Two Dartmoor walkers study maps next to a standing stone in an open expanse of of moorland with a large hilly, moorland Tor in the background

Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in West Devon and Dartmoor

Like all the UK National Parks, Dartmoor and the West Devon countryside between the Moor and Cornwall offers a wealth of stunning scenery for visitors to explore. Whether you're looking for a very challenging trek across wild and windswept moorland or a relaxing ramble through ancient oak woods and charming villages on the West Devon Way, or to go kayaking on the Tamar River, there is plenty to see wherever you go. The West Devon and Dartmoor are popular visitor destinations, having plenty of quaint and rustic holiday cottages offering comfortable, high-quality self-catering accommodation in beautiful surroundings. There are outdoor activities to suit almost everyone for a holiday in this large, wild, remote area of Devon.

A sprawling Dartmoor Manor house ovrlooks a sweeping, tree-lined lawn.
Great Bidlake Manor, Luxury Holiday Home On Dartmoor
Bridestowe
Devon
England
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
8

This extraordinary manor house is nestled in the idyllic countryside, a mere mile from the village of Bridestowe, situated on the periphery of the Dartmoor National Park. A living testament to history, dating back to the 13th century, it stands as a truly exceptional Grade II* listed haven, ideally suited for families and large groups of friends seeking resplendent gathering spaces.

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The classic Dartmoor villages of Chagford, Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh and Bovey Tracey will leave you thinking you have stepped back in time. Discovering ancient granite-built cottages and narrow, flower-filled country lanes will keep you enthralled for days. There is a wealth of culture and heritage to discover at Castle Drogo, Buckland Abbey and Lydford Castle, where you can spend the whole day and enjoy a picnic within their beautiful grounds. Seek remote Dartmoor holiday homes and spend days enjoying Moorland walks, whether visiting one of its many granite-topped tors or pausing for a spot of wild swimming in its many rivers and streams from the River Dart in the south moor to the River Taw in the north.

Skirting the northern and western fringes of Dartmoor are several pretty West Devon villages, many linked by the West Devon Way. This footpath runs from North to South border, passing through a necklace of pretty villages, each with a clutch of historical tales to tell in any of their ancient village pubs. Villages such as Bridestow, Lydford, Peter and Mary Tavy all offer a choice of well-equipped and lovingly furnished holiday cottages. Aside from its miles of remote but well-sign-posted moorland walks snaking down deep river valleys or ascending granite walled Tors for dramatic views as far as the ocean, Dartmoor is also famous for its festivals and fairs at Chagford, Tavistock, and Widdecombe all picturesque moorland villages.

 

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