DEVON TRAVEL GUIDE

Created exclusively for Moorland View guests, our bespoke travel guide highlights all the best things to do on a break at our luxury Dartmoor cottage, from beaches and brunches, to walks and wild swimming.

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Stunning Dartmoor Photographs

Stunning Dartmoor Photographs

Get inspired to visit Dartmoor National Park, in Devon, with our gallery of stunning landscape photographs.

50 Romantic Things To Do in Devon

50 Romantic Things To Do in Devon

Our guide to the best things to do on a romantic break in Devon - from beautiful beaches and dramatic peaks, to cosy pubs and glamorous restaurants.

Best Restaurants in Devon

Best Restaurants in Devon

From field kitchens to fine dining, here’s our exclusive guide to the best restaurants and cafes in Dartmoor and South Devon.

Best Devon Brunches

Best Devon Brunches

Fancy a late breakfast? Here are Devon’s best destinations for a delicious brunch

A Dartmoor Road Trip

A Dartmoor Road Trip

This scenic drive across Dartmoor takes in a Bronze Age village, ancient woodland, cosy pub, pretty hamlet and epic viewpoint.

Must-See Dartmoor Attractions

Must-See Dartmoor Attractions

Our pick of Dartmoor’s best things to do and see, from fairytale castles and ancient forests to a famous prison.

Things To Do On Our Doorstep

Things To Do On Our Doorstep

Only got time for a short break? Here are the best things to do within 20 minutes of Moorland View Cottage.

Dartmoor's Top 10 Walks

Dartmoor's Top 10 Walks

A guide to Dartmoor National Park’s best walks, including pub walks, and walks through woods, moors and tors.

20 Ultimate Devon Holiday Ideas

20 Ultimate Devon Holiday Ideas

Moorland View’s owner Suzy Bennett names her 20 all-time favourite things to do in Devon.

Devon Marriage Proposal Locations

Devon Marriage Proposal Locations

Planning on popping the question? Here are the best places in Devon to propose - from secluded coves and mountain tops, to vineyards and stately homes.

Summer Holiday Ideas For Devon

Summer Holiday Ideas For Devon

Plan your perfect summer holiday in Devon, with our guide to the best things to do and places to visit.

Devon's Most Beautiful Beaches

Devon's Most Beautiful Beaches

Take your pick of South Devon’s most beautiful beaches and coves, with our guide to Devon’s beaches.

Devon's Best Public Gardens

Devon's Best Public Gardens

Take your pick of our favourite gardens in Devon, including gardens in castles, abbeys and Elizabethan mansions.

Divine Devon Towns and Villages

Divine Devon Towns and Villages

From divine Dartmoor villages to sun-soaked sailing towns, we round up our favourite places to visit in Dartmoor and South Devon.

Dartmoor's Best Cream Teas

Dartmoor's Best Cream Teas

No holiday to Devon is complete with a traditional cream tea. Here's our free guide to the best cream teas in Dartmoor National Park.

A Foodie's Guide to Devon

A Foodie's Guide to Devon

Devon’s food and drinks shops have an independent streak. Here’s pick of the best places to shop for local artisanal produce in Devon.

10 Ideas for a Devon Honeymoon

10 Ideas for a Devon Honeymoon

Plan your perfect UK honeymoon with these 10 dreamy Devon honeymoon destinations to get your pulse racing

Best Experiences For Foodies

Best Experiences For Foodies

Our pick of the best things for foodies to do in Devon - from wine tastings, to visiting local producers, street markets and gastro tours.

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Day Trip: Cornwall

Day Trip: Cornwall

Cornwall is only an hour away from the cottage. Here are the best places to visit from Moorland View.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettFebruary 3, 2019Day Trips, Summer

8 Reasons To Honeymoon With Us

8 Reasons To Honeymoon With Us

Eight reasons why our Devon holiday cottage is the most romantic destination for your UK honeymoon or mini-moon

On Our BlogSuzy BennettFebruary 3, 2019Honeymoons, RomanceComment

Day Trip: Dartmouth

Day Trip: Dartmouth

Dartmouth is one of Devon’s most beautiful coastal towns. Here are our favourite things to do and see.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettFebruary 2, 2019Day Trips, Town Guides, Summer

Eight Ideas For A Devon Mini-Moon

Eight Ideas For A Devon Mini-Moon

Planning a UK mini-moon? Here are eight romantic ideas for things to do on a short honeymoon break in Devon.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettFebruary 1, 2019Romance, Honeymoons

Day Trip: North Devon

Day Trip: North Devon

Wild and windswept, the north Devon coastline is a draw for visitors in search of surf, seclusion and salty air. We round up the best things to do.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettFebruary 1, 2019Day Trips

Dartmoor's Best Prehistoric Sites

Dartmoor's Best Prehistoric Sites

Dartmoor has more Bronze Age remains than anywhere else in Britain. We highlight the moor’s most notable archaeological sites..

On Our Blog, Covid-friendlySuzy BennettJanuary 31, 2019Dartmoor, Art & Culture

Like Our Style? Get The Look, Part II

Like Our Style? Get The Look, Part II

Seen something you love at the cottage? In the second of this three-part series, we reveal where we bought our favourite items.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettJanuary 20, 2019Interior Design

Like Our Style? Get The Look, Part I

Seen something you like at the cottage? In this series, we reveal where we bought our favourite items, from wallpapers and paint colours, to lamps, mirrors and linen.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettJanuary 12, 2019Interior Design

Cosy Cottages For Winter Breaks

Cosy Cottages For Winter Breaks

Moorland View is ranked one of the UK’s cosiest holiday cottages for romantic winter breaks. Here are ten reasons why you should book a stay with us in the off-season.

On Our BlogSuzy BennettJanuary 11, 2019Winter Breaks, Romance

The Ultimate South-West Road Trip

The Ultimate South-West Road Trip

From the Georgian city of Bath, through the wilds of Dartmoor, to the sandy coves of Cornwall - here’s the itinerary for our favourite road trip through the West Country.

On Our Blog, Covid-friendlySuzy BennettJanuary 11, 2019Road Trips, Art & Culture