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10/10 Excellent
Ian R.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant family stay
Ian R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks
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Nestled in Haytor Vale, this beautifully maintained former quarryman's cottage offers a warm welcome with a large beautiful fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. Next door to The Rock Inn, enjoy quality dining at your doorstep, relax in the large garden or unwind with games by the large dining room table.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms1 bathroom145 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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About this property
Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks
- A beautifully maintained former quarryman's cottage dating from the 1820s in Haytor Vale, a unique position just below the famous Haytor Rocks. The cottage is next door to and owned by The Rock Inn which has a long standing reputation for quality - a restaurant and Inn is on your doorstep. The cottage has a large beautiful fireplace, is centrally heated, has a fully equipped kitchen and a large garden. The 4 bedrooms are fully furnished with some lovely period pieces and are made up with lovely comfortable linen. 1 bathroom and 1 shower room are easily accessible from all the bedrooms and a large dining room table makes the perfect places for group dining or games.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Stereo
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the bay
Things to do
- Optional golf privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,565 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: No pets to be left unattended in the property
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Newton Abbot, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and South Devon, while Princess Theatre and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are cultural highlights. House of Marbles and Higher Knowle are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring. Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide
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What's nearby
Dartmoor National Park1 min walk - 0.0 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside40 min drive - 38.5 km
Powderham Castle40 min drive - 34.1 km
Princess Theatre45 min drive - 30.7 km- University of Exeter43 min drive - 40.2 km
Getting around
- Marsh Barton Station23 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)33 min drive
Restaurants
- Subway9 min drive
- Trago Resturant Complex12 min drive
- Cromwell Arms6 min drive
- Pinocchios Cafeteria11 min drive
- Claycutters Arms9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Becky Falls and 3 mi (4.9 km) from House of Marbles. Dartmoor National Park and Devon Guild of Craftsmen are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Verified
10/10 Excellent
ajhml
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, beautiful property and very spacious for a family of 5 ! Highly recommend.
ajhml
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne M.
Apr 24, 2018
Lovely Dartmoor Cottage by Haytor Rocks
My family of four stayed in the cottage for Easter week. It is a lovely cottage, with a beautiful comfortable front room with a fireplace and dining room, a well appointed kitchen and breakfast nook and nice sized bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly large and comfortable. The owners were very helpful and friendly, and it is nice to be next door to the inn - which we visited on our last evening for a superb dinner. It is well situated in the moors, and in spite of the rain we saw many lovely churches and villages. I would highly recommend the cottage -- 5 out of 5.
Adrienne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Howard M.
May 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house
Loved our stay.
Very close to the moors. Everything we needed was provided.
Howard M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian K.
Jun 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Well equipped property, furnished to a very good standard,
excellent location (peaceful) with walks from the front door. We used the Rock Inn next door for our evening meals. The service from Sue and her staff was first class and all the food was beautiful. We would not hesitate to stay here again
Thank you all, from all of us.
Ian K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan L.
Jan 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Dartmoor location
Our third visit here, this time for a family New Year get together. Very spacious and well equipped house. Fantastic walks from the door straight onto the Moor. Superb service and food as ever from The Rock Inn (next door but never noisy).
Jonathan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hailey S.
Nov 10, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant location for a country getaway
The cottage is a lovely place to stay for families or a romantic break. Has all the facilities you need, including a washing machine which isn't listed on the website. Kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils you need for some home cooking and the cupboards came with some dry food to get you started along with some dishwasher and washing machine tablets. The cottage itself is really spacious and the garden on the other side of the road is very pretty. The moors are a short walking distance away and the Rock Inn pub/restaurant serves delicious meals and has a good selection of wines etc. The fireplace is great and the owners will give you a basket of logs and any top ups if you ask for more. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we will be returning soon, highly recommended.
Hailey S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane D.
Aug 25, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in a brilliant location
The house was well equipped with everything you could need. As the owners are located next door in the pub, any queries could be answered immediately and the staff were incredibly helpful. The house was very roomy and absorbed three generations with no problems. The garden across the road occupied my grandchildren adequately when necessary. The location close to Haytor Rocks is beautiful. Ate one night in the pub and I can highly recommend the food as an added bonus to staying here.
Jane D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jesse W.
Aug 4, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure delight
Beautiful cottage next to a fabulous inn. Wonderful kitchen, bath, steps from the Haytor Rocks. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
Jesse W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
louise r.
Jul 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely family holiday, thanks so much!
Fantastic cottage, everything that we needed for a family stay!
louise r.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Virginia K.
Jul 1, 2018
Just what we wanted
Comfortable and charming and next door to the excellent Rock Inn. There was plenty of space for our multi-generation group of 7 adults. Walking distance to the moor at Haytor. Well-equipped for cooking & eating when we could resist the lure of the Rock. And very comfy beds after those long walks. Ideal for our very active group.
(The bedroom with 2 single beds has low beams but there was only one bumped head....)
Virginia K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Colin J.
Sep 11, 2017
comfortable, cosy and convenient
This very comfortable cottage proved an excellent base for our holiday in Devon, providing easy access to Dartmoor and to the south Devon coast. There was ample room for the six of us and the cottage was well equipped, especially in the kitchen. With the Rock Inn next door it would have been churlish not to eat there at least once and we were highly delighted with the welcome for us and our dog and for the quality of the food.
Colin J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Jul 17, 2016
Well appointed, beautifully clean cottage with all you could need to be home from home!
The weather was unfortunately not too kind so we were unable to make use of the private garden but South Devon and Dartmoor has much to offer and we enjoyed an all too short break. Eating in the restaurant at the Rock kept domestic chores to the minimum.
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa G.
Sep 7, 2015
Lovely family cottage in stunning setting
We stayed here as a family, 5 of us altogether. The cottage was ample big enough for us, very tastefully decorated throughout, a lovely open fire in the lounge and a lovely sunny breakfast room, the master bedroom is huge and had lovely views over the garden !
Location is stunning just inside the national park, the cottage is next door to The Rock Inn which is a wonderful place to dine it just call in for a drink