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The wild country of Dartmoor National Park offers a contrasting landscape to Devon's rolling hills, long sandy beaches and thatched cottages. The raised granite plateau covers 954 km² (368 sq miles) and is rich in geology, archaeology and wildlife. Dartmoor has many strange rock formations and over 160 rocky tors (hills). Many young people take part in the gruelling Ten Tors Challenge each May.
Outdoor adventurers love the heather-covered hills and wooded river valleys. There are opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, exploring prehistoric sites and hunting for Dartmoor letterboxes, a forerunner of geocaching. Dartmoor ponies and sheep are often their only companions grazing around ancient stone circles, prehistoric settlements, tombs and clapper bridges.
Information on Dartmoor can be found at the High Moorland Visitor Centre in Princetown, better known as the home of the Victorian Dartmoor Prison. Two Bridges, Postbridge and Widecombe-in-the-Moor with its famous "cathedral" church are popular places to visit for a cream tea in one of the pubs and tearooms. To the southeast of Dartmoor, the elegant stannary town of Ashburton offers fine buildings and a wealth of history. Neighbouring Buckfastleigh is home to the Primrose Line, a heritage steam railway offering rides for seven miles along the River Dart to Totnes.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around Dartmoor...
Primrose Lodge, 25 Roadford Lake Lodges, Broadwoodwidger is a contemporary, pet-friendly lodge with a private hot tub. It offers a luxurious stay in the heart of the Devonshire countryside, close to Roadford Lake and its activities.
Contemporary lodge in the heart of the countryside
Periwinkle Lodge, 3 Roadford Lake Lodges, Broadwoodwidger is a spacious, family-friendly lodge with two bedrooms, open-plan living, and a private terrace with a hot tub, located just a stone's throw from Roadford Lake.
Luxury lodge with private terrace and hot tub
Strelna Coach House, Dartmoor is a restored three bedroom, two bathroom stonebuilt coach house in Bovey Tracey, now a luxury holiday cottage in a stunning rural setting. Bright living room, dining room & stylish kitchen. Private garden with furnished terrace.
Luxury stone cottage hideaway with peaceful gardens near Dartmoor
Landscove Barns, Landscove is a luxury complex of barn accommodating 12-20+ guests. There's a huge family kitchen, well furnished accommodation, six bedrooms and bathrooms, some with four-poster beds & soaker tubs. Outdoor pool, events barn & garden.
Converted barn complex with gardens, lake, swimming pool & events barn
Landscove House, Landscove is a Grade II listed country estate with eight boutique ensuite bedrooms, chef's kitchen, pool, events barn for celebrations & conservatory dining room. Walk to pub, explore Buckfast Abbey & visit Pennywell Farm nearby.
Grade II listed country house with upscale furnishings, pool & events barn
Dartmoor Tea House, Belstone is a seven bedroom country house estate with stunning views. Enjoy a luxury lifestyle with indoor pool & extensive private gardens. Ideal for groups or two families to share. Close to Okehampton & Dartmoor National Park.
Magnificent country house with indoor pool, expansive gardens & Dartmoor views
Teign Vale, Drewsteignton is a contemporary barn surrounded by stunning river and woodland views. Bifold doors provide views from the comfortable sitting/dining room, modern kitchen & all three ensuite bedrooms. Games barn & garden near Castle Drogo.
Contemporary holiday cottage on Dartmoor with games barn and stunning rural views