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...
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...
Create unforgettable family experiences and get close to natural wonders at Dartmoor Zoo (1 hour from Melrose Cottage). If your little one’s heart’s desire is to see a lion, tiger, monkey or any one of the huge range of animals you can find at, then...
Diggerland (45 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) allows both children and adults alike to ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. This will be a big hit with the machinery obsessed youngsters you may have in your midst....
You will never forget your first ride on a real life pony! Garlands farm (25 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) is set in around 30 acres and surrounded by beautiful forestry. They offer tots and children’s horse riding lessons and forest rides. Whilst you’re waiting...
Crealy Adventure Park (35 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) is Devon’s biggest family theme park. You will not be bored here, as Crealy offers a wide selection of over 60 outdoor rides and attractions – this is really very suitable for any age. In addition...
Kids can’t get enough of getting “hands-on” with animals, and The Miniature Pony Centre (30 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) has plenty to offer. You and your mini-me can meet and interact with miniature Shetland ponies and their foals, miniature pigs, a Suffolk Punch horse...