Moorview Villas, Princetown

Dartmoor. Sleeps up to 6

Description

Opening right on to the moors you can follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes in this beautiful Victorian Villa. This characterful property is located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in the historic village of Princetown, where Sir Author Conan Doyle stayed and started writing his famous story of Sherlock Holmes – The Hounds of the Baskervilles. Guests can relax in comfort throughout the property’s spacious and tastefully renovated downstairs living accommodation, including a sitting room displaying traditional charm and an open fire for cooler months, or entertain in the open-plan kitchen/diner flowing through to a play room with patio doors leading out to a rear courtyard and garden. Benefiting from a large enclosed garden with views from the rear across open moorland, guests can eat alfresco style on the gravel courtyard and unwind throughout the mature garden.

All bedrooms offer their owner character and are suitably furnished and tastefully presented, the bathroom has been contemporarily finished with oval bath and separate walk-in shower and the property has parking for two to three vehicles.

The very best Dartmoor has to offer is available literally from the doorstep with outstanding walking and riding from the off and a host of other outdoor pursuits, as well as country pubs, cafes and even the National Park's flagship Visitor Centre all in the immediate surrounds.

Accommodation

Front door to spacious entrance hall leading to sitting room, open plan kitchen/diner and stairs to the first floor.

Sitting room with a 3-seater sofa, chaise longue, smart television and a large selection of DVDs and books for all the family.

Open plan dining room with table and seating for 6 and doorway to play room and utility room.

Open plan Kitchen with 5 ring gas hob and double oven, full size dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, kettle and doorway to walk-in pantry with large American style fridge/freezer and cloakroom with w/c and wash basin.

Play and utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and patio doors to rear gravel courtyard and garden. There are a number of toys and games including a dolls house for young children.

Stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1 with 5ft king size bed, with loveseat, wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Bedroom 2 with 4.6ft double bed and wardrobe with drawers

Bedroom 3 with 3ft bed trundle bed, pull out 3ft single bed to make twin beds and chest of drawers.

Family bathroom with stand-alone bath, separate walk-in shower and wash basin.

Separate w/c

Outside

The property has lawned gardens on three sides with a large lawn to the rear of the property, as well as a spacious gravel courtyard with table and seating for 6, accessed from the kitchen and play room. There is a two-storey playhouse.

Parking

There is a gravelled parking area to the rear of the property, at the back of the garden, for parking of 2/3 vehicles. This is accessed via a green lane approximate 100m along Station Road and is the 2nd gateway on the right.

Additional

• Included: Bed linen and towels (guests are required to provide their own dog and beach towels). Water, Gas and Electricity.
• Internet and Telephone: Wi-Fi available free of charge. There is no landline telephone available but mobile reception is generally good but please check with your provider prior to booking.
• Local Facilities: The Prince of Wales Pub, Fox Tor Café, Londis Supermarket, Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, The Old Police Station Café, along with a selection of shops, all less than 0.2 miles away. Two Bridges Restaurant (1.8 miles) and The Dartmoor Inn (3 miles).