Rockmount Bed and Breakfast, Tavistock, Dartmoor National Park

Why stay in this location and bed and breakfast?

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To help you choose the Rockmount Bed and Breakfast for its location, we've listed some of the local attractions below. Cherry pick for a short break. Try to visit all if you're on holiday in Dartmoor.

 

Tavistock

The Rockmount is in a superb location in the centre of Tavistock by the town's best restaurants, cafes and shops. The Tavistock Pannier Market is a shopping highlight.

 

Outdoor activities

It's a great base for an activity holiday. Cycle Drake's Trail from Tavistock to Plymouth. There's also the nearby Granite Way between Lydford and Okehampton. You can also mountain bike at Tamar Trails or up on Dartmoor from Princetown. In addition to cycling, try horse riding on the moors and kayaking on the River Tamar.

 

Dartmoor's tors

You could spend weeks enjoying local walks. The most obvious walking is up on the high moors bagging Dartmoor's famous tors. Great Staple Tor and Great Mis Tor are wonderful.

 

Local history

Tavistock has an extraordinary history. Discover its Tavistock Abbey (Ruin).

 

The National Trust's Buckland Abbey

Sir Francis Drake was born on the outskirts of Tavistock. Visit the National Trust's Buckland Abbey (National Trust) to learn more about his life.

 

UNESCO World Heritage Site

In more recent history, Tavistock was central to the remarkable Westcountry mining industry. As a result of this, today, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Dartmoor's prehistory

Dartmoor is internationally famous for its prehistory. Visit Merrivale (English Heritage). To learn more about Dartmoor's prehistory, spend some time at Okehampton's Museum of Dartmoor Life and the Princetown National Park Visitor Centre.

 

Other National Trust properties

In addition to Buckland Abbey, there are many National Trust properties in the area. Try Lydford Gorge (National Trust) and Saltram (National Trust).

 

English Heritage sites

Once you've finished with the National Trust, move on to English Heritage. Visit Lydford Castle (English Heritage) and Okehampton Castle (English Heritage).

 

The Westcountry

Take day trips to Plymouth, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cornwall.

 

They say: 'Situated in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, Rockmount is only 150 yards from a selection of bars and restaurants. It offers free Wi-Fi in its rooms, and has free parking on site.' View availability and read more.

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