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Not only was it centrally situated for access to all of Dartmoor, but the cottage, gardens and grounds are all first class.
Our hosts were very friendly, generous and welcoming too. Many thanks to them!
Reviewed by Jerry5.0★Mar 2025
"We have just had the most relaxing and wonderful break at Monks Cottage."
Our hosts Nicky & Simon were amazing and our dog had a fantastic time meeting their Lab Henry.
The cottage was very comfortable and the location was perfect for us with loads of local walks on the doorstep.
One of the best , if not the best cottage we have stayed in for a long while.
It’s really lovely to have this extremely generous feedback from you Sarita. Made my day! Please do come back as soon as possible. It was a joy having you with us
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Reviewed by Sarita5.0★Mar 2025
"Monks Cottage was a fabulous base for our week around Dartmoor."
Two big fields for our dog to wander, she enjoyed meeting Henry, Nicky & Simons young Lab. Nicky & Simon were wonderful hosts and couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you. The weather was super for March, the icing on the cake for our week’s break.
We loved having Alison and Ian here with us at Monks. Thank you so much for your very kind comments. Please come back soon - and give our love to the Perranuthnoe gang!
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Reviewed by Alison5.0★Mar 2025
"This is our 2nd visit to Monks cottage and still want more."
Nicky and Simon are such lovely hosts. Having a real Christmas tree and the aga on this time was a real treat. For us the peace, quiet ,waking up to views of dartmoor the night sky full of stars with no light pollution is a real treat and the perfect mental and physical reset to start 2025.
Alan and Debra are the most delightful, funny, kind, appreciative and beautifully mannered visitors. Lucky us to have them return to Monks Cottage. We will keep every digit crossed and hope they return soon
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Reviewed by Debra5.0★Dec 2024
"Our second visit to Monks cottage ."
Fantastic place to stay warm and very homely. The owners Simon and Nicky are the perfect hosts .
So lovely to have Kevin and Nicky return to Monks Cottage - and here’s hoping we will see them again very soon. They’re an absolute joy
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Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Nov 2024
"What a wonderful cottage."
Nicky, Simon and puppy Henry are such warm welcoming genuine hosts. It was such a delight to wake up every morning to the tri aspect views of dartmoor and the light that flooded the bedroom and sitting room. Everything we needed was provided and the nearby village of Chagford had plenty of places to eat and pick up provisions. Have already booked to return in December.
Debbie and Alan are just a delightful couple - both incredibly hard working people who really appreciated being able to relax and be peaceful. We very much look forward to welcoming them back to Monks
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Reviewed by Debra5.0★Oct 2024
"Nicky and Simon are really lovely people, very helpful ,too."
The cottage is so pleasant in middle of the fields and forêts in Dartmoor. I highly recommand it.
Thank you for your kind and generous comments - and for coming all the way from Alsace ! We are delighted to know that you really enjoyed your visit
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Reviewed by Erwin5.0★Sep 2024
"Wonderful hosts, very generous with their time and made us very welcome."
A treat to have fresh flowers in every room.
We have every intention of returning next year.
And simply delightful guests (including of course beautiful labrador River!). Thank you for choosing to come to Monks and for looking after the cottage so beautifully
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Reviewed by Louise5.0★Sep 2024
"Such a beautiful setting and a comfortable stay."
Thank you you both for your warm welcome to myself and my fog. I thoroughly recommend Monks Cottage to anyone seeking a special, peaceful place from which to explore Dartmoor. Kate
Thank you so much for these very kind comments Kate. It was a pleasure to have you and your lovely collie Jake with us here at Monks and to know you felt so welcome
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Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Sep 2024
"We had 3 lovely days at Monk's Cottage, the owners, Nicky and Simon were perfect hosts and so welcoming on our arrival."
The cottage is perfect in every way, quiet and peaceful with all amenities catered for. We shall certainly plan to return in the very near future.
Thank you for your very kind comments Hilary. It was a real pleasure having you two with us and we very much hope your next stay will be much longer
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Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Aug 2024
"This was our second visit to Monks cottage,this time for two weeks."
The place is absolutely fabulous,as are the gardens,especially at this time of year,when the flowers are in full bloom.The cottage is like a home from home,with everything you need for your stay.Very peaceful,as you are right in the heart of the country,with lots of wildlife,and only the occasional passing traffic.
Nicky & Simon,the owners,live on site,and are the most wonderful, interesting ,and welcoming people we have had the pleasure of staying with.We also loved meeting Henry,their new Golden Labrador puppy,who loved visiting us in the cottage!
We hope that one day we might return for another memorable stay.
Wishing Nicky & Simon all the very best for the future.
Kevin & Ros See.xx
Roz and Kevin are THE most welcome visitors, who Iove the peace and beauty of Dartmoor and look after the cottage so kindly. Such lovely people .. we very much look forward to having them back with us at Monks Cottage.
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Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jun 2024
"Excellent cottage in stunning countryside and with fantastic hosts."
The cottage was clean and extremely comfortable with everything you could need provided for a perfect stay, and with a large field adjacent which was excellent for walking my dog. Lovey walks in the local area.
Thank you so much for finding us Wyn. We’re delighted to hear that you and your lovely Polar (Bear) we’re happy in Monks Cottage
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Reviewed by Wyn5.0★Jun 2024
"Beautiful place, beautiful people as hosts
Slightly out of the way,top tip do not trust your sat."
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A real pleasure to meet Pamela and Keith and delighted to know they had a really good holiday. Thank you for looking after Monks Cottage so beautifully- very much appreciated!
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Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jun 2024
"The holiday property and grounds are exceptional, beautifully maintained by both Simon and Nicky, a joy to stay there."
Both hosts are extremely friendly and helpful and the new puppy is a joy. This was our second stay and looking forward to booking again for next year. 10 out of 10 if there was a higher score they would definitely be given it.
Clive and Lorraine and their beautiful Brierly are the most welcome and delightful guests. Lovely to know you all felt so much at home in Monks Cottage. Please come back soon
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Reviewed by Clive5.0★May 2024
"Exceeded all expectations."
Reviewed by Peggy5.0★May 2024
"The cottage was beautiful and tranquil."
Nicky and Simon were lovely hosts as well as Henry, their (I think) Labrador who was very sweet. They had gone to the effort of fresh flowers and bread/milk which was a really nice touch.
The cottage has a lovely bedroom overlooking the fields and there is a private garden. We also had access to the shared garden/field and there was a lake at the bottom of this which was peaceful for an evening stroll.
It is very well connected and has some nice restaurants locally for an evening meal after walking in Dartmoor.
In summary, a lovely cottage making it an enjoyable and peaceful trip!
Thank you for this very kind and generous review, for being delightful guests, and for looking after Monks Cottage beautifully.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sobia5.0★May 2024
"Wow ! What a fabulous cottage."
Situated in beautiful gardens and adjoining fields, Monks Cottage ticks every box plus more. Exceptionally clean and very spacious. Nick and Simon are such a lovely couple who couldn't do enough to make holiday perfect.
Superb pubs close by and walks galore.
Very dog friendly. A credit to the owners.
Nick and Diane (and lovely little Poppy) were an absolute joy. Thank you for this wonderful review and for looking after the cottage so beautifully. Please come back soon
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Reviewed by Nick5.0★Apr 2024
"Beautiful cottage set in stunning countryside."
Nicky and Simon were the perfect hosts there if we needed them but unobtrusive... Would 100% recommend a stay at Monks Cottage.
Wanda and Derek... Stayed the 19th to the 26th of April.
So glad to that Wanda and Derek were happy in Monks Cottage. Perfect guests - courteous, appreciative and delightful company.
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Reviewed by Derek5.0★Apr 2024
"Lovely cottage in great location: very peaceful and well placed for walks and touring Dartmoor."
Lots of places to eat nearby. Nicky and Simon are a friendly, helpful couple. If I was in this area again I would definitely book Monks Cottage. We had a wonderful week.
We would be delighted to hear that Sue and Nigel are planning another visit to Monks Cottage. Lovely people.
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Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Apr 2024
"We were amazed and delighted with the standard of this property."
The level of accommodation is really that of a spacious, well-appointed modern home set in an ancient rural landscape. We particularly loved the open plan ground floor, Aga (such a blessing in a Devon winter!) and the triple aspect bedroom and sitting room, with stunning views over the moor. Owners charming, hospitable and unobtrusive - just as you would wish!
We are just delighted to know that Jane and Michael really enjoyed their week at Monks Cottage. Absolutely made our day to read their generous comments.
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Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2023
"We had a lovely stay at Monk's cottage."
The cottage is delightful, very spacious and has everything you need for a great holiday. The location is perfect for a relaxing break, with easy access to all Dartmoor has to offer. Nicky and Simon are great hosts. Would we stay again? 100% yes.
Thank you Adam and Emma for your very kind comments. We are really glad to know that you enjoyed a comfortable and peaceful holiday in Monks Cottage. It is great to know that our guests love Monks, Chagford and the Dartmoor National Park as much as we do.
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Reviewed by Adam5.0★Nov 2023
"Monks cottage is truly delightful in a superb location with spectacular views."
Ideal proximity to the local Stannary town of Chagford, West Devon and Dartmoor National Park.
The cottage provides the perfect stay for couples looking to explore the region. The accommodation is extremely spacious and beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped. The surrounding hedged gardens are so lovely with ponds, an orchard, abundance of wonderful plants and flowers and so well maintained. The land around the cottage provides the opportunity to walk and explore or sit and enjoy this lovely environment. There is also a garden and seating to enjoy directly outside the cottage.
The owners property sits next to Monks cottage and Nicky and Si are the most delightful, hospitable hosts you could imagine. They are interesting, friendly and extremely helpful. Their enthusiasm and energy for the property and their beautiful surroundings is infectious!!! You cannot help feeling the warmth and passion these lovely hosts have given to their much loved lifestyle and the effort and work that has been put in to achieve what they have and now share with others.
This was the most enjoyable four days away we could have spent and we would highly recommend.
Thank you so much Nicky and Si
It is a real pleasure to read this very kind review and to hear how much Victoria and Lesley enjoyed their time in Monks Cottage. Victoria and Lesley explored some of the Dartmoor National Park's many beautiful walking routes during their short visit to Monks and we very much hope they'll be able to come back to continue exploring this wonderful part of Devon.
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Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Oct 2023
"The property and grounds were amazing."
We loved the cottage, had everything we could ever want. So relaxing we didn't want to leave. The surrounding gardens are beautifully kept by owners and having access to fields and walks was fantastic for our dog.
Hosts Nicky and Simon are a lovely couple, so helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable on the area.
Its so lovely there we have already booked our return visit and can't wait.
How nice to know that Lorraine and Clive will be coming back to Monks Cottage in May. Dartmoor is so beautiful in the Spring - perfect for long walks with gentle Brylie. Thank you for being perfect guests and leaving Monks Cottage immaculate.
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Reviewed by Clive5.0★Oct 2023
"A truly great find for this part of Devon with very easy access to the A30."
Monks cottage is attached to the property owners own house and you have access to a wonderful field for walking a canine friend. The accommodation is faultless and has a very homely feel , for those that have been you will no what i mean . Your hosts Nicky and Simon have 25 years of local knowledge and go above and beyond making you feel very welcome into the home. Will definitely come back as Simon has more stories to tell me !
We both look forward very much to welcoming Nikki and Kevin (and lovely Cooper!) back to Monks Cottage Thank you for this very kind and generous review, and for looking after Monks Cottage so well.
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Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Oct 2023
"Monk's Cottage is a special place!"
The area is beautiful, the cottage is lovely and spacious (with great lighting and plenty of electrical outlets), and the hosts are fabulous! Like many other reviewers, I felt that Monk's was more of a home away from home than a rental. I had some car problems and Nicky and Simon went out of their way to help me. Looking forward to a return visit. Thank you!
Thank you for finding Monks Cottage and for being an absolutely delightful guest. We are so sorry you had car problems and hope you've made it safely home to Utah. Come back soon please dear Laurie!
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Reviewed by Laurie5.0★Oct 2023
"We have stayed at many holiday cottages over the years and this was, without a doubt, the best of the best of the best."
The property itself was of an extremely high standard; it felt more like a home than somewhere you just rent for a week. The locality is wonderful. The views of the fields - all of which are completely accessible - are a lovely thing to wake up to first thing in the morning.
As for our hosts, we feel that we have been staying with some new friends. They couldn't do enough for us and we felt so welcome. We will be back VERY soon.
What lovely, life enhancing and appreciative people you two are! We are so pleased to know you both had a really peaceful, really happy holiday and felt so much at home in Monks Cottage. Wishing you great creative success with your projects - to be followed by a nice restorative break back here at Monks.
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Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2023
"This is the first holiday we have ever returned to the same place twice."
We liked it so much.
And how delighted we both were to welcome you back to Monks Cottage. Let’s hope the first of many Happy Returns!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2023
"Having just returned from a magical week at Monks we can't wait to return!"
Waking to the sound of buzzards every morning in the enormous bed with beautiful views was a real highlight. Nicky and Si couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful, doing everything they could to ensure it felt like a real home from home. The house and grounds are simply stunning - we love Dartmoor and visit often, but this was our most relaxing stay so far. Thank you for taking such good care of us, we had a wonderful country escape!
Please come back to Monks Cottage as soon as you can Polly and Leigh (with your beautiful lady lurcher!). It was lovely to see how much you enjoyed your time on Dartmoor. Thank you for finding us
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Reviewed by Leigh5.0★Aug 2023
"Beautiful cottage, possibly the best we have ever stayed in."
Nicky & Simon are the best hosts you could imagine
Everything was spotless and perfect for us
Thank you so much John and Jenny for your very kind comments. It was a pleasure to meet you - and we are so glad you were comfortable and happy in Monks Cottage. We very much hope you'll come back for another stay before too long.
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Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2023
"Lovely thoughtful kind hosts."
.beautiful property and delightful surroundings would definitely return..
We so much enjoyed meeting Catherine - and we’re so glad we were able to accept a last minute booking. Catherine looked after Monks Cottage Beautifully and we very much hope to see her again
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Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jul 2023
"We had a lovely relaxing week at Monks Cottage."
Our hosts Nicky and Simon made us feel so genuinely welcome and were very knowledgable about the local area helping us to make the very best of our stay. We found our holiday so restful and also enjoyed the walks around the grounds and local area. Just what we needed. Monks cottage was very comfortable and we hope to return later this year.
We are delighted to hear that Martin and Wendy felt so happy and relaxed in Monks Cottage. Thank you to them both for being perfect guests and leaving Monks Cottage immaculate
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Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2023
"We had a fabulous week at Monks cottage,in a beautiful ,peaceful setting."
Our hosts,Simon & Nicky, were an absolute pleasure to spend time with,and we really hope we can return at some point in the future.
We are so happy to know that Roz and Kevin had such a relaxed and peaceful holiday at Monks Cottage. They left the cottage immaculate, and We hope they’ll return soon
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Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jun 2023
"We had the most amazing week at Monks cottage ."
Our hosts Nicki and Si made us feel so welcome . Their recommendations for local walks and places to visit were excellent . The cottage was amazing surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Dartmoor . Everything we could possibly need was available . The lounge area was lovely and the views from the bedroom were breathtaking .
So amazing we were sorry to leave .
We were so sorry to have to say goodbye to Judy and Paul. It has been a wonderful week and really lovely to see how much they were enjoying their holiday
Property Owner
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Summary
This property was awarded a 2024 Sykes Star for scoring consistently perfect feedback from guests
One king-size bedroom with TV
Bathroom with bath, shower over basin, and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking
Private rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture, and access to 9-acres of communal gardens with seating areas, fields, and fenced ponds
One well-behaved dog welcome at a charge of £25 (please supervise dogs around the ponds: dogs should not be left alone and must be kept off the furniture)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.4 miles
Note: The cottage rests on the owner's grounds
Note: This property does not accept children, except babes-in-arms (please bring your own travel cot)
Note: There is an electric AGA for winter use only
The property
Resting on the outskirts of Chagford (1.5 miles from the town), a rural town in the Devonshire countryside, is Monks Cottage, a traditional granite dwelling with an abundance of original features.
Enjoying far-reaching, countryside views, well-positioned within the Dartmoor National Park, Monks Cottage offers a charming retreat for two guests and their furry companion, looking to escape to this wonderful region.
Benefit from private, off-road parking, before taking advantage of the 9-acres of pretty gardens and fields, enveloping your abode.
Step indoors to be greeted by the open-plan living space, flooded with natural light and well-equipped to ease your self-catered stay.
Prepare meals in the spacious kitchen, dine as a two with vistas out to the garden and unwind with plenty of plush seating to choose from.
Dine alfresco in your private garden, where you can toast to your getaway before heading off to sleep in the king-size bedroom, featuring original beamed ceilings and a triple-aspect layout.
Complete your morning routine in the bathroom, before grabbing your walking boots to reach nearby Stone Lane Gardens, or head through the national park to explore Castle Drogo, whilst your nearest hub of amenities lie in the heart of Chagford, where you can stock up on the essentials and dine out at a variety of independent eateries.
Relish the chance to hike towards Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park, or up to Hound Tor, whilst the Grimspound landscape is rich in both history and beauty, nurtured as an English Heritage site.
Round off your break with a tour of Exeter city, with the opportunity to discover the magnificent Exeter Cathedral, tour the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, or traverse through Barley Valley Nature Reserve.
This charming property is centrally located in Devon, on scenic Dartmoor: plan a day trip to the rugged beaches of the north coast or seek out the more gentle sandy shores of south Devon.
Experience the best of both worlds at Monks Cottage.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
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Where you’ll be staying
CHAGFORD
Okehampton 12 miles; Exeter 21 miles.
A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Chagford, one of the five Stannary towns of Dartmoor, is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and a seasonal, open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure. It is a town of great history, home to the Three Crowns Hotel which dates back to the 1200's. Chagford is well known for its culture, hosting film, literary and music festivals in the town as well as an annual running race, known as Two Hills Race. Just over 21 miles away is the bustling, beautiful city of Exeter for a different kind of break, definitely worth a visit. The charming, attractive town of Okehampton sits just 12 miles away.
