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Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village

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The bedroom can be separated from the living area by a heavy curtain.
Living area
Open plan living area with grand piano and woodburning stove
New Kitchen June 2014.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Okehampton, Devon
  • Lydford Castle & Saxon Town
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lydford Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dartmoor National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village

Townend Barn is detached and situated in an acre of grounds with Townend House the village of Lydford. The barn is situated behind the main house and the parking is off road. Beautifully converted to a high standard, the barn is open plan but intimate and heated by storage heaters and a very efficient wood burning stove. There is a grand piano to play, two bookcases filled with interesting books for you to enjoy; original paintings and wooden animal head sculptures decorate the walls. Lydford has no street lighting so after an evening meal at one of the three good restaurants in the village you can walk home without worrying who is going to drive. Lydford is a thriving working village and an ideal base from which to have a relaxing and interesting time. The moor is only 15 minutes walk. It is a beautiful unspoilt part of the moor - No ice cream vans or big coach parties. You can find wilderness within half an hour.

Changeover day is Friday.

Property manager

Tania & Nick Skeaping

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Only small double bed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please keep on lead in garden. Do not leave alone.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lydford

Located in Okehampton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ashbury Golf Club and Tavistock Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Country Cheeses and Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre. Launceston Steam Railway and Pixieland are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Okehampton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Lydford Castle & Saxon Town - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lydford Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Granite Way - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ashbury Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Sampford Courtenay Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bearslake Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dartmoor Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mary Tavy Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful open plan barn conversion with piano in historic Dartmoor village located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lydford Castle & Saxon Town and Dartmoor National Park. Lydford Gorge and The Granite Way are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Enjoyable stay in a lovely barn, with great hosts in a super location - close to brilliant walking on Dartmoor and the pub!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Honeymoon in Lydford

We spent our honeymoon in this beautiful place the barn was lovely with everything we could have wished for and a beautiful secluded garden which our dog Bella loved. We had a great time exploring Dartmoor which was helped by the gorgeous weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Barn stay

Cosy, fully equipped, comfortable and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Christine W.

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

lovely barn in great location

We enjoyed the barn very much, great location in a village with good dog walks nearby and excellent dog friendly pubs. I had not read the description properly, had I done so I would not have stayed here simply because we were not allowed to have the dog off lead in the garden. This made morning and evening poos very difficult. We found the barn beautifully appointed with wonderful books and paintings and a fabulous piano, perfect for those rainy days - forecast but didn't happen. I was just a little surprised that though extremely well equipped basics were missing - tea, coffee, milk, and shampoo, body wash - things we have always taken for granted in hotels/holiday cottages.We have one serious complaint and it was our inability to communicate with our hosts thanks to Vbro not recognising our booking. I managed to speak to someone who I could not understand due to her lack of English, she indicate the fault was at my end and I should clear my cache! I was eventually able to get a phone number from the virtual assistant and was able to call our host.Chrissie Way
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian J.

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

Val and Viv John 3 to 10 June 2022

As with all of our previous stays the place was spotless and Tnais and Nick both friendly and helpful. For us this is the ideal escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun K.

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

Great holidays

Die „Scheune“ liegt in einem idyllischen Dorf hinter dem Haus des Vermieters. Sie hat einen eigenen Garten und ist mit allem (und mehr), was man braucht, ausgestattet. Supernette Vermieter. Im Ort sind zwei empfehlenswerte Gastronomien (Castle Inn und Lydford House), der Ort selber ist historisch und super hübsch. Man kann direkt um den Ort tolle Wanderungen unternehmen und erreicht mit dem Auto auch recht kurzfristig die Küste. Wir sind über 1.300km angefahren - und jeder einzelne Meter war es wert! Great and very British!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

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

Lovely barn, excellent accommodation

We spent 4 nights at Townend barn over Christmas and had a fabulous time. The barn is beautiful, well appointed with everything you need for a short stay. We would definitely recommend Townend barn and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin C., HARROW

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

Excellent

The property was great and ideally situated for exploring the area. Nick and Tania were great hosts .

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

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

Room with a Steinway

An extremely comfortable, very well appointed accommodation. Excellent situation for pubs, the Moor and public transport. Nick and Tania were excellent hosts - there if we needed assistance. The highlight for me was the opportunity to play a beautiful Steinway piano
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Nice, clean and comfortable accommodation.

A beautiful barn with a secluded garden in a lovely village with a superb pub within walking distance. Lots of walks on your doorstep and on and around Dartmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Parking

Be aware that the access to the property is tight if you have a large SUV type vehicle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

Townend Barn, Lydford

Delightful accommodation, peaceful and quiet. Ideally placed for where we wished to go and what we wanted to do, with a couple of artistic extras. Fran loved the Steinway!

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

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

Beautiful property + amazing hosts

Would definitely recommend to friends! Fantastic communication throughout and amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Lovely barn conversion complete with grand piano!

We had a very enjoyable week staying in the barn over New Year. The barn is well equipped, including a decent kitchen. The piano is a great addition to the barn, and I very much enjoyed playing it every day during our stay. Plenty to do nearby, with the Granite Way and Gorge both on the doorstep. We also made trips to nearby Dartmoor and Looe. Booking and check in all very straightforward, and Tania & Nick were really helpful with everything - thank you both.

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA W.

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

Perfect rural escape for two

Really loved this thoughtful barn conversion, tucked away in pretty Lydford only a short walk from the fabulous candlelit Castle Inn and other options only a little further. Great farm shop nearby too. Everything has been thought of in the barn and it’s set in very pretty private gardens. So quiet at night too- bed is very comfortable, shower is great! A lovely stay!

10/10 Excellent

Katja G.

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

Perfekt für ruhigen Urlaub

Objekt liegt perfekt für Ausflüge in die Natur (Schlucht ist fußläufig erreichbar). Das Haus ist gemütlich für 2 Personen. Im Garten kann man in Ruhe seinen Tee genießen. Die Vermieter sind hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Im ca. 300 m entfernten Pub kann man gut essen und trinken. Jederzeit kommen wir gern wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Estelle K.

Perfect!

Nick and Tania are fabulous hosts and the barn is cosy and comfortable. Everything you need is there. Beautiful walks and a ‘proper’ night sky! It’s all here! I’m a musician so having a gorgeous Steinway at your disposal is more than just a treat! I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Broder N., Bokholt-Hanredder, near Hamburg

gemütliches Nest in guter Lage

Nette Umgebung und guter Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen im Dartmoor von der Haustür aus und für Touren an die Nord- und Südküste Devons. Bio-Laden und 2 (gute) Pubs/Restaurants sowie der Lydford-Wasserfall sind fußläufig erreichbar. Für Musikfreunde gibt es einen Flügel und jede Menge CD's, auch Filme. Bedauerlicherweise ist der Bücherschrank mit den Kunst-Büchern verschlossen! Tania und Nick sind freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

A lovely barn conversion in a blissfully quiet location.

Townend Barn is a lovely holiday cottage behind Nick and Tanya's house, away from the road and looking out onto the garden. The cottage had everything I needed for my stay. Nick and Tania are very welcoming. Lydford is a great location from which to explore mid-Devon - whether up on Dartmoor or towards the coast. I had a fantastic stay and will come again some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Connor B.

Fantastic!

A very lovely property in a stunning area! The barn had all of the amenities that we needed to enjoy our stay, as well as a selection of walking and activity guides, and Nick and Tania were very helpful too! The property was exactly a small pictured, and we would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josie R.

Beautiful,peaceful.Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

We had the most restful and peaceful 5 days .The barn had everything we needed.Nick and Tania were so welcoming and helpful.One of the highlights for us was curling up at night infront of the log burner.We highly recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Kees v.

Comfortabel, knus en stijlvol.

Weer eens iets anders: een grote schuur met het slaapgedeelte achter een gordijn. Van alle gemakken voorzien; smaakvol en compleet ingericht, inclusief kunst aan de muren en zelfs een vleugel. Rustig gelegen midden in het dorpje met de dorpsherberg op loopafstand. Superlocatie!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eberhardt H.

Kaum zu übertreffen

Das Appartement befindet sich in einem ausgebauten Nebengebäude und ist voll ausgestattet. Hier mangelt es an nichts. Die Vermieter haben viele Informationen bereit gestellt, Spiele, Filme, Musik-CDs, ein Grill sind ebenso vorhanden. Es ist sauber und gepflegt. Man sitzt in einem separaten Garten, der naturbelassen aber gepflegt ist. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Umgebung ist atemberaubend und bietet auch fußläufig Möglichkeiten zum Wandern. Der örtliche Pub, das Castle Inn, ist sehr gut, originell und die Wirtsleute sind freundlich. Man kann dort sehr gut essen und trinken.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holger J.

Gemütliche, stilvoll eingerichtete Wohnung

Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohlgefühlt. Küche und Bad sind in einem guten, teilweise neuwertigen, Zustand. Küche ist ausreichend ausgestattet. Die zum Teil antiken Möbel passen ausgezeichnet zu der geschmackvollen Einrichtung. Zur Wohnung gehören auch Gartentisch und -stühle für einem Tee mittem im grünen Garten. Das Bett war auch bequem. Kurz: eine gemütliche Oase im Grünen, die wir empfehlen können. Zu Lydford: die kleine, nette Ortschaft bietet einen kleinen Bio-Lebensmittelladen und zwei Pubs bzw. Restaurants. In den Pubs kann man sehr gut essen. Das 'Dartmoor Inn' ist etwas edeler und teurer, aber noch vertretbar. Am Wochenende ist eine Reservierung in beiden Pubs empfehlenswert. Obwohl das 'Castle Inn' recht groß ist, hatten wir bei einem spontanen Besuch keine Plätze mehr bekommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennie A., Hawley

LOVE, LOVE this adorable Barn ~

What a pleasant time we had here in Devon due to the amazing Barn and Tania! From the moment I contacted Tania, she was so helpful in assisting us in planning our time in Devon. We really appreciated all her efforts! The Barn is clean, great supplies, beautifully situated off the street, very quiet, perfect size for my husband and I, plus, off store parking. I can't say enough wonderful things about this adorable Barn! Run don't walk to rent this place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

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