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The Coach House

(Ref. 1168944)

Lydford, Dartmoor National Park Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 11 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Off road parking
  • Sauna
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

17 Customer Reviews

  • "Have stayed here many times and even after a 5 year break felt just the same"

    Reviewed by Teresa5.0Apr 2025

  • "Fabulous location & a great property for a four generation family get together."

    Welcome pack of cakes were delicious. We really enjoyed using all the facilities provided such as games room, indoor pool/sauna & shared tennis court. Playroom was a great hit with my grandson.

    Mrs Paula WheelerDec 2024

  • "We loved the coach house."

    Warm, comfortable, plenty of space, magical location, perfect for the dog with an enclosed back garden and stone work ground floors. We will definitely come again

    Mr Mark SutcliffeOct 2024

  • "A wonderfully quiet setting."

    Super accommodation for a large group/family. Lovely host.

    Dr Gavin LloydSep 2024

  • "Lovely house ."

    Fabulous facilities just difficult with the small steps from drawing room, dining room and small sitting room . Not really suitable for under 2/3 year olds , or elderly with sight problems . Two of our toddlers had several falls ! But survived and no harm done ! Noisy with stone floors , it would be great if chair legs could have some sort of pads applied to reduce the noise, both in kitchen and dining room. A kitchen mop would have been helpful. But honestly it was a great house and we loved it . Flowers ,cake and milk on arrival a thoughtful and welcome touch . Thank you again . We will return another year . Private chef, from Outside Inn Cuisine Team , recommended by Mrs Cunningham, was an absolutely treat. Thank you all for making our stay so enjoyable. Jakki

    Mrs Jakki TideyJul 2024

  • "Outstanding property in a very peaceful location."

    My family loved the whole experience. Our parties are range was from 11 to 73 and all loved it. The kids were a bit disappointed with the quality of the Wi Fi however the adults were delighted with poor reception. Piece. The indoor pool was a great success as the heating for the outdoor pool had driven down. The surrounding garden was a great hit on the warmer days. A couple of trips into Tavistock were very successful and enjoyable ( lovely little market town) We would have no hesitation in recommending The Coach House and would love to return in the future. Thanks for allowing us to holiday in your lovely home.

    Mr Paul CasciJun 2024

  • "Had a fabulous week."

    Pool was a great addition and clay pigeon shooting was fun too . Would recommend for sure

    Mr Daniel HardingJun 2024

  • "Could the internet signal be improved by wi-fi extenders ?"

    A firestick was missing from Amazon application - so couldn't be accessed. It was so kind of Victoria to provide us with some warm brownies on our arrival. Much appreciated.

    Mrs Alison RossAug 2023

  • "The Coach House is a delight."

    Comfortably furnished and beautifully decorated with great attention to detail (art work and ornaments). The kitchen is very well equipped with every size of pot, pan, dish and plate that you could want or need (but a new can opener is needed). The gardens are perfect. Shrubs for interest in every season surround the sunny and sheltered seating area and the neatly kept lawns are great for games of all sorts. The additional facilities of games room, heated outdoor pool, endless pool and sauna are perfect for families of all ages at all times of year.

    Mrs Karen PageMay 2023

  • "Lovely house, perfect for our large family, although we did have to compromise on bedroom layout would have been nice to have one of the rooms as a double ( but that was just our pref) ."

    The house was super well equipped , a nice touch having some basics for cooking and dishwashing. Some fresh eggs and brownies were a welcome surprise on arrival. Very cosy once the fires were lit as it was an exceptionally cold spell when we were there.

    Mrs Sharron RileyDec 2022

  • "A brilliant property for all the family, age range two and a half to OAP!"

    Thoroughly enjoyed indoor pool, games room and good walks from the doorstep, we were all reluctant to leave and wished for a longer stay. The availability of clay pigeon shooting with excellent tuition was an added bonus!

    Mrs Lynn OsborneOct 2022

  • "Excellent location ,cottage and facilities with a friendly welcome."

    Mr Eric RhodesSep 2022

  • "Absolutely lovely house, very comfortable and well equipped The whole family ..."

    Absolutely lovely house, very comfortable and well equipped The whole family were able to have a fantastic time The children especially enjoyed the swimming pool and games room

    Mr Stephen ThomasAug 2022

  • "The property was lovely, perfect for the whole family, and the owners friendly and helpful."

    Our only issue was that the information folder in the property was out of date, therefore prices quoted for activities were inaccurate. Other than that, we had a fantastic time and would have loved to stay a little longer!

    Mrs Alma MyattJun 2022

  • "We had a superb stay at The Coach House."

    What a lovely place in stunning surroundings. Very helpful but unobtrusive owners, an extremely spacious house and plenty to do in the surrounding area. Our kids 3 1/2 and 21 months absolutely loved the play room, garden Wendy house and pool as well as the friendly sheep in the field behind the garden. Lots of excellent places too eat too - Bearslake Inn, Dartmoor Inn and The Cornish Arms, Tavistock come well recommended.

    Mr David LambourneJun 2022

  • "The House and the estate are excellent and it's a wonderful place to stay."

    This is my sixth or seventh visit since I was a kid (and I'm now pushing 40). I only wish we'd stayed for longer.

    Mr Chris SymonsJun 2022

  • "Excellent home for a large group ,something for all ages OAP,"a to 6 year olds ."

    Lots of thoughtful touches around the property which made for a very comfortable stay.

    Ms Hazel DaviesApr 2022

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Summary

  • Five bedrooms: 2 x king size double (one with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC), 1 x twin, 1 x single, 1 x bunk room
  • 2 x bathrooms with bath, basin, WC, one with shower over bath
  • Sitting room with open fire
  • Dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Den with wood burning stove
  • Children's snug
  • Laundry room
  • Boot room with shower
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Central heating
  • Microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for five cars
  • Garden with barbecue, indoor pool, sauna
  • Shared outdoor heated pool (seasonal opening times)
  • Shared games room with pool table, table football, games and gym
  • Shared newly resurfaced tennis court
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome, additional charge for 2nd and 3rd
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Note: The outdoor pool is available from 23rd May 2025 to 12th September 2025, 22nd May 2026 to 11th September 2026 and 21st May 2027 to10th September 2027

The property

The Coach House is a wonderful holiday home set in this picturesque Dartmoor farmstead surrounded by trees at the end of a private farm lane.

Along the lane is this spacious coach house, complete with your own indoor swimming pool, games room and sauna, meaning the family will never be bored, whatever the weather brings.

The accommodation is elegant and comfortable with lots of windows and big rooms to relax in.

Chill out by the open fire in the big living room fireplace, gather around the table or the piano in the dining room, which opens to a patio, or cook up a storm in the smart kitchen.

A den with a wood burner and a second TV is another cosy room, and the children get their own little snug with toys too.

Upstairs, the master double with its handsome mahogany bed boasts an en suite shower room, and there are four more bedrooms.

The beauty of this wonderful farmstead is the range of activities available, with a shared outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, games room and gym.

You can wander where you choose on the 250-acre farm, with its pond, animals and plentiful wildlife, and help too if you bring your wellies.

Get stuck into country pursuits in the shape of clay pigeon shooting, archery and mountain biking, or bring your own horses on holiday and ride on the moors which are just beyond the farm's fields (small extra charges may apply).

You will eat like kings on this traditional farm, with eggs and fresh seasonal veg often available, or the friendly owner provides a sumptuous menu of evening meals; for eating out, Lydford is renowned for its two excellent food pubs.

If you can tear yourselves away from the farm, there is dramatic Dartmoor to explore by foot, bicycle or car, plunging Lydford Gorge and a ruined castle.

Water sports are on offer at Roadford Lake and Tavistock is a historic market town full of interest.

This is an ideal spot for a family holiday with lots to do on site or in the area.

The Coach House can be booked with two other properties - 1168946 (The Red Barn) and 1168947 (The Farmhouse).

Burnville Farm Cottages

2 miles south-west of Lydford and 1 from its gorge, 400 yards of private farm-lane end at Burnville Farm, a lovely farmstead. It is on the side of a shallow stream-valley with supreme views of Dartmoor hills and tors and to Brentor’s peak-top church, from almost anywhere on the 250 acre working farm (direct moor access from it). There are sheep, cattle, ponies, pigs, chickens, ornamental pheasants. You can roam the farm and help is most welcome. Pond (picnicking) with mallard, moorhen and usually Canada geese in spring; badgers and foxes about. Stabling/grazing for your own ponies/horses. Clay pigeon shooting and instruction, archery tuition (equipment provided) and mountain bikes (adults’ and children’s) by arrangement. Fenced outdoor heated swimming pool (32' x 16' and 3'6" to 8' deep, available 23rd May to 12th September) and newly resurfaced hard tennis court shared with owners. Fun badminton and volleyball. Games room (6' pool table, table tennis, skittle alley) and well-equipped gym in a refurbished barn. Lovely walled vegetable garden; fresh veg available in season, and eggs. Spring water. Professional catering available and meals in the owners' house. Golf and gliding, 2 miles. For you to stay in are The Farmhouse, The Coach House about 100 yards up the private lane, or The Red Barn a mile away. The owners live nearby but out of sight and do B&B in their own house a mile away by car or a 10 minute walk across Burnville Farm, is The Red Barn, surrounded by its own enclosed garden with terrace (barbecue) at the back and splendid long views over farmland to the moor.

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

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Where you’ll be staying

LYDFORD

Tavistock 6 miles; Okehampton 6 miles.

Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards. Lydford village has an interesting medieval castle and nearby Lydford Gorge (National Trust) with its peaceful woodland walks and White Lady waterfall is a must. The village also has a Post Office, pub and award-winning restaurant. Whether walking the moors, fishing, watching the amazing wildlife or just visiting the many attractions of this stunningly beautiful area, you'll never be lost for something to do. The moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are both a short drive away.

Important Information

Note: The outdoor pool is available from 23rd May 2025 to 12th September 2025, 22nd May 2026 to 11th September 2026 and 21st May 2027 to10th September 2027

This property offers the following short breaks:

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