Beckaford View

33 Customer Reviews

• "Second time i have stayed at Beckaford View this year and fortunate with the weather."

  The location is perfect for walking directly from the house onto the moor or through the valleys without having to tackle the narrow lanes by car and the views are stunning. The house was warm without having to light the woodburner. As a previous guest i was disappointed that there were no pods for the excellent coffee machine and though i had brought ground coffe there wasn't a cafetiere to be found and could de with better kitchen tools - minor grumbles - will be back

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Nov 2024

• "This is a perfect holiday accommodation The hosts were brilliant The ..."

  This is a perfect holiday accommodation The hosts were brilliant The location fantastic such beautiful views The cottage was superb everything you would want for a home away from home We will definitely return again Thank you

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Nov 2024

• "The property was fairly new but very well presented in perfect condition."

  We loved the layout and finish to the property and they had thought of all the little touches you need for a great stay. We would thoroughly recommend this property to family and friends and all users of Sykes Cottages. Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Oct 2024

• "Slice of heaven in a beautiful setting and our stay was just what we needed."

  We loved exploring the moor and Devon and coming back at night, putting the log burner on and relaxing watching the wildlife…we saw deers, bats, and an owl!

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful place to stay."

  Very clean and well situated. If you want peace this is the place to go too. Thank you

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2024

• "We absolutely loved our little break here."

  The accommodation was faultless & the location is idyllic & so peaceful. We were incredibly lucky with the weather and was treated to the most amazing sunrises from the bedroom window each morning. We will most definitely be returning one day. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Jul 2024

• "Perfect in every respect"

  Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2024

• "Absolutely incredible."

  Beautiful location. Perfect cottage. Very comfortable. Would have swapped the washing machine for a dishwasher based on the demographic of people staying. Couldn’t have been lovelier. Will be back.

  Thank you for your kind words and review, sadly a dishwasher isn't an option for a number of reasons (outlined in my response to a comment from 24th May), we opted for the washing machine as we are open all year round and attract both holiday makers wishing to relax in the tranquility of our National Park environment but also energetic explorers who come to have moorland adventures, it's pretty muddy terrain out there for dog owners, hikers , walkers and cyclists alike for most of the year. Similarly with such great access to the local beaches the surfer/ kayak guys find it useful to have the washing machine too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deb5.0★Jun 2024

• "A beautifully tranquil location ideal for a couple seeking peace and quiet."

  Views across Lustleigh Cleave from the bedroom are fantastic. Lovely kitchen diner, perhaps a slimline dishwasher would be more useful than such a large freezer which on a week long holiday is used very little.

  Thank you for the feedback , the views are simply stunning in late spring with all the changing colours and blossoms. The fridge freezer has been used by quite a number of our guests over the last 18 months, some guests bring all of their provisions for the week with them and find the freezer convenient. A dishwasher wasn't an option for three reasons, one being space, two being the noise of an AA+ rated long cycle machine running as it's situated in the same open space as the living area and the mezzanine sleeping deck and three, being a remote location and not having mains water or drainage we are using a septic tank system which relies on enzymes forming to naturally within the tank to break down the "inflow" into a safe "outflow" and as we all know dishwasher tablets kill off almost everything they come into contact with, sadly including our hard working cess pit enzymes. We do supply Fairy liquid and drying towels and drying rack for you to get stuck in to some good old fashioned hand washing. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2024

• "We had an amazing week, property and location stunning Attention to detail was amazing and a welcome cake, biscuits and milk just added to the experience."

  Brilliant night sleep bed was so comfortable.

  Thank you for such lovely feedback about the welcome pack, the cakes are baked in the village and are available to buy from a pop up shop right by Manaton Church. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★May 2024

• "What an amazing cottage!"

  Gorgeous setting. This is a definite must stay. Fabulous walks with the dogs and plenty of great pubs to visit.

  Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jaime5.0★May 2024

• "Beckaford view - is a treasure - well equipped with a fabulous outlook - on the ..."

  Beckaford view - is a treasure - well equipped with a fabulous outlook - on the negative due to the cold weather the underfloor heating never got warm enough and though there was a small wood burner the wood supplied would have only lasted a night - that said i would definately look to return in the future

  Thanks for the positive aspects of the review, we try hard to make the experience as relaxed and pleasurable as possible. We're sorry you felt the chill of Dartmoor, we certainly do get all the weather extremes. In our information folder we provide full instructions on how to alter the set point of the heating system. Being a wet underfloor system it takes hours and not minutes to increase and similarly decrease in temperature due to the pipes being encased in the concrete floor. We set it to a steady 19 degrees centigrade which is a comfortable median temperature for most visitors and we're sorry it was lower than you'd usually expect. Regarding the log burner, we do indeed provide a full basket of good quality logs, kindling, paper, matches and organic fire lighters for your use. Again, in the information folder we do state that a further supply of logs is provided in the outside storage area where the recycling bins live and full details of where to buy further logs for your enjoyment are provided in the folder also. We used to supply big full bags of logs but as we all know costs have risen ridiculously and unfortunately it's no longer economically viable to do that. Louise and I would love for you to stay again, let us know when and I'll personally pop the thermostat up a bit for you x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2024

• "This is a lovely cottage in a quiet location with great views and easy access to moorland and coastal areas."

  Would definitely book this one again.

  So pleased you enjoyed your stay at Beckaford View, thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2024

• "A old barn modised to a new barn a very nice set up and a lovely view from a large window while still in bed or walking on the mezzanine floor."

  Wildlife abundant birds 'squirrels rabbits deers and many more !. I would like to go back it's out standing.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2024

• "An exquisitely appointed cottage with panoramic views in delightfully tranquil surroundings."

  An oasis of peace. Our hosts were thoughtfully helpful and not intrusive. Thank you for allowing us to share your property. Christopher, Joanna and Bumble

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2024

• "The cottage was excellent in all respects."

  Clean, well thought out & very good considerations given to the little things!. In all a wonderful Christmas holiday.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Dec 2023

• "A beautifully restored barn with fantastic views over Dartmoor National Park."

  Very high quality and comfortably fitted out, making it a perfect retreat for a couple and dog. Situated up on the moor, makes it a perfect location to visit the National park and very close to Haytor rocks and many other Tors. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Guy5.0★Oct 2023

• "We stayed beginning of Oct 2023."

  Incredibly lucky with the weather we had three beautiful days and the remainder of the week was largely dry. Beckaford View was absolutely beautiful, the owners have done a wonderful job in restoring the place and it was lovely to read it's history. The large picture window frames a simply stunning view across the valley. The directions were spot on and easy to follow (we simply used the postcode which brings you out at the top of the drive) The property was spotless & very comfortable.. A lovely shower room, open plan lower floor & nice mezzanine bedroom that takes in the view when you wake up.. The bed was very comfortable and it was a nice/welcome touch to have some milk & drinks packets ready for arrival.. We travelled from Essex so in our case very welcome... The property is at the entrance to Dartmoor we enjoyed spending time with our dog on the moor. Haytor Rocks well worth a visit as was Hound Tor, said to be the inspiration for Hound Of The Baskervilles. Loads of places to explore in and around South Devon which is itself stunning.. The owners provide a really handy visitors book and it was so useful to see where others had ventured out to & then recommended.. I would suggest it should be one of the first things to do as you settle in. A practical thing for the owners to consider.. 1. A mirror for the bedroom, my wife had to stand & plug her hair dryer in the kitchen whilst using the bathroom mirror, so 1 upstairs would have been perfect.. That 1 practical thing aside we loved our stay and had a wonderful week.. We would definitely stay again & we don't say that often.. Highly recommended..

  Thank You so much for the wonderful review. We have now installed a large mirror on the mezzanine and it looks fab!! Thanks for the idea. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rick5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was fabulous in every way: fresh, clean and newly constructed, beautifully designed and conceived, very tastefully decorated, brilliantly thought out functionally, spectacular enormous viewing window to make the very most of the breathtaking countryside view, truly unique and fabulous bedroom mezzanine floor with same spectacular view from nice comfy bed through very clever and innovative luxury glass safety partition with lovely tactile stainless steel hand rail along the top of it, very comfortable, functional open plan downstairs living room/kitchen with beautifully designed and artistically constructed, roof-high, feature stonework chimney, fireplace, corner feature with very functional and neat log burner."

  This terrific cottage was the perfect base for exploring Devon and Dartmoor and it's pretty villages and towns. Each morning we ran 5k up the road and across Dartmoor and we also walked to and climbed several of these distinctive Dartmoor , igneous rock Tors which are encrusted all through with their very distinctive scattering of little bars of felspar mineral. We also loved spotting the local wildlife and birds especially including buzzards, sparrow hawk, tawny owls jays and ravens which flew casually by the amazing viewing window making the cottage seem like an ingenious bird hide at times! We also enjoyed some fantastic and very good value meals in several nearby village pubs. Also the Bovey Tracey 'Parke' park provided lovely rambling riverside walks and challenging trout dry fly fishing on the River Bovey for beautiful Devon brown trout. Finally, the Bovey Tracey fish and chip shop offered really excellent cod or haddock fish suppers at the end of a day or two!

  Thank you for such a wonderful and descriptive review, we really are so pleased you had a great time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Aug 2023

• "First class property in a wonderfully peaceful location."

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Aug 2023

• "A beautiful cottage in a stunning location"

  Reviewed by M5.0★Jul 2023

• "Really nice property - great views and facilities"

  Reviewed by Sean5.0★Jul 2023

• "We loved our stay at Beckaford View."

  .a beautiful cottage with a view to die for! A wonderful setting and so peaceful. We will definitely be coming back!

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Jul 2023

• "The most perfect perfect stay!"

  I booked this as my first little solo trip away with my dog and it was just perfect. The cottage itself was stunning! I was so so sad leaving this little retreat behind! The scenic window was the making of this property, and any future bookers should note that the sunrise will wake you- and that’s a waking you will want to view! The sunrise rolling up over the moors actually is breath taking, I have a phone full of pictures of it! Lying in bed watching the animals run around the garden was dreamy. I’m a big walker so location for AllTrails was perfect with Haytor and Becky Falls very close. The bed was super comfortable, and the kitchen had everything I needed. Only minor downside was the fact there wasn’t a full length mirror, only the over basin one tucked into the bathroom, and maybe there could be a little bench added for extra seating area in the top part of the garden as the sun lingers there alot longer ☺️ I’ve already looked to re book another time to see the changes of weather and wanting to make use of the fire, Beckaford has probably got to be the most perfect cottage I’ve booked over my years. Thank you ☺️

  Thank you for such a wonderful review. We have now installed a big mirror on the mezzanine level and we love the idea of utilising the top garden for seating in the evening. We certainly will look into getting a bench installed there. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Georgia5.0★Jul 2023

• "Wonderful relaxing week spent at Beckaford View a definite WOW factor The perfect accommodation, so clean and kitchen well equipped Perfect location, so close to nature on the doorstep So many different types of birds and wildlife to be seen right outside the window The views were outstanding Highly recommended!"

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★Jun 2023

• "A beautiful place and setting, well worth recommending to others."

  Everything available for the perfect holiday. However, a pole to open the skylights would have been useful.

  Thank you, a pole has now been provided. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Malcolm Trevor4.7★Jun 2023

• "Absolutely beautiful accommodation 5 Star in every respect"

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2023

• "Absolutely wonderful place."

  So cosy and that window view every single day was incredible. We did not use the eye masks provided as we were happy to be awoken by that glorious sunrise each morning. Bobby the cat was a bonus, his cheeky little visits for cuddles by the fireplace made the stay even better. We could not fault Beckaford View one bit.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★May 2023

• "I had a wonderful 3 day break in Beckaford View."

  It is probably the nicest holiday home I’ve had the pleasure of staying in. The barn is sympathetically converted and kept lots of the original features. The kitchen is amazing with a great provision / range of equipment- they even have weighing scales (I take my own for dog food and this is the first place to ever provide them). The barn feels really spacious. The bedroom has a gorgeous outlook. It faces east so you have the full sunrise in the morning - I could sleep through but the dogs couldn’t! The only downside was that there wasn’t a secure area I could allow my dogs off lead as it’s situated next to a working farm (lots of signage to request dogs are on lead). Because of this I didn’t feel like I could enjoy the garden area which was a shame.

  Reviewed by Aimee5.0★May 2023

• "A very well converted building with a fantastic view across the valley."

  The owner was very welcoming and the parking is right outside the side door. I would have liked to stay longer but the place is fully booked. Would definitely use again.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely renovated property in a perfect location to explore Dartmoor."

  Reviewed by Vicky4.7★May 2023

• "We had an enjoyable and peaceful time on our holiday."

  Whilst the blinds are only half way, this actually help made the stay as we woke up seeing the sky (I didn't wear a mask as didn't need to, although they were supplied) and the property is not overlooked. The shower was fantastic and the bed was comfortable. The information supplied by the property owner was really useful.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Apr 2023

• "Thank you so much for a lovely stay at Beckaford View."

  The property and location was fantastic, lots of walking from the doorstep and plenty of pubs in the area. Our two cocker spaniels had a great time too.

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Mar 2023

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