Locally known as "3 Harvey's in Town" and once owned by none other than Queen Elizabeth 1st, our cottage is a Grade II listed building of traditional Devon cob under thatch.
We are situated just outside Dartmoor National Park in the beautiful conservation village of Sampford Courtenay and are surrounded by miles of lanes, footpaths and farmland. The property has been recently redecorated and is kept primarily for our own use. Consequently, you will find 3 Part Harvey's comfortably furnished as home, not a business, and a thoroughly special place to stay.
Please do not come here looking for karaoke and clubhouses. However, if you love English rural life, enjoy high or low-adrenaline outdoor pursuits and appreciate log fires and cider - you will feel immediately at home.
We advertise infrequently and most of our guests are friends and regular visitors.
We chose Sampford Courtenay because, as a family, we enjoy:
Riding & cycling the bridleways and open moorland
Walking and camping on the high moor
Climbing the crags and tors
Kayaking the Dart, Tavy and Plym
Surfing the North coast
Tickling trout and fishing properly
Strolling through lanes, poking through hedgerows
Swimming in secret streams
Riding on steam trains
Chilling on beaches
Watching ravens, listening to larks
Finding stone circles
Mooching in pubs
Loafing by fires
When we first moved 12 years ago, our kids were very small. There are loads of organised or (as we prefer) rather more disorganised things to amuse them too ! The area is absolutely full of history, prehistory, natural history and cool ways to explore them all.
We still take our own holidays down here, so please feel free to contact Nick or Teela to ask why.
Telephone: 07769 907008 or Email: spratts@talktalk.net