Welcome to The Barn at Yeoland House. The barn is a wonderful reverse level property set in it's own grounds. This view is looking across from the owners lawned area.
The wood-burner also has a fireguard should you need to zone this area off.
The joy of this room has to be the wonderful vaulted ceiling and large stable-doors that can be opened.
This fabulous bathroom is sure to delight! From the roll-top bath to the shower cubicle, not forgetting the heated towel rail and space!
The main bedroom on ground level, to the far end of the barn. The bathroom sits between the two bedrooms with the option of a separate shower-room off the utility-room.
The path up to the barn from your own private entrance and parking area. Your area is clearly marked for your enjoyment. Please note that there are steps up from the parking area and the ground is uneven.
Open plan living at its very best. No detail has been overlooked, with wonderful furnishings, original features and that wonderful wood-burner. No matter the season, this space will be enjoyed by one and all.
The open plan living area benefits from two stable-doors that can be opened to let a breeze blow through on those hot summer days.
After a day of cycling, sit back and flame watch with a glass of wine.
A room to impress.
The room benefits from a mezzanine offering a games-area with table-football.
Well, you are on holiday!
The barn has games for you to enjoy.
Sit back and relax in this wonderful sitting-area, and enjoy a film.
The stairs up to the mezzanine area.
Time for a relaxed lunch in wonderful surroundings.
The kitchen area has a slightly lower ceiling but plenty of clearance for those taller members of the family.
The kitchen is fully equipped for you to cook up a storm.
The view from the mezzanine area.
The main bedroom is a wonderfully generous room offering a perfect place to recharge at the end of a day.
The main bedroom also benefits from a TV.
The main bedroom is triple aspect, catching the morning, noon and evening sun.
The main bathroom is very luxurious.
The shower cubicle is oversized for maximum space and luxury. Please note you have to step up and out of the shower.
The main bathroom sits between both of the bedrooms on the ground level.
Bedroom 2 has 'zip and link' beds, so can be either 2' 6" twins that are perfect for children or a king-size double bed when zipped together.
Another bedroom that benefits from multiple windows.
The mezzanine area has a single bed. Owing to it being a bed on the open mezzanine level this room would suit a teenager.
The mezzanine area is not enclosed so the laughter can be heard throughout the barn as the competition around the table-football heats up.
This barn is for all the family including your trusty four-legged friend.
Your own private entrance.
The barn sits far enough away from the owners, who are on hand should you require help.
The Barn is accessed via the lower front door, which is your entry door on arrival. The small guest garden to the front of the barn is not fully enclosed.
Time to walk and talk, enjoy the numerous local walks, not forgetting Dartmoor National Park.
Please hold onto the rail as you head up the steps.
The beautiful grounds at The Barn.
Rural bliss.
The path up to the barn from your own private entrance and parking area. Your area is clearly marked for your enjoyment. Please note that there are steps up from the parking area and the ground is uneven.
Head up to Brentor Church and be rewarded by this wonderful view, then head back into Tavistock for a coffee.
Dartmoor National Park offers the best of the outdoors and should be explored.
With Dartmoor and the Drake Trail minutes from the barn, remember there is an outhouse to keep your bikes safe and secure.
Pretty Tavistock has some lovely riverside walks.
The ancient Pannier Market in Tavistock takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
The Barn at Yeoland House
45135.4 miles S of Tavistock | Sleeps 5 + cot
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
The food at this pretty 16th Century village inn is swiftly earning a sterling reputation. Recommended as one of the 50 best country pubs in Britain by The Independent in June 2010.
Nearby beach
Both Barn Pool and this beach are next to the Cremyll foot ferry with access to the gardens of Mount Edgecumbe Park nearby. With lovely views across to Plymouth, Cremyll beach is shingle and sand with some rock pools around the south side. Car parking is available at Cremyll and dogs are allowed year round.
Nearby walk
This disused railway line has been transformed into a spectacular walkway and rough cycle track that winds through deciduous woodland and past high moorland Tors. There are marvellous views of Burrator Lake and the Walkham Valley and the track passes the quarries of Sweltor and Foggintor, once famous for the granite used on many London buildings, including London Bridge.
September 2021
Challenging to cycle
We included this section as part of a longer cycle and probably regretted it. Not the best surface for hybrid bikes although they coped better than us. Quite a “bone shaker” surface coupled with a head wind made progress arduous and maybe would have been better to walk.
February 2009
Views from the sea to Bodmin Moor, the only sound the cry of the buzzards; (good pubs in Princetown!)
- G Steele
Nearby town
Perched on the banks of the great Tamar River, the historic waterway that divides Devon and Cornwall, Calstock is a pretty village full of whitewashed cottages that tumble down to the water’s edge. The skyline is dominated by an imposing viaduct that spans the river; an endless stream of boats of all shapes and sizes sail through the arches throughout the day. It is impossible to visit Calstock without getting on the water at least once – try a trip on the Tamar Passenger Ferry – a lovely open wooden boat which plies the river between Calstock and the National Trust’s historic Cotehele Quay.
Also nearby
This 17th Century inn is a great place to start or round off a day on Dartmoor. Centrally located in the village, you can also explore nearby Walkhampton Common with archaeological sites and quarry where stone was taken to build the original London Bridge. The pub offers homemade food, real ales, log fires and a beer garden for summer months. Dogs are welcome too.
October 2024
Great pub food and ales
Arrived on a midweek evening without booking. Welcomed warmly and enjoyed lovely food, great cider and beer. Dog friendly too
March 2022
Brilliant 'proper' local pub!
A real village pub, lots of regularly changing local beers, proper pub food - great pies and burgers. All with excellent service and a warm welcome.
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
May 2010
The owners are a credit to the pub. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced. Plenty of real ales and a large garden where you can sit and enjoy the evening sun. Small, well-behaved animals are allowed. Well worth a visit.
June 2009
A great pub, serving good food at reasonable prices.
- Mr D. Bailey
Named after one of Devon's most famous sons, Sir Francis Drake, the Drake's Trail project, launched in March 2009, includes a range of walking and cycling routes in West Devon for all age groups and fitness levels. The new off-road cycling route follows the old railway track between Tavistock and Plymouth, crossing open moorland at Roborough Down before reaching the wooded valleys of the River Meavy and eventually the River Plym.
September 2021
Superb cycle way
Cycled to Plymouth and back on this fantastic route with ever changing scenery that was a joy
September 2020
Great walk
2hrs and a lovely route. We had a fab walk
February 2009
See deer in the woods and watch the rivers for kingfishers, herons and spawning salmon.
- G Steele
Locals and visitors alike recommend this former 15th Century church house inn, named after the 800yr old oak tree on the adjacent village green. The ancient interior lends a homely traditional feel, from flagstone floors to church pew seating. The ales are quality and the food highly rated.
October 2021
Very Good Lunch
Excellent pub lunch. The menu is quite limited (the sign of good food) but has something for everyone. We had two platters between the three of us and couldn’t manage it all. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Parking might be an issue at busy times but we managed to find a space.
July 2020
Brilliant in the current situation xx
Fantastic pub and really well organised for current situation x
Chilli prawns amazing, Husband loved chilli chicken burger...but be warned he likes hot and it was chilli 🌶
Anti pasti box fab x
Bantham Beach is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has numerous awards tucked under its sandy belt. Overlooking Bigbury Bay and Burgh Island, you can take the famous sea tractor and head to the island or sit and enjoy the views from the shore. A great surfing beach, the huge swathes of sand and sea allow plenty of space for everyone. Well-provisioned and life guarded in the summer, Bantham is a fantastic family-friendly beach.
June 2024
Bantham Beach
We love this beautiful beach.The estuary runs into the sea here ,there’s a pretty boathouse and the views are stunning with vast expanses of sand and pretty sand dunes. Lovely views across to Burgh Island, you can only access the Island from the Bigbury side of the estuary though. Dogs are restricted on the main beach during the main season but if you walk over to the far right as you face the sea there is a huge area where they are allowed.
There is a charge for car parking, £7 when we visited in June, or you can purchase a weekly ticket for £30.00
Usually ,there are gastro vans in the warmer weather and Bantham Village stores(great views from their outside terrace area ) is not far away where you can get some provisions or eat in the cafe there. The Sloop Inn is nearby too.
You can walk directly from Bantham Beach along the SW coastal path to Milton Sands, about 2miles away or about another mile further to Hope Cove.
Bantham Beach had lifeguards patrolling when we visited in June.
March 2024
Misleading information
Bantham Beach is south of the estuary with no sea tractor access to Burgh Island which is from Bigbury Beach , north of the estuary.
When visiting Bantham we tried The Sloop Inn in the village for Sunday lunch but would not revisit.
October 2022
Beach walk
large car park and a short walk to a small ferry to Bigbury on sea, a great beach walk
June 2022
Perfect beach
Something for everyone here plus a good cafe.
August 2021
Great beach with views across to Burgh Island
Lovely privately-owned, wide, sandy beach. Beautiful views across to Burgh Island, walking access is possible at times, depending on the tide. Good facilities, lots of parking (there is a daily charge, so check before going). We enjoyed a great pizza from one of the gastro-buses in the car park. There are picnic benches in the gastro-bus area, and hot, and cold drinks, and other food available.
September 2008
Privately owned beach open to the public. A truly beautiful beach. Wide sands, surfing and wind-surfing, rock pools and a delightfully gentle introduction to the South West Coast Path with views over Burgh Island. No dogs allowed during the summer months. Charge made for car parking.
August 2008
Great family fun beach
Lovely beach with little coves to hide away in, rock pools and lovely clean sandcastle sand; wide enough for kite buggies, best surfing beach on the south coast along with Bigbury on Sea beach opposite. Burgh Island out to sea with its restored evocative 1930's hotel clinging to the edge was the inspiration for Enid Blyton's Kirrin Island as well as a number of Agatha Christie novels! Dogs allowed on the beach Oct- April and then along the far right hand side (west) during the remainder of the year. Beach balls and skimboards etc plus coffees and teas available from the post office cafe back in the village- great estuary view while sipping away on the deck out back. Lunch or supper in the Sloop pub- best to pre book in season
A medieval house in amazing condition, with fabulous collections of armour, textiles and furniture from the period. The estate is open daily from dawn to dusk throughout the year, dogs are welcome in the grounds and there's miles of woodland paths and countryside to explore.
May 2013
Cotehele
This is one of the most beautiful houses in UK. Well worth a visit.
June 2012
Stoic British carried on in AWFUL weather!
Wonderful House, Gardens, grounds and shops..AWFUL half term weather, but we braved it all! NB the house has NO electric lights so visibility in the house is limited on dull days!. Mill lovely and the walk down from the house through the gardens and past the chapel to the quay side and then the mill was lovely....a little slippery in places as it a little steep in parts and was SO wet..but we all remained upright! Lovely Cornish ice creams at the Quay and great bread flour can be bought at the mill shop. Hurrah for the VERY helpful and lovely mini bus driver who can ferry any less able bodies around the 3 sites...
April 2009
Cotehele is a beautiful National Trust property - I recommend walking the wider estate, including the folly behind the property which gives you a bird's eye view for miles! The walk down through the quay to the mill is stunning, and the waterwheel and mill race is currently being renovated, which is an interesting project. You can even buy flour that has been milled on site.
January 2009
Cotehele
A medieval gem with a magical garden sloping down to the Tamar. Plenty of walks on the Estate. Highly recommended are the scones at the restaurant on Cotehele Quay - just the thing at the end of a stroll along the river.
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