2 double-bedroomed Bijou Apartment with Enchanting Secluded Garden - Ashburton

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

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Ashburton, ENG

River Dart Country Park3 min drive
Dartmoor National Park5 min drive
Buckfast Abbey5 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5

High Oak House is a character, terraced, 300 year old house… It contains a self-catering, second-floor apartment situated in central Ashburton – a stone’s throw away from cafes, bars, boutiques and a good range of local shops, with Dartmoor on the doorstep…

The accommodation is newly appointed, and represents a fusion of ancient and modern – with exposed beams and a thoroughly modern wet room, a roll top bath up on the open-plan mezzanine sleeping platform, and all the conveniences of elegant, comfortable living down below.

The apartment sleeps 5 : a double bedroom, with views of the hills and church spire from the window seat, and an en-suite wet room… with a spare pull out single mattress and bedding provided for a 5th guest. Upstairs there’s a double bed and bathroom on the mezzanine platform. The bathroom has pull round currains on 2 sides to allow privacy . The main living space is open plan, with kitchen, diner and living-room over-lapping, enabling you to combine food and socialising in an easy, intimate atmosphere. The 5 windows including roof lights ensure a light-filled space for your relaxation and enjoyment. An extra pull-out bed is available on request.

Outside and up a flight of steps, a designer-built garden overlooks the valley opposite, and provides a sun-trap in the afternoons for lazy barbecues…

Sophie Conran crockery and pure cotton sheets help complete the holiday mood.

A concierge service is available should you need us to book or recommend restaurants, massage and beauty treatments, hampers of local produce or even CRB checked baby sitters… We can be on hand to ensure you have the best possible holiday experience ... Attractions include River Dart country park, Buckfast Abbey, a climbing wall, otter and butterfly farm and the Devon steam train in Buckfastleigh, a poured concrete skate park, heated outdoor swimming pool, a museum and thriving Arts centre with several performances each week can be found on the doorstep in Ashburton, as well as 2 award winning delicatessens, cafes, restaurants and many antique emporiums and unusual independent shops.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Stairs not suitable for young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Devon Guild of Craftsmen and Totnes Elizabethan House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and House of Marbles. Reach Outdoors and Paignton Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

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Ashburton, ENG

What's nearby

River Dart Country Park - 3 min drive
Dartmoor National Park - 5 min drive
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 5 min drive
Buckfast Abbey - 5 min drive
Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 12 min drive

Getting around

Staverton Station - 15 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Trago Resturant Complex - 9 min drive
Riverford Field Kitchen - 9 min drive
Abbey Inn on the River - 4 min drive
Exeter Inn - 8 min walk
Rafikis - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 2 double-bed /2 bathroom Loft Apartment inc. Enchanting Secluded Garden sleeps 5 located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Dartmoor National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Dart Country Park and Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Buckfast Abbey and St Pancras Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

15 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding in Devon

Lovely property, as described, perfect location for us

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

fiona w.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

The apartment was lovely and we had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Salah El Din B.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lots of character, very tidy and clean.

Family loved it. Car park can be an issue. Visitors are expected to do a detailed segregation of recycling waste and take it out to the bins.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

15 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staycation

Accommodation exceptional, everything you could need. Francoise was on hand for any queries that we had and was very prompt in dealing with it. Would say that there are some very steep steps so may be not suitable for people who have mobility difficulties. Very nice break.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

10 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashburton colourful apartment

Loft apartment with great character full of well chosen and interesting objects . Spotlessly clean. Quirky bedrooms. Beautiful garden to sit in . Need to be able to do lots of stairs and not be shy with the people you are sharing with. Owner was very helpful and caring. Excellent location to shops and places to eat and places to visit in Devon .Parking could be an issue but we always managed to squeeze our car in a space along the road. Overall a lovely place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Your host

I have lived in this area for 16 years. I love having dartmoor on the doorstep which is an unspoilt wilderness to explore on foot, bicycle or horseback. I enjoy films, good conversation and fine food. I am a gardener and designer by profession. We completely refurbished this property when we bought it 11 years ago - nothing had been done for 30 years! I was able to put my design skills to good use in the garden (which was a bramble patch with a ruined pig sty when we bought it!). We tried to retain some of the character of the original building, by exposing the original beams for example, whilst creating a home with all the comforts of modern living...You will be the first to enjoy the bijou apartment which was completed in July 2014.

Why they chose this property

I love Dartmoor on the doorstep for the walks and contact with nature. The edge of the moor where I live is softer than the high moor, there are more trees and rivers. There's a stream just a few hundred yards from the house, and a circular walk close by with views and woodland too.. I can hear it from my bedroom if I have the window open at night. The shops are just a minute's walk from the door, lots of boutique gift shops, antique shops, 2 delicatessens, a wine bar, a quaint hardware shop, hairdressers, beauticians, massage therapists, clothes shops, an outdoor pursuits shop, and a bike shop called 'big peaks' (a couple of minutes away by car). There is also a fabulous adventure playground with swimming pool, flying foxes, pirate ship etc. called River Dart country Park 5 mins by car.

What makes this property unique

This house is in a perfect location for me. One minute's walk from shops, bars and cafes, and yet with the moor on the doorstep too. The secluded terraced garden on the hillside, overlooking the wooded valley on the other side of the road, and the distant church spire, is a real plus for me. Great for BBQs and getting the best of the afternoon sun. The new apartment has solid oak floors, a dishwasher, leather sofa, wall-mounted TV and wonderful views to front and back...There's also a brand new poured concrete skate park in the recreation ground less than 10 minutes walk from the apartment.

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