Melrose Cottage, Elegance on the Moor's edge

26/10/2023

How about combining a sculpture course with a visit to Melrose Cottage?

16/05/2023

A run through of the best events this Summer in Devon. Check out our guide for film festivals, music festivals, fireworks, regattas and more.

08/02/2023

Visitors to Devon flock here for our world famous white sandy beaches. Here is a run down of the best of the best in North Devon, close to us at Melrose Cottage. Why not book your summer holiday now!

A run down of the best beaches in North Devon, close to Melrose Cottage

05/12/2022

In this cold weather, what can be better than heading out for a roast dinner in a cosy pub or restaurant.

We have an incredible selection on offer close to Melrose Cottage take a look at our article.

A round up of the best local places for a Sunday Roast close to Melrose Cottage. Roast beef, pork crackling and roast potatoes galore!

25/11/2022

Check out a day in Okehampton!

We highlight a day of things to do and see in and around Okehampton.

06/11/2022

What a great Devon tradition ! Why not visit us in 2023 and go along to the tar barrels!

The historic tradition dates back to the 17th century and sees flaming barrels carried through the town's streets

20/10/2022

Some autumn sun walking around Meldon reservoir !

19/10/2022

Some ideas for Halloween activities close to Melrose Cottage this year!

5 things to do around Melrose Cottage for Halloween 2022, - excitement, adventures, spook-fests and spooky history galore.

23/09/2022

With these cold nights starting to make autumn a reality, Summer seems like a lifetime ago!

Why not prepare for next year, and book your trip to Devon now. Who needs a beach when we have beautiful wildswimming spots with magical views of Dartmoor within walking distance? Check out our blog for more information.

https://www.melrose-cottage.co.uk/wild-swimming-in-devon/

25/07/2022

18/07/2022

I have posted here before about the numerous activities available near Melrose Cottage, but we recently had some guests who just raved about their course at The Sculpture School, so I thought I would write an article for all of those art enthusiasts out there. A world-class facility, just 15 minutes drive away!

https://www.melrose-cottage.co.uk/learn-how-to-sculpt-near-melrose-cottage/

Find out about the Sculpture School. Just a 15 minute drive from Melrose Cottage, luxury Dartmoor accommodation (sleeps 5)

18/05/2022

Sundowner on Dartmoor anyone?

16/05/2022

Great news ! Hourly trains which go to the end of our road. Visit Dartmoor completely car free! Easy connections from London and Bristol too (just over 3 hours from Melrose Cottage to London Paddington!)

31/03/2022

Why not book a sculpture course alongside your stay at Melrose Cottage?

25/03/2022

Gorge walking in the gorgeous Devon sunshine ! Get in touch with Go Coasteering to book your spot!

10/02/2022

A holiday at Melrose Cottage is great fun, whatever the weather! I have put together some ideas for when the weather is rainy, there is still loads to do for adults and kids!

https://www.melrose-cottage.co.uk/rainy-day/

There are so many rainy day activities close to Melrose Cottage - museums, arts, crafts, an aquarium, distillery tour, historic architecture and experiences

08/01/2022

These are the delights we have so close by!

Ian Marchant explores Dartmoor, one of the UK's most important archaeological landscapes.