DEVON / DARTMOOR TRAVEL GUIDES

This page brings together some of our favourite places and experiences across Dartmoor and Devon – the walks we return to, the pubs we trust, the landscapes that have the power to slow you down.

What you’ll find here is intentionally selective. These are starting points rather than exhaustive lists – gentle inspiration to help you imagine your stay, not a packed itinerary to follow.

When you book Moorland View, we share much more. Guests receive our personal, up-to-date recommendations, including quieter timings, lesser-known routes, and places we prefer to keep a little under the radar. It’s part of how we help you experience Devon at its most relaxed, uncrowded and authentic.

ROMANTIC DEVON

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Romantic Short Breaks in Devon – Why Dartmoor Works So Well for 2–3 Nights

Short on time? Romantic weekend breaks for couples work best when travel is simple and everything is close at hand. Discover why Dartmoor suits short breaks better than the Devon coast – with easier journeys, less congestion and walk-from-the-door experiences.

Why Dartmoor Is Made for Romantic Breaks

Looking for a romantic break in Dartmoor? Discover why couples are drawn to its quiet landscapes, cosy evenings and relaxed pace – far from busy tourist hotspots.

Mini-Moons in Devon - All You Need to Know

Devon can be a wonderful honeymoon destination – but it isn’t right for every couple. This guide helps you decide whether Devon matches the kind of honeymoon you actually want, not the one you feel you should have.

Is Devon the Right Place for Your Honeymoon?

A guide to help couples decide whether Devon suits the kind of honeymoon they want, based on pace, privacy and post-wedding energy.

What Makes a Romantic Break Feel Truly Restful?

A thoughtful guide exploring why some romantic breaks feel restorative while others feel tiring – and the quiet factors that help couples truly slow down.

A Honeymooner’s Guide to Devon

A practical guide to Devon honeymoons for couples who want privacy, calm and unhurried time together after their wedding.

When Is the Best Time for a Romantic Break in Devon?

From quiet spring days to winter evenings by the fire, this guide explores the best times of year for a romantic break in Devon.

Romantic Breaks in Devon: What to Do, Where to Stay & How to Avoid Crowds

The ultimate guide to romantic breaks in Devon: where to stay, what to do and how to avoid the crowds.

Dartmoor vs the Devon Coast – Where Should You Stay for a Romantic Break?

Dartmoor and the Devon coast offer very different kinds of romance. This guide compares both to help couples choose the right setting for a romantic break in Devon.

EATING AND DRINKING

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Best Devon Brunches

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

Devon's Perfect Pubs

From traditional Dartmoor inns to atmospheric coastal pubs, Devon has an exceptional pub culture. This curated guide highlights characterful pubs across the county – many within easy reach of Moorland View – perfect for relaxed lunches, cosy evenings and unrushed explorations.

Devon's Best Cafes

Beach shacks, vineyard cafes and cafes on floating pontoons - our exclusive guide highlights Devon’s best tried-and-tested cafes.

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

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.

Devon's Best Fine Dining Restaurants

Devon is a foodie’s paradise, with dozens of fabulous fine-dining restaurants. We choose our favourites.

DARTMOOR TRAVEL GUIDES

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A Scenic Dartmoor Road Trip – Starting and Ending at Moorland View Cottage, North Bovey

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

Dartmoor's Top 10 Walks

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

Town Guide: Moretonhampstead

Our guide to the best things to do and places to visit in Dartmoor’s artisan town, Moretonhampstead.

Dartmoor's Best Photo Locations

Landscape photographer and social media sensation Will Lamerton reveals Dartmoor’s most Instagrammable destinations.

12 Dartmoor Artisans To Visit

The Dartmoor Artisan Trail - who to visit and where to stay, by trail founder Suzy Bennett.

Dartmoor's Best Prehistoric Sites

DEVON / DARTMOOR TRAVEL GUIDES

ROMANTIC DEVON

The ultimate guide to romantic breaks in Devon: where to stay, what to do and how to avoid the crowds.

EATING AND DRINKING

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

Beach shacks, vineyard cafes and cafes on floating pontoons - our exclusive guide highlights Devon’s best tried-and-tested cafes.

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.

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.

Devon is a foodie’s paradise, with dozens of fabulous fine-dining restaurants. We choose our favourites.

DARTMOOR TRAVEL GUIDES

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

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

Our guide to the best things to do and places to visit in Dartmoor’s artisan town, Moretonhampstead.

Landscape photographer and social media sensation Will Lamerton reveals Dartmoor’s most Instagrammable destinations.

The Dartmoor Artisan Trail - who to visit and where to stay, by trail founder Suzy Bennett.

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