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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroom1565 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Newton Abbot, ENG
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Powderham Castle
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newton Abbot

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Becky Falls and House of Marbles. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dartmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • River Dart Country Park - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 40 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 40 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • University of Exeter - 43 min drive - 25.0 miles

Getting around

  • Marsh Barton Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchios Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trago Resturant Complex - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cromwell Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Claycutters Arms - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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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
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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No pets to be left unattended in the property

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Newton Abbot, close to Becky Falls, River Dart Country Park, and Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park. You'll also find Dartmoor National Park and Devon Guild of Craftsmen within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 23.7 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks.

Lovely Character Dartmoor Cottage Just Below the Famous Haytor Rocks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant family stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Excellent property with all you need for self catering. Would definitely stay again. Also highly recommend the the food from the Rock Inn next door
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ajhml

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, beautiful property and very spacious for a family of 5 ! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

louise r.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia K.

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....)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Colin J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa G.

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