House in Teignbridge
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
A beautiful converted barn nestled in the rugged landscape of Dartmoor National Park. With three double rooms and two bathrooms there is plenty of room and the large lounge/ kitchen-dining area has a log burner and a range cooker to help keep you cosy (as well as central heating).
Please note Chinkwell is a little off grid. Powered by a combination of solar power and a generator; you cannot charge electric vehicles.
This is a peaceful and restful place to stay with excellent walking from the doorstep. There are views of the Tors and you can walk to both Hay Tor and Hound Tor as well as a nearby Clapper bridge and the deserted remains of a medieval settlement. A green lane leads down towards nearby pastureland where you are likely to see Dartmoor ponies. Nearby Widecombe-In-The- Moor, famed for its annual fair has two pubs and some of the best tea rooms in Dartmoor.
Come and fall in love with the dramatic Dartmoor landscape in all seasons, enjoy seeing the carpet of bluebells in Spring, visits to the nearby coast in Summer, and snuggling up in front of the log burner with a cup of cocoa after a bracing Autumn or Winter walk.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything that you might need to prepare a meal, plus a range cooking guide. There is a fridge-freezer, dish washer, and washing machine/ dryer.
The lounge has a large log burner (logs are provided) and a television with a choice of DVDs to watch as well as books, magazines and board games.
There are two double bedrooms with downstairs separated by one of the bathrooms. Upstairs there is another large double room with en-suite bathroom. All bed linen is high thread count pure cotton and towels are provided. A hairdryer can be found in each bedroom.
A cot and high chair are provided, as is an iron and ironing board.
The large flagged entrance hall has a large coat rack and storage for muddy walking boots.
Outside the building is a large picnic table for al fresco dining!
Dogs are welcome, though we ask that they are not allowed in bedrooms or on the furniture.
Smoking is not permitted inside the property.
Please note that Chinkwell is within Dartmoor national park and there are also farm animals and horses in the vicinity so we ask that you do not set off fireworks at any time.
Please note Chinkwell is a little off grid. Powered by a combination of solar power and a generator; you cannot charge electric vehicles.
This is a peaceful and restful place to stay with excellent walking from the doorstep. There are views of the Tors and you can walk to both Hay Tor and Hound Tor as well as a nearby Clapper bridge and the deserted remains of a medieval settlement. A green lane leads down towards nearby pastureland where you are likely to see Dartmoor ponies. Nearby Widecombe-In-The- Moor, famed for its annual fair has two pubs and some of the best tea rooms in Dartmoor.
Come and fall in love with the dramatic Dartmoor landscape in all seasons, enjoy seeing the carpet of bluebells in Spring, visits to the nearby coast in Summer, and snuggling up in front of the log burner with a cup of cocoa after a bracing Autumn or Winter walk.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything that you might need to prepare a meal, plus a range cooking guide. There is a fridge-freezer, dish washer, and washing machine/ dryer.
The lounge has a large log burner (logs are provided) and a television with a choice of DVDs to watch as well as books, magazines and board games.
There are two double bedrooms with downstairs separated by one of the bathrooms. Upstairs there is another large double room with en-suite bathroom. All bed linen is high thread count pure cotton and towels are provided. A hairdryer can be found in each bedroom.
A cot and high chair are provided, as is an iron and ironing board.
The large flagged entrance hall has a large coat rack and storage for muddy walking boots.
Outside the building is a large picnic table for al fresco dining!
Dogs are welcome, though we ask that they are not allowed in bedrooms or on the furniture.
Smoking is not permitted inside the property.
Please note that Chinkwell is within Dartmoor national park and there are also farm animals and horses in the vicinity so we ask that you do not set off fireworks at any time.
Amenities at Chinkwell Tor barn near Widecombe in the Moor
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
Map of Teignbridge
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Loved our stay at Chinkwell Tor. Can walk out the door and begin your Dartmoor hike
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
Great accommodation in great location
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2024
This is our second long weekend stay at Chinkwell and once again we had a wonderful time. My kids and I love Dartmoor and we wanted to show the grandparents why we like it so much, it did not disappoint! Chinkwell is the perfect location for walks and exploring Tors including Hound and Haytor. As a family we love bouldering and this is an ideal base.
The house has a lovely cosy feel but is spacious at the same time. The lounge/kitchen is a warm sociable space to chill after a day on the moors. The bedrooms are generous in size and perfect for our family.
The welcome basket with local gin and beer was a nice surprise on arrival, thank you!
Rebekah is really helpful and responds quickly to any questions. Thank you very much for sharing Chinkwell.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2021
The accommodation was comfortable and well laid out, but the owners need to do a lot of maintenance work.
1. The windows in the main reception room are filthy and the one in the kitchen is absolutely covered in bird muck.
2. A lot of the kitchen crockery needs to be replaced as many mugs are chipped or damaged.
3. The dishwasher door does not open fully, so brute force has to be used to open it far enough to fill it with plates etc.
4. Paint is peeling off the walls in many different rooms in the property such as the hallway and upstairs bathroom. There are holes in the wall beside the bed in the upstairs bedroom that ned to be re-plastered.
5. There are loose pieces of cement / plaster above the door to the reception. Small pieces fell onto us on two occasions, but fortunately did not injure us.
The pictures of the outside of the property are extremely misleading as they create the impression that the property stands alone, when in fact it is part of a complex of properties, with several of them for rental. Had we known this, we would not have booked the property, but in the event our stay was peaceful.
The picture of the garden area belonging to the property is also misleading and out of date. It should be replaced immediately. The lawned area shown in the picture in the property details belongs to an adjoining property. IT DOES NOT BELONG TO CHINKWELL TOR. Access to the small garden area that does belong to Chinkwell Tor is only accessed via some steep wooden steps - not at all suitable for dogs to negotiate.
The property is comfortable and well laid out, but I hope that at the end of the main season, the owners can undertake the essential repairs and maintenance required .
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"Loved our stay at Chinkwell Tor. Can walk out the door and begin your Dartmoor hike"
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