About this property
Nestled in the tranquil Honicombe Manor Holiday Village in Callington, Cornwall, is this marvellous detached lodge, Dartmoor 13. Set over two storeys and sleeping up to eight guests, Dartmoor 13 is ideal for a rural break with family and friends, with local amenities just a stone’s throw away on the resort's site. Park your car in the on-site car park and step into the small hall to discard any coats and shoes after your journey. Whip up home-cooked meals for your family in the fully functioning kitchen and enjoy discussing plans for your Cornwall adventure as you settle around the dining table, before preparing the popcorn and settling down on the spacious corner sofa to enjoy a family film night on the Smart TV in the contemporary sitting area.
When sleep calls, Dartmoor 13 ensures a flexible sleeping arrangement for all with a double and twin located on the ground floor, decorated in muted tones with a pop of fresh pastel pink. Take advantage of the convenient shower room, completing the ground floor, where you can freshen up after a long day of exploring your surroundings. Climb the stairs to the second floor, where you will discover a further two bedrooms, a king-size and a twin bedroom, echoing the décor of the ground floor with muted tones and a splash of pastel blue; it is simply charming. Enjoy a morning coffee or a freshly prepared picnic at the pretty picnic bench on your private patio area, before exploring your surroundings and taking advantage of the selection of on-site activities, which includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness suite and a children's play area.
Tucked away in the picturesque Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the charming Cornish town of Callington is steeped in rich history and heritage and attracts thousands of tourists every year. For those looking to delve straight into Callington’s history, St Mary’s Church should be your first port of call in the centre of town, a beautiful 15th century building where you can visit the Celtic lantern cross in the churchyard and ancient tombs of the historical families of Callington. Wander through the high street, where you will find a delightful array of shops and cafés, where you can sample a delicious Cornish cream tea.
For foodies, this quaint town is the home of Ginsters Cornish pasties, so be sure to sample one before the end of your trip! Check out The Callington Mural Project in the town’s centre; created by local and professional artists, it pays homage to Callington’s heritage, with a large and intricate image. Grab your walking boots and venture up the highest point in the area, Kit Hill, which was donated by The Prince of Wales when celebrating the birth of his son, Prince William, you can bring your own picnic and enjoy the expansive views over Bodmin Moor too. A short drive will bring you to the attractive town of Tavistock, known for being the ‘home of the cream tea’ and its pannier market, which is held every Tuesday-Saturday and hosts a selection of great traders selling local goods.
If you can tear yourself away, just a little further afield is the coastal town of Launceston, where you can explore Launceston Castle or the Lawrence House Museum. Make Dartmoor 13 your family getaway to Cornwall and enjoy a splendid retreat with beauty on your doorstep.
Nestled in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the quaint Cornish market town of Callington, bathed in rich heritage which has tourists flocking every year. The town has all the amenities one could need during there stay, from delightful local shops and cafes where you can indulge in a piece of cake and a cup of tea, and trying a Ginsters Cornish pasty is a must from its hometown. Stop by to see The Callington mural project, an intricate illustration depicting Callington’s heritage. Stemming from 1267 is the annual Honey Fair, which takes place on the first Wednesday in October, where you can expect entertainers, exhibitions, stalls and enjoy a delicious Cornish cream tea.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
washer/dryer, smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Stairgate, highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome at a cost of £25 per dog per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
On-site shop and bar/restaurant.
On-site leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor pool, fitness suite, tennis courts and children’s play area (seasonal opening times).
Reviews (6)
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John
By far the biggest problem are the floors on the 1st floor, the noise when you walk on the 1st floor is terrible, everyone in the house is disturbed during the night if someone goes to the bathroom. Hot water pressure is very low, the water trickles out of the tap and the downstairs shower is useless, which meant we all had to share the electric shower in the upstairs bathroom. I have left a list of items that needed repair, these include the sink upstairs leaking, and this had obviously been happening for some time, the tv signal went on and off, this appeared to be a loose connection on the aerial booster, and only 1 lamp working out of the 3 in the kitchen fitting. The site itself was pretty and well tended, except for the road outside the cottage which is an unmade road with weeds growing all along it, and the eternal light is lying on the floor despite having been reported by a previous guest. There is no floor plan showing the layout and details of fire escapes and there are no emergency escape lights. All portable appliances should have pat test labels to confirm that they have been tested annually. Overall we felt that the property was poorly maintained and shabby.
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Samantha
Called the number given on the email which was not answered. Called Sykes and after 2 and a half hours was given a new code. We had 4 young children who had travelled 4 hours to get there. Then having to vacate by 9am is ludicrous, especially as you donât find this out until after booking and paying. In at 7.30pm and out by 9am!! The Wi-Fi was non existent and we asked the site guy who told us âit doesnât work, so use next doors Wi-Fiâ and gave us the password, useful but was advertised as having Wi-Fi. The upstairs floorboards are incredibly noisy especially considering 2 other bedrooms are downstairs. The place is decorated nicely but the overall upkeep outside is very shabby, weeds everywhere on the road edge, lumps of concrete, a broken light smashed outside held tighter with duct tape and no barriers to keep the children away. Would definitely not recommend this property or use Skyes cottages ever again after this experience
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Jonathan
Parking near the cottage was a nightmare. WIFI was so poor at the start that it was unusable. Property was very clean with a great layout. Sykes- Misleading info. Wasnât made aware that games room required a bag of pound coins to use and you canât just turn up when you want for swimming. All needs to be pre booked, which wasnât easy not having the password. Luckily the staff on site are very helpful.