16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park

Top rated by guests

9.7Outstanding

(56 Ratings)

Guests loved the secluded and magical atmosphere of Gratnor Cottage, surrounded by woods and wildlife. They appreciated the cozy fireplace and well-equipped amenities. An ideal retreat for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

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9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Cottage in Teignbridge

4 guests · 2 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 cottage rental

Step back in time in this 16th century Grade ll listed cottage, situated on its own in 2.5 acres of woodland abundant in wildlife. Rabbits, foxes, squirrels. badgers deer and many species of birds are often seen. Because of it's location (the cottage is completely surrounded by moorland) it is a true walker's paradise. The moorland villages of Ashburton, Bovey Tracey, Chagford and Widecombe-in-moor are within 15 minutes drive.

Please note we only accept bookings from Friday to Friday.
There is no vehicular access to the property, you park at the top then walk 250m down hill through the woods, we supply a wheelbarrow for your luggage
The property is not suitable for those with walking difficulties

Amenities at 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Teignbridge

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

23 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

14.8 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

14 mi

Pennywell Farm

9.8 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.7Outstanding

(56 Ratings)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Cottage in Teignbridge

4 guests · 2 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

Map of Teignbridge

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

23 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

14.8 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

14 mi

Pennywell Farm

9.8 mi

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

The property was amazing, clean and exactly as described. Host was very helpful and checked in with us by text to make sure ok. A steep path down to property which is slippery when wet -the description made this very clear. We loved our stay!

8.0 / 10.0

Location is best we ever had in the past 30 years in the UK. Because the cottage is a grade listing building (16th century) it's not easy to modernise (we talked with the incredibly sympathetic owner mrs. Clare Head).But after some days we got used to it and often stayed home enjoying the silence and abundance of fauna.

10.0 / 10.0

What else can I say beyond the title of this review? Best means best. I extend my warmest thanks to our gracious host. We will visit again soon. Be forewarned: you must be in good physical condition to be able to walk up and down the steep path between your car and the cottage. Do NOT choose this property if 1) you have heavy or oversized luggage AND/OR 2) you are in any way unable to manage—let alone enjoy, as we did—the strenuous walk required to get there.

10.0 / 10.0

What a beautiful and peaceful place! We had a wonderful week walking the tors and coming home to the bird songs. Thank you for a perfect respite!

10.0 / 10.0

Photos and reviews don't do this property justice, it was absolutely amazing. It was the perfect place to get away and quiet the mind, do a little art, and enjoy nature! I will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

An absolute gem of a place. We were blessed with a week of good spring weather, which meant that every day we were able to have breakfast outside and enjoy the plentiful variety of bird song in the woodland. The walk down and up from the property is definitely not for those with any mobility or strength issues, but it just added to the sense of peace and isolation for us.

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage was exactly what we needed, a perfect warm and cosy retreat , surrounded by nature and the amazing moores. We absolutely loved it 😍

10.0 / 10.0

We had an amazing week at this little idyllic cottage. Family of 4, the 'Kids' are 16 and 20 happily shared the twin room. I wished I had taken less when we first descended the steep path through the woods, but after a couple of ventures out, it became the perfect warm up to our Dartmoor tor adventures! We cooked, talked, played games by the fire and my son took his guitar to entain us. It really was the most perfect holiday. The circular walk from the cottage around Houndtor to Haytor (8miles ish) was our favourite day. It was an easy walk with moderate elements. It was a hot day and we cooled off in streams along the way. The medieval village was beautiful.

10.0 / 10.0

very private, secluded cottage, lovely walks from the front door, nice pubs, perfect peaceful hideaway.

10.0 / 10.0

I immensely enjoyed my stay in Gratnor Cottage. What a magical, enchanting place! Don't miss the remains of the ancient settlement next to Hound Tor and the walk down into the woods. So beautiful. I will definitely come back. It's perfect to recharge your batteries and forget about the worries of the world. Very friendly contact with host Clare. If I could I would give 10 stars.

10.0 / 10.0

Gratnor is a fairy tale place. Leave your car at the top of the hill, walk across a field and down through the woods, over a little stream and into another world. You could stay here the whole time and not see another soul (other than the sheep in the field next door), or you can walk up on the moors all day and return for an evening by the fire. One week at the end of March and we had sunshine, torrential rain, high winds, hail, snow, thunder and lightning and a mini flood. And we loved every moment. If you like an old world adventure, this is the place to go.

8.0 / 10.0

Horrendous weather impacted hugely but still a lovely break. The cottage was very damp but once the heating and fire were on it was. The bathroom left a little to be desired but as long as you are prepared to rough it a bit a great way to enjoy Dartmoor rain or not.

10.0 / 10.0

This cottage is a magical place. It is completely hidden from the world and breathes another time. Birds and squirrels come to visit, even a fox lives on the grounds. The fireplace is where you snuggle up at night - like once upon a time. Although we had to battle the damp due to very wet weather we had THE most wonderful week. Thank you, Clare, for having us.

10.0 / 10.0

This place is so remote, with only wildlife for company. A gorgeous cottage set amongst the woods with the moors to one side. The cottage is so well equipped with lots of nice little homely touches and an amazing log burner. The garden full of birds complete with feeders and a small pond, beautiful to sit in on a warm day. You could spend the whole time here and not see a sole (apart from maybe the farmer on his tractor in the nearby fields). It is a bit of a walk to get down through the woods but so worth it when you get there. Getting back up the hill takes a little longer!! A true hidden little gem.

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful cottage in a peaceful wood surrounded by wildlife. It is a short walk up onto Hound Tor. Miles of walks from the door. Very relaxing stay.

10.0 / 10.0

The owners have done a wonderful job of adding just enough of the modern world in to the cottage so that you're comfortable, without drawing attention away from the charm and beauty of such a unique historic home. The house was extremely clean when we arrived, the WiFi is good, but the views surrounding the garden, the lambs and sheep in the field next door and the array of birds visiting the garden (often tapping on the windows in the morning) were the real treats to wake up to every day. Its like the cottage is in its own little world. I was expecting it to be a little chilly/ draughty as the cottage is so old, but despite horrendous weather on our first night we were perfectly cosy as the cottage is well looked after, heating is brilliant and you get a stunning open fire too! Clare was really friendly and great at providing directions, tips for using the fire and looking after the cottage while we were there. We'd certainly stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage is beautiful and completely secluded. The woodland is full of life and the ancient landscape of Dartmoor is all around.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely break , quiet and relaxing . Everything you need is in the cottage .

10.0 / 10.0

The cottage is complete, comfortable en is very special and privatly situated. We had a wonderful week and for sure want to come back here!

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding

Outstanding

Outstandingly cottage located in its own woods in the Dartmoor National Park. 5 minute walk and you are out on the moor with miles of walking available. Abundance of wild birds, roe deer and foxes within view of the cottage. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants some time a way from it all. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

House in the wood

House in the wood

It was a wonderful place to stay, quiet and peaceful, totally relaxing. Lots of birds to see and hear in the garden. Loved it.

6.0 / 10.0

Peaceful

Peaceful

Loved the location, house needs a bit of updating.

10.0 / 10.0

A magical place to stay

A magical place to stay

Excellent

10.0 / 10.0

Peace and rest .

Peace and rest .

We both had along with our little dog Jim a wonderful stay . Away from it all . A fantastic meal at the Rugglestone inn . Lovely day at Tavistock pannier market . ( spent to much ) . We all had a the best sleep ever . And found clapper bridge . Thankyou. X

10.0 / 10.0

idyllic week at the magic cottage

idyllic week at the magic cottage

we had the most wonderful week at Gratnor, our magic cottage! a very welcome return for a week of cozy fireside reading and long stunning walks on the moors. We are so relaxed and invigorated at the same time. can't wait to come back!

10.0 / 10.0

Fairy tale cottage

Fairy tale cottage

Excellent cottage tucked away in your garden own woodland with a tiny trickle of the stream and birds to listen too, the kitchen is very well equipped for your stay, and logs. Deffinatly return highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Get away

Get away

Lovely cottage with peace and quiet in abundance

10.0 / 10.0

Great for kids and pets

Great for kids and pets

This is our third stay at Gratnor cottage, and as always we have had a wonderful stay. The kids and dog had hours of fun in the woods, as well as climbing and walking on the nearby Hound tor and moors. The cottage is clean and tidy, with a well equipped kitchen, and the WiFi was a welcome addition to this stay. We hope to be back again in the future!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful setting

Beautiful setting

Just what we hoped for. Absolute peace, lots of wildlife and walks from the doorstep.

10.0 / 10.0

Dartmoor

Dartmoor

Great location for exploring Dartmoor. Right outside Hound Tor. Very peacfull property.

10.0 / 10.0

very relaxing if you like to be away from people this cottage is perfect

very relaxing if you like to be away from people this cottage is perfect

cottage was very cleaner and you could see extra care had been taken due to Covid very comfortable stay the cottage is in a beautiful spot, surround by its own woodland then opening up straight onto the Moors.

10.0 / 10.0

Paradise

Paradise

What a wonderful place, loved every second of being there, peaceful and relaxing, ideal location for visiting the Moors & the surrounding area. Highly recommended.

10.0 / 10.0

Grantor cottage.

Grantor cottage.

Very spectacular location .Cosy comfortable cottage , ideal if you have your dogs with you, great walking area. Superb bird watching from the garden .

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful

Peaceful

Cottage is very isolated, peace and quiet all week. Beautiful walks on the Moors and within driving distance of the coast. Wonderful week.

5.0 / 10.0

The cottage and location exceeded our expectations. It is so peaceful all you can hear in the garden is the birds singing & fluttering to the bird table. The location is perfect with so many walks from the door or just a short drive away.We will certainly be returning to this wonderful haven of peace.

10.0 / 10.0

A haven of peace.

A haven of peace.

The cottage and location exceeded our expectations. It is so peaceful all you can hear in the garden is the birds singing & fluttering to the bird table. The location is perfect with so many walks from the door or just a short drive away. We will certainly be returning to this wonderful haven of peace.

8.0 / 10.0

Grantor again

Grantor again

What’s not to love, you only need to read through the visitors books to understand the charm and appeal of this cottage. People return here year after year and from all parts of the UK says it all really. To put it simply and in a word magical

10.0 / 10.0

Very peaceful relaxing cottage holiday in a beautiful location

Very peaceful relaxing cottage holiday in a beautiful location

Smooth and straightforward Good value

10.0 / 10.0

A Hidden Jem Dartmoor Wonder

A Hidden Jem Dartmoor Wonder

Great week in a lovely simple cottage that is a step back in time but with modern heating cooling and a log burner. Clare’s comms were great and we found it in the dark in Nov so all good. Thoroughly recommend to those looking to explore the moor or return to basics with no neighbours for miles!

10.0 / 10.0

What an amazing gem of a cottage!

What an amazing gem of a cottage!

A beautiful cottage in an incredible setting - we spent a wonderful week here exploring Dartmoor and sitting by the fire. Beds were super comfy too, and the cottage provided everything you might need - would highly reccomend!

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.

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16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park

Cottage in Teignbridge

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities at 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park

Map of Teignbridge

Nearby attractions

Cottage in Teignbridge

Reasons to book

Map of Teignbridge

Nearby attractions

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park pet friendly?

What amenities are available at 16th Century Grade II Listed Cottage in Heart of Dartmoor National Park?

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