choose to stay in and cater for yourselves, the kitchen has an electric range cooker and ceramic hob, fridge with small freezer compartment and a microwave. To the side of the cottage is a garden area for Woodcutters guests only with outdoor dining furniture. There are large gardens to explore with additional shared seating areas, an outdoor kitchen (with a wood fired BBQ and pizza oven), a croquet lawn, petanque court and an ornamental greenhouse from which you can observe a large variety of woodland birds feeding throughout the day. The games barn (with home cinema) has a wood burning stove for cooler days and bi fold doors which can be fully opened in good weather. Enjoy listening to music on the sound system whilst playing pool, table tennis, darts, table football and traditional pub games with competition standard equipment. Or relax watching your favourite film online or choose a DVD from our extensive collection. As guests you will be welcome to visit the resident alpacas whenever you like. Greatrock Farm offers alpaca walking experiences where you can lead the alpacas through ancient woodland and enjoy homemade treats and hot drinks at the summerhouse. Also, pottery experiences during your stay can be booked at the Studio including ceramic painting (an activity you can enjoy in the comfort of your cottage), hand building/sculpting with clay and throwing clay on the wheel. Both the alpaca and pottery experiences can be booked directly with the owners after your cottage booking is confirmed and have an additional cost.
2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 single Bathroom with shower, WC, basin and heated towel radiator The home cinema system in the games room and outdoor kitchen in the shared guest garden area can be booked for exclusive use in the evenings Outstanding games room offering pool, table tennis, darts and table football with a wood burning stove, sound system and library of books, DVD s, board games and home cinema system Musical instruments in the games room include a Boudoir Grand Piano, Guitars, Bass and other stringed instruments Outdoor kitchen with wood fired BBQ and pizza oven Resident alpacas Pottery Studio Bed linen and towels included Wood burning stove (with free logs supplied) and electrical heaters throughout Free Wi Fi 32 inch Freeview TV with DVD player Shared washing machine and tumble drying available charges applicable Ample off road parking Beach 13 miles, shops 3 miles and pub 0.5 miles Devon cream tea on arrival and fresh flowers in your cottage This property will be decorated for Christmas (unless requested otherwise) Arrival: 15:30 onwards Departure: before 10:00 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at 20 each per full or part week
Short breaks may still be available.
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