Things To Do

Summer Events in Devon

A run through of the best events this Summer in Devon. Check out our guide for film festivals, music festivals, fireworks, regattas and more....

16 May, 2023

Discover the Top Beaches in North Devon

A run down of the best beaches in North Devon, close to Melrose Cottage...

08 February, 2023

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Best For Sunday Roast

A round up of the best local places for a Sunday Roast close to Melrose Cottage. Roast beef, pork crackling and roast potatoes galore!...

05 December, 2022

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5 Things to do for Halloween 2022 in Devon

5 things to do around Melrose Cottage for Halloween 2022, - excitement, adventures, spook-fests and spooky history galore....

19 October, 2022

Wild Swimming in Devon

Wild swimming is a term used to describe outdoor swimming in natural watercourses, from chilly dips in isolated lakes to rivers and sea swimming. I...

11 August, 2022

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Learn how to Sculpt Near Melrose Cottage!

Find out about the Sculpture School. Just a 15 minute drive from Melrose Cottage, luxury Dartmoor accommodation (sleeps 5)...

14 July, 2022

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Discover War Horse Valley

Visit War Horse Valley Farm Country Park. Only 20 minutes from Melrose Cottage. Visit the museum, see the animals and take a delicious Devonshire cream...

17 March, 2022

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What can I do on a rainy day in Devon?

What is there to do in West Devon on a rainy day? There are simply loads of great rainy day activities near to Melrose Cottage,...

04 February, 2022

Dartmoor Foraging: wild food near Melrose Cottage

What is foraging? Foraging means finding, identifying and harvesting food growing in the wild. You have probably plucked a delicious, fat, juicy blackberry from a bush...

21 October, 2021

5 Reasons to visit Devon in the Autumn

Autumn Walks and Cycling Autumn sets Dartmoor ablaze with incredible burnt orange colours. The low rainfall at this time of year is perfect for going...

28 September, 2021

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You will be spoilt for choice for activities at Melrose Cottage – with Dartmoor on our doorstep and the white sand beaches of North Devon just a stone’s throw away.