The Book Nook
- Premier host
- Dartmoor, Devon, England
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- Sleeps: 2
- Bedroom: 1
- Bathroom: 1
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
A stay at The Book Nook is to embark on a magical journey, back to carefree childhood days filled with joyful stories and endless wonder.
You’ll find the artisan log cabin deliciously tucked away on Lurcombe Farm, a Dartmoor country retreat and flower farm that spans 45 blissful rural acres. Here await lush, rolling hillsides and winding trails, along with a tennis court and idyllic orchards to help while away some of that precious holiday downtime. Oh – and not to mention the visiting deer, abundant birdlife, and resident Devon cattle and chickens. Having just achieved County Wildlife Status from Action for Climate Teignbridge and The Devon Wildlife Trust, this beautiful space is also now recognised for its importance to local biodiversity and the habitats it supports — from native plants and pollinators to birds and small mammals that rely on it.
Owners Sarah and Nick created the cabin themselves, using as much upcycled and renovated materials as possible. Sarah is an artist and interior designer, and as such each room boasts imaginative décor and accessories, inspired by a different book or author, to make you feel as though you’ve stepped right into the pages!
Unwind in the ‘Beatrix’ living room, with its cosy armchairs, soft-glowing log-burner, and creative homages to well-loved literary characters. Here you can get lost in conversation – or a good book from the well-stocked library wall – while enjoying peaceful hillside views from the Secret Garden window.
The charming, country-style ‘Brambly Willows’ kitchen/diner is perfect for feasts (you’ll even be supplied with fresh farm eggs for a delicious breakfast), while the colourful Enid Blyton-inspired shower room is papered with pages from her classic children’s books, for a jolly good freshen-up!
If the weather is fine, the covered al fresco deck ‘nook’ is an ideal spot from which to spend a lazy afternoon over a drink or two. You’ll also have a beautiful garden to relax in, adorned with a dining area and a firepit to help you welcome the stars in style – with no light pollution, they’re sure to put on a dazzling display.
Yet if you’re in the mood to explore, all you have to do is head through the enchanting Narnian wardrobe, out into the hillside! Pack a picnic and ramble through Dartmoor at your leisure, go horse riding, or jump in the car to enjoy South Devon’s many beautiful beaches. If you don’t feel like cooking, there are plenty of places to eat close by, too.
Keep readingAt a glance
- A sustainable and lovingly-handcrafted hideaway for two, secluded on a 45-acre South Devon farm on the edge of Dartmoor.
- Each beautifully-designed, detail-rich room is themed in the style of a classic book or author, with plenty of whimsical wonders to discover!
- Full self-contained facilities include a ‘Brambly Willows’ kitchen – complete with a supply of farm-fresh eggs – and an Enid Blyton-inspired shower room.
- The cosy double mezzanine bedroom is accessed by a farm ladder.
- There’s a covered terrace and a garden with a dining area and firepit, for lazy afternoons that morph into star-filled evenings.
- Head through the Narnian wardrobe and out to the hillside, where you can explore Dartmoor at your leisure, or take a short drive to the coast.
- Newton Abbot, Exeter, and Plymouth can all be reached within a 30-minute drive, and there are plenty of places to eat, drink and be merry close by.
Features
Adults Only
Facilities
Living space: two armchairs log burner with a basket of logs, library wall, kitchen cookhouse with mini-electric oven, plug-in hobs, kettle, toaster, microwave, small fridge/freezer, supply of tea, coffee, milk, fresh farm eggs, dining area with tables and chairs/stools, shelf storage. Shower room with towel rail and WC, towels provided. Farm ladder to mezzanine bedroom: double bed with linens. Outside: covered deck with seating and storage boxes, garden with dining area and firepit. ‘Narnian wardrobe’ door to hillside beyond. On site: tennis court, orchards. Private parking.
Local activities
Walking, cycling, historic sites, picnic spots, wildlife-watching, stargazing, horse riding, National Trust properties, restaurants, independent shops, beaches
More information
When the day’s adventures are finally over, your cosy mezzanine double bedroom will be waiting back at The Book Nook. Accessed by a farm ladder, the walls are adorned with iconic Penguin book jackets and elegant illustrations… and you can even read the ceiling to help you drift into a sound night’s sleep!
Let the morning sunlight and tranquil hillside views nudge you gently awake, then take some time to savour that first coffee of the day against a glorious soundtrack of birdsong. What the rest of it will have in store is completely up to you.
Things to note
Children and dogs are not permitted to stay. Please note that the cabin is not suitable for guests with limited mobility, as the bedroom is accessed by a farm ladder. Please pack light, as storage is limited.
Where you'll be staying
Dartmoor, Devon
What the guests of The Book Nook say
“We’ve loved our stay at The Book Nook, this was exactly what we needed. We’ll look back on our Dartmoor fairytale for years to come.”
“We had a lovely relaxing time. Well done on creating such a beautiful space. We will definitely be back.”
“Quirky, magical and beautifully nostalgic. The perfect place to curl up under clear skies with starry nights.”
