The Cottage is delightfully situated on our smallholding, with a large south facing patio surrounded by gardens and fields opposite, with spectacular views to Dartmoor and beyond.
The cottage itself, which is attached to the main house, enjoys spacious living accommodation, including a pretty kitchen and cosy sitting room with dining area. French windows lead out from the sitting room on to a sunny patio, which is perfect for al fresco dining or an evening barbecue. Stairs lead to a large bedroom on the first floor, along with a luxury bathroom.
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at the cottage at Higher Kellacott Cottage. Our time there was a highlight of our trip to England. The location was gorgeous. Georgina and David were warm and friendly - the perfect hosts. We were lucky to arrive during lambing season and had the opportunity to hold one of the lambs and meet her family! The cottage was sparkling clean with every convenience. Georgina offers, for a fee, her homemade food and we happily partook of her croissants and vegetarian cottage pie. Georgina and David gave us wonderful advice about Dartmoor and we explored the moor and the Cornwall coast. We would love to go back to Higher Kellacott." Charles and Karen, USA. May 2024.
"Such a relaxing and wholesome few days. The cooking facilities really made it a special time, home away from home. We were welcomed and greeted by David and Georgina, who were absolutely lovely. Super special watching the little lambs every morning from the balcony. The Old Barn truly is a special place. Very welcoming and well detailed throughout. Made the perfect escape. Thank you so much, we look forward to returning." Chelsea & Rosie. Lincolnshire. April 2024.
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"What a wonderful, quiet getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Georgina & David were wonderful hosts. Our dog Freya absolutely loved watching the sheep and Misty out of the window. Your fresh produce was a delight for breakfast and your recommendations of The Tors at Belstone was a fab pub lunch. The Old Barn is beautiful, we're so glad we found you. Thany you again for such a lovely stay!" Chrissy & Ben. Berkshire. February 2024.
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“Maria and I would like to thank you for your hospitality during our stay. Your attention to detail, and all those extra little touches, made all the difference if we compare to other places we have stayed. You should give yourselves a huge pat on the back for a job well done. Make no mistake, we will most definitely recommend a stay at Higher Kellacott Cottage to anyone travelling to your neck of the woods. Thanks again.” Rob & Maria, The Wirrel. Summer 2021.
The Old Barn
"An absolutely beautiful place to stay - The Old Barn is equipped with everything you need and more! Georgina and David have been the most welcoming hosts, where nothing it too much trouble. We really enjoyed this part of the country and our stay has been made extra special by returning to the stunning views from the balcony - sharing them with the sheep, geese and chickens! Thank you for a lovely stay in an amazing place, we hope to be back soon". Stephen and Tina, Kent. September 2023.
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"The cottage is in a beautiful location with views of the sunrise over Dartmoor and is perfectly located for exploring both Devon and Cornwall, whether you wish to visit the coast or take a walk on the moor. It is fully equipped with everything you need, is beautifully decorated and was spotlessly clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend a stay here - the super king size bed is the most comfortable we have ever slept in too!! Special thanks to Georgina for making it a wonderful stay in her beautiful cottage." Helen & Tony, Tewkesbury. Summer 2022.
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"Thank you for your great work to build The Old Barn. We loved it and the surroundings with the sheep, geese and hens in our garden:) It was really nice to discover your beautiful countryside and coastline. We also enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. Thanks." Fiona and Adrian, Switzerland. August 2023.
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"Thank you for a lovely holiday home, it's absolutely gorgeous! We love the upper decking and the view of the sheep, hens and geese; it's great to watch them in the mornings when we wake up! It was equipped with everything you could possibly need, thank you for helping me beforehand with questions I had and thank you for the coffee too! We had the honour of meeting your gorgeous Labrador too, who is absolutely a big cutie :) Thanks again, i'm sure we will be back! Hannah and Alex. South Devon. August 2023.
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"Georgina's cottage is stylish, beautifully decorated and equipped with the latest gadgets. There is also a lovely patio and garden for the guests' exclusive use, and these are great places to watch the sunset over Bodmin Moor. Being in the country you can enjoy a breathtaking starfield on a clear night, and the sunrises over Dartmoor are stunning. Georgina herself is an excellent hostess, keen to ensure everything is just perfect for your stay, but at the same time making sure your peace and quiet isn't disturbed. We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait for our next visit!" Dave & Wendy. Summer 2018
The Old Barn: "A beautiful place to stay to get some peace and quiet. The Old Barn has everything you need and is perfectly located. We had a great few days exploring, got lost on the Moors and visited The Tors pub in Belstone, for a wonderful on Sunday. Thanks to Georgina and David for great recommendations. We will hopefully be back soon." Lucy, February 2024.
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"What can I say - Sparkling clean accommodation and very well located for visiting Devon and Cornwall. The cottage had everything we needed and more with extra touches here and there. Fresh flowers and fruit and Georgina was on hand to check us in and show us around. Beautiful surroundings with amazing views and a great nights sleep thanks to the huge bed and very comfortable mattress. Everything is so well thought out and fixtures and fittings are top notch. We wish we could have stayed longer, but will be back." John & Michell, Kent.
Please check, as there is limited supply of some of these preserves, as they are made in small batches
Considering the space available in each cottage we are happy to welcome:
The dog fee for all bookings is £30 for 1 dog, £50 for 2 dogs.
We request that all dog owners please consider the following house rules before booking one of our cottages:
Enjoy the beaty and mystery of Tintagel Castle
The beautiful National Trust Cotehele House, Gardens & Quay are well worth a visit
The Eden Project is under an hour from Kellacott
Take a day trip to Port Isaac on the north Cornish coast
Discover English wine making heritage on an Alder Vineyard tour with wine tasting
Enjoy a wander through Burley Down Woods near Lydrod
Enjoy some sun, sea & sand at Bude beach, with coastal path walks & a 50m sea pool
Local town Tavistock's popular indoor pannier market for rainy day exxursions
Enjoy a scenic drvie over Bodmin more, with Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Gaol for stopovers
Nine Maidens walk near Belstone, followed by a visit to The Tors Inn, a very popular dog friendly pub
Private on site beekeeping experience
Fancy a dip in the River Tavy, near Peter Tavy
Choose a section of the South West Coast Path
The popular National Trust Lydford Gorge walk with White Lady Waterfall
Off road cycling routes include the Granite Way, Camel Trail, Roadford Lake & Tamar Valley Cycling routes
Enjoy spectacular views from Dartmoor's Highest Peak, High Willhays Tor
Don't miss the causeway walk at low tide on a visit to St Michael's Mount
The Lost Gardens of Heligan & Trebah Gardens near Falmouth
Agatha Christie's Greenway House, Torquay
Kent Cavern Caves, Torquay are a guest recommendation
Delve into Cornwall's fascinating tin mining heritage
Burgh Island is only accessible by the causeway or sea tractor
Clovelly is a very pretty harbour village near Bideford
Polzeath & Watergate Bay surfing & body boarding beaches
If you'd like eat out while your staying at Higher Kellacott, there is a great choice of pubs, hotels and restaurants close to home and further afield, with many using local produce to produce an excellent range of freshly prepared home cooked dishes for you to choose from. It is advisable to book in advance, so please ring to book a table to avoid disappointment.
Here are a few suggestions, for further details,
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The Tors, Belstone
The Springer Spaniel, Treburley, near Launceston
The Castle Inn, Lydford - Devon's Pub of the Year 2023
The Arundell Arms, Lifton, offers an a la carte menu for a special occasion
Taw River Inn, Sticklepath
Restaurant G's, Launceston
The Three Crowns, Chagford
The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay
Here is a small selection of local options for you to consider when planning your food shopping, prior to your arriving at Kellacott, including the multi award winning Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton & Homeleigh Garden Centre, Launceston. Okehampton and Launceston are the most local towns for a range of supermarkets and garages. For further details, read more
Electric car charging facilities are available at Strawberry Fields Farm Shop.
Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton
Nearest petrol stations - Lifton, Launceston & Okehampton
Warren Butchers, Launceston
Offsite electric car charging at Strawberry Fields Farm Shop
The Fowey peninsula, part of the South West Coast Path
Take a spectacular walk along Lydford Gorge
View of Roadford Lake from Headson car park
Looking west towards Meldon Reservoir
Dartmoor ponies on Scary Tor near Belstone
Take a hike up Dartmoor's highest tor, High Willhays
Brentor, a popular local landmark, seen from the Cottage
Clovelly is a very pretty village on the north Devon coast
Spinster's Rock dolmen near Chagford
The Eden Project houses the largest indoor rainforest in the world and is a great attraction for a rainy day
Lydford Castle and Saxon town remains
Cotehele National Trust property dating back to 1300, perfect to explore on a rainy day
Tin mining remains are in abundance, this Wheal Betsy near Tavistock
Drive across the moor to visit the fascinating Bodmin Jail museum
Chagford on the Dartmoor National Park has plenty to offer, including many independant shops and cafes
Tintagel Castle on the north Cornish coast is a must see in the summer, with a great bay for swimming
Burgh Island on the south coast, east of Plymouth
Bude sea-fed pool, open all year round for a bracing swim!
Watergate Bay has its own surf school and hosts the national surfing championship. Or try body boarding for hours of fun
Polzeath beach is another popular surfing or body boarding beech
Roadford Lake Watersports Centre offers kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding
High up in the tree tops with Tree Surfers near Tavistock
Trek across Dartmoor with Cholwell Riding Stables
The Barn climbing wall near Lifton
Bovey Castle Hotel golf course
One of Devon's popular off road cycle routes