Local Attractions

Local Attractions

_ When you stay with us we want you to see the award winning local attractions that are on offer. We are lucky enough to be able to cater for adventurous Glampers and campers, families and those looking for scenic views across the stunning National Park. Below is a list of just some of the local attractions on offer

Adventure/Great Outdoors

Kayaking and Canoeing on the River Dart
Cycling and E-Mountain Bike Hire
Beaches - Bigbury, Bantham, Mothercombe and Blackpool sands (30 minute drive)
Local Moorland Walks - there are loads of beautiful walks for all ability straight from our site
Becky falls
canonteign Falls

Visit Dartmoor Tors - Coomestone Tor and Bench Tor are walkable from site
See wild Dartmoor Ponies
Wild swim in the Dart
Horse riding on Dartmoor
Fishing on the Dart or Fernworthy/Venford

Local Restaurants

Dartmoor Shepherds Huts is set in the middle of the Westcountry's larder. The local produce is second to none. You can eat at some top local restaurants and pubs that use locally sourced produce. We also have Tea Rooms nearby so you can try a Traditional Devonshire Cream Tea.

Eating out

Argaric-Ashburton-4 miles-01364 654478

Abbey Inn- Buckfastleigh-3 miles- 01364 642343

Church House Inn – Holne – 1 mile – 01364 631208

Rugglestone Inn – Widacombe in the moor -8 miles – 01364621327

Tradesmans Arms – Scorriton – 1 mile – 01364 631206

Holne Tea rooms - 1 mile

Culture and Heritage

When you are staying in an area which is steeped in so much heritage and history you would be missing a trick if you let it pass you by. Dartmoor National Park is an area of outstanding beauty. The area is filled with legend and fable. You can find Castles, Railways and much more on your doorstep!

Culture

·         Buckfast Abbey

·         Dartmoor High Moorland Visitors Centre

·         South Devon Railway

·         Castles of Devon

Devon Family Fun

There are so many great places for families to go we can't begin to list them all. One of the main reasons people come to this area is that there are attractions to suit families of various ages. Young children love places like Pennywell Farm where older kids get there fun thrill seeking at River dart country Park. Whatever you decide to do we know you'll have a memory to last a life time.

Family Fun

·         RiverDart Country Park

·         Otter and Butterfly Farm

·         Totnes Rare Breeds Farm

·         Pennywell Farm

·         Woodlands Adverture Park

·         Paignton Zoo

·         Living Coasts - Torbays Coastal Zoo

·         National Marine Aquarium

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