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The Old Railway Cottage in Lydford

This lovely old railway workers cottage has been renovated to offer a welcoming and comfortable holiday home in the heart of Devon, ideal for a couple or small family. .

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This lovely old railway workers cottage has been renovated to offer a welcoming and comfortable holiday home in the heart of Devon, ideal for a couple or small family.. Step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player. Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed. Bedroom 2: With single bed. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with garden furniture and barbecue. Bike Store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The garden is detached from the property. . The Old Railway Cottage is one of four railway workers cottages for the Southern Railway, which once connected London with the South West. Now a comfortable holiday home, the cottage sits within the Dartmoor National Park and has direct access to open moorland and the Granite Way cycle route. The cottage enjoys stunning views of Dartmoor and has been thoughtfully and tastefully furnished to reflect its rich past, whilst also providing a warm welcome. The Old Railway Cottage offers an ideal gateway for a couple or small family looking for a quiet haven in which to relax and unwind. There is a small sitting-out area at the front of the property and a larger detached garden to the rear, a picnic basket is available if you wish to enjoy lunch on the moors. There is also a cosy wood burner in the living room, perfect for snuggling up in front of after a busy day of exploring this great part of Devon. The Old Railway Cottage is located just outside the pretty village of Lydford. Here you will find two popular local pubs, historic Lydford Castle with its dark past, a well-stocked local farm shop and the renowned Lydford Gorge, a National Trust property. The gorge is home to the impressive Whitelady Waterfalls and the boiling waters of the Devils Cauldron. The cottage sits almost equal distance between the historic market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton. Both towns have a good range of amenities, shops, restaurants, parks and a sports and swimming centre. The cottage offers a walkers paradise and for exploring further afield, and both the north and south coasts of Devon are within reach, each providing their own unique landscapes and attractions. Other local attractions include the National Trust’s Drogo Castle, The Garden House and Dartmoor Gliding School, with Cornwall an easy day trip away. Shop 2 miles, pub 1¼ miles and restaurant 10 miles. Free WiFi

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Lydford is detailed below.

Thu 21st Snow 2°C 0°C 20mph 17.8mm 998mb
Fri 22nd Light snow 4°C -2°C 12mph 1.3mm 1,012mb
Sat 23rd Moderate rain 14°C 3°C 35mph 26.6mm 999mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 14°C 8°C 41mph 49.9mm 994mb
Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 5°C 18mph 4.3mm 1,004mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 12°C 6°C 31mph 13.4mm 1,005mb
Wed 27th Light rain 9°C 6°C 26mph 2.8mm 1,009mb

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