Moorhaven

We had the pleasure of staying at Moorhaven for a long weekend in May. Our focus was on cycling. Lots of good local rides and of course the classic climb over Haytor ( one of the UKs top ten climbs ). Safe bike storage in the back garden.

The house was spotless. The kitchen is brilliantly equipped ( we cooked in 3 out of the 4 nights ) - sharp knives and good quality pans. The living room has a lovely wood burning stove ( plenty of wood in the wood store.).

We had three cars, plenty of space for two outside the house and we parked the third one in the pub car park ( we checked first and they were perfectly happy to let us park the car there. ). The pub is a small quiet country pub, serving local beers and cider.

The house has a small back garden at the back where we stored our bikes, and enjoyed our post ride drinks in the sunshine.

If you are searching for a retreat to the countryside with amazing bird song and quiet lanes to walk/cycle in, Moorhaven is perfect.

This cottage was lovely and spacious especially for two big dogs. Great spot and so close to some beautiful places. The only thing I would say is that, whilst it didn’t bother our dogs at all, dogs are confined to kitchen breakfast area, which is very large. We knew they couldn’t go upstairs and weren’t allowed on the furniture which is totally reasonable, but they weren’t allowed in the lounge at all. For us, no problem, and actually quite nice to have a bit of space from them, but for others whose dogs might be a bit more stressy if away from their owners, this might be worth highlighting. However, we and our dogs thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the cottage was lovely.

The cottage was perfect for what we wanted a chilled weekend with family. With lovely walks on your doorstep.

Such a comfortable place to stay furnished to a high standard in a beautiful location

Accommodation is lovely, well equipped and clean. Beds were very comfortable and showers were great. Owners were very helpful prior to our visit. The biscuits, prosecco, milk, tea, coffee and sugar were much appreciated. The lanes in the area are a little narrow so be prepared for that.

Very comfortable and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. Well designed keeping old tradition with most modern amenities.

The cottage is pretty much ideal. I can only think of three tiny quibbles. The electric hob is hard to control for someone used to gas. The television is hard to work. I imagine we are stuck with those because of the location. The third is parking is a bit tight. Perhaps an agreement could be made to use the pub car park?

The location is not for everyone. If you do not like remote places down narrow country lanes stay away and leave it for those of us who do.

Overall almost perfect.

Comfortable accommodation in a very quiet rural location but access to the cottage via several miles of single track roads means it’s location wouldn’t be suitable for everyone.

Cosy cottage and lots of character. Great facilities and we had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

We would highly recommend this lovely cottage. It’s equipped to a high standard and very comfortable. We felt relaxed there as soon as we arrived - it’s in such a peaceful beautiful area

This cottage is located in a beautiful, unspoilt area. The local walking is a delight, with a variety of ancient trails including The Mariners' Way and the Dartmoor Way criss-crossing the area, and the moor itself just half a mile away. There's also easy access to more well-known walks at Haytor and the Teign Valley George, with stunning views at both. The nearest town, Chagford, has nice shops and cafes and is a very pleasant 5k walk (downhill). The cottage itself is well-equipped, very comfortable and peaceful. There is a proper pub opposite, and a nearby farm with a big herd of cattle. Enjoy the dawn chorus of cattle, cockerels and birdsong.