The Old Milking Parlour

Secluded and entirely private, without being fully remote, the Old Milking Parlour is situated in a tiny hamlet on the south eastern edge of Dartmoor - a place of magical forests and streams, misty mornings and, on sunny days, panoramic vistas. A solitary retreat here gives you the opportunity to really sink into this mysterious, mythic, ancient landscape. The guest house is nested in an old orchard, and is extremely comfortable and spacious, and well equipped: ideal for a solitary retreat, or perhaps a holiday for 2 or 3. Comprises a double bed, a reading room with a desk and sofa plus basic meditation equipment, open plan kitchen sitting room (including wood burner), and a very good shower room. Set in 1.5 acres of old orchard land bounded by a stream, you can walk out of the gate, turn right, and along a track which follows the stream up to Dartmoor itself in 20 minutes or so.

General info

Hot and cold running water (from a spring on Dartmoor)

Fully centrally heated - also a log burner and fire pit

Good, reliable speedy wifi should you need it

All bedding provided (or a discount available if you bring your own sheets and towels)

All basic dry goods and imperishables included

Washing machine and a handy drying room

Pick up from Totnes station can be arranged (direct trains from Paddington, Edinburgh, Bristol and Plymouth/Penzance)

Sunny terrace and garden furniture

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