Moorside

4.6★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

Michael
November 2024

“Excellent property with parking.”

Close to pubs and village shop. Also close to the national cycle track which we used to walk into Tavistock.

Close to pubs and village shop. Also close to the national cycle track which we used to walk into Tavistock.

- Michael, November 2024
Jane October 2024

“Very comfortable house, great location just a short walk to the centre of the ...”

Very comfortable house, great location just a short walk to the centre of the village Great walks onto Dartmoor from the village or just a short drive Communication with owner for key detail’s etc excellent We had a lovely short stay

- Jane, October 2024
Ann September 2024

“Arrived to extremely cold house - had to sleep fully dressed for first two nights.”

Poorly maintained house and dirty bedding. Had out of date medicines in kitchen cupboards that would be accessible to children and toddlers. Great shame - as it’s a beautiful area and we would have returned. Could not recommend - out of 21 stays with Sykes Cottages, this was by far our worst.

- Ann, September 2024

The property has central heating and radiators in each room. There is a thermostat at the entrance that guests can use to adjust the temperature. We have a professional cleaning company that cleans before each guest. We look out for any items left that could cause problems and move them out. The property is in Dartmoor National Park and it is a beautiful area. It is good for reaching Dartmoor destinations, West Devon and East Cornwall, as well as Plymouth. Property Owner
Linda September 2024

“We had a wonderful 4 nights at Moorside.”

The cottage was exactly as stated and ideal with it's 3 bedrooms . The 2 downstairs have a shared shower and toilet, and upstairs a large double bedroom and bathroom with a lovely corner bath and overhead shower and toilet. The kitchen was small but had everything needed and a big lounge,dining room with good WiFi and TV, DVD player etc. The village shop was not far away and it was a short drive from all the facilities of Tavistock. We would recommend this place .

- Linda, September 2024
Christopher September 2024

“Overall lovely cottage, facilities was nice and clean.”

Was able to park the car around the back of property. Stayed here with my 2 year old and absolutely loved the space. Will definitely be booking again

- Christopher, September 2024
Lisa August 2024

“An absolute gem of a property in the beautiful village of Horrabridge.”

The property is very accurately listed on the website, a lovely upside down house and perfect for our needs in a pretty cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours. Easy access to the main road, plenty of parking spaces and short walking distance to the village shop, fabulous old bakery and the two local pubs. We ate at both and can highly recommend. If you have children with you there is fantastic Weir Park a stones throw away with climbing frames etc. We loved it and shall return!!!!

- Lisa, August 2024
Robert June 2024

“The property is a upside down house no mention of it in listing parking is not ...”

The property is a upside down house no mention of it in listing parking is not on site it’s first come first served in parking bays one night we had to park on the main road lucky we didn’t take the dog as the garden wasn’t safe secure as fence was broken lots of cobwebs floor in main bedroom very bouncy when you cross the room unsafe no carbon monoxide or smoke alarm & turning bedside lights on very difficult with switches behind headboard main bed hard & lumpy bad smell of dogs in main living room

- Robert, June 2024

There is an allocated parking space in the car park 10 meters from the house. It is not marked but guests have the right to take a space. Very occasionally the car park is full. In that case guests may park on the road at Church Park. There are spaces within 20 meters. One fence panel blew over in strong winds. The fence was replaced within one week. The property is thoroughly cleaned by professional cleaners before each visit. The bedroom floor is standard and safe. There are smoke detectors upstairs and downstairs and a carbon monoxide detector upstairs. There are also torches and fire extinguisher. The beds are comfortable. We accept one small dog and clean and aerate afterwards if there has been a pet. The living room is upstairs and is spacious and light. Property Owner
Judith May 2024

“Had a lovely stay in this spacious and comfortable house.”

Clean and well equipped. Quiet location, safe off road parking and 10 minute walk to village pub and local grocery store. Easy access to the Drakes Trail. We would definitely return. Just one small thing…a non slip mat in the bath for using the shower.

- Judith, May 2024
Rachel January 2024

“The piano was magical, everything was perfect Enjoy your stay”

- Rachel, January 2024
John October 2023

“We had an enjoyable short stay.”

Holiday property offers good value for money. Great village location with everything you need within walking distance. Communication from owner was quick and friendly. No direct access to garden and ‘upside down’ house layout was not ideal for us as and our dog! Also key code could be put on Sykes property details.

- John, October 2023
Sally June 2023

“An absolutely lovely house and location.”

I would recommend it. There are just a few details to mention. The double bed mattress is solid, I struggled to sleep as the mattress is so hard. The microwave keeps microwaving although the timer has stopped. The toaster worked but I had to hold the handle down as it kept popping up. As for the size and location of the house, fantastic, just a perfect place to get out for a walk on the moors or visit local villages.

- Sally, June 2023
Colin June 2023

“The only concerns were the sponginess of the floor in the top bedroom and the size of the kitchen.”

We stayed in Ireland last year and the kitchens were massive. As a keen amateur cook I had to adapt!

- Colin, June 2023
Julie June 2023

“Had a lovely, all too short stay at Moorside.”

Difficult to find as didn't realise it was 13 church park!! It was comfortable and clean and homely.

- Julie, June 2023
Jane February 2023

“Lovely location for visiting Dartmoor and Devon coast.”

Really suited us as a family with three teenagers and a dog, played games, and had some lovely walks. I really enjoyed the piano but I don’t think my family appreciated my efforts as much as I did. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Jane, February 2023
Graham February 2023

“We were very happy with the property and the cleanliness upon arrival was great.”

We would have liked just a small freezer compartment in the fridge but it didn't matter that there wasn't one. We had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate to book again in the future.

- Graham, February 2023
Karen October 2022

“The house was very spacious and clean.”

The fudge and cookies were a lovely surprise and were soon devoured!! Bed was comfortable and agree with a previous comment, would benefit from some drawers. Two things stopped me from giving it 5 stars... Upon arrival, we found a key in the key safe, which was for the yale lock on front door, had been snapped in half and just left. We could still lock the door by using the mortice lock but, had the yale catch dropped, would have been stuck. Secondly, although there was a small enclosed garden, there was no direct access from the house. You have to leave the house, walk around the side and enter the garden via a gate. This is not made clear in the description and was very inconvenient when our dog wanted to go out, especially thru the night. There is a torch on the lower level but did not work due to flat batteries!! These things are small but did have a negative impact on our holiday. Would definitely recommend the cottage but not to those taking a dog.

- Karen, October 2022
Antoinette August 2022

“Very nice home with a responsive owner, spacious, good practical layout, great location.”

Everything provided to make this a comfortable stay. Comfy beds, quality induction hob and useful to have the small freezer inside fridge although it could do with defrosting. Good amount of seating and nice size dining table. Downstairs shower very decent upstairs needs a replacement shower head holder as it’s cracked so the shower attachment doesn’t stay in place. Also needs a lightbulb replaced in the downstairs bathroom. These are just small things and didn’t affect the enjoyment of our stay - just letting you know. It was a nice bonus with the piano, smart tv and DVD player. Also thank you for the fudge and biscuits - would definitely stay again.

- Antoinette, August 2022
Peter May 2022

“The cottage was clean, well decorated, very comfortable and very well equipped.”

It was ideally located for visits to Dartmoor, both South and North coast of Devon, National Trust properties and towns and cities in the vicinity.

- Peter, May 2022
Neil January 2022

“Could do with a set of drawers in the double bedroom upstairs apart from that everything was great”

- Neil, January 2022
Geraldine November 2021

“We found Moorside to be warm, comfortable and well equipped for our stay.”

It is convenient for visiting Plymouth, Tavistock and Dartmoor. We had a lovely time thankyou.

- Geraldine, November 2021
Ed September 2021

“Comfortable large lounge, compact kitchen well-packed with everything (quite high shelves), excellent bathroom with corner bath and decor, good sized bedrooms - would benefit from chest of drawers (or desk with drawers) - we used suitcases on the low table throughout.”

Would suit active older mixed group, with toileting up and down. Excellent view in this upside-down house, but rear garden is barely worth using (stairs + car parking to rear). The front garden has more mileage. Excellent village location and facilities - a sheer delight.

- Ed, September 2021
John September 2021

“Lovely place quiet great for getting into Dartmoor park and south to the coast.”

Rather unusual being an upside down house - a first for us. The garden isn't accessible via a backdoor. I read another review about the mortice lock to the front door being difficult. Indeed it is. Once we finally got in we didn't use it again for the duration of the stay. The only facility lacking would be a dishwasher but hey ho you can't have everything. I tried communicating via the mobile number a couple of times but received no answer. I was only able to get hold of the owner via email but again no real problem. There was no information about what to do with the recycling and rubbish and in the event one of the neighbours put me right.

- John, September 2021
Veronica September 2021

“The cottage was an unusual arrangement, the garden was quite basic, but usable.”

The front door was difficult to lock and unlock and there were no instructions about using the many recycling bins.

- Veronica, September 2021
Sarah August 2021

“Lovely setting.”

Very homely and an enjoyable stay.

- Sarah, August 2021
Louis August 2021

“It’s a lovely little upside down house.”

Could use a bigger kitchen bin but appreciate space is tight. Everything you need for the basics is in the kitchen. The local chippy is lovely and they’re ever so friendly in there. Overall a great base to stay and explore the area. We would happily stay at the property again and may well do in the future.

- Louis, August 2021
Sharon October 2020

“I have just spent a wonderful few days at Moorside, the only drawback that I feel should be mentioned is that you can’t access the garden from inside the house, however this did not detract from my stay, I would recommend and I will be back.”

- Sharon, October 2020
Jane October 2020

“We had a lovely holiday at moorside .”

The only downsides were there was no stair gate, you can’t access the garden through the house , you have to go out and round the side to let the dog out to the toilet ( slightly annoying in the rain) also the double mattress was very hard. Apart from that it was fabulous.

- Jane, October 2020
Gary September 2020

“We have enjoyed everyone of our cottages we have stayed at so far”

- Gary, September 2020
Malcolm September 2020

“Moorside was a really nice place to stay.”

It was very clean and comfortable and was located in an area which was ideal for exploring Dartmoor and beyond. Would return again. Highly recommended.

- Malcolm, September 2020
Katy August 2020

“We had a great week at Moorside, everything with the house was as described, very clean, very comfortable and well equipped.”

Key collection was straight forward and communication with the owner was great. Loved the piano too. We tend not to go to the same place twice as we like trying new places, but if we did, I would definitely stay at Moorside again. Horrabridge is a great location for exploring Dartmoor, and has very good access to cycling and walking routes in the area. The village also has a shop/post office and 2 pubs, only one of which we visited (The Leaping Salmon, which was also excellent) and a lovely little art shop/gallery.

- Katy, August 2020
Kevin July 2020

“Good location, really well equipped.”

Very clean, spacious, neighbours were lovely too. Thanks

- Kevin, July 2020
Peter November 2019

“Moorside was ideally located for visits to Dartmoor, both South and North coast of Devon, National Trust properties and towns and cities in the vicinity.”

- Peter, November 2019
Thomas August 2019

“Excellent location.”

House comfortable and extremely clean. Everything you need for a home from home feel.

- Thomas, August 2019
Leslie May 2019

“Enclosed garden very small .”

Only gravel. car parking only if there is a space

- Leslie, May 2019
Robin May 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect for us.”

We found Moorside to be comfortable, spacious and more than adequate for two of us.

- Robin, May 2019
P March 2019

“We had a wonderful week.”

The house was very clean and spacious. Nice furniture and comfortable beds. Very quiet location. No complaints and hope to stay again.

- P, March 2019
Kate February 2019

“This was the nicest holiday rental house we’ve ever stayed in.”

They had thought of everything, so luxurious as well! Would definitely visit Moorside again.

- Kate, February 2019
David November 2018

“Nice location”

- David, November 2018
Sheila November 2018

“Excellent property, I would definitely recommend and am very likely to go back if available when visiting family In Plymouth.”

Ideally located for nearby moors and in between Plymouth city and Tavistock town. My only comment is that the garden area is beside and in front of the house, so for children or a dog there is not a door leading onto this directly. Easily overcome however. Just different.

- Sheila, November 2018
Barbara October 2018

“This is an ideally located house for touring the area .”

Comfortable and quirky in its layout ,everything you need on a self catering holiday. Excellent local walks and bike trails. Tavistock and the moors on the door step. Lots of very nice places to eat out. Supermarkets and local shops close by. We would definitely use this again as a base when visiting our family in Plymouth.

- Barbara, October 2018
Mark Robert Victor September 2018

“Very nice house in delightful, extremely quiet village on the western edge of Dartmoor.”

Especially large lounge. Well equipped, and, a nice touch, tea and coffee and fresh cut flowers were provided for our arrival. The caretaker, Michael, was very helpful when I had a problem with the oven.

- Mark Robert Victor, September 2018
Alison August 2018

“This was a return visit and we weren’t disappointed.”

There had been some improvements/updates from last year. The cottage is spacious and very clean. It is in an excellent position; close to the moors and within a few minutes of shops. Local chippy is worth a visit and the village park is super. Thank you.

- Alison, August 2018
Fiona July 2018

“This was a very well appointed house making it easy to self cater.”

It was very comfortably furnished. The weather was very hot but the house was easy to keep fresh, with a good through breeze in the living area when the windows on both sides were open. We were visiting friends locally and had room to invite them over too. The fresh flowers on arrival were a much appreciated gesture. Horrabridge is very conveniently placed for visiting Dartmoor, whether you are interested in the “wild country” or the towns and villages. As we spent time mountain biking the washing machine and clothes line were well used!

- Fiona, July 2018
shaun March 2018

“Moorside was fantastic we all enjoyed our stay, everthing was there we needed ,the rooms were clean beds were comfy .”

We went there because we have a lot of family nearby,we will be staying there again later this year be glad to be going back thanks shaun,ps could do with a tv in the bedrooms just a little suggestion

- shaun, March 2018
Diane March 2018

“It was like walking in to someone’s house, every facility had been catered for.”

The place was very clean, furniture and beds new, had an exceptionally large lounge dinning room so could accommodate a family of five easily, so had no complaints or niggles. It was a modern upside house down a very quiet close easy reach for Plymouth or Tavistock.

- Diane, March 2018
Natalie February 2018

“Comfortable , dog friendly home .”

Spacious living area and lovely bathrooms . Location was quiet and peaceful but still within easy reach of Plymouth . The close access to Drake's trail from Horrabridge was helpful and a great way to spend an afternoon walking to Tavistock. Being close to the Moors meant we could explore there but could return home to warm up when needed . Also the local pub and chippie were a delight!.

- Natalie, February 2018
Donna September 2017

“House was lovely couldn't ask for better”

- Donna, September 2017
Alison September 2017

“Really well equipped house.”

We particularly liked the dining/lounge area which is spacious and comfortable allowing the children to play. Comfortable beds and a really good location that gave easy access to Dartmoor. Garden was a little smaller than expected but this wasn't an issue to us. We're hoping to return next year for a longer stay.

- Alison, September 2017
Kenneth May 2017

“Well equipped, quiet location, very comfortable.”

Guide books and maps provided.

- Kenneth, May 2017
Christine February 2017

“The cottage was spotless when we arrived, there was tea, coffee, milk& a lovely box of shortbread left for us.”

The cottage was warm & comfortable, especially the bed wonderful to sleep in. There was everything provided to meet your needs. Tavistock was aa very short distance away, in the village there's a great fish & chip shop, the pub was very friendly, you had Morrison's & Lidels only five minutes drive from the cottage. We would certainly stay there again & recommend it to our family & friend's.

- Christine, February 2017
Ann November 2016

“I found the property to be really lovely, clean & comfortable.”

As it was November I thought the extra blankets (not needed despite the frost, as duvets were enough) & the hot water bottle to be very thoughtful. Will definitely go again

- Ann, November 2016

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x ground floor single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
First floor kitchen
First floor sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair
Off road parking for 1 car
Enclosed gravel garden with decking and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 10 mins walk.

The property

This modern whitewashed cottage is situated in a quiet residential area, near the church in the pretty Dartmoor village of Horrabridge.

Offering upside down accommodation, this cottage has plenty of space for families and friends to gather for a holiday in the countryside, in an ideal village location from which to explore Dartmoor and the South Hams.

On the first floor, the large sitting room with dining area, comfy sofas, reclining armchair and piano, makes this a cosy room for relaxing in front of the TV or listening to some light music.

A small kitchen, a bathroom and double bedroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

On the ground floor are two further bedrooms sharing a shower room.

Outside, the enclosed gravel garden has a decked area which catches the sun, creating a peaceful place to sit whilst enjoying a barbecue or evening drink.

Just a short stroll from the cottage is the village shop, and pub which is welcoming and serves excellent food.

Close by is a pretty river and bridge and there is a children's playground in the adjacent park.

A ten minute drive away, is the award-winning Pannier Market of Tavistock.

Burrator Reservoir is close by on Dartmoor, where part of the Steven Spielberg film War Horse was filmed.

This area is fabulous for walking and cycling, and located close by is Drakes Trail, which is part of the National Cycle Trail Route 27.

The waterside city of Plymouth is a short drive away, with activities for rainy days including the National Marine Aquarium, The Pavilions swimming pool and ice rink, the historic Barbican, The Royal William Yard and a couple of theatres.

Set amongst some of Devon's most natural unspoilt countryside, a stay in this cosy village cottage will leave you refreshed.

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About the location

HORRABRIDGE

Tavistock 4.5 miles; Plymouth 11.5 miles.

Horrabridge is a charming riverside village located within beautiful Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The River Walkham, well known for its salmon fishing, flows vigorously under the village bridge, which is said to be the oldest in West Devon. An excellent base for a holiday in Devon, Horrabridge has a combination of olde-worlde charm and modern facilities, including a good pub near the river and a selection of small shops. There are many excellent walks starting from the village, taking you up onto Dartmoor and providing you with glorious views of the surrounding fields and hills where sheep and Dartmoor ponies gently graze. The market town of Tavistock, the main town of Dartmoor's western moor, is an exceptionally attractive town, owing much to fine Victorian architecture and its picturesque location on the banks of the River Tavy. There is no shortage of shops and cafes in Tavistock, plus the town is home to the purpose built Pannier Market - a must for every visitor.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent property with parking.”

“Very comfortable house, great location just a short walk to the centre of the ...”

“Arrived to extremely cold house - had to sleep fully dressed for first two nights.”

“We had a wonderful 4 nights at Moorside.”

“Overall lovely cottage, facilities was nice and clean.”

“An absolute gem of a property in the beautiful village of Horrabridge.”

“The property is a upside down house no mention of it in listing parking is not ...”

“Had a lovely stay in this spacious and comfortable house.”

“The piano was magical, everything was perfect Enjoy your stay”

“We had an enjoyable short stay.”

“An absolutely lovely house and location.”

“The only concerns were the sponginess of the floor in the top bedroom and the size of the kitchen.”

“Had a lovely, all too short stay at Moorside.”

“Lovely location for visiting Dartmoor and Devon coast.”

“We were very happy with the property and the cleanliness upon arrival was great.”

“The house was very spacious and clean.”

“Very nice home with a responsive owner, spacious, good practical layout, great location.”

“The cottage was clean, well decorated, very comfortable and very well equipped.”

“Could do with a set of drawers in the double bedroom upstairs apart from that everything was great”

“We found Moorside to be warm, comfortable and well equipped for our stay.”

“Comfortable large lounge, compact kitchen well-packed with everything (quite high shelves), excellent bathroom with corner bath and decor, good sized bedrooms - would benefit from chest of drawers (or desk with drawers) - we used suitcases on the low table throughout.”

“Lovely place quiet great for getting into Dartmoor park and south to the coast.”

“The cottage was an unusual arrangement, the garden was quite basic, but usable.”

“Lovely setting.”

“It’s a lovely little upside down house.”

“I have just spent a wonderful few days at Moorside, the only drawback that I feel should be mentioned is that you can’t access the garden from inside the house, however this did not detract from my stay, I would recommend and I will be back.”

“We had a lovely holiday at moorside .”

“We have enjoyed everyone of our cottages we have stayed at so far”

“Moorside was a really nice place to stay.”

“We had a great week at Moorside, everything with the house was as described, very clean, very comfortable and well equipped.”

“Good location, really well equipped.”

“Moorside was ideally located for visits to Dartmoor, both South and North coast of Devon, National Trust properties and towns and cities in the vicinity.”

“Excellent location.”

“Enclosed garden very small .”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect for us.”

“We had a wonderful week.”

“This was the nicest holiday rental house we’ve ever stayed in.”

“Nice location”

“Excellent property, I would definitely recommend and am very likely to go back if available when visiting family In Plymouth.”

“This is an ideally located house for touring the area .”

“Very nice house in delightful, extremely quiet village on the western edge of Dartmoor.”

“This was a return visit and we weren’t disappointed.”

“This was a very well appointed house making it easy to self cater.”

“Moorside was fantastic we all enjoyed our stay, everthing was there we needed ,the rooms were clean beds were comfy .”

“It was like walking in to someone’s house, every facility had been catered for.”

“Comfortable , dog friendly home .”

“House was lovely couldn't ask for better”

“Really well equipped house.”

“Well equipped, quiet location, very comfortable.”

“The cottage was spotless when we arrived, there was tea, coffee, milk& a lovely box of shortbread left for us.”

“I found the property to be really lovely, clean & comfortable.”

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About the location

HORRABRIDGE