Mary Tavy: village (shop, church, pub) on the western edge of Dartmoor’s high moor, 3 miles north of Tavistock. Two miles away is Brentor’s landmark church on a peak; 4 miles to Tavy Cleave one of Dartmoor’s most spectacular places. Plymouth 18 miles. South Devon and Cornwall coast villages/beaches, about 25 miles.

...  mile south-east of Mary Tavy, beside a no through road, close to the church, a barn beautifully converted into an ‘upside-down’ cottage, attached to the owners’ old farmhouse (no farm now). Footpaths radiate from the cottage, through bluebell woods and green lanes to very good pubs (about 10-15 minute walk), fun swimming spots in the Tavy (5 minute walk) or straight on to the moor. To the front, own neat, enclosed lawn garden with patio (table/chairs).

Inside, fresh, light and very well done, with slate flagstones downstairs and oak floors upstairs (underfloor heating). Hall and two downstairs bedrooms - double (5’ bed) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower), and a zip-linkable twin; shower-room (suite); back entrance/utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, freezer - excellent dog/boot/coat drying area. Stairs up to stylish living/dining/oak fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, polished granite worktops, Belfast sink) with lofty ceiling beams, woodburner, CD player, French windows to balcony (chairs, wooded views) and granite steps down to garden; door to private decked area with pretty views to fields and stream. From the living/dining room, more stairs up to gallery zip-linkable twin bedroom. No smoking. Excellent for walkers, cyclists, riders, canoeists or anyone wanting a quiet spot.