Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(64 Ratings)

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Situated in one of the prettiest villages in Devon, in the Dartmoor National Park, this quaint thatched cottage is over 400 years old and retains many original features, while being decorated and furnished for today’s living. With an enclosed garden, this semi-detached property is spacious for a family holiday, or perfect for walkers. There is an attractive pub and numerous thatched cottages within the village, with many walks and NT properties close by. Beach 12 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground floor: Living/dining room with beams and wooden floor. Kitchen. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Oil central heating, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. On road parking. Cycle store. Welcome pack. No smoking.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Garden

Map of Bovey Tracey

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

34 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

18.8 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

17.2 mi

Pennywell Farm

13.3 mi

££££

Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

££££

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(64 Ratings)

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Garden

Map of Bovey Tracey

Nearby attractions

South Devon Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

34 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

18.8 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

17.2 mi

Pennywell Farm

13.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(64 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests highly appreciate the wonderful village with a great pub, ideal cottage, quiet garden, and excellent communication. They enjoyed the traditional features of the cottage and the well-equipped kitchen. The location close to local amenities was also a plus.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Not only was this cottage absolutely beautiful , it was spotlessly clean , incredibly affordable and a wonderful place to stay, all people in the village being so welcoming , the host went above and beyond to accomodate ,they even provided a bottle of wine and other bits on arrival , and quick responses to any questions about the local area , I highly reccomend and am azed at the price

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Cottage is situated in a lovely village in Devon, it’s very picturesque and first impressions were good. There was a welcome pack of fruit and wine which was a nice touch. I appreciate it’s an old building which adds to the character but it’s extremely dated inside. Old furniture which is uncomfortable, especially in the living room. Beds are basic, spring mattresses and overly thick duvets for summer made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. Small double in main bedroom meant it was too much of a squash for 2 adults, so I slept in the spare single in other room. The nearby church clock chimed on the hour so the first night we barely slept and hastily purchased some earplugs the next day which helped. The curtains are also old and thin so eye mask needed for early morning light. There was another vehicle in the parking bay outside the cottage so we had to park on a nearby junction which didn't feel very safe. The wifi was so slow it was barely useable and we couldn't plan our day's activities so we used the nearby pub's free wifi which was much faster. The nearby Carpenter Arms was the highlight of our stay we had 2 great meals including Fish & Chip Friday. Excellent food and service. Overall the cottage has great potential but is in need in investment and upgrading of furnishings to make it more comfortable. Let's see if this review stays on Vrbo... only the highest ratings seem to remain up. Last one being Sept 2023...

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

A wonderful cottage with everything you need for a great stay. Very comfy beds for a great nights sleep. The church bells chime every hour, but even through the night I only heard them if I was awake. The WiFi was VERY slow. Thank you for the welcome pack… fruit/milk/tea & coffee and a bottle of wine (left it for next guests as teetotal.) Would recommend for a great base to explore the area. Thank you Sue x

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Cosy, quiet. Right size for a family of 4. Garden is great on sunny days. Slow Internet connection.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Wonderful quiet village with great pub. Ideal cottage with quiet garden, very good facilities and excellent communication with host. Thoroughly recommended, thank you very much.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Perfect for our visit to spend time with friends who live in the village. Loved the traditional features such as the exposed stone walls and fireplace. Well equipped kitchen and the tea, coffee,wine, milk and fruit were much appreciated after a long journey. We were lucky with our weather so made good use of the sheltered garden enjoying the tranquility of a very pretty part of the village. We liked the fact we were close to the church with the clock tower that rang out the hour but did need ear plugs during the night. Great location as very close to the excellent village shop, Carpenters Arms, where we enjoyed a very tasty meal, and Ilsington Hotel. Also did a lovely walk from the village.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a lovely weekend staying in this Characterful cottage with dog friendly garden. The village has a great pub and shop and friendly locals. Conveniently located for visits to Haytor, Becky falls and Bovey Tracey.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Cosy olde worlde cottage with super garden. Great village with fab pub and shop

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Short break whilst visiting friends, perfect cottage for us to stay over whilst in the area. Nice and clean and spacious.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

old but large cottage situated in the centre of a precious village, nice garden, in a few minutes on the best ways for hiking, absolutely recommanded

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Property was in a lovely location. The features of the house were lovely and the owners were very helpful with communication. We booked very last minute and they accomodated us very well

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Excellent communication throughout. Beautiful cottage in stunning location. Dog friendly. Would stay again if in the area

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Basic cottage with mostly good facilities. Some of the furniture was a little shabby and some basic kitchen equipment was missing (e.g. peeler, sharp knives), but this did not impact on our enjoyment or our holiday. Location in Ilsington Village was perfect, with good local amenities (shop, pub) and easy access to all the Exmoor region has to offer.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

As Dutch travelers, we booked this cottage hoping to experience some authentical English lifestyle besides the holiday parks and hotels that we visited during our journey. Our romantic expectations were met and exceeded! The awareness to stay at a place that has been there for ages was magical. To top it, the cottage was decorated with beautiful yet functional furniture and stylish porcelain. We felt priviledged to stay in it. Apart from the fact that not everything was brand new which made it so wonderfully characteristic, the inventory was spick and span. I have an allergy for dog and cat hair, and even though dogs are allowed in the house I have not sneezed once which really is an exception. Everything we could think of was available. We had nice contact with Sue and felt warmly welcomed. We were in the cottage for only 2 nights, had we known how pleasant it is, we would have booked for longer. The impressive natural surrounding is definitely worth it, and starts right in the blooming garden of the cottage! The only downside I can think of during our stay in Ilsington is that I personally got the shivers of the tight, hedge-bordered country roads. Though very beautiful, the prospect of an oncoming vehicle and the necessary dodge in the bushes were terrifying to me. If you have stronger nerves than me to that regard, there should be nothing to stop you from indulging in this authentic holiday treat.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Clean and comfortable bedrooms were much appreciated after long days exploring. We self catered all week and the kitchen had a good range of all the essential equipment. Teenagers happy with the WiFi. The garden was perfect to relax in and for the dog to safely sniff about. Village shop very well stocked including a good range of GF food! Sue kindly supplied a bowl of fruit, milk and a bottle of wine for our arrival.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great contact from hosts, lovely enclosed garden, good location

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Overall enjoyed our stay,front door was really difficult to lock,and cottage had strong smell of white spirit .Hosts were excellent with any questions I needed answer,and kindly left bread,milk,fruit and a bottle of wine on arrival.Lovely touch.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

My family had a great experience staying in this authentic cottage with an amazing garden. We was very lucky because we booked last minute for Easter break. The cottage have everything what you need. Lovely host as well. Highly recommended.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Nice place to stay for accessing Dartmoor

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

The cottage is wonderfully located near the Dartmoor National park. The cottage was perfect for us and the village was very pretty with a fabulous dog friendly pub. Definitely recommend.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Beautiful cottage and village in the perfect location for walking on the moors and trips to the seaside!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Had an enjoyable short stay in this old traditional thatched cottage situated next to the church in Ilsington.It has a private garden which was perfect for our 2 dogs.The kitchen has everything required for full self catering and the welcome pack provided was much appreciated.With wooden floors and beams a plenty you do really step back in time.There are 2 cosy bedrooms with the double having a view directly of the church .The church bells ring on the hour every hour even through the night so if you are not used to that I would suggest bringing earplugs. There is a great little community run shop at the village hall which has a surprisingly comprehensive range of good quality fresh bread,food, drink and household necessities .I would recommend anyone to go on your first day rather than assuming that a big supermarket will be better.The Carpenters pub is also very popular and is a short 2 minute walk away. From the cottage it is a 5 minute drive to the car park at Hay Tor with miles of glorious walks across Dartmoor at your disposal. Sue , the owner,was great with communication and even posted on a couple of items that we inadvertently left behind. All in all an excellent stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Stayed in this beautiful cottage at a very stressful time, can only say Sue was the most amazing and accommodating host I have ever come across. Yes it is quirky, and yes it is a work in progress, but spotlessly clean, comfy bed and the most welcome, welcome pack.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Loved the stone walls the cottage has lots of character. The village is friendly and the nearby pub excellent

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful village. Excellent pub Lovely cottage, great place to explore Exeter and surrounding area Great communication with owners too Will come again 🥰

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Good location, the village pub is nice and friendly. They do food and takeaway option. The cottage is lovely and has a garden. The only negative about the cottage is there was a lot of cobwebs.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

This was perfect for our stop over on the way to our holiday.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Absolutely perfect spot for visiting Dartmoor. You can walk from the doorstop up onto Hay Tor. Beautiful cottage with lots of character.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Quick and easy right from the start. Sue the owner gave great communication and explanation of the process and gave us confidence in the property and location. The cottage had everything we needed and more, ideal for families or couples. Lovely surroundings and garden. Close to Dartmoor and not too far to the coast for great walks and enjoying the outdoors. Local shop and pub very friendly and great service. WiFi was available but a little hit and miss. Ideal for us as we didn’t want any contact but younger families with children might need better internet/ WiFi. Overall very good stay and good value.

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Great little cottage in a great location, however would definitely benefit from some TLC & a good clean. Beds were very comfortable & clean. If you like soft fluffy towels take your own. An owners guide to the local area would be a nice touch also as it was our first time visiting Devon but there was no information in the cottage. Lovely little enclosed garden, if you have a dog! The Carpenters arms a short walk down the road does great food & the owners & locals are very welcoming as are the volunteers that run the local village shop. Great communication with owner & a welcome package was a lovely touch!

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

5 ⭐️

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Really handy cottage for visiting the Carpenters Arms, highly recommended - although bring ear-plugs for the church bells!

4.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Lovely stay in ilsington. Great village and close to where we needed to be. The dog loved it too! Could do with a dishwasher!

4.0 / 10.0

May 2021

perfect for our flying visit .Charming cottage in a village location with all the amenities.Only downside is parking is a slight issue,but a very quiet village so wasn't a major problem.Thank you for recommending a visit to Haytor rock,so breathtaking!

5.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Really enjoyed our stay

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Sue and Mark have a lovely traditional Devon Cottage, perfect for our family of 4 and dog. They made us feel very welcome leaving traditional produce, fruit and even wine on our arrival. Village pub perfect for dinner with local ales and ciders. Village shop was well stocked. Location excellent - just 2 minutes from Hay Tor

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bovey Tracey?

The average price for a rental in Bovey Tracey is £107 per night. This rental is £14 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry, tv, and garden.

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Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Bovey Tracey

Nearby attractions

Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge

Cottage in Bovey Tracey

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Bovey Tracey

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Bovey Tracey?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shamrock Cottage Great Location- Pets Welcome free of charge?

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