The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office, 1 Barton Cottages, Turnchapel, PL9 0AH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>11</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
11 reviews
a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table at The Old Post Office in Turnchapel
a living room with a couch and a tv at The Old Post Office in Turnchapel
a bedroom with a large bed and a chair at The Old Post Office in Turnchapel
a white bathroom with a sink and a shower at The Old Post Office in Turnchapel
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The Old Post Office

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  • Entire home
  • 1399 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom

The Old Post Office offers accommodations in Turnchapel, 6.1 miles from Plymouth Pavilions and 6.4 miles from Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface. This 3-star vacation home offers a garden. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Plymouth Hoe is 5.7 miles away. The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. A TV and DVD player, as well as an iPod docking station are available. The accommodation is non-smoking. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests at The Old Post Office will be able to enjoy activities in and around Turnchapel, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Marsh Mills Retail Park is 6.6 miles from the accommodation, while Port Eliot Gardens is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 47 miles from The Old Post Office.

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
High score for Turnchapel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and very clean property with all the facilities required. Comfortable, safe and cosy cottage. Great garden for relaxing in.”
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “warm and cosy. good beds. enjoyed cooking in the evenings”
  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, beautiful cottage, comfortable beds . Amazing garden. Easy to park. Clean and warm. Good communication from owner.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,636 reviews from 21551 properties
21551 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Old Post Office is a Victorian cottage, one of five around a courtyard on the edge of the South Devon village of Down Thomas. The cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, two double and a single with an upstairs shower room and a downstairs bathroom. On the ground floor is an open plan living space with seating area with gas fire, a dining area and a kitchen. Outside is a small seating area at the front with table and chairs and a path to a lawn with barbecue. Close to Plymouth, The Old Post Office is an excellent base for a coast and city break in South Devon. Note: Shorter than average bath. Limited clothes hanging/storage - Bookings from contractors etc. who are seeking accommodation whilst they are working in the South-West will not be accepted.

Neighborhood info

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor, the glorious countryside of the South Hams and the vibrant scenery of the South Devon coast, Plymouth offers the perfect mixture of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a vibrant city environment.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Post Office
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • DVD player
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Heating
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • View
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Post Office takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Post Office accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

A security deposit of GBP 100 is required after booking for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and is subject to damage inspection of the accommodations.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Post Office

  • The Old Post Office offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach

  • The Old Post Office has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • The Old Post Office can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

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

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

  • The Old Post Office is 1.3 miles from the center of Turnchapel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Old Post Office is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.