About – One Gidleigh Park

One Gidleigh Park

Unique Luxury Cottage

Chagford, Dartmoor, Devon

One Gidleigh Park is a detached boutique self catering holiday cottage situated in the upper reaches of the River Teign Valley in the foothills of rugged Dartmoor.

This unusual timber property is totally surrounded by a 1 acre garden of lawn, terraces, herbaceous borders and ancient woodland. The seclusion, privacy and clean air will really appeal to those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday city life at any time of year.

Although the house is private and located deep within the Dartmoor National Park, it’s only a 5 minute drive and a pleasant half an hour walk from the attractive, vibrant stannary town of Chagford. It’s also a short stroll away from the luxurious two Michelin starred Gidleigh Park Hotel which makes it convenient for those who want to visit for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner and wander around its stunning gardens. The tiny village of Gidleigh, with its beautiful church and Norman castle, is a close walk away through woodland and field.

The house was constructed in 1929 as the cook’s residence on the estate of the private house that subsequently became the Gidleigh Park Hotel. It was built by Boulton & Paul, a company specialising in British aircraft manufacturing, construction engineering and shepherd’s huts! This original wooden home has been lovingly restored and extended over the last few years. The new luxury contemporary interior now houses a combination of modern designer and antique furnishings.

Further Details

Unique 160 square metre 1920’s single story cottage. Ideal for romantic breaks and honeymoons. It’s also suited for two couples.
Two en-suite bedrooms, one with king size double and one with large double bed. Luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen, top quality soaps and extremely comfortable beds.
Large, well equipped cook’s kitchen with dining area and separate utility room.
Sitting room with stunning uninterrupted views over garden and fields at the front. Look directly into bluebell woodland from the glassroom at the rear. Spot the deer, foxes, badgers and a myriad of birdlife.
Mezzanine office and snug.
Logs and kindling provided for two wood-burners in the kitchen and sitting room. The house also has under-floor and radiator oil fired central heating.
Beautiful, private one acre sunny garden with wooden decks with tables and chairs at the front and rear of the house. Herbaceous borders and raised vegetable beds and herbs (help yourself when in season).
Wifi. Hardwire connections for personal listening devices to two music systems in the kitchen and sitting room. Large TV and DVD player. Good mobile reception for most networks.
1.5 miles from Chagford with its handsome 15th and 16th century buildings. Voted best village to live in the UK in the Sunday Times 2015 guide. It has several pubs, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and large range of useful shops including an excellent hardware and moorland clothing shop, butcher, greengrocer and delicatessen.

Inventory

Welcome hamper of local products on arrival.
Luxury 600 thread count Egyptian cotton bed linen.
Vegan, palm oil free soaps by local maker Ravenscourt Apothecary.
Fluffy Egyptian cotton towels and bathrobes.
Firewood and kindling.
Comforting throws for those extra cold nights.
Gated off road parking for 2 cars.
Book library and recipe books.
Extensive CD collection and film DVDs.
Kitchen basics including tea, coffee capsules, sugar, condiments, herbs and spices, olive oil and vinegar.
Household essentials including dishwasher and laundry powder, tea towels, apron, iron, ironing board and hairdryer.
Barbeque.
Board games.
Informative house book guide, walking routes, maps and binoculars.