Acorn Cottage Bed and Breakfast is a picturesque Grade 2 listed cottage set within half an acre of gardens. Situated in beautiful Devon on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and close to the Cornish border. Acorn Cottage is just a 5 minute drive from the ancient stannary town of Tavistock (voted Best Market Town in 2005) which provides excellent shops pubs/restaurants and many other interesting activities. An ideal base for exploring the south west with easy access to Dartmoor and the outstanding peninsula coastline. We are also located just off the Devon Coast to Coast (Route 27) part of the national cycle network. A warm and friendly welcome from owners Jane and Tony Weller awaits you when you arrive at Acorn Cottage. We offer 3 comfortable en-suite rooms two double and one twin. Facilities include; Private off-road parking access to the gardens colour T.V's hairdryers tea/coffee/hot chocolate in all rooms secure storage for cycles bike/boot washing facilities and a good local knowledge of the area for all requirements. We operate in a relaxed non-smoking family friendly environment. Breakfasts are made to order using fresh local/organic produce whenever possible. * Please note if you state an arrival time we assume you will arrive at that time. If you are going to be here earlier or later please let us know so that we can be here to welcome you when you arrive.
Facilities include; Private off-road parking access to the gardens colour T.V's hairdryers tea/coffee/hot chocolate in all rooms secure storage for cycles bike/boot washing facilities and a good local knowledge of the area for all requirements
Ensuite shower in all rooms. A lounge for guests to use and a separate Breakfast Room. TV hairdryer and hot drinks in all rooms. Secure storage for bikes.
Awards:
- Dartmoor First 2010
Style:
- Traditional
- Homely
- Eco-friendly
- Comfortable
Rooms Facilities:
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Wireless internet connection
- Colour television
Bed Details:
- Twin (single beds)
- Double bed
Bathroom Details:
- En suite
- Shower
Eco Policy:
At Acorn Cottage we do various things to try and reduce our impact on the environment. 1. We compost kitchen and garden green waste. 2. We re-use things where possible eg shopping bags. 3. We refill bottles of toiletries rather than buying individually wrapped items. 4. We use recycled products where possible. 5. We buy locally produced and/or organic food whenever possible. 6. We reduce use of water and washing powders by asking guests to keep their towels and sheets for the duration of their stay. 7. We use environmentally friendly washing and cleaning products. We also try to help local wildlife. 1. We feed the birds. 2. We have a wildlife pond. 3. We garden organically.
Amenities:
- Lock-up facility for bicycles
- Non-smoking (throughout)
Parking:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Number of Rooms: 3
Number of Floors: 2
Mobility Description:
- Acorn Cottage is an old building with Grade 2 listing situated about 3 miles from Tavistock town centre. - There is a large level car park to the rear of the property. - A gentle path slopes down to the house. - External access lights automatically
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Dining Facilities:
- Breakfasts are made to order using fresh local/organic produce whenever possible.
Children Policy: Children welcome
Check In Time: 00:00.0
Check Out Time: 00:00.0
Reception Closing Time: 00:00.0
Pet Policy:
- No pets
Recreation:
- Walking
- Shopping
- River
- Nature trail
- Museums/galleries
- Horse riding
- Golf
- Garden
- Fly fishing
- Fishing
- Fine dining
- Bird watching
- Animal watching
- Cycling
Business Facilities:
- Internet connection (wireless)
Directions:
Leave the M5 at J31 and take the A30 towards Okehampton. After the 2nd exit to Okehampton take the A386 to Tavistock. After about 4 miles turn right to Lydford (just before The Dartmoor Inn on your left). Continue through Lydford and Brentor passing the Brentor Inn on your right and Brentor Church (high up on left). When you see South Brentor signposted left turn first right (almost immediately and with no sign post). Acorn Cottage is about 1/2mile down this lane on the left;