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This traditional Victorian house is situated on a quiet, tree-lined road in Torquay, just a mile from the seafront and five minutes' walk from the train station. The property provides several cosy apartments, attached to the owners’ home, where you are assured a warm welcome.
Valley View is a new family apartment situated within the grounds of Hannah's at Seale Hayne. All on one floor with an open plan living-room furnished in soft greys and whites, a fully equipped contemporary kitchen-area and three pretty bedrooms, Valley View is certainly not institutional in any way; however it is fully set up for any range of disabilities.
Moorland Garden Hotel nestles in nine acres of stunning and tranquil moorland garden. The hotel has 4 luxurious suites and 38 en-suite bedrooms, some rooms have balconies and most have views over the expansive lawn, moorland garden and their Wildflower Meadow. The hotel is dog-friendly and has a number of rooms allocated for dogs. Diners with dogs can eat in the Dartmoor Bar with their dogs.
The Moorland Garden Hotel which is also open to non-residents offers; dining, accommodation, a gorgeous wedding venue, our AA Rosette award-winning Wildflower Restaurant, and the Dartmoor Bar for drinks and snacks. Our menu is updated seasonally, and we are currently offering a two or three course set menu for the special price of £12,95 for two courses and £16,95 for three.
Lower Hookner Barn is nestled in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, in a peaceful and rural hamlet. They are situated on the Two Moors Way, and have easy access on to the moor which of course offers amazing walking, stunning scenery, peace, quiet and tranquility.
With no light pollution, the skies at night are truly beautiful; by day you will be able to hear the neighbouring farms’ cows, sheep and guinea-fowl! They have their own hens who will be delighted to provide you with eggs for breakfast, and they also have other four-legged members of the family who will be delighted to meet you!
Harford Bunkhouse & Camping offers comfortable budget accommodation on the edge of South Dartmoor. An ideal choice if you are planning to start the Two Moors Way walk from south to north. Run alongside a working Dartmoor farm, the venue offers not only camping pods but a bunkhouse and camping as well, so will cater for all requirements.
The are three camping pods and a cabin in the garden. These sleep up to 6 people each and have the same facilities as camping. Small campfires in the provided fire pits and BBQs are allowed at the farm’s discretion. Children and dogs welcome (dogs must be kept on a lead at all times).
Hannahs Adventure Hostel offers 12 simple rooms, perfect for people looking for somewhere inexpensive to rest their heads after a busy day exploring the area.
Wooder Manor is family run and has just entered it's third generation of Bell Family where they offer the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life. This collection of self catering cottages has been awarded 4 stars by the AA. Next to a working farm within a pretty tree lined valley half a mile out of Widecombe village, with 5 lets. 3 that sleep 4 guests and 2 that sleeps 6. Bed linen is supplied by arrangement. Central heating is included in the price mid Sept to end of May and Electricity is by £1 coin meter (average £2 per day), so bring change!
Alison and Alan will welcome you to a delightful cosy cottage nestled next to a brook. Ideal for those that 'want to get away from it all" - BLISS! Enjoy the idyllic surroundings, chickens and geese range free on the 16 acres and you may even get to bottle feed one of the lambs. Ideal location for walkers and after a long day walking enjoy the fare at the local pubs, or take advantage of the local produce and meat that the owners sell (organic meat, eggs, preserves and cakes).
Hannahs at Seale-Hayne boasts an exciting range of accommodation options to suit all budgets, from tent cabin “glamping” units to stylish en-suite rooms, a family apartment and even a hiker’s hostel. Our Seale-Hayne site also makes a beautiful, tranquil and inspiring place to stay, with plenty of things to do in the surrounding area, as well as places to explore.
Harford Bunkhouse & Camping offers comfortable budget accommodation on the edge of South Dartmoor. An ideal choice if you are planning to start the Two Moors Way walk from south to north. Run alongside a working Dartmoor farm. The campsite is divided between two of the farm’s meadows. Campers can use the toilets and showers located within the bunkhouse buildings. Facilities include a wash-up area, drying room, laundry facilities and disabled access. There are also three camping pods and a cabin in the garden. These sleep up to 6 people each and have the same facilities as camping. Small campfires in the provided fire pits and BBQs are allowed at the farm’s discretion. Children and dogs welcome (dogs must be kept on a lead at all times).
Very pretty thatched cottage at Tedburn (6 miles Drewsteignton) with 4 bedrooms sleeping up to 7 guests. Grade II and listed, this 16th century cottage has a panoramic view towards Dartmoor and a superb well kept English cottage garden which is perfect for hide and seek. Inglenook fireplace, 3 bedrooms on the first floor, one double with level access on the ground floor. Boules pitch, summerhouse, BBQ, playroom over the garage. Off road parking for several cars. And with a pinch below 2 acres, this property with marquee can host a wedding reception for the top table and up to 60 guests.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome at Lydford caravan and camping park. The park has very green credentials including solar panels. Walk to 3 pubs, cycle safely to Okehampton. Visit nearby Lydford Gorge and Lydford Castle along with some walks onto the Moor.
Yurtcamp Devon is the ultimate glamorous camping, or glamping, yurt holiday for those who seek the simplicity of living under canvas without giving up the quality and comfort of more conventional holidays.
Rockmead is a large detached Grade II listed house that sleeps up to 10 and is on the Two Moors Way. It is an extremely peaceful base for observing nature (moon and barn owl watching), moorland walks or just getting away from it all.
Ideal location for visiting Dartmoor and South Devon, A choice of 6 self catering Cottages ( AA4star ) with 1, 2,3 or 10 en suite bedrooms.
Valley View is a new family apartment situated within the grounds of Hannah's at Seale Hayne. All on one floor with an open plan living-room furnished in soft greys and whites, a fully equipped contemporary kitchen-area and three pretty bedrooms, Valley View is certainly not institutional in any way; however it is fully set up for any range of disabilities.
A well-presented, converted coachhouse, situated on a quiet family-run campsite, in the hamlet of Gulworthy near Tavistock. This lovely cottage is close to historic Morwhellam Quay, and within a 10 minute drive of the popular pannier town of Tavistock, making it an ideal base for friends and families to explore this lovely part of the country.
Foxgloves is a 1 bedroom stylish, single-storey detached cottage converted from a barn within the grounds of the owners' Georgian house. A dear little cottage in a quiet, tranquil setting, well placed for exploring the Tamar Discovery Trail on foot and the Bere Peninsula route by bicycle.
If you love traditional Dartmoor, then you will love this bijou self contained annexe decorated in Shaker style. Sleeps just two. Good food pubs nearby. Completely private with very pretty garden and fresh produce which you are invited to gather. Off road parking. Bliss for artists, cyclists and walkers
Little Arrish is located on the road to Haytor and is a smart single-storey cottage, newly created and thoughtfully designed for easy mobility. It provides an excellent base for exploring Dartmoor and the south coast; particularly for anyone with limited mobility.