The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park

01/12/2023

We’ve got a little bit of snow on Dartmoor today and also some news for you:
Rob and I have had to make the difficult decision to sell The Old Railway Cottage due to the current mortgage climate. The good news it our cottage is becoming a family home and we have some new plans for 2024! So stay keep following this page for our big announcement next year. This page will change its name to ‘ Stay On Dartmoor’ soon.

❤️Thank you so much to all our fabulous guests who supported our little business over the last five years, you made a dream come true and we can not wait to be sharing our love for this incredible National Park again in the near future.
Love Rob, Becky and Lucy ###

08/04/2023

Beautiful spring time wildlife on the moors just by The Old The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park

04/04/2023

Today we head to Dartmoor National Park in the southwest of England.

Dartmoor was designated a National Park in 1951, one of the first in the country and is internationally renowned for its rich history, heritage, flora, and fauna. Dartmoor is also the most important area for Bronze age archaeology in Western Europe, home to ancient monuments such as Stallmoor, the longest stone row in the world at 3.4km!

02/04/2023

30/03/2023

24/03/2023

Welcome to my latest blog poast '10 reasons to stay longer in Dartmoor National Park' enjoy!

Welcome back to my blog from my little cottage in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. After what seems like weeks and weeks of rain, we finally have brilliant blue skies over Dartmoor which is on the cusp of bouncing into spring! I am a great ambassador for a mini beak, but I was thinking about a b...

21/03/2023

Look at our fancy new web page just for special offers!
Come an have a look at our offer weeks for spring and summer. We also have some other dates available and remember we ALWAYSE give you our best price when booking direct. [email protected]

We have more dates available so please do get in touch, and remember, our best prices are always our direct booking prices. 

12/03/2023

Who watched our beautiful Dartmoor National Park on Country File this evening?
Feeling inspired to discover Dartmoor?
We have some availability at The Old Railway Cottage, and would love to welcome you.
[email protected]

05/03/2023

Check out this fantastic video from Cory and Charlotte who stayed at The Old Railway Cottage and explored Dartmoor National Park. Particularly interesting for in and around Lydford.

We're in beautiful Dartmoor National Park, a wild moorland with rich history and iconic ponies. Located in Devon, Dartmoor is a fantastic playground for hiki...

26/02/2023

Charlotte and Cory came to stay at The Old Railway Cottage and did lots of exploring, and made this lovely short video. ###

287 Likes, 7 Comments - Cory & Char ☺︎ Travel & Adventure () on Instagram: "Is Dartmoor on your list!? 🥾 🇬🇧 😍 🏠 - located in Lydford it’s the perfect base to explore Dartmoor 🌲 Wistman’s Wood - an incredibly beautiful & ancient moss covered ...

18/02/2023

With spring just round the corner, we have some availability The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park
Did you know our best prices are always our direct prices!
If your looking to book your holiday on Dartmoor, do get in touch with your dates.
Love Becky ###
[email protected]

11/02/2023

We have amazing views of Dartmoor National Park at The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park, but we think the king size master important is SO important!
Why? Because spring is only just round the corner and Dartmoor is waiting to be explored and our guests need somewhere to rest up after a blissful days adventuring on the moors.
🛏King Size Back Care double bed.
💐Beautiful Egyptian cotton ben linen and towels.
🐦Peaceful location.
🌕Dark Skies
If you would like to book your holiday, please email me [email protected]

06/02/2023

Thank you Visit Dartmoor for putting us on the itinerary. We absolutely love watch Lydford Gorge Alpacas walking past the kitchen window! Did you know they can even meet you at the The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park for your Alpaca walk!

Simple itinerary if you’re staying at The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park

Lydford Gorge Alpacas
Roadford Lake Cafe
💚Many more itineraries - https://visitdartmoor.co.uk/explore/dartmoor-itineraries 💚

29/01/2023

What a lovely post about letter boxing on Dartmoor ###

Try out letterboxing, a hobby where you search Dartmoor's hills and tors for hidden treasure and stamps.

16/01/2023

Its cold and dark outside but I am sat here in my cosy little cottage in the middle of the moors thinking about what the new year shall bring. While my log burner keeps us warm and as the new year is fast approaching, I am thinking about yet another blissful year ahead in Dartmoor... View Article

26/12/2022

Welcome to my latest blog post 'What to look forward to in Dartmoor National Park month by month 2023'!
I have really enjoyed writing this and its the perfect read for anyone planning their holiday or Dartmoor adventures in 2023!
Enjoy and Happy New Year.
Becky @ The Old Railway Cottage- Dartmoor National Park

Its cold and dark outside but I am sat here in my cosy little cottage in the middle of the moors thinking about what the new year shall bring. While my log burner keeps us warm and as the new year is fast approaching, I am thinking about yet another blissful year ahead in Dartmoor National Park. Her...

22/12/2022

Just a little sneak preview to my next blog post coming out on Boxing Day. I have been really enjoying writing this one. ‘ Dartmoor Month By Month’ . I couldn’t help but post a couple of photos! 😍

18/12/2022

Wow! Look at this!
Congratulations to our neighbors Lydford Gorge Alpacas, a must do activity for anyone visiting Dartmoor and we love watching them walk past the kitchen window!

🏆 The fluffs (plus me the fluffs cleaner!) have made it as for 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 (𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 + 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐌 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒) 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 - 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑!

So excited to see if we win Gold, Silver or Bronze at the awards night in February (although a shame I can't take my team along 😂).

We also got awarded 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

Huge congratulations to all the other finalists in the same award categories. Really looking forward to meeting you all in Feb!

𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 (𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚)
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
Lydford Gorge Alpacas
Raceworld Karting
Reach Outdoors

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
Alder Vineyard
Lydford Gorge Alpacas
Ocean View Bar & Dining at The Dome

𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗠 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 - 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Lifeworks
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
Little Comfort Farm Holiday Cottages Devon
Seaton Tramway
RAMM (Royal Albert Memorial Museum)
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱
Lydford Gorge Alpacas


Quality in Tourism Tourism Awards - South West

18/12/2022

With the Christmas break upon us, I have started to think about the new year and all the adventures of next year to come.
I adore spring time on Dartmoor, summer is blissful and autumn is beautiful. If you have started thinking about your rural escape in Dartmoor National Park and have any questions, or would like to book, I am still on duty over the Christmas holidays so do feel very welcome to get in contact with any questions you may have or to book.
www.stayondartmoor.com
[email protected]

22/11/2022

Time for a cozy evening in by the fire!

18/11/2022

Introducing our New Dartmoor Snug at The Old Railway Cottage- With those views- it's the perfect place for a morning coffee, watch the world go by and spot some birds of prey.

03/11/2022

Beautiful Autumn above Widecombe In The Moor.

Becky Holdstock shared a post on Instagram: "Beautiful autumn walking high on the moors above Widecombe in the Moor and a mooch round the craft market in Widecombe itself- beautiful! The craft market is open every Thursday until December. ....

08/10/2022

Hello and welcome to my new blog post- 6 Great Reasons To Love Dartmoor In Winter! We are really enjoying autumn on the moors right now, can you tell?

So it might seem a strange suggestion to some, but heading to Dartmoor mid winter can offer the most lovely break away. Yes its does rain on Dartmoor, and more often that not, more than anywhere else in the South West, but Dartmoor changes in the wintertime. It's cold, blustery and atmospheric. I lo...

06/10/2022

Beautiful Autumn scenes In Dartmoor National Park today.

10/09/2022

Escape the Everyday, by exploring the awe inspiring Dartmoor landscapeA wonderful and exhilarating place, Dartmoor’s 386 square miles has so many options for getting active. Explore the highest tors on foot, tackle the steepest hills on your bike, hack over the moor on horseback, brave a cold dip ...

04/09/2022

We have rain over Dartmoor this evening and its the perfect excuse to light the log burner. We are looking forward to cozy evenings in by the fire this autumn and we have availability for week long breaks and short breaks this November and December and beyond.