Giles Cottage is such an attractive cottage.
Let the games begin - This is a communal area for all guests to enjoy.
The spacious nature of the kitchen makes it a great place for the family to enjoy a spot of breakfast before heading out for a day of exploring.
Head to the sitting-room and cosy up in front of the glowing wood-burner after a full day of activity, bliss!
Step out of the kitchen into the dining-room. The perfect place for serving up a feast.
Giles Cottage is a gorgeous detached cottage.
Plenty of space to sit out and enjoy the fabulous grounds which surround the cottage.
Spacious and well-equipped kitchen.
What a delightful sitting-room with plenty comfy seating for all.
Large dining-room. Banqueting at this splendid table will be a real treat.
A beautiful staircase takes you to the first floor bedrooms.
The main bedroom in Giles Cottage also has an en suite shower-room. Perfect for a good nights sleep after a full day of action.
The twin room is extremely spacious, plenty of room to really make yourselves at home.
En suite to the twin room.
The annexe is such a fab place to escape to for one lucky couple.
Romantic annexe. Perfect for sneaking off to for that well-deserved rest. The annexe is accessed externally.
Inviting roll-top bath in the en suite to the annexe
The en suite also has a fitted shower cubicle.
The fabulous outhouse games room is shared with two other cottages.
Perfect for a paddle.
Hop off the beaten track and follow this lovely track down to Giles Cottage and the heavenly surroundings.
Enjoy a carpet of bluebells in spring.
Football goals provide hours of entertainment for the more energetic members of the party.
Picnic benches have been perfectly positioned to ensure that you can enjoy these stunning grounds from all angles.
The communal trampoline. Please take care when using this facility.
Giles Cottage is full of charm and character throughout.
Your designated parking-area. There's plenty of space for several cars.
Such a stunning cottage.
Pretty Tavistock has some lovely riverside walks.
Walk, run or cycle, Dartmoor is stunning at any time of year.
Dramatic Lydford Gorge.
The ancient Pannier Market in Tavistock takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.
The wilds of Dartmoor are waiting to be discovered.
Cuteness overload!
Giles Cottage
38562.6 miles NE of Tavistock | Sleeps 6 + cot
10% off for parties of 4 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Found in Peter Tavy village, this wonderful 15th Century pub is renowned for its great food, real ales and lovely service. Homemade dishes are crafted using locally-sourced produce, and the inn itself is packed to the rafters with personality. A large stone fireplace heats the flagstones in the cooler months and casts a cheery glow.
September 2021
Vanessa Bosanko
Wonderful beer garden, good lunch.
January 2011
One of Dartmoor's best pubs!
Great pub serving good pub food. I've only ever visited in the winter when it is often at its best - comfortable surroundings with wood burning stoves. And you can bring your dog. But definitely book - it was quite busy over Christmas.
January 2009
Great for Sunday Lunch
Well used by locals. A 'proper' country pub with hearty fare and a good selection of veggie dishes. Would recommend booking as it gets busy.
Nearby beach
Both Barn Pool and this beach are next to the Cremyll foot ferry with access to the gardens of Mount Edgecumbe Park nearby. With lovely views across to Plymouth, Cremyll beach is shingle and sand with some rock pools around the south side. Car parking is available at Cremyll and dogs are allowed year round.
Nearby walk
This route from www.exploredevon.info starts in the centre of the historic town of Tavistock and is around three miles. Take a look at the link for further details and watch out for cyclists as this is also a cycle path.
Nearby town
Big by Dartmoor standards, Tavistock is a town that seems to have everything - fancy restaurants, a historic market, a cinema, lots of shops and some good attractions, too. Plenty to do here on a rainy day.
July 2021
Market Town
Lovely to wander around. Independent shops and market stalls. Beautiful river to walk along. Easy to walk into the town or the other way to the larger supermarkets for essentials. We really enjoyed our low key English holiday.
August 2011
Tavistock - A bit of everything!
What a lovely place! Big enough to have shops like Boots and other high street chains but small enough to retain a independent feel with little boutique gift shops. It made a refreshing change after 5 solid days of holiday gift shops selling mugs and teatowels, to find somewhere that sold normal things!! We still don't know what a pannier market is, even having visited!!! Nice though!
January 2009
Tavistock
Bustling market town with many independent shops. The Pannier Market is open from Tuesday to Saturday with different stalls each day. Tuesdays are good for bric a brac and antiques. Every other Saturday there is an award winning Farmer's Market in the square. Also an award winning cheeserie. A great place for foodies.
July 2008
Tavistock is a lovely town with loads of interesting little shops. It's a great way to while away a couple of hours, with a leisurely lunch of course, before heading up on to the moor itself.
Also nearby
A woodland trail through the South West's deepest gorge, alongside the River Lyd, past the spectacular 30m Whitelady waterfall to the 'Devil's Cauldron' whirlpools. Visit in May to see carpets of bluebells. Steep paths in places, can be slippery when wet - walking boots a must. Access to the Devil's Cauldron may occasionally be closed for safety reasons. The tea rooms located nearby offer some welcome refreshments!
August 2022
Little gem
Lovely place for a family day out, with plenty walks, things to do and fab 2nd hand book shop. Make sure you wear sturdy footwear and bring a picnic!
July 2021
Great walk
Fabulous natural trail through the gorge and welcoming cup of tea at both ends.
Just a bit pricey for non NT members (4 young adults)
August 2014
This is a beautiful wooded walk, although not for the faint hearted as it is steep and slippery in places. A great place to walk on a hot day as the trees provide a bit of shade from the heat. A really pretty place to visit if you're staying in the area.
June 2011
A stunning walk through a hidden Dartmoor jewel.
June 2011
National Trust delight
A steepish walk into the gorge but a lovely place once you're there. It could be quite mystical for children. Very verdant and if you are lucky you will see dippers and grey wagtail. At one end of the walk there is a delightful NT shop and tearoom. The waterfall and devils cauldron are captivating.
March 2009
Lydford Gorge offers a beautiful walk through the valley - with short and steep or long and easy routes. Look out for the dormice boxes, part of the National Trust's nature conservation project.
February 2009
Lovely picnic spot; the National Trust always provide good value and a shop!
- G Steele
Situated in the pretty village of Lydford, this historic pub has a large garden for outdoor dining in summer and a bar with open fire, snug and restaurant. Food is traditional and home made using produce from local sources. Dogs are welcome.
August 2023
Highly Recommended!
Great food, great atmosphere, great service, dog friendly pub.
December 2022
Good food
Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere
July 2021
Lunchtime and evening food and drink
Beautiful accommodating garden. Friendly fast service and tasty fresh lunchtime sandwiches and evening pub food
August 2020
Great experience
Fantastic every night. Great menu and very tasty food. Nice wine list which we enjoyed! The staff were excellent and efficient, made us feel at home. Very dog friendly - our lab loved it!
From beginners to the experienced, from one hour to all day, escorted rides and lessons take place on stunning Dartmoor.
April 2012
Highly recommended
We visited this stables as a group of experienced riders and horse owners on a weekend break. We found a good variety of horses to suit all customers (not just riding school 'plods'), all of which were well looked after, fit and happy. The staff were exceptionally friendly, struck the perfect balance of being there to guide but not to make the experience regimented, and were calm and safety conscious. It was refreshing to go somewhere that catered for an experienced group and we had a lot of gallops across the open moorland. The approach track could be pretty hair-raising on an icy day, but I would rate this as a must for anyone who wants a different view of Dartmoor (they will happily cater for mixed experience groups and complete novices too).
Dartmoor is littered with mysterious standing stones, hut circles and old burial chambers believed to have been constructed up to 5,000 years ago. The stones at Merrivale are probably Dartmoor's most easily accessible, and include the longest double stone row in Europe, a stone circle, menhirs (standing stones) and a kistvaen (burial tomb).
April 2012
Atmospheric!
You definitely know you're on the open moor here! When you think about the history surrounding you, it really gives you a sense of being a speck in a much bigger picture. A fantastic place to watch the sunset on mid-summer's eve - the summer solstice. Something very strange happens when the sun sets over Staple Tor - accident or design?
February 2009
Bare and windswept spooky stones and great views.
- G Steele
This 17th Century inn is a great place to start or round off a day on Dartmoor. Centrally located in the village, you can also explore nearby Walkhampton Common with archaeological sites and quarry where stone was taken to build the original London Bridge. The pub offers homemade food, real ales, log fires and a beer garden for summer months. Dogs are welcome too.
October 2024
Great pub food and ales
Arrived on a midweek evening without booking. Welcomed warmly and enjoyed lovely food, great cider and beer. Dog friendly too
March 2022
Brilliant 'proper' local pub!
A real village pub, lots of regularly changing local beers, proper pub food - great pies and burgers. All with excellent service and a warm welcome.
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
March 2022
Mrs Reddan
Amazing food
Lovely staff
Cosy pub
5*
May 2010
The owners are a credit to the pub. The food is always excellent and reasonably priced. Plenty of real ales and a large garden where you can sit and enjoy the evening sun. Small, well-behaved animals are allowed. Well worth a visit.
June 2009
A great pub, serving good food at reasonable prices.
- Mr D. Bailey
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