Beautiful, quaint thatched cottage on Dartmoor

This special cottage, originally a Devon longhouse belonging to author Doris Lessing, has been lovingly renovated to provide stylish, comfortable accommodation. It is situated in a secluded spot on the moors yet close to essential amenities and the quaint village of Belstone boasts a cosy pub, a delicious tea room and fantastic walks. Heated by a biomass boiler it retains many original features such as a large flagstoned hallway and original fireplace. Two steps up to special living/dining room with huge oak-beamed ceiling, big fireplace (woodburner), original uneven flagstoned floor (rug), TV/DVD, window seats: a room to dream in. Step up to compact fitted kitchen (microwave, fridge, electric cooker); small shower-room (suite). Two bedrooms - a double (5'), and a small room with 3' bunks. A warm, cosy cottage. Belstone: little high village (good food pub, church, village green) on the edge of the open moor, brilliant base for walking Dartmoor's highest hills and wildest valleys. Okehampton (small town, golf, tennis, leisure centre, bicycle hire, cinema), 3½ miles; Chagford, 8; sea/sand/surf at Bude, about 30. Riding/pony-trekking and fishing locally. Filling station/shop (24 hours), 1 mile. Floorplans Ground Floor KitchenBathroomSitting / Dining RoomDouble BedroomTwin Bedroom Summary • Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x bunks • Shower-room with shower, WC, basin, Living/dining room with wood burning stove • Kitchen • Hall • Central heating and underfloor heating with wood burning stove • Microwave, fridge, tumble dryer, washing machine, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent • Travel cot available on request, Off road parking for four cars • Enclosed garden • Three well-behaved dogs welcome, 1st dog free of charge, additional dogs £15 per dog per week or short break • Sorry no smoking • Pub less than 1 mile from property. The cottage shares a drive with Tor Down House which is situated behind. We, the owners, live their with our little boy and whilst we are always on hand should you have any queries, we try and give you as much privacy as possible during your stay. Belstone is a beautiful village which boasts a cosy pub serving delicious food, a quaint Tea Room open Fri-Mon and serving light snacks and cakes. There is a 24hr services 1 mile from the cottage and Okehampton town center is a 5 minute drive away, offering supermarkets, excellent butchers, bakers, cafes and local shops. Car