Author: Paula Melrose Cottage

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Princetown Circular Walk A 12 mile loop, starting and finishing from the car park of the Plume of Feathers in Princetown, the highest village on Dartmoor. This route is renowned for its beautiful wildflowers, and takes in views of the notorious Dartmoor Prison, the Dartmoor Prison...

“All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” - said Friedrich Nietzsche Walking is truly in abundance around Melrose Cottage, whatever level of fitness and ability you have, you will find something to do close by.  Okehampton Town Trail Okehampton Town Trail is an easy route, and you...

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – said Helen Keller …and cycling on and around Melrose Cottage is the lifeblood of an adventurous spirit! Here are our top cycling routes nearby: The Granite Way The Granite Way has to be our favourite, as it...

What do you recommend doing in Devon?  As the owners of Melrose Cottage, a stunning, open plan holiday cottage in the heart of West Devon, we get asked this a lot! In this article we highlight our top 5 - the must-see  and must-dos when on...

You can’t come to Devon and go home without trying the most renowned West Country treat in all the land! When you do go, make sure you eat it the Devon way – a light fluffy traditional scone with the delicious, rich clotted cream on...

“People who love to eat are always the best people.”  So said the great Julia Child, and I must agree, although I would probably add a tipple in there too! Here is my round-up of the best places to eat and drink around Melrose Cottage.   PUBS IN...

If it all gets too much, retreat to soft play at the Waie Inn or Planet Play. If you are having one of those days when you just want a minute to yourself, I can recommend heading to a soft play location where you can...

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