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Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

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9.1Outstanding

(84 Ratings)

Guests highly appreciate the wonderful village with a great pub, ideal cottage, quiet garden, and excellent communication. They enjoyed the traditional features of the cottage and the well-equipped kitchen. The location close to local amenities was a...

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this cottage rental

Situated in one of the prettiest villages in Devon, in the Dartmoor National Park, this quaint thatched cottage is over 400 years old and retains many original features, while being decorated and furnished for today’s living. With an enclosed garden, this semi-detached property is spacious for a family holiday, or perfect for walkers. There is an attractive pub and numerous thatched cottages within the village, with many walks and NT properties close by. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil central heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Amenities at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Bovey Tracey

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Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Babbacombe Model Village

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Top rated by guests

9.1Outstanding

(84 Ratings)

Guests highly appreciate the wonderful village with a great pub, ideal cottage, quiet garden, and excellent communication. They enjoyed the traditional features of the cottage and the well-equipped kitchen. The location close to local amenities was a...

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Bovey Tracey

city location on map

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Babbacombe Model Village

About this cottage rental

Situated in one of the prettiest villages in Devon, in the Dartmoor National Park, this quaint thatched cottage is over 400 years old and retains many original features, while being decorated and furnished for today’s living. With an enclosed garden, this semi-detached property is spacious for a family holiday, or perfect for walkers. There is an attractive pub and numerous thatched cottages within the village, with many walks and NT properties close by. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil central heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(84 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests highly appreciate the wonderful village with a great pub, ideal cottage, quiet garden, and excellent communication. They enjoyed the traditional features of the cottage and the well-equipped kitchen. The location close to local amenities was also a plus.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

We used this property as a base to revisit many places in Devon we hadn't been to for years. It was ideal. Only a few minutes drive, and you're up on the beautiful moors. It was such a bonus we could take our dogs with us. The pub round the corner was very welcoming and the church bells on Sunday morning were glorious. Contact with the property manager was easy with quick responses.

8.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful time at Shamrock Cottage.The lovingly nostalgic décor, the peaceful location in the picturesque village of Ilsington, and the small garden with its apple tree and blackberry bushes—where, thanks to the beautiful weather, we were able to enjoy both breakfast and dinner—made our stay a truly special experience.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved the cottage, tge village and surrounding countryside. Had such a great time here … everything was perfect … and great communications with Sue . Will definitely be back sometime soon !

6.0 / 10.0

A quaint village with a brilliant pub. Very friendly locals. The cottage is living and breathing history. It is in need of some tender loving care and renovation.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage in an excellent location. Perfect for our weekend stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Overall enjoyed property and loved the garden. Disappointed there wasn't any dishes etc to enable self catering. We will bear this in mind on our next visit. Also we will bring sharp knives and a bread knife. We did find it difficult to open front door from outside so used back door.Not complaints just making you aware. Very much Looking forward to our visit in two weeks. We visit Dartmoor several times a year and your cottage suits us well.

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage was clean tidy had everything we needed including wifi,nice quiet village with friendly locals,village shop was handy and the village pub was a miutes walk from cottage and did amazing food and catered for gluten free with a very wide choice of dishes.From the village you are only 30 mins from Torquay and Exeter and there are some amazing walks to do and we were only a stones throw from Dartmoor where we also hadng walks. This is a great place if your looking for a nice relaxing holiday.We also toom our dog and everywhere we wnt was very dog friendly.

8.0 / 10.0

A step back in time with some very old furniture and fittings, particularly the almost outside downstairs loo. My grand-daughter finally knows what pulling the chain means in real life. Could not get the TV to work, but could plug in my PC and WIFI worked fine. Roof leaked (sorry for soggy pillow that got left in the wrong place). Front fell off the cutlery drawer which I fixed. Lobby door to lounge was falling off hinges. Beds a bit too hard for us. Nevertheless, none of which spoiled out stay.

8.0 / 10.0

I chose this property on price and location and both were spot on.Unfortunately the weather was not great but we can’t blame our hosts for that! The cottage was warm, we had to use the heating, and the garden was lovely and private….it stayed dry enough for an Easter egg hunt whilst the church bells rang out!Particularly enjoyed the goodies left for us.

10.0 / 10.0

We looked for and found this authentic peaceful abode for walks on the moors and little excursion elsewhere. Lots of character. Warmly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable character cottage with lovely garden. Fabulous location next to church and near to village shop and pub. Extremely friendly villagers and warm welcome in pub and shop. Thank you to Sue, we really enjoyed our stay. The dark skies of Dartmoor showed us the best stars! We loved Haytor and all the local countryside. Superb!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely walks

4.0 / 10.0

Gorgeous location and cosy cottage but oven didn't work, leaking downstairs toilet, shower didn't work properly, no hot water from taps in bath. Such a shame as it could have been perfect as its situated in a quaint village, next to a church and pub and on the edge of the moors, 5 mins drive from Haytor Tors and so close to the A38 so access if great. The cottage just needs some TLC

8.0 / 10.0

Loved the village. Even the bells! Great pub. Nice sunny garden. Beautiful countryside on the doorstep.

10.0 / 10.0

Location is superb and just 5 mins from the open moor at Haytor. The garden was perfect for a glass of wine in the sun. Bit more ambient lighting in the sitting room and maybe a comfy armchair or two would be lovely for late summer evenings. Otherwise everything you need is there. The shower is amazing and the cooker too once we had learnt how to use it

10.0 / 10.0

Not only was this cottage absolutely beautiful , it was spotlessly clean , incredibly affordable and a wonderful place to stay, all people in the village being so welcoming , the host went above and beyond to accomodate ,they even provided a bottle of wine and other bits on arrival , and quick responses to any questions about the local area , I highly reccomend and am azed at the price

6.0 / 10.0

Cottage is situated in a lovely village in Devon, it’s very picturesque and first impressions were good. There was a welcome pack of fruit and wine which was a nice touch. I appreciate it’s an old building which adds to the character but it’s extremely dated inside. Old furniture which is uncomfortable, especially in the living room. Beds are basic, spring mattresses and overly thick duvets for summer made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. Small double in main bedroom meant it was too much of a squash for 2 adults, so I slept in the spare single in other room. The nearby church clock chimed on the hour so the first night we barely slept and hastily purchased some earplugs the next day which helped. The curtains are also old and thin so eye mask needed for early morning light. There was another vehicle in the parking bay outside the cottage so we had to park on a nearby junction which didn't feel very safe. The wifi was so slow it was barely useable and we couldn't plan our day's activities so we used the nearby pub's free wifi which was much faster. The nearby Carpenter Arms was the highlight of our stay we had 2 great meals including Fish & Chip Friday. Excellent food and service. Overall the cottage has great potential but is in need in investment and upgrading of furnishings to make it more comfortable. Let's see if this review stays on Vrbo... only the highest ratings seem to remain up. Last one being Sept 2023...

10.0 / 10.0

A wonderful cottage with everything you need for a great stay. Very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. The church bells chime every hour, but even through the night I only heard them if I was awake. The WiFi was VERY slow. Thank you for the welcome pack… fruit/milk/tea & coffee and a bottle of wine (left it for next guests as teetotal.) Would recommend for a great base to explore the area. Thank you Sue x

10.0 / 10.0

Cosy, quiet. Right size for a family of 4. Garden is great on sunny days. Slow Internet connection.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful quiet village with great pub. Ideal cottage with quiet garden, very good facilities and excellent communication with host. Thoroughly recommended, thank you very much.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for our visit to spend time with friends who live in the village. Loved the traditional features such as the exposed stone walls and fireplace. Well equipped kitchen and the tea, coffee,wine, milk and fruit were much appreciated after a long journey. We were lucky with our weather so made good use of the sheltered garden enjoying the tranquility of a very pretty part of the village. We liked the fact we were close to the church with the clock tower that rang out the hour but did need ear plugs during the night. Great location as very close to the excellent village shop, Carpenters Arms, where we enjoyed a very tasty meal, and Ilsington Hotel. Also did a lovely walk from the village.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely weekend staying in this Characterful cottage with dog friendly garden. The village has a great pub and shop and friendly locals. Conveniently located for visits to Haytor, Becky falls and Bovey Tracey.

8.0 / 10.0

Cosy olde worlde cottage with super garden. Great village with fab pub and shop

10.0 / 10.0

Short break whilst visiting friends, perfect cottage for us to stay over whilst in the area. Nice and clean and spacious.

10.0 / 10.0

old but large cottage situated in the centre of a precious village, nice garden, in a few minutes on the best ways for hiking, absolutely recommanded

10.0 / 10.0

Property was in a lovely location. The features of the house were lovely and the owners were very helpful with communication. We booked very last minute and they accomodated us very well

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent communication throughout. Beautiful cottage in stunning location. Dog friendly. Would stay again if in the area

8.0 / 10.0

Basic cottage with mostly good facilities. Some of the furniture was a little shabby and some basic kitchen equipment was missing (e.g. peeler, sharp knives), but this did not impact on our enjoyment or our holiday. Location in Ilsington Village was perfect, with good local amenities (shop, pub) and easy access to all the Exmoor region has to offer.

10.0 / 10.0

As Dutch travelers, we booked this cottage hoping to experience some authentical English lifestyle besides the holiday parks and hotels that we visited during our journey. Our romantic expectations were met and exceeded! The awareness to stay at a place that has been there for ages was magical. To top it, the cottage was decorated with beautiful yet functional furniture and stylish porcelain. We felt priviledged to stay in it. Apart from the fact that not everything was brand new which made it so wonderfully characteristic, the inventory was spick and span. I have an allergy for dog and cat hair, and even though dogs are allowed in the house I have not sneezed once which really is an exception. Everything we could think of was available. We had nice contact with Sue and felt warmly welcomed. We were in the cottage for only 2 nights, had we known how pleasant it is, we would have booked for longer. The impressive natural surrounding is definitely worth it, and starts right in the blooming garden of the cottage! The only downside I can think of during our stay in Ilsington is that I personally got the shivers of the tight, hedge-bordered country roads. Though very beautiful, the prospect of an oncoming vehicle and the necessary dodge in the bushes were terrifying to me. If you have stronger nerves than me to that regard, there should be nothing to stop you from indulging in this authentic holiday treat.

10.0 / 10.0

Clean and comfortable bedrooms were much appreciated after long days exploring. We self catered all week and the kitchen had a good range of all the essential equipment. Teenagers happy with the WiFi. The garden was perfect to relax in and for the dog to safely sniff about. Village shop very well stocked including a good range of GF food! Sue kindly supplied a bowl of fruit, milk and a bottle of wine for our arrival.

8.0 / 10.0

Great contact from hosts, lovely enclosed garden, good location

8.0 / 10.0

Overall enjoyed our stay,front door was really difficult to lock,and cottage had strong smell of white spirit .Hosts were excellent with any questions I needed answer,and kindly left bread,milk,fruit and a bottle of wine on arrival.Lovely touch.

5.0 / 10.0

My family had a great experience staying in this authentic cottage with an amazing garden. We was very lucky because we booked last minute for Easter break. The cottage have everything what you need. Lovely host as well. Highly recommended.

5.0 / 10.0

Nice place to stay for accessing Dartmoor

5.0 / 10.0

The cottage is wonderfully located near the Dartmoor National park. The cottage was perfect for us and the village was very pretty with a fabulous dog friendly pub. Definitely recommend.

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage and village in the perfect location for walking on the moors and trips to the seaside!

5.0 / 10.0

Had an enjoyable short stay in this old traditional thatched cottage situated next to the church in Ilsington.It has a private garden which was perfect for our 2 dogs.The kitchen has everything required for full self catering and the welcome pack provided was much appreciated.With wooden floors and beams a plenty you do really step back in time.There are 2 cosy bedrooms with the double having a view directly of the church .The church bells ring on the hour every hour even through the night so if you are not used to that I would suggest bringing earplugs. There is a great little community run shop at the village hall which has a surprisingly comprehensive range of good quality fresh bread,food, drink and household necessities .I would recommend anyone to go on your first day rather than assuming that a big supermarket will be better.The Carpenters pub is also very popular and is a short 2 minute walk away. From the cottage it is a 5 minute drive to the car park at Hay Tor with miles of glorious walks across Dartmoor at your disposal. Sue , the owner,was great with communication and even posted on a couple of items that we inadvertently left behind. All in all an excellent stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Stayed in this beautiful cottage at a very stressful time, can only say Sue was the most amazing and accommodating host I have ever come across. Yes it is quirky, and yes it is a work in progress, but spotlessly clean, comfy bed and the most welcome, welcome pack.

5.0 / 10.0

Loved the stone walls the cottage has lots of character. The village is friendly and the nearby pub excellent

5.0 / 10.0

Beautiful village. Excellent pub Lovely cottage, great place to explore Exeter and surrounding area Great communication with owners too Will come again 🥰

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