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Couple's Retreat in Beautiful West Devon Countryside

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Giles on the Heath, England
  • Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lydford Gorge
    ‪24 min drive‬

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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Entire place

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

Couple's Retreat in Beautiful West Devon Countryside

Nestled in the heart of West Devon, Higher Kellacott Holiday Cottages consist of two properties, The Cottage and The Old Barn, designed exclusively for couples seeking a peaceful escape to the country.

This charming one bedroom cottage, situated in a peaceful rural hamlet close to the A30, is the perfect base for couples to enjoy an extended holiday or out of season short break. Set in beautiful countryside, with panoramic views to Dartmoor and beyond, The Cottage is just 2 miles from the A30, giving guests excellent access to major tourist destinations, popular Cornish beaches, famous landmarks including the Lydford Gorge White Lady waterfall, Tintagel Castle, St Michael's Mount, the Eden Project and numerous National Trust properties. Furthermore, Dartmoor National Park is just 20 minutes drive, offering many beautiful walks, cycling paths and wild swimming pools.

Despite its rural location, there are many pubs and restaurants in the vicinity, with ample local amenities nearby for groceries; the award winning Strawberry Fields Farm Shop is just a few miles away. Guests can also arrange for online grocery delivery, freeing up time for rest and relaxation.

Providing everything you need for your stay, the Cottage has been thoughtfully furnished to create a welcoming home from home, where you can relax and unwind in total peace and quiet after a busy day out exploring. The kitchen leads to a separate sitting room featuring an electric wood burner stove. This light, airy and sunny room is the perfect space for you relax, with a comfy sofa creating a pleasant seating area, perfect for an evening in front of the fire, watching your favourite movie. A reading alcove, including a selection of books, is ideally positioned to enjoy views over the garden through the French windows, which lead to the patio French windows lead out from the sitting room on to a sunny patio, which is perfect for relaxing in the sun, al fresco dining or an evening barbecue.

The bedroom has been thoughtfully designed to create a warm and comfortable space, featuring a beautiful wooden super king-size bed with luxurious memory foam mattress, which will help ensure you get a great night’s sleep. The bedroom has wonderful far reaching views towards Dartmoor, providing a great place to watch the sunrise. Enjoy a relaxing shower or bath in our beautifully presented, well-equipped bathroom.

The Cottage can accommodate one well behaved small to medium dog and guests are welcome to use our fully fenced field as an exercise area, where they can be let off the lead. Being near to Dartmoor, Roadford Lake and many Cornish beaches, there'll always be plenty of walks to choose from.

The Cottage and outside spaces are in full sun throughout the day and are a great place to relax and unwind after a day exploring on the moors or coastal paths. The surroundings of the cottage are a wonderful feature, with sheep grazing in the fields opposite and a private garden to enjoy.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre. An arcade/games room is available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • 8 minutes by car from Roadford Reservoir and 9 minutes from Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
Couple's Retreat in Beautiful West Devon Countryside offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Launceston cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

David and Georgina Tomkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 456 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: 1 house trained dog, not allowed on furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Couple's Retreat in Beautiful West Devon Countryside Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Best sleep ever, amazing cottage. Cosy with everything you need. The best cottage we have stayed in for 2. Owners were lovely and have worked hard to make these cottages amazing. Hope for a return next year. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Northampton, MA 01060 USA

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful stay at Higher Kellacott
We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at the cottage at Higher Kellacott. Our time there was a highlight of our trip to England. The location was gorgeous. Georgina and David were warm and friendly - the perfect hosts. We were lucky to arrive during lambing season and had the opportunity to hold one of the lambs and meet her family! The cottage was sparkling clean with every convenience. Georgina offers, for a fee, her homemade food and we happily partook of her croissants and vegetarian cottage pie. Georgina and David gave us wonderful advice about Dartmoor and we explored the moor and the Cornwall coast. We would love to go back to Higher Kellacott.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dartmoor holiday
We really enjoyed our weeklong stay with Georgina and David . It’s a beautifully furnished cottage in a country setting with a field for a dog to play in. The host were welcoming and companionable but not intrusive. They told us about nice places to visit for wild swimming and the honey and food they sell is excellent. We had a great time exploring Dartmoor and we would love to come back there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Recuperation
Excellent, every need catered for. Hosts were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful with a helpful host.
The cottage was in a peaceful location with lovely views and the host was excellent and on hand for any queries that I had.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage gem
The cottage is outstanding, the photos really do not do the property or location justice, sat in a small hamlet surrounded by fields and wonderfully peaceful. We had a lovely relaxing stay and would highly recommend staying. Georgina and David were excellent hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maywynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We thoroughly enjoyed our 12 night stay at Upper Kelkacott. Georgina and David are talented hosts who make their own honey, smoke their own bacon, make sausages, raise eggs and prepare ready to heat up meals. Everything was delicious. Such splendid hospitality. We appreciated the suggestions for things to do and see. We loved the cottage, the grounds and it’s proximity to the spectacular walks in Dartmoor. The little lambs had grown so much during our stay. The animals were a delight to watch.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely holiday
Georgina and David are very friendly and welcoming hosts. We had a wonderful week staying in Kellacott. We enjoyed chatting to Georgina and David about their home produce, bee keeping and honey. The home produce is very tasty. Particularly the bacon, smoked salmon and honey. We enjoyed a circular walk around Kellacott, heading towards Broadwood. Strawberry fields farm shop is a great place to stop for everything you could possibly need. They also have a rapid charging point for electric vehicles. We did various walks and sightseeing. A great place to stay as a base for Cornwall, Devon and Dartmoor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The destination justifies the journey!
Very well presented accommodation with beautiful furnishings and a massive bed! Equipped with all amenities required (and more!) for a short stay. The location, whilst challenging on the narrow access road, is fully worth it once you are there. David and Georgina were the most accommodating hosts, nothing being too much trouble at all, throughout our stay. Highly recommended and we plan to make a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed August 2021
We loved our stay in this property, it was immaculate. It’s a great base to go off and explore other towns and beaches. Highly recommend a stay here if you’re after a quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a brilliant time
Stunning place would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYN M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonerful!
Without a doubt, the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. Georgina and David have thought of everything you might need on your holiday and provided it! This is a first class cottage that we would recommend to everyone wishing to stay in this beautiful part of Devon. We enjoyed using all of the outside space surrounding the cottage, the stunning countryside and the sheer tranquillity of the setting. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely wee cottage
Loved our visit to this wee cottage. Cottage was as lovely as the pictures, with beautiful views. Hosts, Georgina and David were great too, loved hearing about the bees they have. meeting the sheep, geese, baby goslings, Misty the dog and the best ever cat Casper, very vocal and friendly. Would defo recommend this place and would go back again - we throughly enjoyed our week here at this remote cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting - a beautiful getaway
Property was beautiful so much attention to detail very well maintained Georgina & David were very welcoming & helpful - the option to have fresh produce was an extra bonus especially the gluten free choices. A stunning place even in the bad weather for meditation & relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pippa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy farm cottage with lovely gardens
Higher Kellacott is a perfect hideaway if you want to get away from it all, very cosy with every comfort you could wish for. The gardens are a lovely place to relax and watch the sunset over the beautiful views of Dartmoor. Perfect location for exploring the moors as well as both north/south Devon and Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Accommodation
All the things you would require for 5 star self catering B&B are here. Quiet location with views of Dartmoor. Superb king size bed, quality bathroom with great hot shower and bath. The kitchen is of a high standard with many basic ingredients already there. Proper coffee maker etc. Everything is geared for you to have a warm, comfortable, relaxing stay. Georgina is so welcoming and helpful and the food she supplied is top notch. Bread, croissants sausages etc. Worth every penny. You do need a car to enjoy you stay as walking from the cottage and the immediate vicinity is limited. Top marks though.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and secluded
Wonderful property, spacious and has everything you could want for a peaceful and idyllic break!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

helen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic space. Beautiful location, everything you could possibly need!
Great communication with the host. Good directions and so easy to find. The cottage is very well appointed, plenty of space with a luxurious feel. It was very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoor space, loungers, garden, patio and bbq. The views of Dartmoor were lovely and we had clear nights and an almost full moon and with the stars out, it was amazing. We particularly enjoyed the home made produce of bread, bacon & sausages which were all very tasty. The location is stunning and it is extremely peaceful. I would highly recommend and definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect relaxing location
It can be so difficult to find the perfect place to stay but this was it - everything about the cottage, location and hosts was absolutely right. The cottage was spotlessly clean (I pity any hopeful spiders, because they didn't stand a chance), beautifully and tastefully decorated, equipped to a terrifically high standard (three different ways to make coffee and a milk frother!) and so, so comfortable. Views across Dartmoor in the morning were idyllic. The local produce - home-cured bacon, sausages and eggs, home-baked bread - was delicious, and we took some home at the end of the stay. The cottage is perfectly located for central Devon and into Cornwall, walks on West Dartmoor or the north coast. East Dartmoor was a little further away - we visited Dartington Hall for a beautiful walk along the river Dart, seeing no fewer than three kingfishers, although this was about an hour and a quarter's drive so not quite so accessible. We would highly recommend the walk around Meldon reservoir and up to Black Tor (a bit boggy part way around), the Granite Way cycle track from Okehampton over to Lydford (tea at the National Trust site at Lydford Gorge), and the Tarka Trail (walking or cycling) from Okehampton up to Instow and onwards. For local towns, Launceston and particularly Tavistock are very pleasant. Georgina was the perfect host, showing us around the property on arrival (so often with places you are just left a keycode to a lockbox for entry, but not here, we were given a proper tour of the cottage), From then on we were left to ourselves, but Georgina was always available to answer any queries - not that there were any. Overall I can confidently say that this is one of the best cottages that we have ever stayed in, and I am sure that we will be returning. Thank you, Georgina, for making our stay so pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect country retreat
We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Higher Kellacott cottage and thoroughly enjoyed it. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and really felt like a home from home. Little touches like fresh flowers really added to the experience. The super king size bed was a dream to sleep in and the cottage had all the necessary home comforts and more. We took advantage of the locally produced bacon, eggs and honey during our stay which were all delicious. The location is remote but as long as you have a car the nearby towns are within easy reach. Georgina was a fantastic host, warm, accommodating and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Val W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional modern cottage
Higher Keller Cottage is well above the average cottage and we could not fault anything. Georgina has not only provided all of the home comforts but has gone the extra mile to ensure that we had a wonderful week away. Would certainly recommend that guests take advantage of the home produced products as these were also of high quality. Good knowledge of the local area and well worth visiting some of the local pubs, restaurants and places as the cottages provides good access to both Devon and Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annabell B.

Another amazing stay
This is are second visit to the cottage within a month. It's perfect I couldn't fault this cottage. The standard of furnishings and quality is extremely good. We will most definitely be coming back soon. Georgia and her husband and perfect host. There is nothing you could change to make us feel more welcome. Perfect host, perfect cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Kellacott holiday
Superb accommodation, this place is spotlessly clean and has been refurbished to a very high standard. Bed lovely and comfy and had the weather been a bit kinder we would have happily sat out on the patio. Nice touches were the provision of tea/coffee and freshly ground coffee as well as fruit and useful condiments. Lovely peaceful stay thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annabell B.

Beautiful romantic cottage hidden away
Stunning cottage in a quiet and secluded location, stunning views of the countryside. Situated in Devon but on the border of Cornwall. The cottage is furnished to a very high standard with a beautiful kitchen with everything you would want and more. Especially if you love cooking. The bedroom is a great size with a extremely comfortable massive bed. The bathroom is furnished to a very high standard. Lovely bath and double shower. The living room is very practical with table and chairs to eat dinner. Also comfortable living room furniture and a fire. The outside space is a lovely extra which we enjoyed and had a Bbq out there. I couldn't fault this little find, and have booked again for the end of May. Georgian and her husband made us feel extremely comfortable. Can't wait to see them again and do some more exploring of Devon and Cornwall. Annabell and Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Saima K., London

A beautiful cottage to unwind
Stayed in Higher Kellacott cottage for 2 nights but would love to visit again soon as Georgina has made this into a truely beautiful cosy cottage. It is spacious and has a lovely romantic charm to it as well. What we really liked was the attention to detail in the cottage from various amenities available to also the level of cleanliness. Would really recomend and also absolutely loved the home made preserves available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018