Townend Barn

Townend Barn, Townend House, Lydford, EX20 4AR, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
6 reviews

Great location in a pretty village, surrounded by walks for all abilities. Perfect base for exploring the area, seaside, moorlands, woods and forests, granite way. Townend Barn is a home from home with lovely hosts just on the doorstep for help and advice. Perfect stay in Lydford.

Helen United Kingdom
a living room with a couch and a piano at Townend Barn in Lydford
a living room with a couch and a piano at Townend Barn in Lydford
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a living room with a wooden table and a piano at Townend Barn in Lydford
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Townend Barn

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  • Entire home
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site
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Townend Barn offers accommodations in Lydford, a 8-minute walk from Lydford Castle and 13 miles from Morwellham Quay. Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Castle Drogo is 20 miles away and Marsh Mills Retail Park is 22 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at Townend Barn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lydford, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Launceston Castle is 16 miles from the accommodation, while Cotehele House is 16 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 39 miles from Townend Barn.

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Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.2
High score for Lydford
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  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location in a pretty village, surrounded by walks for all abilities. Perfect base for exploring the area, seaside, moorlands, woods and forests, granite way. Townend Barn is a home from home with lovely hosts just on the doorstep for help...”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Barn is beautiful and steeped in history. Beautifully presented with artwork and furniture which is really comfortable and very relaxing to be in. Pretty and spacious garden to enjoy with or without a dog, mine loved it!! Off road parking a...”
  • Daniel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Lydford is the perfect base from which to explore Dartmoor, and Townend Barn is perfectly located within Lydford! Tania and Nick were welcoming, friendly and went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable.”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,518 reviews from 21551 properties
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Company info

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Property info

Townend Barn is an elegant single storey cottage in the heart of the pretty village of Lydford. The cottage sleeps two people in one double bedroom with a shower room. The living area is open plan with a sitting area, wood burning stove and fully tuned Steinway piano, a smart kitchen and dining area. Outside is a lawned garden with outdoor furniture and parking for one car. In the heart of the village with two good pubs and farm shop, Townend Barn is a smashing retreat for couples to enjoy a Devon break. Please note there is a charge of 10 for a 2nd dog. Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of 100Note: Guests will be required to log in to their own account for any streaming services on the TV.

Neighborhood info

Nestling among mature woodland on the western slopes of Dartmoor, the historic village of Lydford is a jewel in this area of outstanding scenic beauty. To the north, just half a mile away, the high tors come right down to the village edge, while to the south the River Lyd winds its way through Lydford Forest on its tumbling course northwards.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Townend Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Townend Barn 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 Townend Barn 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

    One well behaved dog welcome

    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 Townend Barn

    • Check-in at Townend Barn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Townend Barn is 500 feet from the center of Lydford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Townend Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Townend Barn can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

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

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

    • Townend Barn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

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

    • Townend Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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