Old Miners Cottage is a 179-year-old stone cottage set on a hillside in the Tamar Valley near Dartmoor. The two-bedroom cottage is full of its own charm and character, combined with modern touches to make it a unique little place to stay. The open-plan living and dining area, featuring a beautifully restored stone fireplace and original beams, has a wood burner for cosy evenings, a baby grand piano for the musical, TV with Freeview channels, some books, puzzles, games, and Alexa. The garden patio offers a charming panoramic view year-round, with seating, a parasol for sunny days and a patio heater for chilly evenings. There is also a Ninja woodfire oven for a full al fresco dining experience. Beyond the patio, there is a more secluded area with seating, a stone firepit and a kamado charcoal barbeque. There is a garden shower positioned perfectly for the hillside views. Enjoy a hot outside shower as well as the fresh air, the birds, and the sunlight (or moonlight). If you would like to use this just let us know so we can prepare it before your holiday begins. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction hob, oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, pots and pans, toaster, tea set, cafeteria, and a good selection of spices and condiments for anything from breakfast, ready meals to a full roast dinner. Alexa Echo Show will play your cooking playlist, show you popular recipes and set timers so you can focus on the cooking. The bathroom features a wet room with an exposed stone wall, a lovely rain shower, hand shower, heated towel rail, and Egyptian cotton towels. You are welcome to use the washer dryer, iron and ironing mat, and the Dyson hairdryer during your stay. Both bedrooms have a TV with Freeview channels, feather pillows, very comfortable beds and the bigger bedroom has an Alexa.

The cottage has a parking space for one car but please be aware this is on a steep and tight driveway. Some people may find parking a challenge and cars with lowered suspension will likely struggle. There is sometimes a free on-street parking space down the road, just a minute’s walk away. After parking up, access to the house is through a few flights of steep garden steps so please be sure you are comfortable with going up and down steps. We think it’s worth it once you are up at the cottage. Close the curtains and enjoy this disconnected little bubble. There is a crib which you are welcome to use if you are coming with your little one, but please be aware of the open staircase, fireplace and the jagged slate hearth which can be dangerous for infants and young children. There is also a tiered garden with different levels and areas without fences.