Two self-catering holiday cottages, Dartmoor national park

25 + 13 Clifford Bridge Park, Clifford Bridge, Nr. Chagford, Dartmoor National Park, Devon EX6 6QE

These two luxurious lodges sit on the banks of the River Teign as it flows and tumbles on its way downstream from Fingle Bridge. The setting here in Clifford Bridge Park - awarded a gold David Bellamy Conservation Award - is idyllic and perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy the peace and seclusion of this virtually undiscovered part of the Dartmoor National Park. Clifford Bridge Park has only 19 privately owned lodges leaving acres of room for the abundant wildlife and a flower meadow. Numerous walks are possible directly from the lodges, upstream to Fingle Bridge & Castle Drogo or downstream to Steps Bridge and Dunsford Nature Reserve, through woods and gorges and along riverside paths. Bird lovers will enjoy seeing the buzzards soaring overhead or perching on a branch by the river, or spotting heron, dippers and other woodland birds. You may even see a kingfisher or an elusive otter, or fallow deer grazing on the meadow!

Although situated in this perfect setting away from it all the lodges are only 3 miles from the A30 junction at Cheriton Bishop making access from all parts of the country easy. Exeter is about 20 minutes away. The beautiful Dartmoor towns of Chagford and Moretonhampstead are close by in the other direction. Here you can find shops, banks, pubs and also doctors, dentist, vet and a small hospital. Nearby the High Moors and Tors are waiting to be explored along with Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Lustleigh, Dartmeet and Postbridge. Trout fishing, pony-trekking and golf are all available locally.

Trout River Lodge

Four steps lead up to the entrance door of this attractive lodge. From here you enter the internal hall and then the open plan spacious living area with its pine cladding and oak flooring.

A lovely room with leather reclining sofa and chair, a table and four chairs, TV/DVD, storage heater and flame effect wall heater.

Large patio doors open onto the sunny south-west facing enclosed verandah equipped with table and chairs. An ideal place to spend a summers’ evening while listening to the sounds of the river.

The kitchen leads off the living area and is equipped to a very high standard with oak flooring and pine clad walls. There is a dish-washer, fan oven, electric hob, fridge-freezer and ample storage space.

At the rear of the lodge is a large twin bedroom with views of the river. Very comfortable with loads of storage space, pine cladding, wall mounted heater and bedside cabinet.

Next to the bedroom is a large bathroom with bath with shower mixer taps, basin and wc. There is a wall mounted heater, immersion heater and washer/dryer. In the centre of the lodge is an oak spiral staircase which leads upstairs to the bedroom with king-size bed which also has views of the river. This room is also pine clad with wall mounted heater and plenty of storage space. Outside the bedroom there is a gallery which overlooks the downstairs living area and here there is additional storage space.

Deer Valley Lodge

The lodge is approached by four steps leading into a hallway which in turn leads to the beautiful pine clad lounge. A bright spacious room with flame effect electric wall fire, sofas and chair and a dining room table with four chairs. There is a TV/DVD and calor gas central heating.

Patio doors lead onto the large sundeck, which looks towards the river, and has a pine table and chairs. An ideal place to spend a summer evening.

Inside, the fully-equipped luxury kitchen, with fridge, freezer, microwave, gas cooker and washing machine leads off the lounge. At the rear of the lodge a double bedroom with en-suite toilet and basin and ample storage space overlooks the forest where you can spot fallow deer.

Next door the bathroom has a bath with shower over, basin and WC. A pine staircase leads from the lounge upstairs to the twin bedroom, with pine cladding, forest views and ample storage space. Outside the bedroom a large open gallery overlooks the lounge.

Throughout the lodges are equipped to a very high standard and are very warm and cosy. Outside the lodges there are parking spaces for two cars.

The Park is laid to grass with a flower meadow in the centre, a small childrens’ play area and a heated open-air swimming pool normally open in summer.

NB: Clifford Bridge Park is proud of its conservation award and the environmentally friendly way it is managed. Please note water is drawn from a private bore-hole and waste is treated naturally in a bio-sewage treatment plant. Because of this only the cleaning materials supplied can be used. The use of others, such as bleach, would destroy the delicate balance of the system and prevent it from working.