Tavistock A market town on the south-west side of the Moor. Access from the A38.

For shoppers, this is the Mecca of Dartmoor. The Pannier Market behind the fine Town Hall is open each day from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 to 4 with much of interest such as Roger the Watch man (above) who can turn his hand to mending any manner of small gadgets. This is very much a day off town for us, there being at least a dozen good places for lunch, and a favourite food shop of ours, wonderful Creber's, the delicatessen shop in Brook Street, which is full of tasty stuff.

You know you are in a good food shop when you smell that heady whiff of good coffee, cheeses and smoked
bacon on the air don't you ? Just standing in the doorway and breathing in is good for the soul !

Tavistock accommodation. Starting with Bed and Breakfasts.

I thought that this farm would be high on my favourites list and I was quite right. Jane and I visited on June 1st this year.
A B&B on a working farm with stunning views, and within an easy 10 minutes drive from Lydford Gorge (National Trust) This farmyard
and house were used in the making of the BBC t.v. drama 'The Vet'. Children are welcome, with high chair and garden toys.
Beera Farm Milton Abbot, Tavistock, PL19 8PL Dogs by arrangement. (Hilary Tucker) Telephone 01822 870216 
Bed and Breakfast is £42.50 1 night and the price is reduced for longer stays, down to £35 per person for 4 nights


Within the town, so ideal for seeing all that Tavistock has to offer, the church, pannier market and Plymouth within reach.
Quality Hotel with an classy brasserie. We usually choose Brownes for lunch when we visit Tavistock. It's good food and coffee.
Browns Hotel 8 West Street, No dogs. Tavistock Tel 01822 618686 Double room from £49 per person per night.


Working farm set in fields. 3 en-suite rooms. Excellent views of Dartmoor. Farm trail for you to enjoy. I visited Lowenna this
year in April when all the lambs were out in the paddock. See my review and more pictures.
Colcharton Farm Gulworthy, Tavistock. No Dogs. (Mrs. Lowenna Edwards) Telephone 01822 616435 
Bed and Breakfast is £30 per person per night reduced to £25 for longers stays


This 18th century building sits in the hamlet of Horndon, just a short drive from Tavistock. Ideal for families, one bedroom has a
double and 2 singles en-suite. + further double, en-suite and a twin. I have yet to visit, but looking forward to meeting Christine.
Higher Rowes Farm, Horndon, PL19 9NQ (Christine Staniland) Dogs by arrangement. Telephone 01822 810816
Bed and Breakfast from £28 p.p. per night

Offering Bed and Breakfast and Self catering in 5 different cottages in 10 acres with lake and walled garden, orchard and bee
hives ! Just looking at the website makes me want to visit. I haven't yet, but it is on the list of 'must see soons' .
Mount Tavy Cottage, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9JL (Graham & Joanna Moule) Tel 01822 614253 + 07776 181576
Bed and Breakfast starts at £35 for a continental breakfast in one cottage and full English in another.

This is a new listing on my website and I have not yet visited, but I'm looking forward to it. It's ideally placed for trekking on the
Moor. 3 miles from the centre of Tavistock on easy roads. Walking distance to the Whitchurch Inn. Dogs taken by arrangement.
Boyton Farmhouse, Whitchurch, Tavistock PL19 9EJ (Russell and Julie Baylis) Tel 07506 837 877 B&B The double room
rate is £65 in the first floor double, and £75 room rate for the double on the second floor. Single room tariff either £50 or £60.

Self catering in the Tavistock area

Cosy detached cottage for 2 or 3 plus cot on quiet Moorland lane. Between Tavistock and Okehampton. Shower room,
separate loo, parking. Linen included. Small charge for dog, taken by arrangement. 'Come and see the stars !'
The Smithy, Mrs.Sally Wetherbee, Brentor, Dartmoor. Tel 01822 810285 e-mail


2 comfortable cottages both sleeping 2. Run by husband and wife team Jeanette and Roger Emmett. Perfect for 2 couples, in 2 properties. Just 5 minutes from Lydford Gorge.Dogs taken by arrangement. Dog exercise meadow. Ample off road parking.
Monkstone Cottage & Honeysuckle Cottage, Brentor, Tavistock, PL19 0NP Telephone 01822 810222


The Hayloft is in part of an old farm dating back 250 years. Double, twin + singles. Sleeps 5. Dogs taken by arrangement.
Close to Route 27 of the National Cycle Trail, so bring the kid's bikes for some level cycling ! Less than 20 miles from Plymouth,
handy for the Dartmoor Gliding Society just over the road, 10 minute drive to Tavistock with swimming pool, market etc.
The Hayloft at Higher Farm, Heathfield, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0LB e-mail Telephone 01822 810785


Owl's Roost spacious 1 bedroom apartment sleeps 2 in a quality converted barn in the heart of Devon. No dogs. Parking +
Holly Cottage sleeps 3/4 on the edge of town cute + cosy. Woodburner. Double & bunk room. Parking. Dogs by arrangement.
Tavistock Cottages Caroline & Nick Le Messurier, Lower Collaton Farm, Tavistock PL19 9JT e-mail Tel 01822 613659

Camping in the Tavistock area

Tents, statics & cottage, dogs welcome, open March to November, near Tavistock. I visited the campsite on April 9th this year and thought it was very well laid out and organised. Jane who runs the site showed me around and let me see inside one of the pods.
Langstone Manor, Moortown, Tavistock, Devon PL19 9JZ Telephone 01822 613371 Grid Reference SX 523 738


Tents & tourers. 35 statics, dogs welcome, open March to October.
Woodovis Park Woodovis House, Gulworthy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8NY Telephone 01822 832968
"Dear Jill, we visited Woodovis in Oct '08 and it is a truly wonderful place. 10/10 for facilities and friendly staff.
Best site ever." Diane Shean, Truro.


Statics & camping, dogs welcome, open all year.
Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Peter Tavy, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9LS Telephone 01822 810349 Grid Ref SX 503 767

Read Jill's food reviews of The Horn of Plenty not far from Tavistock and Brown's Hotel in Tavistock.
Also find one of Jill's favourite tea and coffee outlets in Tavistock.
££ cash points in the area

This is the link to Traveline, a very easy to use website to find your Tavistock bus timetable.
Simply type your starting point, destination, and the relevant travel dates into the boxes on
the Traveline Public Transport website to find the bus you need. It's brilliant !!