Take a hike

Blow away the cobwebs with a hike through epic moors, forested glades, leafy riversides, or the iconic South West Coastal path.

Have a pub lunch

A pub roast is an essential part of any British countryside break, and you’re never far from a good one in Devon.

Stock up on Devon produce

Top of our list is Chagford, which has a fabulous delicatessan selling West Country produce, farm dairy, organic fruit and vegetable shop, wine merchants, baker and high-welfare butcher.

Go sightseeing

Bronze Age hut circles, Norman castles, Benedictine abbeys and macabre museums - here’s our guide to Devon’s top attractions.

Hit the beach

Be beside the seaside Moorland View is an hour's drive from Devon's finest sugar-white sandy beaches. Skim stones, take a bracing dip, have a picnic or eat fish and chips by the sea.

Take a road trip

Drive into the Dartmoor wilderness to see Bronze Age hut circles, fairytale castles, mystical woodlands, thatched moorland villages and wild horses

Have a spa treatment at a country house hotel

Just a short walk along the river through the woods is a five-star spa hotel, offering high-end treatments, fine dining, golf and experiences. A spa day costs £30/day per person. Book direct with Bovey Castle.

Stargaze

With clear dark nights, Dartmoor is a fantastic place to view the night sky, with the Milky Way often clearly visible.

Indulge in a cream tea

Just-baked scones, gooey clotted cream and lashings of strawberry jam - no holiday in Devon is complete without a traditional cream tea. We pick our favourite cream teas on Dartmoor.

Eat in a Michelin-Starred restaurant

Gidieigh Park is grand Michelin-starred Tudor-style country manor hotel, set in 107 acres of Dartmoor woodland, with a 10-course tasting menu and whopping 50-page wine list.