Dartmoor, Devon
self catering holiday cottages nr dartmoor, devon - dogs and horses welcome
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self catering holiday cottages nr dartmoor, devon - dogs and horses welcome |
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Out and About
A place for all seasons
ActivitiesBelow is a sample of activities with estimated travel times and telephone numbers. We have a large selection of leaflets here at the farm, and there are local tourist information centres at Okehampton, Tavistock and Launceston. We have drying facilities for wet-weather clothes and equipment plus a secure lockable room for tackle, tack, bicycles and golf clubs. Walking
Fishing
GolfIf you are a scratch player or a beginner, there is a golf course to suit your needs.
Okehampton (10 mins) - Tel: 01837 53541 Riding
Cycling
Watersports
Arts, Crafts and Photography
National Trust Houses and Gardens
Castle Drogo (20 mins) 01647 433306: Buckland Abbey (35 mins) 01822 853607:
Killerton House (40 mins) 01392 881345: Royal Horticultural Society: There are many more attractions - we have brochures available |
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Little Bidlake Farm Bridestowe, Okehampton
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Little Bidlake is perfectly placed for making the most of all that Devon and Cornwall have to offer.
The fabulous Eden Project in mid-Cornwall and the beautifully restored Lost Gardens of Heligan are within easy reach.
Lydford Gorge, just three miles away, is the spectacular
White Lady Waterfall. And visible for miles around is the silhouetted
St Michael’s Church, perched on the pinnacle of Brentor. But
the star of the scene is Dartmoor itself with its dramatic tors and
fascinating remains of an England of yesteryear.
On the doorstep is Dartmoor offering wealth of wonderful walks with magnificent views. We have maps, routes and books available so you can make the most of the moor. Dartmoor National Park organise a number of daily guided walks on Dartmoor that cater for both the novice and experienced walker. We have details at the farm or you can call 01822890414 for more information. 
Closer
to home, you can explore our Farm Trail and relax down by the River
Lew. Bridestowe’s village trail takes you through typical Devon
lanes and footpaths and is approximately 3.5 miles in length. Bratton
Clovelly, Lydford and Lewdown, all 10 minutes away, have similar
trails. We have leaflets available, detailing each village. 
Coarse
fishing lakes include:
We can arrange start times. There are more! We can arrange start times &
packages for societies etc.
Why
not bring your own horse on holiday with you and try our unique
You
are welcome to bring your own bicycle; we have a secure lock-up available.
Meldon
Lake and Roadford Lake (both 10 mins away) 01409 211507 are places
where you can sail, waterski, windsurf and canoe, either on your own
or under instruction, using your own craft or hire. Or simply stroll
around the lakes and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Artists have always been drawn to Dartmoor. The variety of scenery
and changing moods make it an intriguing subject for photographers
and artists of all abilities. Local crafts can be found in abundance
in shops and craft fairs.
