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Oakhurst

(Ref. 1121657)

Lustleigh, Devon Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 9 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Reviews

  • "Very much appreciated the cake, flowers, biscuits and wine."

    The house and quality of the bedding, towels, etc. is very good. We have stayed here twice and are sorry not to be able to return if the house is sold.

    Many thanks for your feedback and we are delighted you’ve enjoyed the house not only once but twice - if anything changes with our circumstances then Oakhurst might well remain available again - we enjoy sharing it! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeremy5.0Sep 2024

  • "Lovely house."

    Very spacious but homely with comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen & many added extras, such as: children’s & adults’ books, games & wine. Beautiful location with glorious views though tricky to navigate narrow lanes. Quiet and so peaceful. We loved staying here with the family and Maddy was such a help with baby safe guarding equipment for 1 and a half year old. Must mention beautiful Lustleigh which had superb friendly village shop including pizzas on Thursdays & excellent food at The Cleave pub.

    Many thanks for your wonderful response - Maddy really enjoyed helping your family and we are so pleased you made use of everything at Oakhurst - including the peace…. Delighted you enjoyed the house and village so much - we will let the Dairy and Cleave know of your positive feedback - as it will encourage them too - Kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by R5.0Aug 2024

  • "The house is lovely but we were taken aback by the approach road and parking."

    This was definitely a negative for us. The kitchen could do with a thorough clean as there were cobwebs everywhere. The shower and toilet on the first floor makes an alarming noise when used, presumably this is a Saniflow system. The shower does not drain well either. There was a smell of sewage from the drains. Whilst at the property I received notification from Sykes that the cost of renting this property was reduced for future bookings, which I found rather annoying, having paid full price. We enjoyed being in Lustleigh and will probably return in future, but not to Oakhurst.

    Many thanks for your honest feedback - we will address all your concerns - so pleased you enjoyed the house and your time away - we do not know of a reduction of price and so not sure what that was about - just to reassure you - kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bev3.4Jun 2024

  • "Oakhurst was fantastic."

    It’s a beautifully maintained house - there’s a very well stocked kitchen and a lovely attic level - and its position just above the valley makes for incredible views. In every direction there’s an excellent walk. Maddy was very helpful and all the instructions were clear. I’d recommend Oakhurst very highly to any family looking for a stay in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

    Many thanks for your review - we so appreciate your encouraging feedback and for leaving Oakhurst so tidy after your stay - Maddy was delighted to support you all and I know will extend her thanks too along with ours. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0May 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our time at Oakhurst, well equipped and generally comfortable."

    We did feel the garden could do with some tidying and a deep clean in the kitchen would be good..... bit mucky between cupboards etc. However none of this prevented us having a great family get together. I would also like to thank Maddy for going beyond reasonable expectations to make our stay comfortable. Advice to others is to make sure you request cots and highchair equipment at time of booking...I forgot and it did result in some stress. Maddy very kindly sorted it. Local pub is a great place to eat.

    Many thanks for your honest feedback - and have addressed where your concerns were - we are delighted you had a lovely holiday at Oakhurst. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Laura4.1May 2024

  • "Had a wonderful stay with my family."

    The property is very beautiful, spacious and well furnished. Lustleigh is a delightful village and it is well situated for trips throughout Dartmoor or south Devon. I would definitely recommend it!

    Many thanks for your feedback - so pleased you had an enjoyable stay with your family. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Daniel5.0Sep 2023

  • "Beautiful house plenty of space for 8 adullts 1 child and 2 dogs."

    Excellent kitchen and everything you could possibly need. the beds and quilts were comfy and we were nice and warm. The instructions to get to the house was superb and very precise. We all had a fantastic holiday.

    Thank you so much for your feedback - we are pleased you settled in well and felt so at home for your holiday. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Aug 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay in this wonderful house."

    The house has everything you could want and everyone commented how comfortable their beds were too! Nice and quiet and a nice view of the village from the front windows. We were holidaying with grandparents, children and two dogs and it worked well for everyone. The housekeeper was really lovely and accommodating also. It took us a while to get used to the roads as they are very narrow and steep immediately around the property but so long as you are aware and careful all is well. We ventured out everyday and enjoyed visiting the local area and Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay and Paignton. Overall a good week despite the great British weather!!

    Wonderful you all had such a great holiday - thank you for choosing Oakhurst. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Jul 2023

  • "My family and I booked this beautiful cottage to celebrate my Mum’s special 80th birthday."

    The cottage was beautifully furnished, filled with all the comforts of home and the location was absolutely stunning! The pretty village with it’s quaint little shops, thatched cottages, church and pub was just a short walk from the property. The surrounding areas were stunning with lots of beautiful countryside and woodlands to walk your dog. Many thanks Maddy for a wonderful stay and thank you very much for the gorgeous hamper and delicious cake!

    So pleased you were able to have such a special family celebration at Oakhurst - many blessings to you all and look forward to welcoming you back for other special times, kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0Jul 2023

  • "Absolutely lovely home and so comfortable!"

    Situated in a gorgeous little town and so close to many places. They even had a brand new BBQ for us to use which was lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

    Many thanks for your feedback - we really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back soon, kind regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Megan5.0Jun 2023

  • "I wish we had booked another week, a holiday to remember."

    Thank you for choosing Oakhurst - it is a delight to us when others appreciate the house and surrounding area - we believe it should be shared with as many as possible - we look forward to welcoming you back soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeremy5.0Jun 2023

  • "Beautiful location; the serener from the house is excellent."

    I loved my stay. The home was immaculate; very well maintained. The only fault I found was the cobwebs in several places and my fear of spiders. I hope to visit again. Thank you

    We really appreciate your honesty and thank you so much for choosing Oakhurst Property Owner

    Reviewed by Aaliyah4.7May 2023

  • "Very nice house with excellent facilities"

    Thank you so much for staying at Oakhurst and we look forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.1Apr 2023

  • "Lovely house in a beautiful valley."

    Great location within walking distance of a lovely village with a great pub. It was a shame the top bedroom had no blind on one of the velux windows so we had to stuff a blanket to cover it to enable the grandchildren to sleep. The lovely kitchen/dining area would have had a great view across the valley but there was an awful large Conifer tree obstructing any view.It was at the end of their neighbour garden so maybe the owner could persuade them to have the tree removed.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you had a lovely stay. The owner is currently looking into blinds for the velux and we hope these will be fitted soon. We hope to see you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicholas5.0Apr 2023

  • "Very much enjoyed our stay at Oakhurst in the beautiful village of Lustleigh."

    The accommodation was clean, comfortable and the welcome pack very much appreciated. Would certainly recommend to any future holidaymakers. Special thanks to Maddy who was on hand to help us whenever needed.

    Many thanks for choosing Oakhurst and for your feedback - delighted you enjoyed it and that the wonderful Maddy looked after you so well Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathan4.1Mar 2023

  • "We had such a lovely stay at Oakhurst, a lovely homely feel, well equipped kitchen and super comfy beds!"

    The welcome tray was a nice surprise and the cake was absolutely delicious! The house is well situated with lovely walks from the doorstep, a little park, a local shop and pub just steps away. It was a pleasure to meet the host Maddy who was lovely and helpful. A really great half term break! Thankyou!

    Many thanks for your feedback and we are so pleased it worked so well for you and you felt so welcome Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kelly5.0Feb 2023

  • "We had a lovely 2 nights at Oakhurst."

    Short walk to the village with a pub, shop and cafe. Safe for dogs which is always a relief for dog owners and even a treat left for them, and one for us as well. Would definitely recommend a visit to Oakhurst

    We so appreciate your feedback and pleased that your dogs were made to feel welcome too - thank you for taking good care of Oakhurst and enjoying the whole village too Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen4.7Feb 2023

  • "Apart from Torrential rain our stay at Oakhurst was lovely!"

    The surrounding area is beautiful which made up for bad weather days . The house is so comfortable and the beds cosy. The kitchen is also a delight and very clean. We felt really welcomed and it felt like home We will definitely stay again .

    Thank you so much for your kind words - we would love to welcome you back again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by P5.0Jan 2023

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Summary

  • Over four floors
  • Five bedrooms: 1 x double room, 1 x Super king, 1 x King room plus 1 x single room with shared access to ensuite shower room, and 1 x twin with ensuite shower room
  • 1 family bathroom
  • Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove.
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric AGA, oven, hob, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, small chest freezer
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking for three large cars at Oakhurst all at the front of the property with possibly room for one more small fourth car behind the three large cars
  • Fenced garden, charcoal BBQ and small patio area with garden furniture to the front of the annexe
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome (£25 charge per dog applies)
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.4 miles
  • Note: There is a sloped ceiling in both the twin bedroom and the ensuite
  • Note: The washing machine is housed in the bathroom
  • Note: The lanes are narrow in Lustleigh and the property is located on a lane with a 6ft 6 max width restriction

The property

Situated in Lustleigh, a rural village in the Wray Valley region of Devon is Oakhurst, a wonderful four-storey property.

Enjoying a countryside position in Dartmoor National Park, whilst offering guests a charming and spacious interior, Oakhurst is ideal for a family or group trip; the property can accommodate nine guests.

Take advantage of one of four off-road parking spaces before entering the property and beginning your break in the sitting room where you can gather around the woodburning stove after a day of exploration and enjoy the stunning views out over Lustleigh.

Venture into the country-style kitchen/diner and be greeted by a host of appliances to ease your self-catered stay, where you can also dine and enjoy meals.

Select between five well-presented bedrooms.

Top floor : twin room with en suite shower and toilet (both with sloping ceiling) First floor: Kingsize bedroom with sweeping front valley views overlooking the Orchard; a small single bedroom overlooking the lane (with small sink): both rooms with access to next door dressing room with view up the valley and an ensuite shower and toilet.

Ground floor: Family Bathroom.

Lower Ground floor: Superking bedroom with valley view and church view; Double bedroom with garden view : both rooms with separate outside access to small garden.

Dean and Shirley at the local Dairy shop in the very heart of the village would be delighted to take orders at any time, during or before your stay at Oakhurst - they can order in any food, drink, sundry items, logs, kindling you require and deliver to your door at an agreed date (please do ring them on 01647 277 107).

Oakhurst is ideally positioned to reach the friendly village shop and pub on foot: via the lane or choose the wooded path which leads through the village orchard and features the May Day Rock.

From the house you can explore various footpaths, offering walks in all directions to enjoy the surrounding woods, meadows and riverside paths.

Travel further afield, planning an itinerary brimming with outdoor activities and hot spots, including Becky Falls, bird spotting and trekking through East Dartmoor Woods & Heaths National Nature Reserve, follow the walking trails towards Haytor Rocks, or grab your picnic blanket and relax in Stover Country Park.

Visit the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary, ideal for all the family, whilst Spitchwick offers a stunning backdrop for a riverside walk or even a dip.

The wonderful Cleave Inn, in Lustleigh with its welcoming atmosphere, is ideal for lunch in the garden, a cosy supper or a drink by the fire.

Book your next stay at Oakhurst.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

LUSTLEIGH

Bovey Tracey 4.0 miles; Moretonhampstead 4.2 miles; Newton Abbott 9.7 miles

Nestled in the lush Wray Valley and set on the deep wooded slopes of eastern Dartmoor, within Dartmoor National Park, is the charming postcard village of Lustleigh. Take a stroll through the idyllic village, where you will find traditional thatched cottages; lush green woodlands; a pretty church; the delightful Primrose Tea Rooms, where you can enjoy delicious homemade cakes and a pot of tea after a long hike; The Cleave Pub, known as one of the best pubs in Dartmoor National Park; and the Orchard, where annual events are held. If you can tear yourself away from the village, just a short walk away is Cleave, a steep hill that offers incredible views over Lustleigh and the surrounding Dartmoor landscape. Visitors will revel in the opportunity to explore ‘the prettiest village in Dartmoor’.

Note: Please be aware the lanes in Lustleigh are narrow and that access to Oakhurst is via a lane with a max 6ft 6" width. Alternative unrestricted parking is available within 200m in the village

Note: It may be possible to add an extra Kingsize bedroom with further family bathroom and utility closet to your booking, at an extra charge - please enquire

Note: In time, the new one bedroom little annex attached to the main house, with its own parking, terrace and entrance, can be rented out separately.