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1 bedroom accommodation in Harbourneford, near Buckfastleigh

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Fireplace
Nestled in beautiful, rural surroundings within Harbourneford, Umber House offers a discreet and comfortable retreat for couples. Enjoy your own small enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and access to the owners’ extensive garden featuring a summerhouse and natural pond. With Wi-Fi included, logs for the woodburner provided, you can unwind after exploring Devon's many attractions like Buckfast Abbey or Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

1 bedroom accommodation in Harbourneford, near Buckfastleigh

Overlooking beautiful gardens, this wonderful barn conversion lies 3 miles from Buckfastleigh with its butterfly farm and otter sanctuary.. 3 steps to entrance.

All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: Freesat, Woodburner

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Small enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Large garden with summerhouse (shared with owner). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: No children. There is a natural pond in the grounds.. Renovated in 2019, this barn conversion lies in beautiful, rural surroundings within Harbourneford. The property is situated within the grounds of the main house and picturesque gardens. It would make a perfect base for couples and has plenty of walks nearby. The property has its own small garden; however, guests are welcome to use the owners’ extensive garden, which has a summerhouse and a natural pond. Guests at Umber House can enjoy a discreet and comfortable break away from the pressures of everyday life, whilst being ideally situated to access the whole of Devon and Cornwall, with the A38 just 2 miles away. The nearest town of South Brent is 2¼ miles away, where you can get all of your amenities, and three fantastic restaurants are less than a 10-minute drive away. The town of Buckfastleigh is just 3 miles away and the neighbouring town of Ivybridge is just 8 miles away. Why not visit places such as the famous Buckfast Abbey, a working monastery where a community of Benedictine monks live self-sufficiently, welcoming people from all over the world.

Visit the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary or take the steam train from Buckfastleigh to the market town of Totnes where you can explore along the River Dart. The city of Plymouth is just 14 miles away with an abundance of things to do such as a visit to the National Marine Aquarium, and a whole host of shops, restaurants, and bars.

Harbourneford is situated in the Dartmoor National Park, with many attractions including National Trust properties of Castle Drogo and the medieval house of Cotehele. There are also mysterious stone circles, rocky tors and the famous Dartmoor ponies roaming free. Dartmouth is also worth a visit with Dartmouth Castle, museums, historic houses and gardens, and the stunning Blackpool Sands beach. Beach 14¾ miles. Shop 1¾ miles, pub 1½ miles and restaurant 2 miles.

Newly opened rapid EV charging point in Buckfastleigh about 2 miles distant .16 charging points, extra wide facilities for disabled drivers and a super cafe .



No children or babies allowed.

There is open water in the property grounds.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
1 bedroom accommodation in Harbourneford near Buckfastleigh
su-UK12256-UK12256

About the area

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Harbourneford, near Buckfastleigh

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Buckfast Abbey - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Woodlands Family Theme Park - 24 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Things Happen Here - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cott Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Buckfastleigh - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverford Field Kitchen Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Green Table - ‬12 min drive

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