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Lavender Cottage

(Ref. 1072428)

South Zeal, Devon Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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14 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a lovely stay at Lavender Cottage in South Zeal."

    The cottage itself is beautiful and bigger than we expected. The kitchen was really well equipped with everything that you would ever need, far better than anywhere else we've stayed. Great communication with the owners and they had very kindly left us a bottle of wine and some cookies. We will definitely be back.

    Reviewed by Verity5.0Oct 2024

  • "We stayed at Lavender cottage for a long weekend while visiting family in Oakhampton."

    The house was beautiful with lovely furnishings making it very homely. It was in a lovely location and although there is no off road parking we always managed to get a space across the road. We stayed with a baby and although we moved a few things to be on the safe side the house was perfect. We hope to return again soon when visiting our family and will certainly recommend it to others.

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Aug 2024

  • "A wonderful cottage, well stocked with essentials, clean and cosy, with a lovely shop and local pubs nearby."

    Beautiful surroundings and a idyllic, restful place to stay. The owners were very kind, helpful and had great communication. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Jul 2024

  • "Many thanks - perfect property and grateful to the owners for the flexibility in check-in time"

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Jul 2024

  • "A real home from home."

    Very clean and comfortable property and a great location for exploring Dartmoor and the wider area. Well-equipped kitchen and a nice (but small) lawned area to the rear for that evening glass of wine. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

    Reviewed by Warren5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely well appointed cottage."

    We had a great stay.

    Reviewed by Robert5.0May 2024

  • "Really great cottage."

    Lovely big rooms and a large well equipped kitchen. The door to the stairs was perfect to keep our small contained downstairs and lots of games available for the older 2. We arrived very late and it had snowed the day before but the cottage was warm and toasty. Looking forward to return visits.

    Reviewed by Cleo5.0Mar 2024

  • "A beautiful comfortable stay for our family to enjoy Christmas together."

    Perfect position in the village for walks and a welcoming public house next door.

    Reviewed by Kari5.0Dec 2023

  • "An excellent holiday cottage, comfortable, clean and very well equipped."

    Central heating and a log burner in the lounge made it cosy in the cold weather. South Zeals is a lovely village and well placed to explore the area. This was our second visit to the property and hopefully will be back again.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Dec 2023

  • "This was our second visit to Lavender Cottage."

    It felt very welcoming, clean and comfortable. A home from home in a very pleasant village and we hope to return.

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Oct 2023

  • "We had a lovely stay in the cottage."

    The size is deceptive as the lounge and main bedroom were very big. The kitchen is well equipped and the bottle of wine and cookies were a nice welcoming gesture. We didn’t use the log fire as the cottage heating kept the rooms at a nice temperature. It was good to have washer/dryer and dishwasher tablets as we didn’t bring any ourselves. The internet was good although the vlllage mobile signal is poor. The TV had prime and Netflix already configured so it was nice not to be stuck with Freeview. The village is quiet and the one pub/restaurant the Oxenham Arms was delightful. Lovely walks close by. We’ll definitely be booking again.

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Sep 2023

  • "Wonderful stay in an excellent cottage in the village."

    Great area for walking.

    Reviewed by Antony5.0Jun 2023

  • "This is a lovely holiday cottage, comfortable and well equipped."

    The owners have gone out of their way to ensure you have everything you need with some extra homely touches. The village of South Zeals is well placed on the edge of Dartmoor for some wonderful local walking and being close to the A30 it makes a good base for exploring Devon. Two good local pubs and a local shop on your doorstep. Would happily book this property again.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Apr 2023

  • "Wonderful cottage, absolutely loved it!"

    ! the only thing maybe worth mentioning is the reduced head height in the shower (not actually a problem for me as I am very short but could be a problem for others) have already looked at prices in the Summer, really great cottage

    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased to hear you loved the cottage. Just to feedback on the head height in the shower. It is stated on the website that there is some restricted head height in the upstairs rooms which is in keeping with a cottage. The shower is new to the property and is a significant improvement over the previous handheld shower. The property owner is 6ft tall and manages the shower with a small head inclination so you would have to be very tall for it to be a major problem. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Liz5.0Feb 2022

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single with truckle bed, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin and WC
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Night storage heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking or free public car park around 100m away
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, terrace, bench and dining furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 mile
  • Note: Restricted head height in the bathroom and sloping ceilings within bedrooms, please consider when booking

The property

Settled in the small village of South Zeal, just inside Dartmoor National Park, is Lavender Cottage, a charming, mid-terrace cottage offering a traditional base for walking adventures across Devon.

Suited to a small family or a group of outdoors enthusiasts, Lavender Cottage sleeps five guests in three bedrooms, and is just a stone's throw from the nearest amenities.

Take in the quaint cottage exterior before entering into the entrance lobby where you can hang up your coat before settling in the sitting room.

Expect to find a large, impressive inglenook fireplace housing a woodburning stove, with two sofas and a TV, you can relax in here following busy days.

Head through to the kitchen/diner beneath the exposed timber beams, coming upon a great range of appliances to make use of, including a dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer, with long dining table with bench seating to come together around.

Open up the back door in summer and let the fresh breeze in, with the lovely garden offering a lawned area, patio and furniture for alfresco dining in the sun!

Back in the sitting room, a door conceals the staircase; travel up to the first floor to find three delightful bedrooms beneath the eaves and sloping ceilings, including a king-size, a single with a truckle bed that can be a twin room on request, and finally a single, all with pretty décor and ample furnishings, serviced by the family bathroom.

Enjoy a coffee on the bench at the front of the property as you wake up with the village, strolling to the local shop for any essentials or sipping a refreshing drink in one of South Zeal's two pubs, whilst further pubs, tearooms and cafés lie nearby, including Sticklepath Stores and Café and The Old School Tearoom.

The bustling town of Okehampton is great for shopping in national and local shops, and offers a wider range of restaurants, as well as being home to Okehampton Castle and some local activity organisers including Adventure Okehampton.

Book an exciting excursion with Adventure Okehampton choosing from activities like gorge scrambling, kayaking, mountain biking, pony trekking, climbing and archery.

Plenty of walks can be enjoyed from your doorstep and on the surrounding tors, with historic spots like Nine Stones Circle and Codson Hill Stone Rows being fascinating sights to behold.

Enjoy a day exploring the large and imposing medieval style Castle Drogo, owned by the National Trust, with extensive gardens, a croquet lawn and a café.

A half an hour car journey away is the delights and big city amenities of Exeter, and fast roads will whizz you to the huge sandy beaches on the North Cornish coast near Bude, 36 miles away or in less than an hour you can be at the seaside towns of Exmouth or Teignmouth taking in the salty sea air.

Lavender Cottage is a charming base for a Devon holiday.

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

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About the location

SOUTH ZEAL

Okehampton 4.6 miles; Exeter 19.3 miles.

Situated on the very northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, South Zeal is a lovely small village offering an excellent base for walkers. Some of the wildest parts of the moors lie within easy walking distance, while the larger town of Okehampton is just under five miles away. South Zeal is home to two pubs and a village shop, offering all the essentials for a self-catered stay. Nearby attractions include the National Trust's Castle Drogo, Stone Lane Gardens, The Miniature Pony Centre, Okehampton Castle and the Beck Falls Ancient Woodland Park.

Note: Restricted head height in the bathroom and sloping ceilings within bedrooms, please consider when booking

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season