Spring & Easter is the perfect time to head to Dartmoor for some fresh air, extraordinary scenery and fine dining. Try a new activity - horse-riding cycling or climbing? Have a look at our Dartmoor Experiences website too, a collection of truly immersive experiences!
Any time of year is good for an afternoon tea on Dartmoor, but have you tried a Devon Cream Tea yet? You know we do it the right way here….cream first of course! Check out the fantastic restaurants, tea rooms, cafes and pubs listed on our lovely, downloadable Taste of Dartmoor Map!
As for somewhere to stay, there are some amazing bargains to be had, check out our Special Offers pages, scan our Self Catering, Guesthouses, Hotels and Inns. Don’t forget to look at Camping and Glamping too! Lots of our wonderful accommodation providers will welcome your dog as well, so no need to leave your four-legged friends behind, have a look at our Dog-Friendly accommodation.
There are HEAPS of things to do on Dartmoor over the Easter Holidays, best to keep an eye on our What’s On pages for inspiration. We have Galleries, Museums, Heritage Fairgrounds, Water Falls, Abbeys, Sculpture Exhibitions, Pony Centres, Steam Trains, Petting Farms, Swimming Pools and Butterfly Farms, you can find out more HERE If you love seeing the wild ponies on Dartmoor, you can learn about them from our Dartmoor Ponies page.
So dust off the walking boots, pack the Easter Eggs, don’t forget your waterproofs and your sunscreen as you just never know with Dartmoor!
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Classic Cottages
Reserve your summer escape for £30
The lighter mornings, longer evenings and the warmth of the sun on your skin is on the way. Reserve a holiday cottage for July or August for £30 and let the dreams of summer begin. Reserve between 3rd March and 20th April and we will hold your dates for you until the end of April before you need to worry about paying the deposit.
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White Hart Moretonhampstead
A Dog Walker’s Delight
Based in the centre of the historic market town of Moretonhampstead, the gateway to Dartmoor, The White Hart is ideally situated for dog walkers, ramblers and cyclists to enjoy the wonders of the Moor. We offer comfortable en-suite rooms, cosy traditional bar and a restaurant serving delicious British classics with a twist. Perfect for groups, our separate Mews accommodation offers rooms and communal open plan seating area.
Dogs are welcome and stay for no extra charge!
“Best ‘doggy’ hotel we’ve ever stayed in!”
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Bedford Hotel
Luxury Breaks in Tavistock
Check in to The Bedford Hotel in the heart of the award-winning town of Tavistock, on the edge of Dartmoor. This award-winning hotel has been welcoming weary travellers for centuries, and offers comfortable rooms, top-notch dining using the finest local ingredients, and a welcoming base from which to explore the historic Devon market town of Tavistock and the whole of Dartmoor.
Two night Spring Breaks from £75 per person, per night, including a hearty Devon breakfast and three course dinner.
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Harford Bridge
Harford Bridge Holiday Park Tavistock’s friendly and tranquil, award-winning holiday park.
Set beside the River Tavy with a wide choice of accommodation types available. We have two new ‘StudioLodges2+’, our classic ‘StudioLodge2s’, holiday caravans, and 100 camping and touring pitches to choose from. Also, a special Shepherd’s Hut and private holiday cottage. The park is a level, safe walk to Tavistock from within Dartmoor National Park. The Tamar Valley, Plymouth and north / south Devon coasts are within easy reach by car.
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Two Bridges Hotel - a Dartmoor Oasis
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Two Bridges Hotel in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. Step inside and you’ll immediate sense the heritage of this fine Dartmoor country hotel. Think crackling log fires, ticking clocks, cherished antiques, and the captivating hubbub of good conversation over a traditional afternoon tea, a hearty lunch, or a perfectly presented pint of Jail Ale from the hotel’s own Dartmoor Brewery. When evening comes, the talents of the award-winning chefs come to the fore, with an ever-changing dinner menu showcasing the finest ingredients from Devon’s farmers, fishermen and producers.
Book a two night Dartmoor Leisure Break this Spring, from £80 per person, per night, including breakfast and three course dinner.
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Mini Pony
Back for 2020, the Centre will be opening its door again! The Centre will be reopening to the general public on Friday 20th March
Our herd of Miniature ponies really are a family! Since 1986, we have welcome customers to closely interact with our beautiful ponies. The legacy of our love and dedication remains strong. We are the only true and original Miniature Pony Centre. Fall in love with our heavy horses, mammoth donkeys, miniature ponies and foals, miniature pigs as well as many more animals. We offer a range of hands-on activities too. Book your tickets today!
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Buckfast Abbey
Northgate House Hotel a perfect base to explore Dartmoor
The grounds of Buckfast Abbey look especially lovely in the spring, with the trees coming into blossom and thousands of new bulbs giving a blaze of colour.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Abbey’s precinct, Northgate House Hotel is an ideal base for a leisure break.
Just minutes from the A 38 Devon Expressway, the hotel has 33-bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and a balcony affording stunning views over the Abbey Church, the grounds and the rolling Devon hills beyond.
It’s the perfect location for canoeists looking to test their skills on one of the most challenging sections of the nearby River Dart. Hikers are also well catered for with Hembury Woods and the ruggedly beautiful Dartmoor on the doorstep.
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Bovey Castle
Kid’s Go Free Over the Easter Holidays
Treat the family to a break over the Easter holidays! Children stay free on a bed and breakfast basis when sharing an adult’s room, when you stay for 2 or more nights.
Prices start from £309 per room, per night in a Castle room with breakfast.
Our Bovey Rangers activities will be running over the Easter holidays with an action packed schedule for children age 7 – 14 years old. Activities include survival skills, off road experience, archery, pond dipping and more.
Find out more click the 'Read More' button below
or call 01647 445007 or to Book Online CLICK HERE
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Woodland Springs
5 star adult only caravan and camp site
With immaculate facilities set in the Dartmoor National Park. Positioned close to the A30, it makes the ideal location for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding area. Take advantage of our low season special offers which are detailed on our website including 2 free nights if you stay for 7 nights.
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Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Events
At our moorland site at Bellever, Postbridge, join an entertaining FREE guided walk with Paul Rendell. Booking essential.
Email paul.dartmoor@virgin.net or tel 01837 54727.
Monday 6th April: 10am – 1pm - Discover Letterboxing
Wednesday 8th April: 7.30pm – 10pm - Discover Bellever at Night
Tuesday 14th April: 10am – 1pm - Discover Nature
Donations are appreciated to help feed our herd this Winter.
For a ‘close up experience’, come and see our ponies at the Dartmoor Pony Centre at Parke, Bovey Tracey!
Open Afternoons Sunday 19 April and Saturday 30 May, 1.30-4pm
Click the button below for further information or Tel: 01626 833234
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Get Creative in Clay at The Sculpture School
Are you creative and looking for an uplifting experience in a relaxed & friendly environment? At our lovely bespoke studio, a stone’s throw from Dartmoor, our realist figurative sculpture courses teach the unique ‘Sinclair Method’ of sculpting in clay. Under the guidance of Master Sculptor, Andrew Sinclair MRSS himself, you will develop the skills to create stunning works of art. Whether you are a novice or a professional these courses will help unleash your talent and take your skills to the next level.
We offer Taster Days, 4-day courses and even a 1-year course!
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Explore Totnes and you’ll find a unique market town with a colourful personality and varied history dating back to 907 AD
Located on the beautiful River Dart with many independent shops, eateries and places to stay. Enjoy a variety of memorable experiences in and around town from local wine tasting to goat yoga, Sunday Lunch on a steam train and much more, plus a lively programme of annual events from Orange Racing to craft markets and everything in between.
Nestled between moorland and sea, Totnes is also the perfect base for exploring the rugged beauty of Dartmoor, the English Riviera and South Hams coast, and neighbouring cities Exeter and Plymouth.
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Discover the wilds of Dartmoor in all its glory this spring when you book a self-catering holiday with Toad Hall Cottages
Swap your daily routine for Dartmoor’s wide open spaces, breath-taking scenery, invigorating walking, wild swimming, cycling, excellent pubs and cafes and so much more.
Take your pick from our varied holiday properties, from boltholes and hideaways to farmhouses and country manors and start looking forward to your spring break on Dartmoor, one of the Britain’s last true wildernesses.
Call 01548 202020 or click the button below to see our website.
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