- The entire place is yours
- 667 ft² size
- Kitchen
- View
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Free parking
About this property
Historic Setting: Cowshed in Moretonhampstead offers a holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a private check-in and check-out service, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a picnic area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 8 km from Castle Drogo and 36 km from Exeter International Airport, Cowshed provides easy access to hiking and cycling. Nearby attractions include Newton Abbot Racecourse (23 km) and Riviera International Centre (32 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the balcony, the friendly host, and the scenic location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
United Kingdom“Great location in the country, just outside Moretonhamstead. Fantastic spacious and comfortable bedroom on the first floor with balcony to sit in the evening and listen to the birds and the trees. Living space and kitchen - all very well equipped...” - Sarah United Kingdom“Lovely quiet location but within walking distance to Mortenhampstead with pubs, restaurants and shops, we did not want to leave”
- Caroline United Kingdom“The Cowshed is absolutely stunning and very cozy with a fireplace and all the amenities you need (even heated floors in the bathroom). The place was clean and warm. The host, Wendy, was very welcoming and gave us many recommendations on walks and...”
- Nicola United Kingdom“A truly wonderful home in a beautiful peaceful setting - everything needed for a cosy and comfortable stay was provided. Such care has been taken by Wendy to make the Cowshed a tranquil and charming home to spend time in.”
- Abby United Kingdom“We loved the open plan nature and the beautiful views out of every window. The hosts were welcoming, helpful and very friendly. The kids loved playing in the field”
- John United Kingdom“The accommodation was better than expected and it already looked very good on the app. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.”
- Christian
Switzerland“We spent three unforgettable days in Dartmoor at the end of September. The Cowshed served as the ideal base for exploring the area by car and doing hikes. This two-story apartment offers ample space, and everything is maintained to the highest...” - Conway United Kingdom“The location was perfect with a short drive to the depths of Dartmoor with fantastic scenery. Also, the town of Moretonhamptead which is very close to the accommodation has some great places to eat - especially Bertos!”
- Mihaela United Kingdom“A very stylish property in a fantastic place. The balcony and the garden are awesome.”
- Clare United Kingdom“The property is immaculate, well-equipped, comfortable and beautiful, the hosts extraordinarily kind and welcoming and the setting utterly lovely. If there were more stars than 10 available, they'd still score them all.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Wendy Head
Company review score: 9.6Based on 62 reviews from 6 properties
6 managed properties
Company information
I love walking on the moor, cycling and keep fit. I am happy when guests are happy, as a family we have 4 other properties in Devon and Cornwall that keeps me busy. Moortoseacottages
Property information
The Cowshed is quality accommodation within the Dartmoor National Park sleeps up to 4 guests. It is quirky yet spacious, a 15-20 minute walk to a range of local amenities including a small supermarket, deli, bakers, butchers, chemist, Post Office, cafes, & good pubs. There are lovely country views from the property both to the front and rear. There are pine floors throughout. Downstairs there is a large open plan living area with a log-burner and a fitted kitchen, fully tiled wet room with heated floor, large sunny, private courtyard with side entrance door. Upstairs is the open plan bedroom, with kingsize bed, sofa bed for children/young adults, original beamed vaulted ceiling, sitting area and balcony with seating perfect for breakfast and evening drinks, watching the sun go down.
This large room has lovely views; Juliet balcony to the front and and patio doors to the rear, opening onto a decked balcony with glass panels and stainless steel handrails, overlooking the walled courtyard garden. The garden has outside furniture, chiminea, a water feature and garden art. Nearby, Bovey Castle in a magnificent setting, has excellent golf, fine dining and bistro. National Trust Castle Drogo is a few miles away and many other attractions and beauty spots are nearby. The coast is approx 40 mins by car, Exeter Cathedral city about 30 mins.
Neighbourhood information
Occasionally you can see deer and other wildlife in the paddock opposite. We are surrounded by fields and farm land in a small hamlet, a truly peaceful place yet not far from the village for essentials. There are walks directly from the property if you choose to leave the car at The Cowshed for a change. There is access to the high moor within minutes by car, Castle Drogo (National Trust) nearby, quaint villages, tors to climb and picturesque rivers. The city of Exeter is a 20-30 minute drive, shops, Cathedral, museum and city tours.
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Language spoken
EnglishProperty surroundings
Facilities of Cowshed
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Accessible parking
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Living Area
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Video
- DVD player
- TV
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Balcony
- Garden
Wellness
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Activities
Activities
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Outdoor & View
Outdoor & View
- Inner courtyard view
- Garden view
- View
Building characteristics
Building characteristics
- Detached
Reception services
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Cowshed takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay
Cot always available
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per stay
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
