Town Barton, a lovingly restored Victorian home in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. Enjoy comfortable modern living with elegant touches like an open fire, games room and TV. Unwind in the master spa hot tub or relax with alfresco dining in the large sunny garden.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9450 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England
Town Barton is a Devon holiday home set in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. An area of outstanding natural beauty it has much to offer including walking, cycling, wild swimming, rock climbing and horse riding. It is also an excellent base for exploring Devon. Town Barton has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable modern living yet maintaining its Victorian charm.
- Two master bedrooms, both en suite, south facing with stunning views. - A further two bedrooms with separate bathroom - Comfortable sitting room with open fire. Games, & TV - Elegant dinning room - Large kitchen with adjoining breakfast room with wood burner - Outdoor covered seating area for alfresco dinning. - Large sunny garden - Master spa hot tub - Swing-ball and croquet - Large private car park - Village setting with green and cricket pitch opposite. - Direct access to the open moor.
Elegant county house in Devon refurbished to a high standard, with a large garden and private hot tub. Situated in Dartmoor National Park in Devon the house enjoys unspoiled views and direct access to the open moors.
Guest access The large walled garden faces south with far reaching views to the open moor. A beautiful covered seating area provides a wonderful place to eat, drink, or just relax with a book. A master spa hot tub is the perfect way to star graze as Dartmoor enjoys very little light pollution. Guest interaction Your hosts live nearby and are happy to be of assistance if required. Neighbourhood overview Town Barton sits in the heart of the old village next to the green, cricket pitch, and church. Getting around Excellent, walking, cycling, and horse riding directly from the house. Bowerman's Nose is one mile. Haytor is three miles. Excellent local pubs include the Ring of Bells at North Bovey The Rugglestone at Widecombe The Cleave at Lustleigh Beaches are one hour Exeter and Plymouth airports are one hour away Other things to note Town Barton is a Victorian farmstead built by Lord Hamberdon's estate in 1833. Today the farm is run as a smallholding with sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, and horses. Two small businesses work out of the barns & and the annex is a permanent let.
IF YOUR INTERESTED IN BOOKING BUT HAVE QUESTIONS, DROP US A LINE, WE DON'T BITE ;0) House Rules Suitable for children (2-12 years) Suitable for infants (under 2 years) No smoking No parties or events Additional rules No dogs or shoes upstairs Check-in: 4PM - 11PM Check-out: 10AM
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a zoo
Things to do
Golf
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No dogs upstairs.
Hot Tub - the hot tub is emptied, cleaned, and refilled weekly. Should it need to be refilled during rental period due to misuse there is a charge.
Hot tub - in event of a breakdown, liability is limited to £20 a day.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: any additional pets is an additional fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Devon Holiday Home with large garden, hot tub, Sleeps 9. Dartmoor. England located?
This family-friendly Newton Abbot holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Becky Falls and Jay's Grave. Higher Knowle and Arts & Craft Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
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Town Barton was exactly what we were looking for, the views of Dartmoor were spectacular and the quiet countryside makes you forget all your troubles. Perfect location for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding areas.
Sally and James were amazing hosts and made us feel completely welcomed. From meeting us at arrival to give us a tour of the house, to checking in to make sure we had everything we needed throughout our stay. The farm fresh eggs provided were a lovely addition to this amazing house.
Gorgeous house in a fabulous location! The owners were on hand to show us round and left us an amazing cake. The house was beautiful, clean, and very well equipped. Fantastic walks from the door. The hot tub was lovely, beautiful garden, would highly recommend.
Town Barton is the most plush house we've ever stayed in. The bedrooms are huge, ensuite bathrooms gorgeous and the dining room is so elegant. The flower gardens are breathtaking, and provided fresh bouquets in every room -- such a thoughtful touch! Also thoughtful was the delicious homemade layer cake awaiting us on our arrival. The hosts live next door and were available to answer questions, give recommendations, and give our grandkids an introduction to farm life. This truly is a spectacular place.
A beautiful house in a beautiful position.
The hosts were welcoming and the homemade cake on arrival was delicious, thank you. The first part of our stay was during a heatwave so we didn’t wander too far from the stunning garden and shady outdoor eating area, other than to Manaton show. Highly recommend this gem of a property.
We had a lovely time in this house. We loved the spacious country house feel of it and the main kitchen/breakfast room was gorgeous. We spent loads of time in the beautiful garden appreciating the view of the sheep, horses and countryside beyond. The kids loved the hottub (and the smart TV!) and actually fed the sheep and met the horses. James, Sally and family were pleasant hosts and were always around with advice on where to go however they gave us our privacy. It's a very isolated spot but this worked in its favour for us and it was nice that people were never very far away if we needed them. The lovely welcome goodies (meat and eggs from the farm and a yummy home made lemon iced cake) were most welcome and we bought various bits from local houses with honesty boxes and lovely farm shops. We were always out and about with the dog and the kids to the moor, wild swimming on various walks and to very local Becky Falls. We really managed to relax and unwind during our stay here and would definitely come again. We liked the hosts relaxed approach however to give constructive feedback a little bit more instruction on what to do on entrance and exit as well as any useful info on the house and local areas would probably go down well. Thanks for a lovely stay!
We were 2 families with teens - and 2 dogs. Lovely welcome and plenty of lovely extras which I included a beautiful home made cake!
Perfect for all of us - room for the teens to do their thing and adults theirs!
Plenty walks on the doorstep and the local pub within 10 min walk had lovely food and the landlord was so friendly and couldn’t do enough to accommodate - we went to the local weekly quiz and had a great night.
The owners were so helpful - we did have an issue but it was resolved immediately and we were treated to a last night BBQ on top of a hill ! A big hill - what a wonderful end to a lovely week.
Ideal for dogs too - even our springer could roam freely in the garden and not escape.
Highly recommended. And a hot tub ! What more could you ask for !?
We all loved this house, which is well laid out and equipped for a family get together and very spacious. It's a great combination of a traditional, big house and modern fittings - plenty of hot water, great kitchen etc. Walks from the door on to the moor, and wonderful views. Amazing starry skies. We'd love to come back one day.
We were a group of 6 adults, parents, sons and partners and one grandson.
House is very well equipped and spacious and feels like home. Lots of downstairs space and comfortable bedrooms plus 3 well appointed bathrooms. Great country garden with hot tub and very good undercover outside dining.
Manaton is quiet and rural which was what we were after. Once you have the hang of the roads it is easy to get around, but you will need to be ready to use passing spaces. There are good local pubs for lunch and evening meals.
All in all we had a really good family time together and would thoroughly recommend.
Just back from a week in this beautiful property. James met us on arrival & told us all the basics we needed to know. The children were straight in the hot tub, which was ready & waiting to be used!
The kitchen is fully equipped & easily big enough to cook for 8 people. We were touched & grateful for the homemade cake, eggs & bacon/sausages which were left for us. These were eaten very quickly & were delicious!
The weather wasn’t on our side (good old British summertime) however we still managed to get out & about most days. The property is remote & a car is essential if you want to do more than walking on the moors. Lanes can be narrow in places however it’s easy to use the A roads to get around (even if takes about longer).
We travelled to Plymouth, Holywell Bay (Surf Club) Torquay, Paignton (quay west water park) & Bideford (Ultimate Adventure park) as-well as Dartmoor Prison Museum.
The house itself is very well kept & it was easy to communicate with Janes & Sally for any minor issues we encountered.
There is zero phone reception so having WiFi was a must, especially with teenagers!! Having Sky TV was an added bonus.
I’d recommend this property & would like to thanks James & Sally for hosting us.
Lovely property, owners Sally and James could not have made us feel more welcome. Great walks / runs and access to Dartmoor from straight out of the property or by car if you want to go further a field.
The house itself is clean and comfortable with plenty of room for all nine of us to congregate either in the kitchen or in the outside covered dinning area. Spacious enough to accommodate us and the dogs - all in all a lovely week and I hope we can return soon!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely property. The owners had thoughtfully provided a fabulous cake, home made bread and breakfast goods. There were flowers throughout the house and everything was well appointed.
Family sized property on the eastern side of Dartmoor
Town Barton is located on Manton’s village green and is within an easy drive from
Bovey Tracey, Parke and Becky Falls.
The house is comfortable with a large kitchen, lounge and 4 bedrooms (2 en-suite and a family bathroom).
The welcome pack of bacon and sausages were a treat and the home made scones,
clotted cream and jam yummy!
Sal takes a huge amount of pride in her garden and it is beautiful - however if you own dogs who look for shade when it’s hot, then this may not be ideal as the plants are pretty rather than hardy (huge apologies for one mishap during our stay).
Finally, the hot tub is an excellent addition!
We loved our week staying at Town Barton! Great location in the moor, with gorgeous walks and views. We spent most our time in the garden under the veranda having bbqs. The house is stunning and is fully equipped with everything you need. The hosts were ever so welcoming and accommodating! Amazing holiday, definitely recommended!
House was well equipped, very homely and comfortable with lovely gardens. James, Sally and family were very welcoming and helpful, always available while also respectful of our privacy. Children had a great time around the horses, and with the table tennis and hot tub. Lots of lovely walks around Manaton and surrounding areas, and good selection of shops for food and supplies in Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead. We very much hope to visit again sometime.
The property was clean and welcoming. The garden is very pretty and we appreciated the fresh garden flowers in every room, as well as the homemade cake and eggs and bacon. Thank you for a lovely stay. The girls loved the table tennis.
Fabulous property with lots of space for our group of all ages. Lovely relaxing setting James and Sally were very welcoming and helpful. All our group loved feeding the sheep, horses and collecting the eggs. Fab welcome pack to get you started. Car needed to get about but some lovely areas not far away.