Honey House

5.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

70 Customer Review(s)

Andrew
October 2024

“Fantastic communication from Richard before and during our stay , Richard sent a very detailed information pack 2 weeks before our stay which definitely came in useful .”

Richard also advised us on local sites , places to visit and places to eat locally. The property was exactly as described in a fantastic central location to explore Devon and Cornwall. Lydford Gorge is highly recommended as is The Castle Inn in Lydford.

Richard also advised us on local sites , places to visit and places to eat locally. The property was exactly as described in a fantastic central location to explore Devon and Cornwall. Lydford Gorge is highly recommended as is The Castle Inn in Lydford.

- Andrew, October 2024
Pauline September 2024

“The owner, Richard, contacted me prior to our stay at the property.”

He introduced himself and emailed clear travel instructions and information about the accommodation and useful information. He welcomed us when we arrived and checked that we were okay during our stay. The house was clean and comfortable. The garden was a delight to sit and wander in. We both enjoyed our stay.

- Pauline, September 2024
Martine August 2024

“My children and I had a wonderful stay at Honey House.”

The cottage was very homely and immaculate, the grounds were stunning and the location was excellent for the activities we wanted in both Devon and Cornwall. Richard was very friendly and helpful; his dog Jess also visited us a few times, which was adorable! If you love nature and enjoy the peace and quiet, this is the perfect place to stay.

- Martine, August 2024
Jon July 2024

“Honey House was a welcome retreat and we relaxed as soon as the remote controlled gates had closed behind us!”

The property is situated in the owners substantial and picturesque gardens, meadows and woodland. Richard is lovely and helpful and obtrusive. He keeps the cottage immaculately clean. We hope to return

- Jon, July 2024
Maureen July 2024

“Exceptional cottage with all amenities.”

So clean and well maintained , beautiful garden and surroundings Enjoyed watching the squirrels and birds . Host was so welcoming and provided lots of information and a pleasure to talk to . Highly recommend this cottage , we really enjoyed our stay so relaxing and comfortable . Thanks so much

- Maureen, July 2024
Christopher June 2024

“This is a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

A great place to stay and relax, while on holiday, with interesting places to explore within easy reach

- Christopher, June 2024
Rebecca June 2024

“The cottage is incredibly beautiful and in the most gorgeous setting.”

It is maintained to the highest standard in all aspects - it was as if everything was brand new. It enjoys a certain remoteness, for privacy, yet is just off a main (but very quiet) road. The grounds are extensive, much of which were made available to us to wander around. The owner, Richard, who lives elsewhere in the grounds, is very friendly and it was most delightful to make his acquaintance and that of his dog, Jessie. The cottage is very suitable for a family of 2 + 2, although we were two adults (so one of us slept on a single bed, but it was very comfortable and should definitely be considered for a single adult occupancy). The kitchen had everything you could need, and more. For those cold days, the heat supply was almost instantaneous and there was always hot water available. Although there was no phone signal (very common in Devon rural settings, so definitely not a minus), the WiFi was strong, so communication was not a problem. Geographically, it was close enough to Okehampton, for a reasonable array of high street shops (don't expect major shopping, unless you go as far as Plymouth or Exeter) and there are various pubs, etc, within easy reach. All-in-all, I cannot fault this place and definitely hope to return at some point.

- Rebecca, June 2024
Gary June 2024

“His has got to be the most picturesque setting we have ever stayed.”

Richard our host was fantastic, oh and not forgetting his lovely dog Jessie. She was an absolute delight. The Honey house was immaculate, spotlessly clean with everything you could want a real home from home. And as for the grounds which I must say Richard keeps to perfection. Can't praise this property enough. 5+ stars.

- Gary, June 2024
John May 2024

“We had very relaxed stay.”

It was just what we needed and Richard was the perfect host. The place is spotless including the gardens and for a couple of days we simple rested there. We've never stayed home in any cottage that we've visited but here it was so peaceful it was big part of the break and not simply a base. The cake/biscuits were a nice gesture. Our stay was uncomplicated - Richard was on hand when we needed him at the start and the end of the holiday, truly professional with just the right amount of contact on the odd days we met if he needed to tend the beautiful gardens. It was a jewel of a location, a spotless picture postcard cottage with a perfect garden including a bridge over a stream/river 10/10 and then some..

- John, May 2024
Alison May 2024

“What a fantastic place to chill away a week in.”

.turn off phone and breathe... honey house is perfect, clean comfy with everything you need ..the host Richard is so friendly and helpful.. and Jessie...she is his gorgeous lab..who spent many an hour sitting with me in the sun....the surrounding grounds are well upkept and very beautiful with a stream in front and woods to the back..it even has a restored watermill ..I will definitely be back when I'm near again...

- Alison, May 2024
Lorraine April 2024

“We had a fantastic week at Honey House - Richard, the owner, was the perfect host and his beautiful cottage had everything that we could possibly have needed.”

The peaceful location was perfect - we enjoyed exploring the area and it was a delight to return to such a beautiful cottage with amazing grounds at the end of each day. We would definitely recommend Honey House.

- Lorraine, April 2024
Lynne-marie September 2023

“A wonderful, immaculately clean cottage with characterful wooden floors and staircase, excellent facilities, and in the most amazing garden setting (complete with a real fairyland wooden bridge) that must keep Richard (owner and host) busy for hours each week.”

We stayed for two nights at Honey Cottage. Richard himself is the most congenial vacation rental host you may ever meet - our first "short" chat with him lasted for almost two hours and covered many topics under the sun. Honey Cottage offers complete privacy, good private parking right by the cottage gate (the whole area is protected by electronic gates at the main entrance), and if you need Richard he's next door; otherwise, he'll never bother you. If we're in Devon again this will undoubtedly be where we'll return to stay.

- Lynne-marie, September 2023
Darrell August 2023

“Honey House is a beautiful property, set in a central location, with access to the A30 close by.”

The property has everything you will need, and is kept in top condition by the owner. It's location means that you can reach many popular destinations in Devon and Cornwall in less than 1 hour. We visited Tintagel Castle, The Eden Project, Newquay and various beaches. We had a fantastic time, and Honey House was a fantastic base for our holiday. Many thanks

- Darrell, August 2023
Angela August 2023

“Fabulous situation to get places, gorgeous surroundings to relax in and explore.”

A well set up cottage with all the home comforts, a friendly helpful host too. A great getaway venue.

- Angela, August 2023
Alice July 2023

“Honey House is a wonderful place to be, a cozy little house with a garden full of flowers and many different birds.”

Richard is a generous host and the house is situated calm in the countryside. We loved being there.

- Alice, July 2023
Helen July 2023

“We had a fabulous holiday in Honey House, a wonderful cottage in a superb setting.”

The house is very well presented and maintained, and exceptionally clean and fresh. The gardens and grounds are beautiful, further enhancing the property. Access to the property is off a main road, making it easy to drive around the area (rather than down a long, narrow Devon lane!) to many National Trust properties, RHS Rosemoor, Dartmoor and to the coast. The owner is very attentive, accessible and welcoming, with excellent communication prior to the visit. We highly recommend Honey House and would certainly visit again. Reading the visitors book in the house it is apparent that there are many returning guests, a true endorsement of guest satisfaction.

- Helen, July 2023
Mark July 2023

“Honey House is a lovely cottage.”

The location is beautiful with an enclosed garden. Richard was friendly and accommodating with a gorgeous dog! The cottage was very clean and had everything needed. Highly recommend and we will return again. Many thanks Richard

- Mark, July 2023
Sarah June 2023

“We had a lovely 2 week stay at Honey House.”

The cottage was immaculate, clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Beautiful garden and grounds to the property, lovely host who was friendly and helpful and always on hand if we needed him. Very happy with our stay and would highly recommend.

- Sarah, June 2023
Linda May 2023

“This is a wonderful cottage, with the most amazing setting.”

Richard is very friendly & helpful. We had a great holiday, made even better by the good weather. If I was being picky the beds are too low & so are the bedroom ceilings, though Richard can't change these. The way the microwave door opens is positively dangerous when handling hot bowls of food. There are wonderful places to visit from the property & walks to be had on the estate. Loved the wooden bridge over the river.

- Linda, May 2023
Nigel April 2023

“A little gem that provides all an agile couple need for a perfect getaway in Devon / Cornwall.”

- Nigel, April 2023
Debra April 2023

“We had absolutely lovely Hoilday.”

We came to recharge and that is want Honey cottage did for us. Richard the Owner was so kind . We will return We 100% recommend this property. Debra and Ian

- Debra, April 2023
Susan March 2023

“Honey House is a beautiful, enchanting cottage.”

It's situation is delightful with a river running through a pretty garden and surrounded to one side by beautiful woodland. The property and gardens are maintained to a high standard and it is the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in. Richard was an attentive host prior to our stay and made sure we were happy with everything when we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome. Honey House is on the very edge of Dartmoor with easy access to the A30 and well placed for visiting North and South Devon and Cornwall. We enjoyed a lovely week in this super cottage, we shall certainly return again in the future and highly recommend Honey House to other guests looking for a comfortable and very relaxing holiday. Susan & Phil

- Susan, March 2023
Elizabeth November 2022

“What a lovely cottage!”

Resting in it's own wooded valley with a river flowing nearby, it brought back childhood memories of summer holidays in Devon. On arriving, we received a warm welcome from our host Richard (and his dog Jess). Richard was very helpful, making us feel right at home. Staying for a week in November, the weather wasn't always kind, so it was great to return to the cosy warmth of Honey House. The cottage is so well looked after and extremely well equipped. Just what was needed as we planned to stay in most of the dark evenings and cook for ourselves. Honey House is conveniently located for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding area. I should like to return in warmer weather, when long summer days will add to the beauty of this wonderful location. Well done. Thank you Richard.

- Elizabeth, November 2022
Malcolm October 2022

“As a family of four( including 2 adult children) we were very comfortable.”

The cottage was spotless and we were not disappointed. For our needs the proximity to a main road and local farm shop was ideal. Lovely grounds to explore, secluded garden which despite the weather we made good use of. Lovely welcome from the owner and will not hesitate to book again.

- Malcolm, October 2022
Annette July 2022

“A little slice of paradise.”

. Would definitely recommend and we both look forward to return visit. Our host Richard, and of course Jessie, made us very welcome and was helpful, informative and kind. The variety of birds that visit the feeder outside the French windows were a constant delight as were the beautiful grounds. A magic place .

- Annette, July 2022
John July 2022

“A perfect retreat cannot fault anything the owner Richard was very pleasant and friendly”

- John, July 2022
Gordon June 2022

“Beautiful cottage and gardens.”

Owner Richard is a perfect host. Peaceful place and good things to see nearby.

- Gordon, June 2022
Tracey June 2022

“Wow, what a fabulous cottage, Honey House is set in the most tranquil setting, with immaculate landscaping and gardens, the cottage it’s self was immaculately clean, with everything you need, Richard made sure we had everything we needed and was on hand with any extra information, a true gentleman.”

We took full advantage of walking around the 54 acres of woodlands, and also sitting on the spacious patio area in the evenings listening to a multitude of bird song while the world wizzed by. We can’t recommend this cottage highly enough. Thank you Richard and we will see you again soon.

- Tracey, June 2022
Kellie May 2022

“Another lovely stay at Honey House.”

We absolutely love staying here and Richard is just so friendly and welcoming. The cottage is faultless, the grounds are beautiful and there are so many lovely walks in the area. We cycled Drakes Trail and the Tarka Trail, went horse riding over the moors and walked a couple of the Tors. There is no better place to stay than Honey House. Can’t wait to return again.

- Kellie, May 2022
Colin May 2022

“'Honey House'.”

Tha Perfect Retreat. A lovely cottage set in beautiful grounds surrounded by woodlands and lovely walks, the cottage is Immaculately clean and we'll equipped with everything you could possibly need. Peaceful, quiet and very relaxing. Richard the owner is the nicest person you could meet, very accommodating, nothing is to much trouble , his knowledge of the area is very helpful. Jess his very friendly dog she is just lovely. Thank you Richard we wish you well for the future and we will return soon.

- Colin, May 2022
David April 2022

“Lovely property in picturesque location, we were looking for a relaxing getaway and found the perfect base for that in Honey House.”

Richard popped over a little after we arrived to check everything was ok and provided extra information on the facilities in the area. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

- David, April 2022
Patricia March 2022

“Such a wonderful cottage!”

Set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, a place I could truly relax: listen to birdsong on the sunny patio, stroll in the woodland or along the pretty riverside. The cottage was immaculate - extremely clean, comfortable and cozy, well equipped and laid out. Location is perfect for exploring Devon/Cornwall as A30 is easily accessible...lovely walks on Dartmoor are just a few minutes drive away. The host (and his friendly dog) was very welcoming. I highly recommend Honey House - you'll have a fabulous stay!

- Patricia, March 2022
Marek March 2022

“Great location well sited for visiting the Devon moors and east Cornwall.”

Comfortable and very well equipped holiday accommodation with helpful owner on hand.

- Marek, March 2022
John October 2021

“This was our first stay at Honey House.”

What a thoughtfully designed and well equipped cottage, immaculate throughout. The cottage is set in beautiful surroundings, a stream at the bottom of the garden and mature woodland behind. Richard was friendly and helpful and gave us a guided tour of the old mill. The cottage is in a good location for visiting the North Cornish coast, Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley. We stayed for a week in October. I would highly recommend this cottage at any time of year. Thank you Richard.

- John, October 2021
Sarah October 2021

“Arriving at the Honey House never fails to amaze us, after numerous years of visiting we never tire of its beauty.”

As we drive through the gates into a magical setting we instantly feel relaxed and at home, from the beautiful surroundings to an immaculate cottage, we couldn't ask for a more perfect place to stay. The Honey House is kept pristine thanks to the host for whom nothing Is to much trouble, and has everything you need, the gardens are immaculate and so full of colour, with the birdsong and river flowing past, it is a little bit of paradise. This Is an excellent location for visiting attractions around Devon/Cornwall or maybe you prefer to just relax in peace and quiet and enjoy the gardens, taking lovely walks through your very own woods. It really does have everything to make your stay a most memorable time. The attention to detail is 100%. This property really Wows and we feel deserves 5stars. Thank you for another wonderful stay.

- Sarah, October 2021
Andrew September 2021

“As we came through the gates, we knew we had found somewhere special.”

... Honey House was a delight, set within its own private garden but part of expansive grounds all beautifully kept - to us it was a bit of paradise. The online photos do not disappoint! The cottage itself was immaculately clean, and very well presented, modern but cosy with everything you need. Richard the owner, who is the most welcoming and friendly person you could wish to meet, clearly takes immense pride in ensuring the cottage and gardens are nothing short of perfect. We had good weather during our stay, and took advantage of having breakfast on the patio and soaking up the sunshine later in the day. The cottage and grounds are totally private and not overlooked in any way. All in all Honey House’s peace and tranquility made it one of our best holidays yet and a guaranteed return.

- Andrew, September 2021
Bryan August 2021

“Wonderful cottage in a idyllic location.”

Very helpful owner who was able to offer advice about places to eat and visit. He was also able to change the blown lightbulb within minutes. He has a lovely friendly Labrador too. We're sure to go back one day.

- Bryan, August 2021
Kellie August 2021

“Had a lovely stay at Honey House.”

The cottage and grounds are absolutely beautiful and the owner, Richard, was so welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The cottage was clean and tidy and had everything we needed with lots of helpful information provided. We walked the woodland of the cottage grounds and saw deer 2 nights running. The garden was a sun trap to sit in every evening after a day out and it was lovely to watch the numerous birds feeding just a couple of metres from the patio doors each day. The cottage is a great location for Lydford Gorge (well worth a visit), Meldon Resevoir walks, Dartmoor walks to the Tors, Drakes Trail and Granite Way for walking and cycling and there’s even good walks from the cottage door. Took my daughter horse riding over Dartmoor at Cholwell Riding Stables just 20 minutes down the road which was a lovely way to explore the moor and very friendly staff. I cannot recommend this cottage enough and we cannot wait to return again. A shame that Xmas is already booked up but with a cottage so beautiful and a host so welcoming I can totally see why. We will be back soon.

- Kellie, August 2021
Patrick August 2021

“Lovely cottage and grounds.”

Kids loved exploring the cottage and playing in garden and grounds, they had the best weeks sleep ever. Richard was really helpful and welcoming. Fantasy holiday.

- Patrick, August 2021
Sarah July 2021

“Lovely clean cottage with all you need that is set in a beautiful area.”

Great walks through the woodland attached to the cottage. Richard the owner was welcoming and helpful. He gave us a great tour around the old mill with its history that was fascinating. I would recommend this cottage and would love to return there again.

- Sarah, July 2021
Matthias July 2021

“We had an amazing holiday!”

The cottage is set in lovely grounds with woodland, meadows and little bridges over a bubbling stream, and we saw plenty of wildlife from woodpeckers to deer. We found it comfortable and clean and it had everything we wanted. It was both a good base to explore Dartmoor and further afield, and a comfortable cottage to relax when we wanted to stay in. Richard, the owner, made us very welcome and ensured that we had a lovely stay. We would be very happy to go back and stay again.

- Matthias, July 2021
Lisa June 2021

“Had a wonderful stay at Honey House - Richard is a great host and was on hand if we needed anything.”

Grounds vast and open for you to roam around, stream at bottom of garden and what we most enjoyed was seeing all the different birds visiting the bird feeder. Cottage small in size I would say more suited for a couple or young family. Bedrooms did get hot at night however had very good black out blinds, which were actually too good - got up during the night and had to use the (luckily supplied) torch! My personal gripe was location of bathroom - downstairs next to kitchen hence why I feel more suited for young family or couple. Quite remote so certainly need a car, no mobile signal at Honey House but WiFi very good and a land-line is supplied if really needed. Had a great stay.

- Lisa, June 2021
L June 2021

“The honey house, garden and grounds are absolutely beautiful.”

We throughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.

- L, June 2021
Peter June 2021

“The cottage was clean and comfortable the kitchen was fully fitted more so than many people would have at home.”

The garden was beautiful and relaxing sitting on the patio having evening drinks and bbq. We had no children but for a family the kids could get lost playing in the fantastic grounds. And Richard was a great host friendly and helpful and always had time for a chat. I would recommend the cottage to everyone. Peter and Eileen Gray.

- Peter, June 2021
Edward May 2021

“A pretty cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

We had a five year old with us and we loved paddling in the River Tew/racing twig boats etc (supervised of course as there are some deeper sections). There is also a paddock where we could run and play football. There are woods to walk in where we spotted a deer. The bird feeders attract a variety of birds including a Greater Spotted Woodpecker who was fun to watch as he attacked the peanuts! Hot water in the cottage is the most immediate we've known. One had simply to switch it on for about a minute in the morning and radiators were hot for 15 minutes or so - useful for drying towels. The weather was clement and hot most days so the radiators were not needed otherwise. Richard is a thoughtful and welcoming host - we couldn't have wished for better, thank you. We have relatives in Tavistock and we made several forays onto Dartmoor. Ate out once at The White Hart in Bridestow (Barry, Hannah and Michael et al). Lovely meals - generous portions at reasonable prices. We chose to remain at Honey House most of the time as it has plenty to entertain a youngster. All good :)

- Edward, May 2021
David May 2021

“Very pretty location.”

Richard our host, worked hard to maintain the property and grounds to the highest standard.

- David, May 2021
Emma April 2021

“Honey House was wonderful.”

So clean and comfortable. Richard the owner was on hand if we needed him and very welcoming too. The gardens are beautiful and there is a lovely woodland walk within the grounds. Would recommend highly. A car is needed to nearest shop, pub etc.

- Emma, April 2021
Samantha August 2020

“Honey House was an absolute pleasure to stay in.”

The surrounding are stunning. It is conveniently situated so you can get to places easily. Richard is so welcoming & helpful. All in all a wonderful place to stay & we had a really lovely & relaxing holiday. 5*

- Samantha, August 2020
Mark August 2020

“A great location to stay,fabulous property with a fantastic spacious garden and surrounding area’s, easy to travel down into Cornwall or north/south Devon, or if you just want to chill out at the property it’s down to you, would definitely recommend.”

- Mark, August 2020
Diane August 2020

“The cottage was a home from home and the owner made us feel very welcome.”

The surrounding land around the cottage was beautiful - so relaxing. It is an excellent base for exploring Dartmoor . We were sad to leave and would love to return .

- Diane, August 2020
Rachel July 2020

“This was our 2nd visit to Honey House in 3 years.”

Once again, everything was perfect. It’s such a tranquil setting, a perfect place if you need a relaxing break. Richard, the owner, goes out of his way to make sure you have a fantastic holiday.

- Rachel, July 2020
Simon Mason Jan 2020

“Wonderful holiday.”

Great Cottage. We look forward to revisiting it.

- Simon Mason, Jan 2020
Simon December 2019

“Wonderful holiday.”

Great Cottage. We look forward to revisiting.

- Simon, December 2019
Jackie September 2019

“Perfect cottage, beautiful surroundings, really friendly owner, would recommend,.”

- Jackie, September 2019
Peter August 2019

“My wife and myself were more than impressed with Honey Cottage and the welcome we received from our host Richard and his dog Jessie.”

We were welcome to explore anywhere within his extensive grounds and this we did although the woods behind the cottage proved to be quite steep, suitable for the more able bodied, but we managed and we are both over seventy years old. We both wish we had found this cottage years ago for it is so peaceful, colourful in the garden with so many types of bird visiting, blue tits, coal tits, great tits and an occasional family of long tailed tits, not forgetting an odd nuthatch. Richard also gave us a tour of the old mill (only from the outside) in between his house and Honey Cottage with its hundreds of years of history. All of this and we still went out and about visiting places like Lydford Gorge and Buckland Abbey with somewhere really nice to come back to

- Peter, August 2019
Jenny August 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Honey House.”

The house was immaculately presented and spotlessly clean. It was well equipped with everything you could need during your stay. The grounds were absolutely stunning. Richard was a fantastic and friendly host. The cottage was well located to explore both Devon and Cornwall, with lots of places nearby to visit. As a family, we highly recommend Honey House.

- Jenny, August 2019
Mark July 2019

“We loved our stay in Honey House , it was beautiful inside and out .”

Definitely one of the best cottages we have stayed in and the owner Richard made us feel so welcome and was always around for advice to places to visit or eat out . The views were just amazing with the woods and river running near by made it very idelic. We would highly recommend this beautiful place to family & friends.

- Mark, July 2019
Sarah June 2019

“We have been holidaying at The Honey House for 6 years and never tire of arriving at this beautiful place.”

As we drive in through the gates we feel instantly relaxed at our home from home. There is always such a warm welcome from the host and everything is perfect, as the property is immaculate and the gardens and surrounding grounds stunning. Explore the woods or just chill out in the garden with the sounds of the river running by it couldn't be any more relaxed. Excellent location for venturing further afield too as there is so much to see on your doorstep. Thoroughly recommended and we think the property definately deserves 5***** thank you for a wonderful week.

- Sarah, June 2019
Jackie June 2019

“This is the best cottage we have stayed in.”

Everything about the property was perfect. The kitchen was very well equipped, having everything needed to enjoy any meal. If the weather had been better we would have spent a lot of time in the lovely garden. We don’t think anything could be done to improve the cottage at all!

- Jackie, June 2019
Martin June 2019

“Honey house has been for us, one of the nicest places we have stayed in.”

The owner Richard had gone to great lengths to ensure we had a very enjoyable week, from his warm welcome and friendliness to the spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable Honey house. Set amongst beautiful gardens and woodland, Honey house was a delight to stay at. A week was definitely not long enough and we would really love to return. Highly recommended.

- Martin, June 2019
Rebecca May 2019

“Lovely clean and comfortable cottage in beautiful grounds with a welcoming host and everything we needed.”

Easy access to the sights of Devon/Cornwall. Would certainly recommend.

- Rebecca, May 2019
Duncan May 2019

“We loved this holiday property.”

Tranquil and cosy with all the necessary home comforts. Immaculate inside and out and a very helpful and respectful host in Richard. Excellent location for exploring the delightful county of Devon. Thank you very much and we will definitely visit again. Karen and Duncan, Cheshire.

- Duncan, May 2019
Christopher February 2019

“A neat cottage in a pleasant location with everything provided.”

- Christopher, February 2019
Denise October 2018

“This is an excellent holiday cottage with every thing you need.”

An ideal perfect setting in the owners grounds. Richard, the owner, is a lovely, pleasant and cheerful man who is happy to chat. He keeps the grounds and Honey House immaculate. Jessie the Labrador is also more than happy to play and brightened my day. A wonderful relaxing and enjoyable week. I would recommend this cottage to anyone.

- Denise, October 2018
Julie October 2018

“Honey House is just perfect.”

Second time visiting for us and was even more beautiful than we remembered. Ideally situated for exploring Devon and Cornwall and always lovely to come home to at the end of the day. The cosy cottage itself is very well equipped with everything you might need and Richard is always available should you need him. He really is the perfect host. The gardens and water mill are just the extra bonus that really do make Honey House a cut above the rest. Already planning our next trip.

- Julie, October 2018
Angela August 2018

“We have visited Honey House many times and each time it has been perfect inside and out.”

It is immaculately clean and so relaxing. The garden and grounds are beautiful and we can't wait to go again.

- Angela, August 2018
Marianne June 2018

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

It's the perfect holiday home in a wonderful setting. Everything you need is already there and even more. Especially we liked the garden and grounds. Our host provided us with tips for our excursions. We loved our week at Honey House.

- Marianne, June 2018
Sarah June 2018

“Another blissful week spent at The Honey House and not a cloud in the sky, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautifully kept gardens, and explore the woods and river for wildlife.”

The cottage is immaculate with everything you need, and you feel instantly relaxed as soon as you arrive. With the added little extra's left by the host and attention to detail, you soon realise how welcoming this property is. We will never tire of visiting and think this property thoroughly deserves 5***** Tranquil is how we describe it! Thank you

- Sarah, June 2018
Bill April 2018

“Honey House was idyllic.”

The house itself was very well equipped and had everything we needed when we arrived plus nice extras like flowers on the table and cakes to have with a cup of tea. Our host was charming and ensured that we had everything we needed. The garden and grounds were delightful and we were welcome to wander in them and in the woodlands behind the cottage. We were there for three weeks and had fresh linen and towels each weekend. Richard was around if we needed him and was working in the grounds most days but never imposed himself. Altogether a perfect holiday in a wonderful area for walking or driving or just being at peace.

- Bill, April 2018
Jos April 2018

“Very nice cottage, beautiful environment, very friendly owner.”

- Jos, April 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Open plan living space with seating area, dining area and kitchen.
Central heating
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 3.6 miles, pub 2.3 miles
Note: Rural location

The property

In Combebow, a private, detached little house (originally used for storing and bottling honey) in 54 acres of meadows and bluebell woods through which you are welcome to walk, with the River Lew tumbling past (private fishing).

Also in the grounds are the owners' house and a 12th century mill registered with English Heritage - all the original machinery is still there.

To its front, an enclosed garden, well-tended and much loved, with terrace (table/chairs, barbecue), wisteria arbour and willow 'igloo', serene wooded views and abundant bird life.

Inside, it is neat, modern and well done with terracotta flooring in open-plan living/dining/kitchen with MP3 player, Smart TV and step up to kitchen area (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker); attractive downstairs bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Open tread stairs up to landing with step up to two bedrooms - a double and a twin, both with Velux windows and sloping ceilings.

An oasis of tranquillity. Combebow: hamlet in a wooded valley just north-west of Dartmoor.

Bridestowe (pub, shop, church), 2 miles; Lewdown, 3 miles.

Lydford and the open moor, 5 miles.

Okehampton (small town, golf, tennis, indoor swimming pool, cinema), 8 miles.

Launceston (town), 10 miles.

Good base for touring Devon and Cornwall (easy access to A30).

Floorplans

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BRIDESTOWE

Okehampton 6 miles; Tavistock 11 miles; Launceston 12.5 miles

A friendly little village perched on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Bridestowe benefits from a charming village pub serving food as well as a handy shop. Easily reachable is the town of Okehampton which benefits from a wide range of amenities as well as a castle, a leisure and the Museum of Dartmoor Life. Lovers of the outdoors can head into the wondrous Dartmoor National Park, an idyllic landscape abounding in breath-taking walking and cycling country. Slightly further afield you can take a trip around the fascinating towns of Launceston and Tavistock with their quaint architecture and much to see and do.

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“Fantastic communication from Richard before and during our stay , Richard sent a very detailed information pack 2 weeks before our stay which definitely came in useful .”

“The owner, Richard, contacted me prior to our stay at the property.”

“My children and I had a wonderful stay at Honey House.”

“Honey House was a welcome retreat and we relaxed as soon as the remote controlled gates had closed behind us!”

“Exceptional cottage with all amenities.”

“This is a lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“The cottage is incredibly beautiful and in the most gorgeous setting.”

“His has got to be the most picturesque setting we have ever stayed.”

“We had very relaxed stay.”

“What a fantastic place to chill away a week in.”

“We had a fantastic week at Honey House - Richard, the owner, was the perfect host and his beautiful cottage had everything that we could possibly have needed.”

“A wonderful, immaculately clean cottage with characterful wooden floors and staircase, excellent facilities, and in the most amazing garden setting (complete with a real fairyland wooden bridge) that must keep Richard (owner and host) busy for hours each week.”

“Honey House is a beautiful property, set in a central location, with access to the A30 close by.”

“Fabulous situation to get places, gorgeous surroundings to relax in and explore.”

“Honey House is a wonderful place to be, a cozy little house with a garden full of flowers and many different birds.”

“We had a fabulous holiday in Honey House, a wonderful cottage in a superb setting.”

“Honey House is a lovely cottage.”

“We had a lovely 2 week stay at Honey House.”

“This is a wonderful cottage, with the most amazing setting.”

“A little gem that provides all an agile couple need for a perfect getaway in Devon / Cornwall.”

“We had absolutely lovely Hoilday.”

“Honey House is a beautiful, enchanting cottage.”

“What a lovely cottage!”

“As a family of four( including 2 adult children) we were very comfortable.”

“A little slice of paradise.”

“A perfect retreat cannot fault anything the owner Richard was very pleasant and friendly”

“Beautiful cottage and gardens.”

“Another lovely stay at Honey House.”

“'Honey House'.”

“Lovely property in picturesque location, we were looking for a relaxing getaway and found the perfect base for that in Honey House.”

“Such a wonderful cottage!”

“Great location well sited for visiting the Devon moors and east Cornwall.”

“This was our first stay at Honey House.”

“Arriving at the Honey House never fails to amaze us, after numerous years of visiting we never tire of its beauty.”

“As we came through the gates, we knew we had found somewhere special.”

“Wonderful cottage in a idyllic location.”

“Had a lovely stay at Honey House.”

“Lovely cottage and grounds.”

“Lovely clean cottage with all you need that is set in a beautiful area.”

“We had an amazing holiday!”

“Had a wonderful stay at Honey House - Richard is a great host and was on hand if we needed anything.”

“The honey house, garden and grounds are absolutely beautiful.”

“The cottage was clean and comfortable the kitchen was fully fitted more so than many people would have at home.”

“A pretty cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

“Very pretty location.”

“Honey House was wonderful.”

“Honey House was an absolute pleasure to stay in.”

“A great location to stay,fabulous property with a fantastic spacious garden and surrounding area’s, easy to travel down into Cornwall or north/south Devon, or if you just want to chill out at the property it’s down to you, would definitely recommend.”

“The cottage was a home from home and the owner made us feel very welcome.”

“This was our 2nd visit to Honey House in 3 years.”

“Wonderful holiday.”

“Wonderful holiday.”

“Perfect cottage, beautiful surroundings, really friendly owner, would recommend,.”

“My wife and myself were more than impressed with Honey Cottage and the welcome we received from our host Richard and his dog Jessie.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Honey House.”

“We loved our stay in Honey House , it was beautiful inside and out .”

“We have been holidaying at The Honey House for 6 years and never tire of arriving at this beautiful place.”

“This is the best cottage we have stayed in.”

“Honey house has been for us, one of the nicest places we have stayed in.”

“Lovely clean and comfortable cottage in beautiful grounds with a welcoming host and everything we needed.”

“We loved this holiday property.”

“A neat cottage in a pleasant location with everything provided.”

“This is an excellent holiday cottage with every thing you need.”

“Honey House is just perfect.”

“We have visited Honey House many times and each time it has been perfect inside and out.”

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

“Another blissful week spent at The Honey House and not a cloud in the sky, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the beautifully kept gardens, and explore the woods and river for wildlife.”