Comfortable Accommodation: Drovers Cottage in Tavistock offers two bedrooms and a bathroom. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Modern Amenities: The holiday home features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Additional amenities include a dining area, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities.
Convenient Location: Located 75 km from Newquay Cornwall Airport, Drovers Cottage is near attractions such as Morwellham Quay (9 km) and Lydford Castle (13 km). Free on-site private parking is available.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, host, and convenient location, Drovers Cottage provides a relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
“Excellent directions given for location of cottage which is down a long lane. I found it in advance of the stay being in the area beforehand in the daylight as difficult in the dark. Gate part way down has to be opened and closed part way down - -...”
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Mr
United Kingdom
“Easy directions given to get to location. Quiet and beautiful surroundings. Fabulous, well-equipped cottage. Hosts very friendly, helpful and kind. Thoughtful gesture of leaving scones with jam and cream and some milk on our arrival. Nothing too...”
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Inga
United Kingdom
“We loved the location. The cottage was cosy, clean, spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. There were plenty of movies to watch and games to play. When we arrived, there were scones with jam and cream waiting for us. There's nothing better...”
Alex
United Kingdom
“Very clean and comfortable home. The host Jo was very fast at replying to our messages and provided everything we needed for our baby - as well as some lovely complimentary scones!”
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George
Spain
“Location was perfect, peaceful and beautiful. It was a bonus to have a garage/shop and not far to a lovely eating pub. Tavistock was in easy reach and a lovely town to explore. The indoor market and small shops around it were so good with so many...”
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Monica
United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage with everything we needed. Loved the little extra touches like a small amount of milk, cleaning products, and the home baked scones and clotted cream!”
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Kirsty
United Kingdom
“Super cottage with everything you need to make it a home from home, in a beautiful and very peaceful location.”
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Zsolt
United Kingdom
“Everything. Really nice and peaceful area. Lovely host and hospitality.”
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Jane
Australia
“The cottage was nestled in beautiful landscape. Had everything we needed. Middle of Dartmoor.”
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Jill
United Kingdom
“Peaceful location, cottage had everything you need for a home away from home.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Jo
9.8
9.8
Host review score
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Jo
Drovers' Cottage is a beautifully renovated home set in a peaceful secluded valley but only 5 minutes drive from the market town of Tavistock.
The Dartmoor National Park is within a few minutes drive and both the North and South coast of Devon are less than an hour away.
There is a patio area with seating overlooking the valley and a barbecue for alfresco dining
The owner can provide fresh eggs, vegetables and meat grown on our smallholding if available and in season
There is usually someone at the property to help out with information about the local area
The nearby Tamar Trails are exceptional for walking and cycling. There is an excellent pub a mile from the property
There are bus services in Tavistock. The Tamar Valley Railway Line is in nearby Gunnislake and runs a rail service to Plymouth. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes nearby
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
House rules
Drovers Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £426 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Drovers Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £426 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
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