What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am.

How many cars can park at the property?

There is parking for 8 cars at Rockmoor House.

Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Rockmoor House. One travel cot and one highchair are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, parents should supervise children at all times due to the ornamental pond and hot tub in the grounds and the balcony in the Giraffe bedroom.

Two dogs are allowed at Rockmoor House, subject to a fee of £50 per dog. Dogs are only allowed in the downstairs areas and are not allowed upstairs or on any soft furnishings.

Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Hen parties may be considered - please ask before booking. Sorry, the owner won't accept stag parties.

How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The dining table can seat up to 12 guests. In addition, the kitchen island seats 6 on bar stools. The pool table in the games room has a removable table top with bench seating that can seat 6 comfortably. The second floor lounge (when not used as a bedroom) has a dining table that seats up to 6.

Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Sainsbury's, Tesco or Ocado for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.

Can you recommend any local places to eat out?

Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within 30 minutes' drive of the property: Rock Inn (Yelverton) Royal Oak (Meavy) Burrator Inn (Burrator) Skylark Inn (Hoo Meavy) Drake Manor Inn (Crapstone) London Inn (Horrabridge) Who’d Have Thought It Inn (Milton Combe) Leaping Salmon (Horrabridge) Cornish Arms (Tavistock) The Annex (Tavistock) Dartmoor Inn (Merrivale) Salumi (Plymouth) Acleaf (Boringdon Hall)

What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is Plymouth (9 miles) with an intercity service to Exeter, Bristol and London.

What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airports are Exeter and Newquay (both 50 miles away).

Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,000 during your stay at Rockmoor House (£1,500 for hen party bookings). This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747. When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).

Rockmoor House The South West

A vibrant Victorian manor in delightful Devon

Rockmoor House will confound your expectations of a Victorian country manor. With an early Arts and Crafts vibe, its handsome exterior hides colourful and playfully styled interiors with home comforts and grown-up luxuries. The flexible living space means you can bring up to 16 guests for your country break in Devon.

The sitting room, with its velvet seats and open fireplace, is a peaceful space to catch up together while the drawing room, complete with baby grand piano, is a modern take on Victorian elegance, perfect for your pre-dinner drinks. Dinner itself is served in the adjoining open-plan dining room, which in turn leads to a lovely south facing sunroom. Don’t miss the library, where you can discover a secret door, revealing a large and fabulous games room with table games, a cinema area, a bar and wine room.

Outside, watch the garden wildlife from a rocking chair or hanging swing chair on the wrap-around American-style veranda, or slide into the sunken hot tub (available in the summer months) on the decking overlooking the one-acre gardens. Al fresco meals are catered for with a dining area, barbecue and fire pit to extend your evenings. And, while you’re enjoying the fresh air, take a challenge on the giant chess or Jenga.

When the embers are low and it’s time for bed, you’ll appreciate the comfort and luxury of the bedrooms. If you’re in the dual aspect master bedroom, you’re rewarded with far-reaching views across Dartmoor, as well as a dressing room and ensuite bathroom. Meanwhile, other guests enjoy four poster beds, walk-in showers and garden views through the large sash windows. On the second floor, there’s a whole living space, with kitchen, lounge, bathroom and three bedrooms.

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What we think

What more could you ask for than a lovely Victorian manor with fun, modern interiors set in the stunningly rugged Dartmoor National Park in Devon? The perfect place to spend a few days in the company of friends or family.

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Natural beauty, outdoor adventures and bustling market towns

Rockmoor House is situated within the Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), perfect for walking, cycling and horse-riding. The golf course (pay and play) is two minutes away and other outdoor pursuits such as climbing, kayaking and clay-pigeon shooting are all nearby. The nearest towns, Yelverton and Tavistock, have a plethora of traditional butchers, bakers and delis and the Pannier market in Tavistock has cafes, market stalls and a superb cheese shop. Make sure you find the Flapjackery for some sweet delights!

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Exterior

Sitting Room

Drawing Room

Kitchen

Dining Room

Games Room

Bedroom

List of Bedrooms & Floor Plans (PDF)

What to Expect

We’ve tried to think about everything to make your stay at Rockmoor House just perfect. In all of our big houses to rent, we provide all the essential features to cater for a large group. Here’s a list of all the practical provisions we have at the house. If there’s anything you can’t see here but need, just ask as we’ll see what we can do.

Welcome treats
Luxury monogrammed bed linen and towels
Well-equipped ground floor kitchen with range oven, dishwasher, integrated fridge, American fridge/freezer with ice and water dispenser, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine, Alexa, washing machine and tumble dryer
Separate second floor kitchen with oven, microwave, integrated fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, kettle and toaster
Dining table that can seat up to 12 guests
Outdoor dining table that can seat up to 10 guests
Amazon Alexa in the kitchen, Bluetooth portable speaker in the sitting room and Bluetooth through the TVs
Games room with Sky Glass TV, pool table, table tennis table and air hockey
Travel cot, highchair, toy chest, games and books available for children
Free Wi-Fi
Charcoal BBQ (please bring your own charcoal)
Hot tub (please note the hot tub is not available in winter months, from the end of October half term until Easter)
Outdoor giant chess and Jenga

Location

Situated within the Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in south Devon.

House FAQs

What are the check in and check out times?

Check in is at 4pm on the day of your arrival and check out is at 10am.
How many cars can park at the property?

There is parking for 8 cars at Rockmoor House.
Are children welcome?

Children are very welcome at Rockmoor House. One travel cot and one highchair are available on request (please bring your own cot linen). Please note, parents should supervise children at all times due to the ornamental pond and hot tub in the grounds and the balcony in the Giraffe bedroom.
Are pets allowed?

Two dogs are allowed at Rockmoor House, subject to a fee of £50 per dog. Dogs are only allowed in the downstairs areas and are not allowed upstairs or on any soft furnishings.
Are stag and hen parties allowed?

Hen parties may be considered - please ask before booking. Sorry, the owner won't accept stag parties.
How many guests can sit at the dining table?

The dining table can seat up to 12 guests. In addition, the kitchen island seats 6 on bar stools. The pool table in the games room has a removable table top with bench seating that can seat 6 comfortably. The second floor lounge (when not used as a bedroom) has a dining table that seats up to 6.
Can I arrange a supermarket delivery to the house?

Yes, you can order online with Sainsbury's, Tesco or Ocado for a delivery direct to the house. We usually suggest booking a delivery for after 4pm on the day of arrival.
Can you recommend any local places to eat out?

Yes, we'd recommend the following pubs and restaurants, all within 30 minutes' drive of the property:

Rock Inn (Yelverton)

Royal Oak (Meavy)

Burrator Inn (Burrator)

Skylark Inn (Hoo Meavy)

Drake Manor Inn (Crapstone)

London Inn (Horrabridge)

Who’d Have Thought It Inn (Milton Combe)

Leaping Salmon (Horrabridge)

Cornish Arms (Tavistock)

The Annex (Tavistock)

Dartmoor Inn (Merrivale)

Salumi (Plymouth)

Acleaf (Boringdon Hall)
What is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is Plymouth (9 miles) with an intercity service to Exeter, Bristol and London.
What is the nearest airport?

The nearest airports are Exeter and Newquay (both 50 miles away).
Will you hold a damage deposit during our stay?

Yes, we ask to hold a cautionary deposit of £1,000 during your stay at Rockmoor House (£1,500 for hen party bookings). This is requested just two weeks prior to your stay, and is returned shortly after, assuming no damage to the property or its contents (see our Booking T&Cs for more information).
How do I book?

You can check availability and pricing and place your booking request online, or by calling our team on 01242 352 747.

When booking, we ask for a deposit of 33% of the total price, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to your stay (or the full balance when booking within 12 weeks of your stay).