Rob’s guidebook
Food scene
Pubs/cafes/restaurants within 3 mile radius of the studio
Ullacombe Farm Cafe & Shop
Haytor RoadParke
Great place to take a walk..... coffee and food at the cafe recommended
Lovely Setting at Widecombe.
Food and drink always nice. Lots of outdoor space. Limited indoor space
77 locals recommend
The Rugglestone Inn
Lovely Setting at Widecombe.
Food and drink always nice. Lots of outdoor space. Limited indoor space
The Carpenters Arms
Old Town HillClosest Pub to the lodge.
The Cafe On The Green
One of my favourites for food locally
The Bell Inn
1 Tower StGreat pub for a beer.
The Moorland Hotel Haytor
Lovely gardens
Beware of parking charges
Local hotel with spa (swimming pool and spa facilities)
Blue tiger for food and drinks
Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa
Local hotel with spa (swimming pool and spa facilities)
Blue tiger for food and drinks
Sightseeing
Dartmoor National Park sights
Haytor Rocks
Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
Bonehill Rocks
Sports
Hiking and biking. Nice trails for mountain biking.
Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillAMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood StreetBovey Tracey Golf Centre
Pitch and putt or full golf course
Swimming Pool
Newton RoadOutdoor swimming pool
Beaches
Nearest beach
Ness Cove Beach
South West Coast PathDawlish Warren
Warren RoadNice for a walk at the beach
Bantham
Lovely beach….. sometimes good conditions for surfing and kitesurfing
Bigbury-on-Sea
Explore Burgh island or ride the sea tractor 🚜
River dart
Great swimming spot on the dart river. Can get a bit crowded and occasionally messy with litter
Spitchwick
River Dart Country Park
Dartmeet
Two Bridges Hotel