Walkers Retreat

Michelcombe Lane, Holne, TQ13 7SR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>81</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
81 reviews

Peaceful location . Very well equipped with everything you need. Ideal location for walks. Pet friendly

Rachael United Kingdom
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Walkers Retreat

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  • Entire apartment
  • 431 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

With a large garden and BBQ facilities, Walkers Retreat is located within Dartmoor National Park, in the village of Holne. It offers self-catering accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This one-bedroom apartment features a kitchen/living/dining room with an electric wood burner, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. The property sources products such as milk and eggs from the local dairy farm.The large garden has a seating area with outdoor furniture. Bicycle store is also available. Our local village pub, "The Church House Inn" is only a short two minute walk away, serves excellent food and drinks. Lunch and dinner. The local tearoom is located within a 4-minute walk from the property and is open daily. The Trademans Arms pub, located in Scoriton, is a 5-minute drive away and serves lunch, dinner and drinks. There is also a local pub, The Forest Inn, which is located a 10-minute drive from the property. The property benefits from stunning views across the Dartmoor landscape. A network of footpaths can be found at the doorstep. The market town of Totnes is 10 miles from Walkers Retreat while Newton Abbot is 12 miles away, and Exeter and Plymouth are within 25 miles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Peaceful location . Very well equipped with everything you need. Ideal location for walks. Pet friendly”
  • Monica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved everything about this place! So so welcoming with many lovely homely touches. The hosts were so helpful and friendly. We just felt so at home and relaxed here. PLUS the fantastic location for walks (directions for the best walks...”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nicely set up annexe, in beautiful grounds, with exceptional views from the breakfast table, across the valley. I expect it would be stunning in summer. The annexe has probably the biggest bed we’ve ever slept in too. The garden was beautiful,...”

Hosted by Alex & Samantha Salmon

9.8
9.8
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Alex & Samantha Salmon
The Walkers Retreat is cosy, comfortable, quiet with lots of privacy. Everything is provided for. There are plenty of towels and we provide fresh bed linen and bath robes. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is sugar, tea, coffee, milk and fresh eggs available. From the property there are stunning views over the Moor and the Scoriton valley. Also you can have a walk in our garden and enjoy the views even better. Weather permitted you can make use of your outdoor terrace. As Samantha & Alex live on site, we are immediate available for questions, tips and will be there in case of any problems. The Walkers Retreat has it's own private entrance and it's own parking within the grounds.
Alex and Samantha have two young daughters. We moved to Holne in 2014 and we love it here. It's quiet and rural and we are surrounded by stunning nature and scenery. We love to play and explore in the garden and walk over to the village shop for an ice-cream. Also playing on the ancient rocks on Dartmoor or walking down to the wild river Dart at Hembury Woods are our favourite activities. In the summer we love to visit the beach, there are many choices and all within 40 to 50 minutes reach.
Dartmoor is within easy reach as the Walkers Retreat is located within the National Park. You can walk onto the Moor from the property or you can drive by car and within five minutes you will go over the cattle grid and begin your stunning trip over the Moors. In the village you will find a well-stocked village shop and the Church Inn Pub. Both are just five minutes walk away. Also you will find a pub in the next village of Scoriton, which is by car only 5 minutes away, by foot around 15 minutes. The city of Exeter with it's ancient cathedral is 40 minutes drive and a range of beautiful beaches is also about 40 to 50 minutes drive away. Our favourite beach is Blackpool Sands (pebble beach) or Bantham sandy beach. The market town of Ashburton is ten minutes away. Totnes with it's antique market (Friday's) and many independent coffee shops is 20 minutes away. You will pass Dartington Hall Estate, which has a wonderful cinema, coffeeshop and pub. Also you can do beautiful walks on the estate. The market town of Tavistock is 35 minutes away, the drive over the Moors to this charming town, with its indoor market is stunning. In the Walkers Retreat you will find a folder with lots of information of the surroundings and also we provide a box full of leaflets.
Languages spoken: English,French,Dutch

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Amenities of Walkers Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Hiking
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
£15 per stay

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the private entrance to the Walkers Retreat is accessible via a few steps onto an iron balcony. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. The kitchen/ living area, bedroom and toilet are all on one level, the shower room is located downstairs.

Please inform Walkers Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Walkers Retreat

  • Walkers Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • The prices at Walkers Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Walkers Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Walkers Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, Walkers Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Walkers Retreat is 1,500 feet from the center of Holne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Walkers Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Walkers Retreat on this page.

  • Walkers Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.