Guests say
Tamar Barn is a charming and rustic holiday rental with a hot tub and secure garden, ideal for dog owners. It offers a comfortable stay with a well-equipped kitchen and is centrally located for exploring Devon and Cornwall. Guests have found it to be a peaceful retreat with thoughtful touches, despite some noting the need for maintenance and deep cleaning.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property exceptionally clean, while others noted areas that required more thorough cleaning, such as cobwebs and dusty surfaces. The kitchen and towels were generally found to be clean.
The location is appreciated for its central position for exploring the area and its proximity to walking trails. However, some guests mentioned the property is on a busy road, which can be noisy and makes the driveway challenging to navigate.
Guests have praised the comfort of the property, mentioning the efficient wood burner, comfortable sofas, and beds. The enclosed garden adds to the comfort for those with pets. However, some guests suggested improvements to the heating system and shower facilities.
Facilities such as the hot tub and well-stocked kitchen are highlights for many guests. Some maintenance issues were raised, including the need for more logs for the wood burner and minor repairs. The property's facilities are generally well-received but could benefit from some updates.
While some guests mentioned receiving thoughtful gestures such as bubbles and cake, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary per stay.
About this property
Nestled amongst tall trees, set just above the road that winds through beautiful forests between the villages of Gulworthy in Devon and Gunnislake in Cornwall, Tamar Barn is a attractive detached stone cottage created from a 200 year old barn. Nearby, extensive traffic-free trails for walkers, ramblers and cyclists to explore the picturesque Tamar Valley. The enclosed, rear garden with hot tub and lawned area is wildlife-friendly, owls and deer often spotted, and a great spot to relax and enjoy your family holiday. Tamar Barn also welcomes two well-behaved dogs. (Note: elevated rear garden accessed via external stone steps). At the top of the drive next to the property, there is level off-road parking for two cars as well as lockable bicycle storage lockers - park up and take in the lovely surroundings and cottage exterior before getting settled in. The sitting room features two sofas and a 55 inch Smart TV and a DVD player, so be sure to bring your favourite films for a family movie night by the warmth of the woodburning stove. On the ground floor, Tamar Barn has a charming stone wall interior and wooden beams throughout, including the downstairs bathroom with bath and shower over, as well as the well-equipped kitchen/diner where you can rustle up breakfast and plan your day out. Heading up the contemporary spiral staircase, the first bedroom is perfect for two children, with twin beds and a small window view of the garden, whilst the king-size bedroom features a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the trees and the rear patio, an ideal spot to sit and enjoy your morning coffee. You will also find a shower room on the first floor, so you can choose between a speedy shower upstairs or a relaxing bubble bath in the ground-floor bathroom, which also has a heated towel rail for extra warmth. The enclosed rear garden is perfect for children and dogs to play, whilst adults can unwind in the hot tub or cook an alfresco dinner on the barbecue. Gunnislake is a quaint village on the River Tamar, which has a good variety of local shops and pubs, as well as the railway station that links you to Plymouth and the Tamar Valley. An Area of Outstanding Beauty, the valley offers fantastic walks, cycling and archery for the whole family. Tavistock is a busier market town to the north east of Tamar Barn; great for a family day out, you will find local independent shops, a great selection of places to eat, the award-winning farmer's market, the riverside walk and canal. Golf course. Plymouth, Devon's port city, lies in the south just a short journey away and is home to the famous Smeatons Tower lighthouse, wonderful boat and fishing trips, as well as the family-friendly National Marine Aquarium. Close to incredible National Parks, as well as towns and cities, Tamar Barn offers the best of both for a memorable family holiday.
Gunnislake is a small rural village on the wooded banks of the River Tamar and home to pubs and a small selection of shops. The village is largely residential and hosts its own one-week festival, beginning on the first Wednesday of August. From Gunnislake station, you can take the train to Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Beauty, or head to Plymouth and enjoy the spectacular views along the way. The village is a great spot to explore Dartmoor and the west of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.
55 inch Smart TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel, power and 1 starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available on request.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, however please contact if you want to bring more than 2 dogs.
3 x lockable bike storage lockers, walking/hiking guests etc welcome.
Tamar Trails Centre is only 0.7miles from property.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
The access drive is via a moderate slope [16 degrees] and requires a sharp turn from the road - care needed on arrival/departure.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.4 miles.
Note: Access to the enclosed garden is via external steps.
There are 9 stone steps from the front of the property up to the rear garden with a gate at the top to the deck area then one step from the deck up to the lawn.
From the deck, there is a wooden gate and 3 steps down to enclosed hot tub area.
Please take care on all external steps especially in inclement weather.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Sterts Arts Centre
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Launceston Castle
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
Reviews (33)
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Cherry
The cottage was beautiful and well equipped. It was exactly as advertised and perfectly located to local pubs and shops. Would definitely highly recommend.
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Gerald
Some places provide poly cotton which are awful. The big television with good entertainment was much appreciated especially as the weather wasnât good. The under floor heating was wonderful and the bath was a treat as we only have a shower at home. We will stay there again.
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Lynsey
Great location, had all we needed. As we celebrated our honeymoon owner left us some bubbles and cake which was so kind. We visited many locations in Cornwall and Devon and coming home to the hot tub and log burner was fabulous.