Reviews of Heathergate Cottage Dartmoor BnB
Heathergate, Lydford, EX20 4BP, United Kingdom
#5 of 9 hotels in Lydford
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 289 B&B reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Bonita
United Kingdom26 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Wonderful location and an assortment of wildlife, including peacocks. Angela was an outstanding host and we would recommend Heathgate to anyone.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Ashton
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great, quiet stay outside of Dartmoor. Pet friendly!”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 1 night
We loved our stay here! Angela was an incredible host, and we loved hearing her story and learning more about the B&B. Since there weren't other guests when we stayed, she was kind enough to move us to a larger room. Breakfast was amazing and our room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Lynne
United Kingdom5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We found nothing not to like
Angela was really lovely, the room was warm and comfortable. The view was beautiful with sightings of a lovely fox and a rabbit family. Breakfast was excellent, and a cheeky peacock was peeking in the window. We had a lovely stay and hopefully will return. Thank you
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jasmine
Switzerland5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Angela was a very hospitalbe, welcoming and helpful host. She gave us great tips for places to visit and things to do. Her cooked breakfast was delicious, and there was additionally a great variation of cereals, yoghurts, and fruit. The room and bathroom were cosy and clean, and we instantly felt at home. Heathergate Cottage was easily reachable by car and is located in a calm, relaxing region close to the beautiful Dartmoor.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Kenji
United Kingdom14 reviews10“That was what we expected and everything was good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing at all.
The host was so kind and the breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed the stay and walking around the hotel which have nice landscape and clean atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Uncle_albert
United Kingdom55 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
n/a
The farm house was comfortable, clean and tidy. Angela was always wiling to help. Breakfast was excellent. All round made for a welcome stay. Have been there 3 times and every time, does not disappoint. Best host ever.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Rob
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Really nice and quiet B&B out in the countryside, Angela was very friendly and welcoming.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There's nothing I didn't like!
Breakfast was spot on and the location is very quiet!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Emma
United Kingdom2 reviews10“I had a wonderful time staying at Heathergate, it is a fantastic location for exploring Dartmoor”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Angela made an excellent breakfast every morning, it kept me going all day!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Georgina
United Kingdom55 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A warm welcome and comfortable room. Set off the beaten track with great views
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
William
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“A great little place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really to dislike but remember this is a working farm before booking, it is not in town
This is part of a working farmhouse converted into part BnB. The room was comfortable. Bed was soft. Cooked breakfast and cereal, fairly standard fayre. The proprietor was friendly and welcoming. Access is via a C class road and farm track but is concreted outside the house area so the car didn't get stuck. Views from the farmhouse are exceptional with little sign of other buildings distracting the countryside.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Sharmila
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent in every aspect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect - Angela upgraded us to a bigger room,offered to pick us up late at night from an event despite being super busy and cooked the best breakfast which was so appreciated as we are vegetarian 😜
Angela our host was so lovely - we could not have asked for a better host!!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Claire
United Kingdom1 review10“Bloody great. Lovely cheerful room and hostess xx”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike
Breakfast was absolutely lovely. Angela was a joy to meet. She kindly drove us to pub in evening and picked us up. That was so kind. The room was so homely and comfortable and angela allowed a dog!!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Keith
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Lovely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I would happily return.
Generous sized family room and bathroom, lovely hot water. enjoyed watching the wildlife out of the windows. Decent breakfast, obliging host who was able to accommodate an early arrival.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom33 reviews9.0“Excellent B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very little!
Very friendly and helpful host. Lovely location, remote. Excellent breakfast. Good value
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Roger
United Kingdom37 reviews8.0“Good value comfortable b&b, excellent breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful outlook on high tors. Working farm. Not far from Lydford, village, gorge and pubs. Hospitable owner. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Robin
Netherlands18 reviews9.0“B&B at farmer who is extremely friendly and who's accommodation is great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Although the village is nearby (400 m?) you need to walk around (1500 m?). I didn’t mind, as you will hardly have trafic on the road but just keep it in mind. Shower needs a minute to heat up but it will be nice and warm!
Angela is super friendly, and if she’s with the animals at the farm will make sure you still can get in and out easily. The family room as well as the living/breakfast room are spacious and the view from in particular the bathroom over the fields is very nice.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Michael
United Kingdom33 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Great budget accom with everything you need after walking on the winter moor & prep for next day”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Drive is long and a bit rough so this isn't for you if you're precious about your very posh limited suspension travel car! A normal car like our mini is fine though.
Breakfast was superb, our bed was superbly comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for the shower. For great food at a very reasonable price go the Fox and Hounds rather than the 2 closer pubs. Landlady is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Paul
United Kingdom16 reviews10“Overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Trying to find it in the dark and rain
Isolated working farm, warm, cosy and gave me the best nights sleep in weeks
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Susan
Australia23 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely room in a quiet rural location. Angela was a wonderful host. Delicious cooked breakfast.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Belinda
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bed was very comfortable. Room lovely, big bathroom. All facilities that I needed. Breakfast lovely.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Mark
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice size room with a large bathroom faculty’s in the room were good Host was friendly and very helpful and is somewhere”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Very quiet area and close to the event we were going to for the weekend
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Leah
United Kingdom11 reviews2 helpful votes10“Really great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could not find any faults
*1st visit* The host was welcoming, friendly and accommodating. She never pressured or rushed us. She was willing have a little chat and was like we have known her for years. The location was peaceful and away from the main road. The property was clean and homely with personal touches. Bedroom was clean, with lovely views, well equipped with drinking glasses and also had personal touches, bed was extremely comfy, en-suite was big and clean with a bath and shower. For breakfast in the morning there was lots of choice: cereal, fruit, yogurt, full English with a choice of eggs… and was delicious. The thing that swung my choice between this property and another was that this property have peahens (peacocks) which is something unusual and quirky but being an animal lover this won it for me :) we will be recommending and we will be coming back again. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Garry
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfortable room in a cosy farmhouse off the beaten track but close enough to places to eat and walks on Dartmoor.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room - Attic
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The farmhouse is off the beaten track, so nice and peaceful. Angela is a wonderful host who is full of useful knowledge about the area and places to eat.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Jennifer
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely location , Angela was very helpful and friendly made us feel at home . Wonderful breakfast 😋. Lovely to see the peacocks in the garden 😀
Stayed in September 2023
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