The Old Thatch - Hennock

The Old Thatch, Hennock, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9QB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>42</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
42 reviews
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Boasting a garden and views of mountain, The Old Thatch - Hennock is a homestay set in a historic building in Newton Abbot, 13 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse. Set 25 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium, the property offers a terrace and free private parking. Outdoor furniture is available for guests to relax or dine outside. All units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a bath, bathrobes and a dressing room. Guests can have wine or champagne delivered to their room. The units feature a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and juice are available every morning at the homestay. At the property, there is an in-house family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Castle Drogo is 22 km from The Old Thatch - Hennock, while Riviera International Centre is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 29 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.3
High score for Newton Abbot
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  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved our stay. We had a very warm welcome from Victoria complete with a glass of prosecco and chatting by a cosy fire. The house is amazing, it's much more like staying with classy friends than a B and B. Very comfortable and lots of...”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely warm welcome 🙏 gorgeous bedroom and a delicious bathroom”
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was amazing! Prosecco on arrival, dog friendly, clean, comfy bed, Victoria was so friendly and welcoming.”

Hosted by Victoria

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Victoria
The Old Thatch Cottage. One of the oldest houses in Hennock, part of Lower Town Farm and still thatched. It was a very large farm at one time and many years ago, part of Warmhill Farm. When the freehold of Warmhill came up for sale, Lower Town, which was included, consisted of a thatched dairy house with a yearling shed, manure house and poultry shed, a shippon, root house and three-stable stall. In the 1920's the thatched house was run as a Guest House. The bedroom doors upstairs are still numbered from 1 to 5. Ice cream was also sold from here and whenever it was ready, the farmer's wife would go outside and ring a hand-bell to let everyone know. Before the school was built, there were many more cottages and farm buildings on this site.
Having lived and worked in Asia for the past 16 years, Victoria has fine-tuned her approach to hospitality through her exquisite Italian Cuisine. Authentic Italian recipes, lovingly handed down from her family, The Old Thatch can offer stand out, bespoke menus to cater for everyone. Victoria hosts a very unique experience at The Old Thatch, offering the entire house up for her guests, with a warm and comforting open fire, the "Gin Bar", library with piano, stunning views, exceptional bathroom including a C16th roll top bath and fine dining. We have two beautiful border collies at our property that complete our family home.
The small village of Hennock is situated within the Dartmoor National Park, boasting stunning views and rolling hills. Hanoch (Hennock's original name) dates back as far as 1086, when it was first listed in the Doomsday Book. Many beauty spots to enjoy on your own or with your dog, especially on a cooler day, where you can warm up in front of the open fire with a nice glass of wine! Ashburton boasts around 6 antique shops , all within walking distance of the central car park. Or simply walk around the beautiful reservoirs approximately 2 miles drive from Hennock Village. The Seaside is approximately 20 minute drive, with various beaches to choose from.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Old Thatch - Cucina Italiana
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Old Thatch - Hennock
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Dressing room
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Old Thatch - Hennock accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Old Thatch - Hennock

    • Guests staying at The Old Thatch - Hennock can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • The prices at The Old Thatch - Hennock may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Old Thatch - Hennock is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Old Thatch - Hennock has 1 restaurant:

      • The Old Thatch - Cucina Italiana

    • The Old Thatch - Hennock is 5.6 miles from the centre of Newton Abbot. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old Thatch - Hennock offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):