House in West Devon District
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
On the outskirts of the historic village of Lifton and recently refurbished, Leat Cottage is tucked away on a leafy, quiet Devon lane. It's just 5 minutes from the A30, convenient for Dartmoor and the North Devon and Cornish coasts. It is also directly on the newly designated Tamara Way public footpath. Ideal for walking, cycling, shooting, fishing, water sports or just getting away from it all. The village boasts a pub, a deli & café, 2 hotels with restaurants and bars, a Post Office and the award winning Strawberry Fields restaurant and farm shop; all within easy walking distance.
The space
Away from the congestion of the coast or Dartmoor, Leat Cottage is perfectly located in the Tamar Valley AONB. Ideal for relaxing in the West Devon countryside or enjoying the many local attractions and activities.
The cottage is finished to the highest standards featuring traditional whitewashed walls, beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace with wood burning stove. It also has a combi-boiler hot water and central heating system throughout. We offer accommodation for up to five people comprising; one double, one twin, one single and a family shower room. Downstairs provides comfortable, open-plan living in a traditional setting with a sitting area, dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen opening onto a private garden with BBQ and patio.
Fishing on the rivers Lyd and Tamar for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling can be arranged locally. The cottage is only a five-minute walk from five named pools. There is also a well stocked trout lake in the village. More widely, there is fishing available on Dartmoor and various lakes and reservoirs. Guiding on the Tamar and Lyd, particularly night fishing for sea trout, is also available by prior arrangement with experienced and qualified local instructors. Shooting is available locally when in season, but advance booking is essential.
The nearby World Heritage Town of Tavistock is a short 15-minute drive and is the gateway to exploring Dartmoor. It provides a wide variety of pubs, restaurants, shops, banks and its famous Pannier Market is a must for the first-time visitor. More locally, within a five minute walk, the village has two pubs and two hotels including the famous Arundell Arms Hotel. Also located in the village is the award-winning and highly popular Strawberry Fields farm shop offering a restaurant and coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas. The main shop itself has an on-site bakery, deli, butchers and wide selection of fresh local produce and groceries. Located in the centre of the village is a post office and licenced newsagents which also stocks a small range of Groceries. Within a short fifteen-minute drive are numerous highly recommended pubs and award-winning restaurants.
COVID 19
Cottage cleaned in accordance with HomeAway guidance:
All cleaning carried out using masks and disposable gloves.
Property will be ventilated during and after cleaning.
All surfaces will be cleaned in 2 stages:
1. With soap and hot water solution
2. With disinfectant.
Bed linen and towels will be laundered at the hottest temperature setting and handled with disposable gloves.
Checkin can be contactless, if required.
The space
Away from the congestion of the coast or Dartmoor, Leat Cottage is perfectly located in the Tamar Valley AONB. Ideal for relaxing in the West Devon countryside or enjoying the many local attractions and activities.
The cottage is finished to the highest standards featuring traditional whitewashed walls, beamed ceilings and a stone fireplace with wood burning stove. It also has a combi-boiler hot water and central heating system throughout. We offer accommodation for up to five people comprising; one double, one twin, one single and a family shower room. Downstairs provides comfortable, open-plan living in a traditional setting with a sitting area, dining area, and a fully equipped modern kitchen opening onto a private garden with BBQ and patio.
Fishing on the rivers Lyd and Tamar for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling can be arranged locally. The cottage is only a five-minute walk from five named pools. There is also a well stocked trout lake in the village. More widely, there is fishing available on Dartmoor and various lakes and reservoirs. Guiding on the Tamar and Lyd, particularly night fishing for sea trout, is also available by prior arrangement with experienced and qualified local instructors. Shooting is available locally when in season, but advance booking is essential.
The nearby World Heritage Town of Tavistock is a short 15-minute drive and is the gateway to exploring Dartmoor. It provides a wide variety of pubs, restaurants, shops, banks and its famous Pannier Market is a must for the first-time visitor. More locally, within a five minute walk, the village has two pubs and two hotels including the famous Arundell Arms Hotel. Also located in the village is the award-winning and highly popular Strawberry Fields farm shop offering a restaurant and coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon teas. The main shop itself has an on-site bakery, deli, butchers and wide selection of fresh local produce and groceries. Located in the centre of the village is a post office and licenced newsagents which also stocks a small range of Groceries. Within a short fifteen-minute drive are numerous highly recommended pubs and award-winning restaurants.
COVID 19
Cottage cleaned in accordance with HomeAway guidance:
All cleaning carried out using masks and disposable gloves.
Property will be ventilated during and after cleaning.
All surfaces will be cleaned in 2 stages:
1. With soap and hot water solution
2. With disinfectant.
Bed linen and towels will be laundered at the hottest temperature setting and handled with disposable gloves.
Checkin can be contactless, if required.
Amenities at Leat Cottage, Lifton - a perfect Devon escape
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of West Devon District
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
We loved the cottage. Great location. Everything as expected. Would definitely return again in future.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Great location with plenty of local activities/days out to suit a wide range of ages. Communication with host was faultless and the cottage was cosy and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
We really enjoyed our 2-week stay in this cottage which was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Communication with Fiona was always prompt and check-in and check-out were easy. We visited the neighbouring pub and also the farm shop and explored the area (lots of hikes in Dartmoor and along the Cornwall coast and beaches) and were sad to leave at the end.
5.0 / 10.0·Oct 2020
We spent 3 nights at this property and didn’t want to leave! Check-in was contactless and very easy. The house was spotlessly clean, finished to a very high standard and so comfortable. Lovely gestures from owners - a bottle of wine on the table and fresh milk in the fridge were much appreciated. Lovely garden, which we unfortunately didn’t get to use as we managed to schedule our trip to Devon at the same time as Storm Alex!Our dogs were welcome at the property - I would personally class the garden as dog friendly, rather than dog safe as it is not completely fenced and the bank on one side can be easily scaled by an athletic dog. The house is within easy walking distance (10 minutes) to a local pub and also a hotel restaurant. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to explore the local area or the north or south coasts of Devon/Cornwall.
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Top rated by guests
9.9Outstanding
(28 Ratings)
"We loved the cottage. Great location. Everything as expected. Would definitely return again in future."
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