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By Lisa
Mon Aug 2017
Get your boots on and head on to the moor for the Dartmoor Walking Festival 2017. Whether you are an experienced hillwalker or an absolute beginner you are sure to find something to inspire you in the 9 day programme of events running from Saturday 26 August.
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By Lisa
Fri Aug 2017
Two well-known Dartmoor hotels under the same local ownership have picked up four top awards from Taste of the West, the regional organisation which promotes and showcases the best food, drink, retail and hospitality offerings in the South West.
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By Lisa
Thu Aug 2017
Julie the owner of the luxurious Country House Hotel – The Horn of Plenty recently invited us to dine with them to sample their summer menu, we of course were delighted to accept as we are always really happy to try restaurants so we can recommend them, first hand to locals and our visitors to Dartmoor.
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By Lisa
Tue Jul 2017
The otter: Hard to miss.
Its coat can be floral, bright green or hidden under a suit and tie.
It can be spotted in pubs, airports and train stations.
No, not the usual description of the shy and retiring otter – but these are very special otters and part of the Moor Otters Trail!
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Mon Jul 2017
The latest in our series of Family Friendly blogs is now live, This time, Lisa at Maid In Dartmoor takes the family along to Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England
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By Lisa
Tue Jul 2017
Dartmoor is a great place to bring the family! With miles and miles of open space, fabulous wildlife and plenty of places to visit, there are lots of great family-friendly places to stay too.
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By Maid in Dartmoor
Sun Jul 2017
The World of Country Life in Sandy Bay – Exmouth, prides itself on being an all weather attraction for the whole family. Our family blogger, Lisa at Maid in Dartmoor arrived on one of those rather drizzly Devon days and they were not disappointed.
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By Lisa
Mon Jul 2017
For our overseas visitors, especially from Germany and the Netherlands, here are some tips on how to get to Dartmoor National Park from our closest airport - Exeter.
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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.
