Hartwell (farmhouse in W. Devon with pool)
Want exclusive deal alerts, booking reminders, and quicker checkout?
Log in now
→
Overview
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
10 guests
3 nights minimum
Cottage
Now that Trip Advisor are no longer taking bookings, full up to date availability for Hartwell can be found at hartwelldevon dot c o dot uk. Hartwell is a former farmhouse which was built in the 19th century close to the village of Sydenham Damerel and just 12 minutes from the historic town of Tavistock. Tucked away in the heart of the Tamar Valley, this attractive part of the Devon countryside is officially an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.' The house has modern facilities (including wifi, bluray, and a pool!) but retains its traditional feel, including Inglenook fireplace, original slate flagstones and old wooden floors. There's a large well equipped kitchen containing a Rayburn, and two living rooms each with a cosy wood burner. Furniture is mostly antique or older style, in keepi...
House Rules
Kid friendlyNo smoking
Check with owner: Pets
- Lead guest must be over the age of 21.
- No all-male or all-female groups unless agreed with the owner in advance of the booking.
- Names of all guests staying must be provided.
Bedrooms
3 Kings4 Singles1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Shower
Contribute
Reviews (22)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
If you have submitted a review for a holiday rental property, we may also ask that you provide us with proof of your stay to ensure that your review is attached to the correct rental property.
Holiday rental reviews collected via the VRBO website (formerly Homeaway) and syndicated to the Tripadvisor website are not currently subject to Tripadvisor’s standard moderation processes.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Jennifer B
Skelmersdale, United Kingdom3 contributions
Truly amazing.
Wow! This house is stunning and everything a country retreat should be. The remote location, oil burning stove, the log burners, beautiful gardens, extensive book collection and abundance of wildlife; this was just perfect for us.
We took a group of 10 ranging from 5-65 and all were catered for and happy. The teens spent most of their time in the pool the grandparents tucked away in the cozy TV room and myself just enjoying having a kitchen big enough to cook for 10! The kitchen is so well equipped too there wasn’t a thing I looked for and didn’t find and the dishwasher was handy too!
I couldn’t of been happier with our trip and Angus was so helpful and on hand for any queries we had the best time couldn’t recommend enough.
Visited September 2023
Written 29 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Angusjd
Hi Jennifer. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. It sounds like all generations made best use of the house! We hope to welcome you back to Hartwell another time.
Best wishes, Angus
Written 18 December 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mike F
2 contributions
Wonderful house
This is a fantastic place for a family holiday. Ten of us plus a toddler, and a dog, stayed over Easter and thoroughly enjoyed the house and garden, summerhouse and indoor table tennis. The welcome pack was generous and much appreciated - tea, coffee, milk, bread, local honey from the garden, marmalade and more ...
The house has five bedrooms, one with a four poster bed, and is surrounded by gardens which are well kept and we made good use of the outside furniture. Full marks to Angus 😁
Visited April 2023
Written 13 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Maggie H
1 contribution
Wonderful place for a family holiday!
We have just returned from the most wonderful holiday at Hartwell. Ten family members comprising of three generations (ranging from 14yrs - 69yrs) and two labradors have enjoyed every single minute with everyone catered for. Angus has thought of every last detail to ensure a pleasurable stay. The teenagers enjoyed the heated pool throughout the day and into the night...when the pool is lit with underwater lights! The adults enjoyed a well deserved rest and relaxed with books, walks and we all experienced some nearby attractions. The beautiful house is spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped with good quality bedding, kitchen utensils, furniture....in fact absolutely everything you could ask for. I would not hesitate to visit again or recommend Hartwell to anyone.
Visited October 2021
Written 30 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
CazbyDazby
Camberley, United Kingdom3 contributions
Fantastic Farmhouse near Tavistock.
This farmhouse was a perfect choice for a big family 3 day weekend break. Comfy, 5-star accommodation & a wonderful welcome pack thoughtfully provided by the considerate owner. Everything that we had hoped for. See you soon!
Visited September 2021
Written 23 September 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Seaside01729475734
1 contribution
Incredible house in a beautiful location
We had the most fantastic stay in Hartwell over the half term week in May. The house and the grounds are beautiful and it's the perfect place for a family holiday. I can honestly say that Angus has thought of absolutely everything for the house - more so than any other house we've ever stayed at.
There is such a comprehensive guide to the house with all the information you could possibly need about it and the surrounding area. Above and beyond things have been thought of like plugs are labelled in the house where they need to be, having two bath mats in each bathroom (one always gets soaked!), all the cleaning and cooking things you could possibly need, a lovely welcome basket (including cuddly toys for our kids), ingredients to make fresh baked bread etc.! There's also absolutely loads of games and books and Netflix on the TV etc. for evenings or if the weather isn't in your favour.
The garden and outdoor facilities are amazing with so much equipment and so much to keep everyone entertained - the pool is beautiful! There's loads of beach equipment (even huge mats and a sun tent for little ones).
We also had the most amazing time in the surrounding area: the Tamar trails were beautiful and we really enjoyed trips to Morewelham Quay, Calstock, Tavistock and Bude.
I don't very often leave reviews but the house, exemplary hosting and beautiful area compelled me to. This certainly won't be our last trip to the house - if you're at all thinking about it then go ahead and book!
Visited May 2021
Written 7 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Camper50755743166
Uckfield, United Kingdom1 contribution
Fantastic holiday farmhouse for whole family
A fantastic home to enjoy for a family getaway. We visited as 3 generations of family members, and all loved it. So much to do at the house and excellent amenities provided. Easy access to explore Devon and Cornwall from. But you don't really need to go anywhere either with the private pool and gardens alternatively. Really good host, who has all bases covered with info and support in advance, and during the stay.
Visited August 2020
Written 8 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mac
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom4 contributions
Perfect self contained holiday house
It is a strange time to holiday, which meant that we did less of the usual activities such as eating out and much more hanging around at the house, in the gardens and just exploring the local area. Hartwell is perfect for this.
The first 5 days of our 10 day break we had glorious weather and did very little away from the house. Hanging out around the pool and playing frisbee in the huge garden was mostly the order of the day.
The second part of the holiday we were not blessed with such great weather but we still made the most of it by playing board games in the kitchen and exploring some of the wonderful rugged local area.
2nd visit for our family and our 3rd is already booked - I guess that says it all!
Marcus & Family
Visited July 2020
Written 28 July 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sightsee20941394847
1 contribution
The perfect location for a family stay in Devon
In August we (4 adults, 6 kids) spent a week at Hartwell house. The cottage is really a perfect location for a family or group stay in Devon's countryside. All is in very good shape, tidy and clean. Great kitchen and sleeping rooms. Wonderful estate with a flowerful garden. Great pool, heated to 26 degrees. Lots of facilities for the kids (table tennis, table soccer, soccer goal, trampolin ...). Very good pub food in walking distance. Angus (the owner) and Angie (the housekeeper) are super-nice and friendly. Could not be better. We will come back.
Visited August 2019
Written 3 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Angusjd
Thanks so much for the review Wolfgang, and I’m glad you all enjoyed your stay at Hartwell and in the U.K. We hope to see you again one day soon...
Written 5 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
geoffreyt470
Bradford, United Kingdom23 contributions
Perfect family holiday base in devon / cornawall
Had 1 week at this cottage in June with our family and friends, used as a base for visiting surrounding area. But could have easily just chilled out at this property and gone no where else!
Excellent property and facilities - the outdoor pool was great - our 6 & 7 year old kids were in the heated pool when ever possible. The pool is sheltered but also in a sun trap so we made good use of it despite the mixed weather. Towels included.
Plenty of space inside and out to keep everyone happy - and several instruments for the budding musicians!.
The outside garden area is vast - space for ball games, great trampoline, secluded garden areas, - so great base for a family holiday.
Thanks Angus.
Visited June 2019
Written 20 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Angusjd
Thanks so much for your review. Sounds like you all had a great week!
Written 22 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
palmsrocks
Oundle, United Kingdom15 contributions
Home is where the Hartwell is
Excellent stay in what feels like a home from home, made all the more enjoyable by the beautiful gardens and heated outdoor swimming pool.
Hartwell made for a superb location whilst visiting Devon/Cornwall. Ideally located for day trips to the coast and walks with the dogs. 10 minutes from the wonderful Endsleigh Hotel and so many more excellent eateries and traditional pubs, the Royal Inn in Horsebridge is worth walking to for a pint of the locals favourite “Otter”, wander over the Tamar and you’ll find yourself in Cornwall.
Angus (and Angie the housekeeper) ensured that every little detail was taken care of for all our guests, including our 5 month old and various friends that dropped in to see us over a five day stay. The house is very well equipped, clean, homely and inviting, along with great linen/towels and a nice little basket of essentials to get you going, much appreciated!
We won’t hesitate to book again and are already planning our next adventure to Hartwell.
Visited June 2019
Written 24 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Angusjd
It’s great to hear that you’ve had a good stay and have enjoyed the house and the local area. We very much hope to see you again in the near future.
Written 26 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Location info
- Kid friendly
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Garage
- Patio
Indoor amenities
- Cable television
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Parking
- Parking available
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Countryside area
- Horse riding facilities
Additional amenities
- Trampoline
Living spaces
- Highchair
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
- Ping Pong table
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Map
Getting there
Exeter Airport
37.8 mi
St Mawgan Airport
34.3 mi
Restaurants
The Boot Inn
4.5 mi
The Annex
4 mi
White Hart Inn
2.1 mi
Bob's East End Cafe
4.2 mi
Attractions
Cotehele
4.4 mi • Historic Sites
Tavistock Pannier Market
4.1 mi • Flea & Street Markets
St Michael de Rupe Church
4.6 mi • Churches & Cathedrals
Kit Hill
3.6 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
About the neighbourhood
And there's a 15th Century pub down the hill which used to be frequented by Charles I while on his way to visit his mistress at Cotehele!
Near by, Tavistock is an attractive and historic rural town with many shops and fantastic restaurants. There is an eclectic mix of local independent shops and eateries as well as a few well known national stores. But a real highlight is the wonderful Pannier Market which has been in existence since the 12th century and changes many of its stalls every day.
A short trip in the car takes you to Dartmoor (Devon) in one direction or Bodmin (Cornwall) in the other, and we're equidistant from the North and South Cornwall/Devon coasts, making Hartwell an ideal base from which to explore the West Country.
Getting around
You will need a car, motorbike or taxi to get to and from Hartwell as it is in the heart of the countryside with the nearest train station Gunnislake 3 miles away. Larger mainline trains run to Exeter or Plymouth, both approx 45 minutes drive away.
Access
Car required
How to get there
You will need a car to Travel to Hartwell. The nearest train station is Gunnislake (10 minute drive away) or bus station is Tavistock. Flights come to either Newquay Cornwall Airport or Exeter- Both approximately 45 minutes away.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
About this property
- First, check the Availability tab on this page to see if your dates are available. If they are, contact the owner via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox to confirm availability.
- If the owner has provided contact information, you may contact him or her directly. If not, you can contact the owner via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox. This inbox is created after you send your first message or booking request to the owner
- You can send another message via the Tripadvisor Rental Inbox to check if the property is still available. If the owner has listed a phone number, you can also call to follow up. send enquiries to other properties. If you still don't hear from the owner, Tripadvisor recommends that you send enquiries to other properties.
- If the owner approves your stay, he or she will let you know which forms of payment are accepted. This owner does not currently accept payments via the Tripadvisor inbox.
Still can't find what you're looking for?
More Beach destinations:
More History & Culture destinations:
More Coastal destinations:
This property is affiliated with 
All bookings are direct with the owner
All bookings are direct with the owner Property #HL2225415205
Frequently Asked Questions about Hartwell (farmhouse in W. Devon with pool)
- Hartwell (farmhouse in W. Devon with pool) is able to accommodate up to 10 guests. See all property details.
- Hartwell (farmhouse in W. Devon with pool) has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
- Hartwell (farmhouse in W. Devon with pool) has 5 bedrooms available. See all property details.