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Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory

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The main room with deluxe Edwardian double bed on the upper mezzanine.
The lower mezzanine - dining space with daybed
Large bathroom with underfloor heating.
Games and plenty of reading material.
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Princetown, Devon
  • Dartmoor Prison Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory

The Chapel is divided into two areas: the upper mezzanine is a spacious double bedroom and the lower area a lounge and kitchenette.

The lounge area has a sofa which converts into two full size single beds. We have cots which can be put into The Chapel on request.

Optional sumptuous continental breakfast. This is put in your room the night before in order for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Bed & Continental Breakfast or Self Catering - its your choice which you book. Located in Princetown, we are wonderfully positioned for exploring Dartmoor as well as further afield into the rest of Devon and Cornwall.

When you stay at The Chapel, you have exclusive guest occupancy at The Oratory for the duration of your stay.

The Chapel sleeps up to four, and is accessed through its own private entrance, with the hall leading to the main split level room. The upper mezzanine area is a spacious double bedroom and the lower area a lounge/kitchenette in which the sofa can extend into two single beds. Also accessed from the hall is a large, light, airy bathroom with double-ended deep bath, separate shower and underfloor heating.

There are local maps and books in The Chapel if you need any help in planning your stay with us, as well as various novels if you wish to spend any time indoors. Extra beds/cots can be put in the room on request. Guests are welcome to use the garden, please note we do have a few covered small ponds, so we ask children to be accompanied. Dogs are welcome, and we have a special box of goodies to make any four-legged friends feel at home.

Princetown is ideally situated for walkers and cyclists. The town is overlooked by the North Hessary Tor and is close to Fox Tor Mires, said to be the inspiration for the Grimpen Mire in Sir Arthur Doyle's novel "The Hound of the Baskervilles". The Chapel is also within easy reach of various tourist attractions including the Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre and Lydford Gorge. Many adventure activities are also available nearby including balloon flights, climbing, canoeing and caving. The lovely market town of Tavistock is 6 miles away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 20:00

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Yelverton

Yelverton is home to this apartment. Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Plym Valley Railway and Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Pixieland and Country Cheeses. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Princetown, Devon

What's nearby

  • Dartmoor Prison Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Park Visitor Centre Princetown - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Derriford Hospital - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • St Budeaux Victoria Road Station - 25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whitchurch Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Walkhampton Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burrator Reservoir - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The London Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Double Ensuite Chapel Annex at The Oratory located?

This family-friendly Yelverton apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Dartmoor Prison Museum, Dartmoor Prison Heritage Centre and National Park Visitor Centre Princetown. Yelverton Golf Club and clapper bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Family time

Lovely peaceful base to explore the area from. Perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Tranquil break away.

Another wonderful stay at the Oratory, on our arrival we we're greeted with a lovely warm welcome as returning guests, by Jeanette & her husband, 🤗. We had a glorious weekend of sunshine which only added to our enjoyable stay in Devon. We look forward to staying again soon as we found the Oratory a perfect base for exploring the Devonshire country side. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

A lovely stay!

What a lovely place we found the Oratory to be. We booked it as a "dog friendly" option, and as it was located in Princetown "the heart of Dartmoor" we didn't have to walk too far to the lovely open spaces and the Dartmoor ponies! The owners had left lots of maps/guides of the area, along with books and a few board games should the weather be unfavourable. The annexe itself was well set out, with a dining table which could easily seat 4 people, settee, and (as we had requested the cooking equipment) was self-contained. The bed was the comfiest we have ever slept in, and the bathroom was lovely - underfloor heating was well-received as our stay was in December! All in all, a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Perfect base for exploring west Dartmoor

A really lovely little space, well-located to explore the beautiful moors and surrounding area. Room very clean, large airy and comfortable, with everything you would need to make yourself at home. Hostess was extremely helpful and responsive. Would return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property for our short break

A great place to stay for a quiet break, walking on the moor etc. I did have difficulty contacting host via Vrbo, not the hosts fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne F.

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

Couldn't be more helpful

A warm and comfy space to relax in after a blustery Dartmoor walk. Host Jeanette couldn't be more helpful, dashing round to make up another bed when our plan changed at short notice. Easy access to Dartmoor and good food at the local pub. Great stay thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Princetown

Very good set up
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

yuk z.

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

nice

good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

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

Dartmoor

Perfect for a 2 days stay at Dartmoor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Natallia

Nice place in the middle of Dartmoore

Willingness to help and fresh croissants
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

My wife and I stayed 3 nights and wish we had booked a further 2 days.

The accommodation was great with parking just outside by the granite steps. The bed was very comfortable. Was only a short walk from the Prince of Wales for a meal. A great base to explore Dartmoor. We even ventured into Cornwall. Hope to stay at the Oratory again, we certainly recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

A lovely stay ownees could do enough

House warm, lovely bedding and towels and refreshments
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10/10 Excellent

P D

Excellent priced spacious accommodation

We booked for 3 nights, 2 adults and 2 teenagers. They slept on a very good single and pull out mattress. The room was spacious even with 4 of us.
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

comfortable

you had thought of everything we may need. very good facilities
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

warm and welcoming relief after facing the many challenges of the moor

delightful stay with such friendly proprietors who went out of their way to ensure we were looked after to an exceptional standard.
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Ideal Spot

Great little find in Princetown. We visit Princetown regularly to see relatives and The Oratory self catering apartment is perfect for our family stay. The bathroom is particularly lovely and the sleeping facilities are good and comfortable for the four of us. Some may find the cooking equipment simple but have been fine for us on the occasions we have used the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Perfect Dartmoor break.

We loved the Oratory, gorgeous house in a great spot for walking the moors from the doorstep. Our room was very comfortable and clean with a lovely bathroom. The owners are very helpful and friendly.The breakfast food is delicious and plentiful. Both pubs are great for eating/drinks too. Thoroughly enjoyed it all.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Exceeded expectations

We had the quadruple room named the Chapel Annex for 2 nights to visit family in Tavistock. We were travelling with 2 teenagers & our small dog. We were made very welcome & the room was very spacious & well equipped so we could provide our own breakfast. The owners even did our washing up! Our sons had full sized single beds (a daybed & truckle beneath) & there was an additional sofa to watch TV. The bathroom was very luxurious with a roll top bath, separate cascade shower & under floor heating.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Enjoyed the stay

The accommodation was excellent. Very clean and enough space. The communication with the hosts was easy and straight forward.
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Lovely and modern place

We spend a few days at the oratory. Since there is no cocking place we had only breakfast in the apartment and then took a nice picknick with us. That was perfect. The dartmoor is beautiful. We had some nice walks, visited tavistock and had a wonderful day along the river in Bellever.
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10/10 Excellent

antony

Relaxing, comfy and friendly

Amazing pre visit communication. On arrival, lovely comfy, clean room. Perfect hideaway from the dartmoor rain. Child and dog friendly. Amazing comfy bed, fantastic bath. Also, just a short stroll down to the pub for food and a drink so no worries about driving
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Wonderful weekend

Our second stay here so obviously we love it. Just as good as the first time, including the weather. We both had a brilliant time and so did the dog. We're all looking forward to another visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Wonderful stay in very comfortable spacious accommodation

Lovely stay thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Toni

Wonderful stay

Returning visitors! We love it at the Oratory, beautiful location for exploring the moors yet close to pubs for eating, spotlessly clean and very comfortable accommodation. We shall return again!

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