Devon is not only famous for cream teas, cider, sunshine and beaches. It is also steeped in folklore, strange ‘appenings and spooky tales. If you don’t believe us, check out this article listing the 41 most haunted places in Devon. Needless to say, Dartmoor features greatly with the usual suspects of Kitty Jay, Hound Tor,…
Its official, the walk around Lustleigh Cleave is one of the best walks in Devon. Devon Life’s article details the 4 mile circular walk as well as giving credit to Lustleigh’s idyllic Tea Room and excellent Pub. It’s an amazing walk combining expansive views of stunning scenery with riverside and woodland – no wonder it’s…
As well as seeing the 30m waterfall when you visit Lydford Gorge, you may be lucky enough to spot a Pied Flycatcher. Thanks to National Trust Rangers and Volunteers, 2 pairs of these rare birds are now breeding at Lydford Lydford Gorge is only 27 miles from Three Pound Cottage so why not plan a…
Whilst staying at Three Pound Cottage, the Dartmoor Holiday home, there really is no need to leave the village. However, in the unlikely event that you do get bored with the fantastic walks and stunning scenery around Lustleigh, Devon Live have compiled a list of the 50 best family walks and picnic spots in Devon….
Khadija Taboada has compiled a great list of things to do with your kids whilst holidaying in Devon. In addition to the usual suspects of zoo’s and theme parks there are quite a few unfamiliar ones and well worth looking at. Be warned, with 43 things to do, it’s a pretty long list. Please don’t…
Devon Live has just published a great article revealing 34 secret fascinating places in Devon. It’s no surprise that Dartmoor is well represented. You would expect Wistman’s wood, the Warren House Inn and Hound Tor to feature. But who knew that King Charles used Meavy’s great oak tree to hide from Cromwell’s men or that…
Totnes Cinema is back after 54 years, thanks to Jane Hughes and a whole bunch of volunteers. However, this isn’t your usual cinematic experience. It’s really quite different and very special, poles apart from the modern day multiplexes. Wherever possible films are shown in classic 35mm celluloid giving a vintage charm. The cinema itself is…
A 1,300 year old piece of slate which adds weight to the theory that Tintagel was a royal seat is now on display at Tintagel Castle (believed to be the home of King Arthur). The slate is a rare archaeological find as it is inscribed with a combination of Latin letters and Christian symbols. Bizarrely…
One of our favourite Dartmoor pubs, The Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe in the Moor, just won 2nd place in Countryfile Magazine’s award for Country Pub of the year! Take a look at the full Countryfile Magazine article. Why not plan a visit to The Rugglestone Inn whilst staying at Three Pound Cottage. Our self catering…
There’s just so much to see and do whilst holidaying on Dartmoor, it’s simply impossible to cram it all in. To help get the best out of your stay at our Dartmoor Holiday Cottage we’ve compiled a list of 10 things we think are “must do’s” from our own holiday experiences at Three Pound Cottage. …
