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By Lisa
Tue Jun 2017
Online booking sites – like Booking.com, AirBnB, Trivago – all sound such a great idea in theory, don’t they? Cut out the middle man, bag yourself a bargain – but the trouble is, theory often doesn’t translate into practice and your dream deal ends up being a costly nightmare.
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Tue Jun 2017
Our intrepid Family blogger, Maid in Dartmoor, recently visited Dartmoor Zoo with her family, read about their adventures here
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By Lisa
Mon Jun 2017
Bring your Dad to Dartmoor on Father’s Day – there’s a great range of places to visit and things to do with something for every Father to enjoy. Here’s our top ten suggestions for Sunday 18th June.
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By Lisa
Fri May 2017
Today is the hottest day of the year so far, a toasty 24 degrees which has got me thinking about summer holidays. Have you got your summer holiday booked yet? If the answer is no, never fear I recently visited the perfect cottage for a great family and dog friendly holiday on Dartmoor – Kirkside Barn.
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By Moss
Tue May 2017
Hi there! It’s been a while since I wrote a blog, sorry about that, but I have been a bit busy moving house and exploring my new surroundings. The good news is – it is a fab place to live!
We now live on the northern side of Dartmoor. I get to go on super walks every day, lots of streams and hills and all sorts. Where we live, we look out at a great big hill. It seems to have two names (I don’t...
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Fri May 2017
This week, our family blogger, Maid in Dartmoor visited the very lovely ponies, horses and donkeys at the Miniature Pony Centre on B3212 between Moretonhampstead and Postbridge on Dartmoor. This is a great place for children to interact with the animals and there is so much to see and do.
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Wed May 2017
Our family blogger, @Maid in Dartmoor, recently visitied Ullacombe Farm. This family run business has a lot to offer from stunning views over the countryside to luxury afternoon teas. What are you waiting for?
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By Lisa
Thu May 2017
The Mill End Hotel has been in the ownership of Tara and Nick Culverhouse now for nearly two years. Jill Pendelton, the previous owner of Dartmoor Accommodation was a regular visitor to Mill End as it was just next door, however since taking ownership of the website in 2014 I had not had the pleasure of eating at the hotel, however after a call earlier in the year from Tara that has now all...
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Tue May 2017
The next in the series of our family blogs by Maid in Dartmoor is all about their recent visit to South Devon Railway, Buckfast Otters & Butterlies and Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, all in all a great family day out, Read all about it here
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Wed May 2017
Our family blogger, Lisa at Maid In Dartmoor visited Cholwell Riding Stables this weekend, here is her account of her visit. This in the first of a series of regular blogs of family friendly days out in and around Dartmoor.
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By Lisa
Thu Apr 2017
If you are looking for accommodation for a family gathering or a special celebration get together I have just the place, and you can be your own Lord of the Manor during your stay. Stickwick Manor and Cottages can sleep up to 24 people across 12 bedrooms (and 10 bathrooms!)
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By Lisa
Mon Apr 2017
With its stunning views and charming wildlife, Dartmoor holds a special place in lots of people’s hearts making it a lovely place to find the right gift. Luckily, Dartmoor has plenty of unique gifts on offer.
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By Lisa
Wed Apr 2017
This is the second and final instalment of our Sublime Sunday Spa day at Boringdon Hall. After our relaxing afternoon spent in the Gaia Spa we were looking forward to our meal in the 3 AA Rosette restaurant along with overnight accommodation in the glorious Catherine Room. Read on to hear about the gastronomic delights on offer ...
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Fri Mar 2017
Please welcome Maid In Dartmoor to the family, Lisa (yes another Lisa!) at Maid in Dartmoor is our new family blogger dedicated to writing for us on all 'family friendly' aspects of Dartmoor. Her first post is a great round up of some of the fun activities taking place over the Easter period
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By Lisa
Tue Mar 2017
The coming summer season is going to see an interesting influx of guests to Dartmoor National Park and surrounding Gateway Towns. 100 Moor Otters which will be colourfully kitted out in all sorts of shades and mediums. Before you start to think about being overrun by these little guys worry not, they are 3 foot tall sculptures and have been painted by artists from around the region and indeed...
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By Lisa
Mon Mar 2017
As you know we like to visit and experience the properties that we recommend to you. Recently we were very kindly invited to experience a ‘Sublime Sunday Spa Break’ at Boringdon Hall. It was going to be a tough challenge but one both Julian and I looked forward to.
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By Lisa
Wed Feb 2017
The first ever Dartmoor Walking Festival in 2016 was a great success and the very positive feedback really supported the idea of it becoming an annual event which is absolutely fabulous. Therefore Moorland Guides are now busy organising the 2017 event which will be held on the similar week at the end of August into September. The dates will be from Saturday 26th August to Sunday 3rd September...
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By Lisa
Thu Jan 2017
With amateur photography booming on the back of the social media surge, the Two Bridges Hotel in the heart of Dartmoor National Park is hosting a weekend to give beginner and improving photographers the opportunity to develop their skills.
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By Lisa
Fri Dec 2016
If you are like me and already getting depressed about the prospect of January I thought I would do a round up of some ideas to help lift your spirits as there are
some great offers out there to enable you to come and enjoy Dartmoor.
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By Lisa
Tue Nov 2016
With only 25 days left to Christmas (Arghh!!) I thought I would provide you with some suggestions on where you may want to hold your Christmas office party or your family/friend festive get together on Dartmoor – we are spoilt for choice.
