dogs are welcome. overlooking the village square and inside dartmoor national park, this relaxed 16th-century inn is 3 miles from both the a30 road and castle drogo, a medieval-style country house. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. its also 4 miles from the miniature pony centre. cooked or continental breakfast is complimentary. the 4 unassuming rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. there's a casual restaurant/bar serving traditional pub food, and featuring a wood-burning stove and a beer garden. all have en suite bathrooms with showers; a family room adds a bathtub, as well as a sofabed Exeter Airport 38 min
Fingle Bridge (17 min) Stone arch bridge taking walkers to Fingle Woods & Teign Gorge, home to deer & Dartmoor ponies. Castle Drogo (10 min) 1911–1930 medieval-style structure with a garden, the last castle built in England, open for tours. Hound Tor (23 min) The site of the ruins of a medieval village, this grassy hillside is popular for hiking & picnics. High Willhays (47 min) Picturesque hill featuring hiking trails to the peak with a stately cairn & panoramic views. Finch Foundry (National Trust) (16 min) Historic water-powered forge in a scenic garden open seasonally for demonstrations. Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England (36 min) Multi-use forest with horse-riding, orienteering, biking and zip wire through the forest canopy. Fernworthy Reservoir (13 min) Tranquil spot along the South Teign River for fishing & bird-watching, plus a walking trail. Canonteign Falls (35 min) 2 sets of waterfalls, both natural & manmade, in a scenic setting with fern gardens & many lakes. Wistman's Wood (34 min) Open space & walking spot featuring old, moss-covered trees, granite boulders & a surreal ambiance. Dartmoor National Park (38 min) 954 square kilometres for walking, horse riding, climbing and more, plus seasonal guided tours. Becky Falls Ancient Woodland Park Limited (26 min) Beauty spot with animal encounters and education, an indoor theatre and children’s entertainment. Grimspound (17 min) Hay Tor (29 min) Climbing and park Okehampton Castle (26 min) Ruins of a medieval castle with audio tours, walking paths & picnic spots with spring bluebells. The Miniature Pony Centre (12 min) Kids' park with donkeys, pigs & ponies, offering nature walks, animal care classes & a play area. |