Tavistock lies between Dartmoor National Park and the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Being surrounded by such stunning countryside with the convenience of excellent amenities on the doorstep, and a good choice of holiday cottages to rent, makes Tavistock an ideal location for a self-catering break. The pretty town is part of the Cornwall and West Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site which protects a scene that did not form naturally but is no less beautiful as a result. Read more
An idyllic retreat for large groups of up to ten in a tranquil country setting just four and a half miles from Tavistock and within easy reach of Devon's many attractions including Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for a holiday with friends or family with an outdoor heated pool (May - Oct), and a big garden. Heaps of charm, lots of space and modern conveniences.
Let the stresses and strains of everyday life fade away as you immerse yourself in the laid back Devon life style. With Dartmoor National Park on the doorstep you can enjoy fabulous peaceful walks and plenty of relaxation with a private garden a riot of colour in the warmer months. Spend your days walking and exploring in the very heart of a county rich in stunning landscapes and incredible scenery then relax at the end of the day with a glass of wine watching the sun set.
Escape the stress of normal life in the beautiful Devon countryside. On the edge of Dartmoor National Park with fantastic walks from your doorstep and idyllic villages to explore, at Honeysuckle cottage you can do as much or as little as you like.
With immense character and charm, this traditional barn conversion sits within the Dartmoor National Park, and offers a comfortable base for enjoying the stunning scenery and outdoor activities available in the area, as well as the many attractions of Devon and East Cornwall. Close to Peter Tavy with an excellent pub serving food, this welcoming holiday cottage is a good choice for walkers, horse riders (stabling available for those looking for a riding holiday) and those wanting to discover the magic of Dartmoor. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Cosy and comfy, this self-catering barn conversion provides the ideal place to relax and unwind within the boundaries of Dartmoor National Park. With lovely views, guests can enjoy superb walking and an abundance of outdoor activities, as well as a host of attractions throughout both Devon and East Cornwall. Peter Tavy village is nearby with an excellent food pub.
A charming sunlit cottage providing comfortable and attractive holiday accommodation close to the wonderful Dartmoor National Park. Located right beside the river in the picturesque Tamar valley, it has a log burner and a special 'vibe', making it ideal for couples seeking a relaxing, romantic getaway.
Full of character, this self-catering holiday cottage is located within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park and provides a perfect place for those who enjoy outdoor activities with fabulous walking and horse riding on the moors from the front door. Peter Tavy with a very good pub is close to The Shippen and there are lots of attractions throughout Devon and East Cornwall for day trips out. Tourist board rating: 3 Star
Offering 'reverse living' holiday accommodation so you can enjoy the views, this comfy self-catering barn conversion is ideal for a relaxing holiday and provides easy access to the many attractions of the West Country. Sitting on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, there are wonderful walks (including a twenty minute walk to the popular 15th Century Peter Tavy Inn), bike rides, pony trekking and fishing on offer. Tavistock is five miles away making Moorview Cottage a perfect place to base yourself. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
"Hawthorne Lodge, 15 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. HallwayTwo cupboards for storing boots / shoesLiving RoomPositioned in the centre of the lodge with bedrooms either side and open plan with the kitchen and dining areaThree sofas, coffee table and 65 inch Sky glass...
"1 Bed Cottage in Saltash" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave (on request) - Smart TV in lounge; Bluetooth speaker - Private...
"Rock View Shepherd's Hut" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. A delightful award-winning market town on the River Tavy, nestling in the South West slopes of Dartmoor. Tavistock has an indoor pannier market, a diverse range of shops, an excellent choice of pubs, bistros, restaurants, a theatre and a...
"Cherry Lodge, 14 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. LivingOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areaThree sofas and coffee tableSmart TV with FreeviewKitchenOpen plan with the dining and living areaModern gloss units with gas hob and electric oven,...
"Little Coombe" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cornwall. The historic market town of Liskeard is located in South East Cornwall at the head of the Looe Valley. The town is home to a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. The beaches and harbour of the quaint fishing port of Looe is a mere 9 miles...
"2 Bed Cottage in Callington" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin - Bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher,...
"The Barn at Yeoland House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. The pretty village of Yelverton makes a perfect base for exploring Dartmoor with excellent walking and cycling routes in the area. The 21 mile-long cycling and walking route Drakes trail, runs through the village and links nearby Tavistock and...
"Periwinkle Lodge, 3 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. This lodge has an entrance area with seating and doggy space so is perfect for those guests travelling with their canine family membersOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areaTwo sofas, electric flame-effect wood-burner, coffee...
"Harmony House" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. The area of outstanding natural beauty between the rivers Tavy and Tamar is home to the little Devon village of Bere Alston. The community historically had a busy port where tin from Dartmoor was shipped. Morwellam Quay, a tiny harbour on the...
"2 Bed Cottage in Callington" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin - Bathroom with shower over bath, and WC - Kitchen - Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher,...
"Rose Lodge, 21 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Living areaOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areaTwo sofas, coffee table, Smart TVFrench doors leading to the patioKitchenOpen plan with the dining and living areaModern gloss units with a built-in...
"Lavender Lodge, 8 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. This lodge has an entrance area with seating and doggy space so is perfect for those guests travelling with their canine family membersLiving areaOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areaTwo sofas, coffee table, electric...
"Saffron Lodge, 24 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. LivingOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areaTwo leather sofas, an armchair, coffee table, TV unit and Smart TVSliding doors accessing the patioKitchenOpen plan with the dining and living...
"2 Bed Lodge in Saltash" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, and...
"Birchenhayes" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cornwall. Between St Ann's Chapel and Halton Quay, overlapping the Tamar Valley aonb, is the charming Cornish village of St Dominick. The village, which is only a short distance from the gorgeous River Tamar, has a farm shop, a pub, The Who'd Have...
"23 Valley Lodge with Hot Tub" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. The small rural village of Gunnislake lies on the steeply wooded banks of the River Tamar. It has village pubs and a small selection of shops. Notably, the village sits at one end of the scenic Tamar Valley Railway - with regular services along...
"3 Bed Cottage in Tavistock" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms: on the first floor - 1 super-king-size (which can be made up as a twin on request) with TV; 1 double with TV; on the lower ground...
"Manorcombe 2" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Callington is set in the heart of the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As well as being the home of Ginsters Cornish pasties Callington offers a good selection of restaurants and pubs. Callington is a Cornish market town,...
"Bramble Lodge, 12 Roadford Lake Lodges, Roadford Lake" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. LivingOpen plan with the kitchen and dining area and views across the open fieldsTwo sofas, coffee table and large Smart TVKitchenOpen plan with the dining and living area.Modern fitted kitchen with lots of...
"2 Bed Lodge in Saltash" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 family bathroom with a shower cubicle and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, and...
"Mowhay Barn, Torpoint " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Nestled within an acre of gorgeous landscaped gardens with views across the gentle hills to the waters of Plymouth Sound and Dartmoor in the distance, amidst the natural beauty of the countryside, this charming barn conversion offers a peaceful...
"19 Honicombe Park" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. Discover the small village of Drakewell in southeast Cornwall and just a short distance away from the border of Devon. Here, you will find a superb range of amenities, including pubs/restaurants for those looking to eat out and a shop for any...
"2 Bed Lodge in Saltash" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cornwall. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge freezer and...
"Honipine House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cornwall. The small rural village of Gunnislake lies on the steeply wooded banks of the River Tamar. It has village pubs and a small selection of shops. Notably, the village sits at one end of the scenic Tamar Valley Railway - with regular services along...
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Communities have thrived in Tavistock for millennia. The remains of prehistoric stone circles and dwellings are visible on the moors above the town, which endured plunder and pillage by Vikings, plague and Civil War. Despite these tribulations, the town flourished, especially in the 16th Century when Tavistock-born Sir Francis Drake found favour with Elizabeth I. Its architectural heyday was in the 1800s when money from local copper mines was used to build elegant shopfronts, an imposing Town Hall and a stylish Guildhall, all of which are popular with visitors today. Start your exploration at the Visitor Information Centre in Court Gate on Bedford Square before browsing the stalls in the Pannier Market, specialist antique and book shops, galleries that showcase local artists past and present, and a farmers’ market voted the Best in the South West.
Many of the visitors enjoying a holiday in Tavistock come for the plentiful walking and cycling opportunities. Drake’s Trail links Tavistock with Plymouth, with walkers and cyclists sharing the 21-mile waymarked route that starts in the centre of town and heads out along the canal. Tavistock is on the 99-mile long Sustrans Route 27 which encompasses Devon’s coast and countryside, including sections along the River Torridge and the western border of Dartmoor National Park. Mountain bikers have the opportunity to test their skills on the Tamar Trails where there is access to 25-miles of MTB trails of varying degrees of difficulty.
Local attractions nearby include the Neolithic monuments at Merrivale - a great spot for a picnic and peaceful contemplation, and the Tudor house Cotehele that is managed by the National Trust. Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre has 45,000 square feet of beautifully colourful rides and games from a bygone era, while at Morwellham Village you can see one of the mines that made the region’s fortune. Countryman Cider has brewery tours and a shop selling their delicious scrumpy direct to the public, and beer drinkers can tour the Stannary Brewing Company instead. Plymouth is just half an hour away with an exciting day of museums, shopping, history, food and culture, or take time to explore picturesque Devon villages and towns like Lustleigh, Salcombe, Noss Mayo and Ottery St Mary, all of which are within an hour’s drive.
Tavistock remains a favourite holiday destination in every season not only for its welcoming community and excellent amenities that make self-catering simple but also for its landscape that is as beautiful as it is diverse. Energetic visitors can be as active as they please with plenty of opportunities not only for walking and cycling but also for climbing, caving, fishing, golf and horse riding. Foodies can eat their fill of delicious produce grown in the fertile soil of the area’s farms, while historians can delve into their favourite era thanks to museums and landmarks.
