A warm welcome awaits at Willow Cottage. On arrival light the fire, snuggle on a sofa and watch a film as the stars light the nights sky.
Pull up a pew and indulge in some local treats.
A glorious room with fabulous styling and muted tones, you really will dream each night away.
Small but perfectly formed, this cute courtyard offers the perfect spot for a sundowner or essential morning brew.
Northlew, a rather special village in East Devon where there is a true village spirit.
Step over the threshold and enjoy this rather special cottage.
This room offers style and comfort - you will look forward to returning every day.
The perfect spot to just sit back and nose dive into a holiday read.
You will find so many lovely touches at this cottage, from games to local maps, the owner has thought of everything.
The flow of the cottage makes for the perfect social setting.
Time for high tea; the perfect indulgent treat after a glorious walk through the countryside. There are walks straight from the front door.
Tea time at it's best.
A fully equipped kitchen awaits so you can cook up a storm should the mood take you. You will also be treated to lovely welcome treats from fresh eggs to freshly pressed apple juice.
No detail has been overlooked so you will instantly relax into your holiday.
The cottage has been decorated to complement its setting.
Head upstairs to find both bedrooms.
The landing floods with light thanks to the skylights.
Bedroom 1 offers the option of a sumptuous super-king or twin beds. This rather lovely bedroom also benefits from an en suite cloakroom with wash-basin.
Luxury linens and a bespoke headboard.
A good night's sleep awaits!
The en suite cloakroom is a lovely addition to this bedroom.
Gloriously spacious.
The perfectly positioned en suite cloakroom complements this 'zip and link' bedroom.
Head out to the landing to find bedroom 2 and the main bathroom.
Bedroom 2 also offers style and comfort in abundance.
When you have the great outdoors all around you really can walk each and every day of your holiday.
The perfect spot for a morning brew as the sun rises on another day.
Relax and sleep with no worries.
The bathroom boasts a shower cubicle and a bathtub.
Enjoy a leisurely holiday soak.
Step out of the patio doors into the courtyard where you can stoke the barbecue and pour a glass of wine.
Plan the next walking route.
Relax and enjoy.
Yards from the cottage set in the village square you will discover the Green Dragon Inn - this Inn really is the heart of the village. On a Friday night you can order fish and chips that will be delivered to your front door.
There is no need to cook when you have a pub yards from the front door.
Northlew has friendly locals and is the perfect setting for you to enjoy a rural village escape.
No village is complete without a church.
The village square offers parking and on a Friday you can stock up on supplies from the community bus.
Village bliss and walks from your door - you really can soak up all that the great outdoors has to offer.
If the coast is calling then head to Bude, a rather lovely seaside town and beach.
Head to Bideford and catch a ferry to Lundy.
A day of legends and mystery awaits at Tintagel.
Visit the pannier market or stretch your legs with a stroll by the river at Tavistock.
Magical Dartmoor is a short drive from Willow Cottage. Why not pack a picnic and enjoy an al fresco lunch at one of the many picnic spots.
Barnstaple is well worth a visit.
Willow Cottage
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
The Green Dragon is a traditonal 18th century inn, centrally located in the heart of the village. Food is home made and there's outside seating for alfresco dining. Children and dogs are welcome here.
Nearby beach
Just along the coast from the busy resort of Bude, Widemouth is a long, long stretch of sand backed by high cliffs. Unusual rock formations on the beach are a magnet for climbers while the Atlantic surf brings bodyboarders, kayakers and surfers here in their hundreds. Widemouth Bay is home to a scattering of houses, pubs, cafes and restaurants but there remains a definitive sense of having strayed off the beaten path here. There is a section open to dogs all year round, loads of parking and several surf schools.
March 2012
Excellent
Widemouth bay is lovely, we've stayed near here a few times and it never disappoints.
August 2011
Great beach for surfing and swimming due to waves and lifeguards on duty.
Nearby walk
Formerly a busy railway junction, Halwill Junction is now a 2.5 hectare reserve and home to a wide variety of birds and mamals including green woodpeckers and warblers. The reserve has an easy cycle/footpath making this a great place to explore.
Nearby town
Northlew is a charming village with traditional rural buildings and scenic views towards Dartmoor. There's a local pub, perfect for refreshments if you are in the area.
Also nearby
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
Set in the Torridge Valley this atmospheric pub offers a wide ranging menu and is well placed for great outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing.
November 2021
Fantastic local
A warm and friendly pub, greta food and drink, and a really genuine 'local' feel through out.
November 2020
Fabulous meal!
We had a fabulous meal! I had a spinach and chick pea curry and my husband had a burger. Both meals were fabulous, the children loved the kids menu and we all devoured our desserts!! Such a pretty village, we felt very COVID secure and wished we had time to come back again for another meal. We'll definitely be back again when we're in the area.
November 2019
Just Fabulous
Wonderful food; friendly hospitality, lovely country Inn. Not to be missed.
July 2011
Excellent for lunches. Also good walking in the vicinity.
This cycle and walking route runs for 11 miles between Lydford and Okehampton along a disused railway line. The route forms part of the National Cycle network with Okehampton the most popular start point where bicycles can be hired locally. The off road track has the advantage of being mostly traffic free. Meldon Viaduct offers spectacular views across the moors.
March 2018
Ahh the sound of traffic!
I love walking, but I couldn't wait to get off this one. We made it from Okehampton to the Meldon Viaduct before abandoning The Granite Way and heading to the moors - it was the only way to escape the A30's roaring traffic! The subsequent walk through the valley to Meldon reservoir and over the moors to Shortacombe was great though!
September 2015
Kid friendly cycle
Start from the station where you can hire bikes ( we bought our own) there is a youth hostel there in case you need to pick up basic supplies like chocolate and water! I did this with my 5 year old boy- it was not great weather but we cycled to meld on viaduct and back in less than an hour ( total of about 4 miles) and it was enjoyed by both of us - some lovely views and a nice safe easy ride- the only bit on the road is from the very quiet station to the start of the path ( we did this on a rainy day in August)
February 2015
Great for the average cyclist
The cycleway starts at the old Okehampton Station (you can park right there) and is very easy to follow. There are a few gentle hills - nothing that strenuous - so it really is suitable for all ages and abilities. The scenery is beautiful - I'd recommend stopping off at the Bearslake Inn for a swift refreshment! - and it's very easy for an averagely fit cyclist to ride from Okehampton down to Lydford Gorge and back in around 4 hours with time for stop offs.
November 2011
From Okehampton station join the Granite Way Walk (cycle route 27) which follows the Dartmoor railway line. It is predominantly tarmac so no dirty puddles to avoid and ideal for bike riders of all ages, with only gentle inclines. A comfortable 3 mile walk will take you to Meldon Viaduct which gives stunning views over the moor and Meldon Reservoir Dam. Another mile or so gets you to the reservoir. At the Viaduct there is a converted railway carriage which provides a small cafe - seems only to be open at weekends which is a real shame as mid week in half term there were plenty of walkers and cyclists who I'm sure would have stopped for a welcome cuppa !
Try the pies at this handsome Victorian Devon inn with pool table and beer garden. Sunday night is quiz night.
September 2020
Warm welcome
The hospitality we received at the Junction Inn was second only to the food. The portions were huge and the tastes were divine. The menu is huge for a relatively small village pub. After a selection of starters we had the venison burger, the steak, ale and mushroom pie and the smothered chicken. Unfortunately we had no space left for desert. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
February 2019
Fantastic roast dinner
Called in here Sunday 10 as close to where we were staying. They managed to fit us in and served us one of the best roast dinners we have had in a long time. Thoroughly recommend.
August 2009
Meet the locals. Good wholesome pub grub in bar or seated.
Originally an unused Edwardian cinema, the space has been lovingly restored and turned into a fabulous cafe located in the centre of town. Open for breakfast, lunch and drinks/snacks, call in or takeaway.
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