Luxury Cottage Holiday Devon - Romantic Break - Dartmoor - UK
Luxury Cottage Holiday Devon - Romantic Break - Dartmoor - UK
Open log fires, oak-beamed rooms, dreamy views, gorgeous walks and indulgent spa treatments - Moorland View is the perfect romantic hideaway.
This two-bedroomed thatched cottage is in an ancient Devonshire village in the hills of Dartmoor National Park, one of England’s largest wildernesses, and is a top destination for walkers. Strolls take in ancient forests, stone age ruins, head-clearing moorland and picture-perfect 12th century Devonshire hamlets.
Mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and golf are world class, and for beach lovers, the white sandy coves of the South Hams aren't far.
The cottage itself is decorated beautifully, and has a vintage copper bath for two, window seats giving way to inspiring views of the moor, and gadgets galore, including wifi, an Apple Mac computer and a wireless sound system giving access to millions of albums. Molton Brown products, fresh flowers and scented candles are all part of the luxury. Outside is a pretty walled garden filled with roses, honeysuckle and clematis.
Guests have complimentary membership of nearby Bovey Castle country club, with its beautiful pool, golf course and Elemis spa.
North Bovey village is made up of a handful of thatched cottages, a medieval church, oak-shaded green and the cosy Ring of Bells pub, which serves great food and real ales. Tucked away in the hills, the village is incredibly peaceful: the only sounds are birdsong, distant church bells and the occasional clip-clopping of horses' hooves passing by.
Wellington boots, mountain bikes, books, magazines, Sunday papers, board games, dressing gowns, slippers and logs for the fire are provided free of charge.
Timetable, Prices & Special Offers
We offer three, four and seven-night stays. Rates are for the cottage - not per person - and are in pounds sterling.
High season (May to August)
Seven-night break (Start Mon or Fri) - £930; four-night break (Mon-Fri) - £620; three-night break (Fri-Mon) - £620
Low season (Sept to April)
Seven-night break (Start Mon or Fri) - £810; four-night break (Mon-Fri) - £540; three-night break (Fri-Mon) - £540
Valentine's weekend
Friday 12th Feb - Monday 15th Feb 2010 - £620
Christmas and New Year 2009
Seven-night break, starting Monday 21st or Monday 28th Dec -£1,140
Payment
We accept payment by major debit and credit cards, Paypal and bank transfer. The full amount, plus a £300 damage deposit, must be paid eight weeks prior to your stay. The damage deposit covers any damage, loss or extra cleaning incurred as a result of your stay. Calls from the landline phone will also be deducted from this. The balance will be refunded to you within ten days of your departure.
Reserving dates
A non-refundable holding fee of £100 is required to reserve a stay more than eight weeks in advance. The balance is due eight weeks prior to your stay.
Discounts
Facebookers: for every ten friends you sign up to the Moorland View Facebook group, you'll get 10% off a stay in September and October 2009.
Repeat guests receive 5% off their next booking.
Travel
Moorland View is a half-hour drive from Exeter. It's about a three-and-a-half hour drive from Central London.
By car: The M4 from London, the M6 from the North West and the M1/M42 from the North East link up with the M5 to Devon, from where you can join the A30 or A38 to Moretonhampstead, our nearest town. North Bovey is a five-minute drive from here.
By train: Services leave London Paddington and London Waterloo to Exeter St David’s and Newton Abbot at least once an hour and take between two, and three-and-a-half hours. Ticket prices start at £12 for a single. Car hire, taxis and bus services are available at both Exeter and Newton Abbot.
By air: Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol are the nearest regional airports. North Bovey is about a three-hour drive from London Heathrow, and is four hours from Gatwick airport
Additional Information
We offer optional extras including hire of a walkers' GPS, Riverford Farm organic produce delivery, home-cooked meals, breakfast and in-cottage spa treatments.
We welcome babies and children over the age of 10. With regret, we don't allow pets.