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10/10 Excellent
Andrew
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor
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Nestled in the heart of Dartmoor national park, The Old Post Office offers a tranquil retreat for couples and families. This charming granite cottage has a warm cosy kitchen with flag stone flooring, low beamed ceiling and a classic red AGA. You can relax by the wood burning stove in the snug sitting room or enjoy countryside views from the private raised back garden.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a coffee/tea maker and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Area rugs in public areas
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near the bay
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,000 square feet
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
If you could leave the cottage as you found it please.
No parking in front of the Pink Cottage - the parking/driveway doesn't belong to the post o...
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts cash
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
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About the area
Located in Newton Abbot, this holiday home is in a rural area. Coombestone Tor and Grimspound are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pixieland and Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Devon Guild of Craftsmen and House of Marbles are also worth visiting. Visit our Newton Abbot travel guide
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Ponsworthy, England
What's nearby
Dartmoor National Park1 min walk - 0.0 km
South Devon35 min drive - 37.1 km
Princess Theatre41 min drive - 36.4 km
Powderham Castle46 min drive - 43.1 km- Devon Cliffs Beach59 min drive - 67.9 km
Getting around
- Staverton Station29 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)47 min drive
Restaurants
- The White Hart Buckfastleigh16 min drive
- Strawberry Fields Farm Shop14 min drive
- Cafe on the Green8 min drive
- Ullacombe Farm Shop & Cafe16 min drive
- Emilia13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Old Post Office. A cosy rural gem - Dartmoor located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Dart on Dartmoor, Pixieland and St Pancras Church. River Dart Country Park and Coombestone Tor are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Rebecca D.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodations for a weekend stay
We loved the Old Post Office. It was perfect for five friends touring England. We appreciated the communications and video from the property manager.
Rebecca D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Andrew B.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Old Postoffice, Ponsworthy
Comfortable and quaint. Warm and well equipped for October half term on Dartmoor. Our first stay therefore the comprehensive information booklet was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Andrew B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Beatrice N.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dartmoor in autumn
A perfect house for a family dartmoor trip. Very well laid out, cosy but not cramped, well set up, comfy, no sound but running water and occadional birds.
Beatrice N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024