The cottage boasts a charming open plan living space with a fully fitted kitchen, dining area and comfortable seating. There is a mezzanine double bedroom with en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC. The cottage is fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable stay with electric central heating and woodburning stove
electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV, DVD play
er, WiFi and a selection of books and DVDs
Widecombe is tucked away in a Dartmoor valley with the spectacular moorland and tors rising up on all sides, making it a perfect location for walkers, mountain bikers, riders or those that love dramatic landscapes. The village is made up of a pretty mixture of granite built houses and a lovely old church which is known as the cathedral of the moor. There are a couple of good food pubs, a café for indulgent cream teas and shops. Widecombe famously hosts Widecombe Fair every September, where you can see displays of livestock, local produce, vintage farm machinery and even a bale tossing competition. Further afield is Bovey Tracey – home to the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and worthy of a visit. Dartmoor National Park has the greatest number of archaeological remains in Europe and there are Neolithic tombs, mystical stone circles and abandoned medieval farmsteads to explore. Conan Doyle was inspired to write his classic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles and it is easy to imagine Sherlock Holmes wandering the wild moorland terrain, along with the wild and beautiful Dartmoor ponies. Venture into Newton Abbot if you're seeking a special celebratory meal, where you will find cuisines of all kinds catering to all tastes, or explore the coast of Torquay and Paignton for beautiful beaches and attractions of all kinds including zoos, prehistoric caves, and pretty parks, sure to offer you a memorable experience. Situated in the centre of Widecombe it is the perfect base for your stay on the moors.
