Guests say
Lion House in Moretonhampstead is a characterful and well-equipped property, praised for its comfort, unique features, and excellent location for exploring Dartmoor. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, the Aga in the kitchen, and the private roof terrace. The property's history as a bank adds charm, and the proximity to local amenities and eateries is highly valued. Communication with the host is consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Guests consistently report that Lion House is immaculately clean upon arrival, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to shops, pubs, and eateries, as well as being an excellent base for exploring Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast.
The property is frequently described as comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed and quiet atmosphere, contributing to a restful stay.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and effective shower. However, some guests noted minor issues with the Aga and TV, and a few suggested the property could benefit from some maintenance.
While guests express satisfaction with the host's responsiveness and the property's amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Settled in the centre of the popular town of Moretonhampstead within the Dartmoor National Park is this unique, characterful holiday home, Lion House. This quirky dwelling was a former bank and still retains some original features including the vault door and gate into what is now the kitchen/diner. Step inside the glazed entrance lobby and into the elegant sitting room with tall ceilings throughout the ground-floor and a lovely arrangement of plush seating to relax on, along with a Smart TV and a woodburner. Carry on through the inner hall to find a cloakroom and a pretty single bedroom featuring an ornate feature fireplace and a window overlooking the tiny courtyard. Pass through the original strong room door and prison-like gate into the beautiful country kitchen where a gas fired AGA and plenty more excellent appliances can assist you in rustling up some fabulous meals to be enjoyed around the dining table. Take the stairs up to the first floor holding onto the rope handrail as you go and passing the quaint porthole window at the top of the stairs before coming to the spacious master bedroom, boasting a super-king-size bed, a TV and antique furnishings. From here you can access the wonderful roof terrace with its decorative balustrade overlooking the cobbled, bustling town square below, perfect for winding down in the evening sun with some drinks and tales of the day's adventures. Freshen up in the bathroom on the first floor which houses a bath with an overhead shower, noticing the eye for detail in the lion motif within the basin. The quaint streets of Moretonhampstead make a charming setting for your holiday to Devon, with lots of independent shops, restaurants and pubs to frequent, along with being just a stone's throw from beautiful countryside scenery. Explore the landscape on foot with The Dartmoor Way being a perfect way to start with this 90-mile circular route linking pretty hamlets and villages with a range of scenery from quiet country lanes to sheltered valleys or wild upland, with one route for walkers and the other for cyclists. Keen cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the hilly terrain in and around Moretonhampstead with a network of bridleways, byways and quiet lanes to discover whether you're embarking on a long day in the saddle, off-roading or simply taking a leisurely cycle to take in the views. Mountain bikers will love cycling across the moorland and along forest trails, with a stunning technical trail beginning at North Bovey leading to Lustleigh Cleave. Enjoy a visit to the National Trust's Castle Drogo, 'the last castle to be built in England', found resting above the Teign Gorge and home to amazing landscaped gardens, or venture over to Parke Estate spanning over 200 acres for a day wandering through the wooded valley of the River Bovey stopping for a picnic and soaking up the gorgeous setting. Spend your dreamy break to Dartmoor at Lion House, part of the Helpful Holidays collection of properties.
The town of Moretonhampstead rests in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park and is just fifteen miles west from Exeter. With plenty to see and do throughout the year, along with an array of shops, pubs and restaurants, Moretonhampstead makes a great base for Dartmoor adventures. Get out on your bike and speed along the moors, enjoy hiking with your friends taking in some excellent views and visit the various surrounding attractions like Bovey Castle, Castle Drogo, and Motor Museum.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x ground-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburner
Gas central heating.
Gas fired AGA oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, TV, selection of books, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Parking is available in a public car park nearby.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
First-floor roof terrace with outdoor furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Powderham Castle
- Shaldon Beach
Reviews (38)
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Jackie
Kitchen very well stocked, although it could do with a spare cupboard to store some food in. We've never cooked on an Aga before but if was absolutely fine when we got used to it (after one very well-done cooked breakfast!) Bed very comfortable. Moretonhampstead can get very busy, traffic-wise and could do with a one-way system around the square as larger lorries and buses caused a few traffic jams but parking in the car park was fine.
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Jonathan
The property was very nice and clean when we arrived and we were impressed by the quality of the fixtures and fittings - most comfortable.
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Jon
It is a fantastic accommodation in a perfect location. There is nothing to not like. You would be hard to find better.