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The Eversfield Organic Dartmoor Inn, which sits just a stone’s throw from Tavistock and Princetown, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner reservations, with breath-taking views across Dartmoor as the perfect backdrop.
The menu is 100% organic with everything sourced from the Eversfield Organic farm and Market Garden, or from a wonderful selection of small, local producers. The traditional Devon bar offers a fine selection of the best local, organic ales from the barrel, alongside organic wines, cocktails, mixers and soft drinks. Our restaurant helps fulfil our closed-loop zero-waste ideology with any produce that is perfectly imperfect used as ingredients in our organic menu and any excess food from the inn is then taken back to the farm to be composted.
Eversfield Organic Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale
The Eversfield Organic Dartmoor Inn, which sits just a stone’s throw from Tavistock and Princetown, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner reservations, with breath-taking views across Dartmoor as the perfect backdrop.
The menu is 100% organic with everything sourced from the Eversfield Organic farm and Market Garden, or from a wonderful selection of small, local producers. The traditional Devon bar offers a fine selection of the best local, organic ales from the barrel, alongside organic wines, cocktails, mixers and soft drinks. Our restaurant helps fulfil our closed-loop zero-waste ideology with any produce that is perfectly imperfect used as ingredients in our organic menu and any excess food from the inn is then taken back to the farm to be composted.
The Cornish Arms is set in the heart of Tavistock at the foothills of Dartmoor in the rolling countryside of Devon.
Found in the heart of this Stannary town, The Cornish Arms is so called as it was the last Coaching Inn before Cornwall. A great British pub serving good honest food and drink in warm welcoming surroundings.
Rated 14th in the top 50 Gastropubs of 2022.
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The Cornish Arms
15 West St
The Cornish Arms is set in the heart of Tavistock at the foothills of Dartmoor in the rolling countryside of Devon.
Found in the heart of this Stannary town, The Cornish Arms is so called as it was the last Coaching Inn before Cornwall. A great British pub serving good honest food and drink in warm welcoming surroundings.
Rated 14th in the top 50 Gastropubs of 2022.
The Peter Tavy Inn is a charming 15th century pub in the pretty village of Peter Tavy on the western flanks of Dartmoor. The village feels remote but is easily reached, being just a mile off the A386 two miles north of Tavistock on the Okehampton Road.
Renowned for good food and well-kept real ales, their home-made dishes are prepared from fresh local produce.
Good sized car-park and walkers, cyclists, dogs and children are welcome.
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Peter Tavy Inn
The Peter Tavy Inn is a charming 15th century pub in the pretty village of Peter Tavy on the western flanks of Dartmoor. The village feels remote but is easily reached, being just a mile off the A386 two miles north of Tavistock on the Okehampton Road.
Renowned for good food and well-kept real ales, their home-made dishes are prepared from fresh local produce.
Good sized car-park and walkers, cyclists, dogs and children are welcome.
'The Thatched Dartmoor Inn' is located between the small market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton on the A386. We are dog friendly and have plenty of parking. Just two miles south of the A30 and the border between Devon and Cornwall, it is easy to reach and yet is set amidst glorious remote walking country. The magnificent Sourton Tor, Corn Ridge and Great Links Tor are all just a walk away with the Granite Way cycle path running directly behind the pub.
The chefs specialise in local produce - the West Country is blessed with wonderful supplies of meat, fish, vegetables as well as a host of small artisan producers of cheese, ice cream and smoked products. Where and whenever possible they source these direct from the farmer, fisherman or grower.
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Bearslake Inn
Lake'The Thatched Dartmoor Inn' is located between the small market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton on the A386. We are dog friendly and have plenty of parking. Just two miles south of the A30 and the border between Devon and Cornwall, it is easy to reach and yet is set amidst glorious remote walking country. The magnificent Sourton Tor, Corn Ridge and Great Links Tor are all just a walk away with the Granite Way cycle path running directly behind the pub.
The chefs specialise in local produce - the West Country is blessed with wonderful supplies of meat, fish, vegetables as well as a host of small artisan producers of cheese, ice cream and smoked products. Where and whenever possible they source these direct from the farmer, fisherman or grower.
A 16th century Devonshire pub situated in the historic and picturesque Dartmoor village of Lydford.
With low ceilings, wonky walls, open fires and character in abundance it is situated in the Dartmoor National Park just off the A30 between the market towns of Okehampton and Tavistock (both 10 minutes away) in the quiet, charming village of Lydford, just 200m from the entrance to the majestic National Trust site of Lydford Gorge.
Surrounded by invigorating walks, horse trails and national cycle routes, with cosy corners and roaring fires in the winter months and large beautiful gardens to enjoy in the summer, there’s something for everyone year round.
The pub has a main bar, snug, restaurant, heated and lit stretch tent, and large beautiful gardens. The menu is full of pub and British classics, which are homemade with ingredients sourced from local producers.
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The Castle Inn
A 16th century Devonshire pub situated in the historic and picturesque Dartmoor village of Lydford.
With low ceilings, wonky walls, open fires and character in abundance it is situated in the Dartmoor National Park just off the A30 between the market towns of Okehampton and Tavistock (both 10 minutes away) in the quiet, charming village of Lydford, just 200m from the entrance to the majestic National Trust site of Lydford Gorge.
Surrounded by invigorating walks, horse trails and national cycle routes, with cosy corners and roaring fires in the winter months and large beautiful gardens to enjoy in the summer, there’s something for everyone year round.
The pub has a main bar, snug, restaurant, heated and lit stretch tent, and large beautiful gardens. The menu is full of pub and British classics, which are homemade with ingredients sourced from local producers.
It’s an unspoken rule that all walks on Dartmoor must be marked with a hearty pub lunch and a local tipple and this 16th century inn, a short detour from some of the National Park’s best trails, ensures the long-held tradition continues.
Winter pursuits around nearby Lydford Gorge are rewarded at The Dartmoor Inn with seasonal classics such as Creedy Carver duck with creamy mash, forest-green kale and red wine jus (plus a cosy spot by the crackling open fire if you’re lucky).
In summer, it’s the offer of Jail Ale battered hake, triple cooked chips and a tall G&T that tempts passers-by off the path and onto the patio.
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The Dartmoor Inn
It’s an unspoken rule that all walks on Dartmoor must be marked with a hearty pub lunch and a local tipple and this 16th century inn, a short detour from some of the National Park’s best trails, ensures the long-held tradition continues.
Winter pursuits around nearby Lydford Gorge are rewarded at The Dartmoor Inn with seasonal classics such as Creedy Carver duck with creamy mash, forest-green kale and red wine jus (plus a cosy spot by the crackling open fire if you’re lucky).
In summer, it’s the offer of Jail Ale battered hake, triple cooked chips and a tall G&T that tempts passers-by off the path and onto the patio.
Sightseeing
The Parish of Brent Tor is based around the villages of North and South Brentor, West Blackdown and Liddaton.
Brent Tor has two churches – the official Parish Church is St Michael de Rupe, an iconic 12th century church on top of the Tor; and Christ Church, in the village of North Brentor.
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St Michael de Rupe Church
Brentor RoadThe Parish of Brent Tor is based around the villages of North and South Brentor, West Blackdown and Liddaton.
Brent Tor has two churches – the official Parish Church is St Michael de Rupe, an iconic 12th century church on top of the Tor; and Christ Church, in the village of North Brentor.
Tintagel Castle is a historic site situated on the clifftops of North Cornwall. Immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this dramatic castle and coastline has fired the imaginations of writers, artists, and even the brother of a king.
Due to the rugged coastal landscape, there are steep slopes, sheer drops and uneven surfaces which can present a challenge to visitors.
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Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathTintagel Castle is a historic site situated on the clifftops of North Cornwall. Immerse yourself in history, myths and stunning scenery at Tintagel Castle set high on Cornwall's rugged north coast. Inextricably linked with the legend of King Arthur, for centuries this dramatic castle and coastline has fired the imaginations of writers, artists, and even the brother of a king.
Due to the rugged coastal landscape, there are steep slopes, sheer drops and uneven surfaces which can present a challenge to visitors.
Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.
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Δεξαμενή Burrator
Burrator Reservoir is situated within Dartmoor, and the tranquil water and surrounding mixed woodland contrasts sharply with the open moor and the rugged Dartmoor tors. A trip here can be combined with a walk across the moors, or enjoyed as a trip of its own with plenty to do – from walking and taking in the views, to fishing for rainbow and brown trout (just be sure to get a permit, available online or by calling South West Lakes). Devon has relatively few lakes, but the situation and quality of these make them a hidden gem in Devon’s crown.
Princetown is the National Park's flagship Visitor Centre, once home to Conan Doyle as he wrote the Hound of the Baskervilles; it now hosts a variety of exhibitions and displays. Including:
Discovering Dartmoor’s wild stories, an interactive journey exploring Dartmoor’s wildlife
The conservation garden; a microcosm of Dartmoor’s flora and home to several antiquities
A rolling exhibition programme in the Small Gallery Area
As well as other exhibitions, displays and a children’s discovery zone, it is also a great activity hub to start a walk or cycle ride from. Princetown provides an excellent gateway to both the south and north moors for hill walkers and the Centre staff will be pleased to help you plan a suitable route.
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National Park Visitor Centre - Princetown
Tavistock RoadPrincetown is the National Park's flagship Visitor Centre, once home to Conan Doyle as he wrote the Hound of the Baskervilles; it now hosts a variety of exhibitions and displays. Including:
Discovering Dartmoor’s wild stories, an interactive journey exploring Dartmoor’s wildlife
The conservation garden; a microcosm of Dartmoor’s flora and home to several antiquities
A rolling exhibition programme in the Small Gallery Area
As well as other exhibitions, displays and a children’s discovery zone, it is also a great activity hub to start a walk or cycle ride from. Princetown provides an excellent gateway to both the south and north moors for hill walkers and the Centre staff will be pleased to help you plan a suitable route.
This state-of-the-art centre features the latest technology to bring history to life in amazing detail, giving you a unique and special experience.
One of the highlights is the story of the internationally significant Bronze Age finds at Whitehorse Hill.
In 2011, a cist was excavated at Whitehorse Hill when one of the stones fell out of the peat mound covering it. Due to the unusual conditions amazingly, cremated human remains and other organic material had been preserved for thousands of years.
Exhibitions and displays link seamlessly into the landscape helping you to confidently understand and explore the surrounding area’s amazing cultural heritage.
The knowledgeable team can help you get the most from your visit; there are walks, a history hunters trail to discover more about the Bronze Age as well as local shops, cafes and pubs.
National Park Visitor Centre - Postbridge
This state-of-the-art centre features the latest technology to bring history to life in amazing detail, giving you a unique and special experience.
One of the highlights is the story of the internationally significant Bronze Age finds at Whitehorse Hill.
In 2011, a cist was excavated at Whitehorse Hill when one of the stones fell out of the peat mound covering it. Due to the unusual conditions amazingly, cremated human remains and other organic material had been preserved for thousands of years.
Exhibitions and displays link seamlessly into the landscape helping you to confidently understand and explore the surrounding area’s amazing cultural heritage.
The knowledgeable team can help you get the most from your visit; there are walks, a history hunters trail to discover more about the Bronze Age as well as local shops, cafes and pubs.
A spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife and a beach renowned for rockpooling.
Wembury has walks that cater to all abilities with clifftop climbs and views out to sea or slow estuary strolls with ferry crossings. All offer stunning vistas, glimpses of wildlife and fresh coastal air.
Please be aware this is a small car park accessed by narrow country lanes. At busy holiday times the car park can quickly fill up.
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Wembury Beach
A spectacular stretch of coastline boasting dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife and a beach renowned for rockpooling.
Wembury has walks that cater to all abilities with clifftop climbs and views out to sea or slow estuary strolls with ferry crossings. All offer stunning vistas, glimpses of wildlife and fresh coastal air.
Please be aware this is a small car park accessed by narrow country lanes. At busy holiday times the car park can quickly fill up.
Tavistock Pannier Market Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Situated at the very heart of the historic town of Tavistock is the ancient Pannier Market. The Market was granted its Royal Charter in 1105 and has survived without a break for over 900 years.
Today, this wonderful indoor market attracts customers from far and wide, all revelling in the quality and variety of products on offer.
Tavistock Pannier Market has a great selection of 5 day traders who are always present in the market, these being mostly found around the perimeter of the market. In addition, many of the remaining stalls change throughout the week to reflect the different daily themes.
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Αγορά Pannier
Market RoadTavistock Pannier Market Open Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Situated at the very heart of the historic town of Tavistock is the ancient Pannier Market. The Market was granted its Royal Charter in 1105 and has survived without a break for over 900 years.
Today, this wonderful indoor market attracts customers from far and wide, all revelling in the quality and variety of products on offer.
Tavistock Pannier Market has a great selection of 5 day traders who are always present in the market, these being mostly found around the perimeter of the market. In addition, many of the remaining stalls change throughout the week to reflect the different daily themes.
Morwellham Quay is an historic river port in Devon, England that developed to support the local mines. The port had its peak in the Victorian era and is now run as a tourist attraction and museum. It is the terminus of the Tavistock Canal, and has its own copper mine.
The open-air museum includes the restored 19th-century village, the docks and quays, a restored ship, the George and Charlotte copper mine which is toured by a small train, a Victorian farm and a nature reserve with trails. The BBC television series Edwardian Farm was filmed at Morwellham Quay during 2009/2010.
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Morwellham Quay
Morwellham Quay is an historic river port in Devon, England that developed to support the local mines. The port had its peak in the Victorian era and is now run as a tourist attraction and museum. It is the terminus of the Tavistock Canal, and has its own copper mine.
The open-air museum includes the restored 19th-century village, the docks and quays, a restored ship, the George and Charlotte copper mine which is toured by a small train, a Victorian farm and a nature reserve with trails. The BBC television series Edwardian Farm was filmed at Morwellham Quay during 2009/2010.
The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Tamar Valley AONB) is located on the Devon & Cornwall border. It is a special landscape that is defined and shaped by the rivers Tamar, Tavy and Lynher, and by the human activity focused around them. The area is famous for its mining heritage landscape and market gardening history, and is a haven for wildlife.
A team of dedicated staff and volunteers run projects and coordinate work to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Tamar Valley.
Tamar Valley AONB
The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (Tamar Valley AONB) is located on the Devon & Cornwall border. It is a special landscape that is defined and shaped by the rivers Tamar, Tavy and Lynher, and by the human activity focused around them. The area is famous for its mining heritage landscape and market gardening history, and is a haven for wildlife.
A team of dedicated staff and volunteers run projects and coordinate work to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Tamar Valley.