Guests say
Birch Lodge offers a spacious and well-equipped base for exploring Devon and Cornwall, with the added convenience of a farm shop, pub, and fresh milk vending on site. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, handy location, and friendly hosts. While some areas, such as the shared entrance and soft furnishings, could benefit from a refresh, the property provides good value for money and is particularly suited to those seeking practicality and local charm.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests noting clean bathrooms, kitchens, and bedding, but others mentioning issues with dirty carpets, windows, and shared entrance areas. Some soft furnishings were also reported as needing attention.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Dartmoor, Tavistock, and local attractions, as well as on-site amenities like the farm shop and pub.
Guests found the beds and living areas comfortable and appreciated the spacious layout and two bathrooms. However, some mentioned issues with heating and noise from the pub below.
The property offers good facilities such as parking, WiFi, and kitchen amenities, but some guests noted maintenance issues (e.g., broken doors, limited cookware, no washing machine) and areas needing updating.
Several guests mentioned thoughtful touches such as milk and chocolate cake left in the fridge, but please note these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay. Hosts were described as helpful and friendly.
About this property
This first floor apartment is ideal for visiting the lovely towns and villages of Devon/Cornwall, and after a tiring day, enjoy a meal in the on site restaurant.. All on the
first floor.
Open plan living space: With French doors leading to balcony.
Living area: With Freeview TV and single sofa bed.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric cooker, microwave and fridge.
Bedroom 1: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request) and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With twin beds.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
. These two first floor holiday apartments are located adjacent to the Copper Penny Inn with Wi-Fi available, a traditional village pub located in the little hamlet called Chipshop on the outskirts of Tavistock. It is situated on the Devon/Cornwall border close to the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Tamar Trails within 1 mile. The owners, who are local farmers as well as publicans, also have a farm shop on-site selling locally produced meats and organic vegetables. This is the ideal location for couples or small families of all ages looking for a convenient base from which to explore a wide area. Locally there is Tavistock, the ancient market town, Morewellham Quay, or Cotehele National Trust on the banks of the River Tamar. The unusual name of the village, ‘Chipshop’, derives from the old days when miners working the local copper mines were paid in ‘chips’ which could be exchanged for goods in the local shops and inns. Beach 20 miles. Farm shop on-site, shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant adjacent.
There is Wi-Fi available in the pub. Please be aware that these apartments are located at a rural village pub. There is a beer garden and carpark to the front. The pub opening hours are daily 12 – 2.30pm and 5-11pm.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (9)
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Heishan
Pros: A good location for visiting Devon and Cornwall. A pub, farm shop, wending machine selling fresh milk and milkshakes and free parking on site. Easy to find, spacious flat with En-suite and a family bathroom. The host was kind to leave a bottle of milk and chocolate cake in the fridge for us. Cons: The accommodation is on top of the shop on the first floor and divided into two flats. There were few dogs in the other flat at least four dogs kept on barking when you go up or down the stairs. The odour wasnt pleasant at all.
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Tomasz
A good location for visiting Dartmoor National Park. A pub, farm shop, and a vending machine selling fresh milk and milkshakes are all within easy reach. Spacious flat. Family bedroom with En-suite, family bathroom, kitchen and living room. Fast WiFi. What more could you want?
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Helen
Great stay