Walkers Retreat with excellent views, large garden and free WiFi

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Holne, ENG

River Dart Country Park7 min drive
Dartmoor National Park13 min drive
Buckfast Abbey14 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Walkers Retreat is a very cosy, clean and quiet holiday let with large garden to walk around in and great views to admire. There is free secured parking and the Walkers Retreat has it's own private entrance.

The Walkers Retreat has a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, electric hob and oven. The living area has a comfortable reclining chair and sofa. Free view television with DVD player magazines and a varied range of books are available. The bedroom has a super king size bed and wardrobe. A toilet with small basin is next to the bedroom and the shower room is downstairs. There is a washing/dryer machine and iron facilities. We provide fresh bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, detergents and shower gels all free of charge.

On arrival we provide fresh milk and eggs from our local milk farm in Scoriton. There will also be coffee, tea and sugar, etc. We try our utmost to keep the Walkers Retreat facilities to a high standard. The living/kitchen area has been freshly painted in January 2017. You can make use of your own outdoor terrace and we have also several wooden benches spread out in the garden for you to use and enjoy the views. Located in Dartmoor National Park makes it's possible to start walks from the property onto the Moor or to the River Dart.

Built in 1329, the Church House Inn serves wonderful food, coffee and drinks and is located within a 5-minute walk from the property. Opposite is the very well stocked village community shop. In the village of Scoriton is the friendly Tradesmans Arms and is five minutes by car. The nearest town is Ashburton, 10 minutes drive away, and offers a excellent selection of tea shops, cafes, restaurants, and food shops.

We very much welcome dogs at the Walkers Retreat (max. 2 dogs). One dog will be free of charge and for two dogs we charge £10 per stay. If you require a cotbed, please let us know. The fee for the cot bed will be £20 per stay.

Alex and Samantha, the owners, are happy to provide information over the area and will do their utmost to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any questions. We look forward to welcome you to stay.

Property manager

Samantha and Alex Salmon

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot bed and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

One dog free of charge, more dogs £10 per stay.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newton Abbot

Located in Newton Abbot, this apartment is in a rural area. Coombestone Tor and Grimspound are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Pixieland. Travelling with kids? Consider House of Marbles, or check out an event or a game at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, ecotours and horse riding nearby.

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Holne, ENG

What's nearby

River Dart Country Park - 7 min drive
Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - 13 min drive
Dartmoor National Park - 13 min drive
Buckfast Abbey - 14 min drive
Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens - 20 min drive

Getting around

Staverton Station - 25 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Riverford Field Kitchen - 18 min drive
Abbey Inn on the River - 12 min drive
Exeter Inn - 11 min drive
Rafikis - 11 min drive
Cafe on the Green - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkers Retreat with excellent views, large garden and free WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Walkers Retreat with excellent views, large garden and free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkers Retreat with excellent views, large garden and free WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walkers Retreat with excellent views, large garden and free WiFi located?

This family-friendly Newton Abbot apartment building is located in a rural location, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from River Dart Country Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Pixieland. The Dart on Dartmoor and Coombestone Tor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alice O.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very restful stay

We very much enjoyed staying at Walker's retreat. We booked it last minute and so were not expecting the level of quality we received. We even decided to stay an extra night, and Samantha and Alex were very accommodating and quick to respond. The place was peaceful and though small, did not feel as such as it was fully equipped with all you could need. The bed was huge and very comfortable, and a lovely downstairs shower was also appreciated. Lots of extra little touches that made the stay feel special. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Edge of Dartmoor

This was the third time I’ve stayed at the Walker’s Retreat with my dog (and apart from the weather! 😁) everything was perfect as always. Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

anita c.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Everything you need, bed so comfy. A lovely relaxed stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walker's retreat feedback

It was a lovely one bed flat with everything we needed. Fantastic setting, and.lovely village. Peaceful and relaxing. Fab walks on Dartmoor from the flat and further. A memorable break for Easter 2023. Sue and Glen. Wolverhampton

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend

This is the second time I’ve stayed with my dog and as before perfect base for exploring the eastern moors and the coast. Will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Samantha and Alex Salmon

We moved to Ashton Court in August 2014 with our two daughters and feel very much at home in our house and in the Holne village. Our daughters love to play in the garden and bicycle over the quiet small lanes. Samantha is Dutch, and lives in England for over ten years. Alex is from London and both we enjoy very much the country live in Devon. From our home and garden we enjoy the Moor views every day in all kinds of weather and enjoy family walks over the Moor and having lunch in one of the cosy Moor pubs/ restaurants. We very much like being part of the Holne village and it gives us a real community feeling. Our daughters love to play in the playpark down the lane or cycle to the village shop to get some groceries. Also kite flying in the summer is a great event.

We very much welcome dogs at the Walkers Retreat (max. 2 dogs). One dog will be free of charge and for two dogs we charge £10 per stay.

We are happy to provide information over the area and will do their utmost to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any questions.

Why they chose this property

We totally fell in love with the wonderful view over the valley and the moor. We are on the edge of the village Holne which makes the garden and surroundings very tranquil but we are still part of a lovely village and the community shop and Church House Inn pub are close by.

What makes this property unique

Stunning views and surrounded by beautiful gardens with facilities of Holne village within easy walking distance. The Walkers Retreat holiday let has its private entrance and own parking within the grounds of Ashton Court. Walks to the Moor or River Dart can be easily made from the property.