The Old School House, Yelverton, Dartmoor National Park

Why stay in this location and accommodation?

Scroll through the photo gallery to see images of what you can do around The Old School House. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying Google map to see its location.

To help you choose The Old School House 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.

 

Discover Tavistock and Plymouth

The Old School House is located near the A386 that runs between these two destinations. Both have remarkable stories and visitor attractions.

 

Princetown

The A386 connects with the moorland road that rises to Princetown. Princetown National Park Visitor Centre provides a great introduction to Dartmoor.

 

Outdoor activities

Enjoy all the outdoor activities on offer around Princetown. Mountain bike the Granite and Gears Princetown Railway Cycling Routes and the Granite and Gears Princetown and Burrator Cycling Route. Go horse riding across the moors.

 

Drake's Trail

Walk or cycle Drake's Trail.

 

National Trust properties

Drake's Trail is named after Sir Francis Drake. Visit his home Buckland Abbey (National Trust) that's now run by the National Trust. There are plenty of other National Trust properties in the local area including Saltram (National Trust) and Lydford Gorge (National Trust).

 

Burrator Reservoir

Explore Burrator Reservoir.

 

Dartmoor's tors

Yomp out across Dartmoor's high moorland and bag some of its most impressive tors. Sharpitor (Princetown/West Dartmoor) and Leather Tor provide immense views of Burrator Reservoir and this section of Dartmoor National Park, South Devon and Cornwall.

 

Dartmoor's prehistory

Discover Dartmoor's internationally famous prehistory. English Heritage's Merrivale (English Heritage) is a super introduction on the ground.

 

Morwellham Quay and Tamar Trails Centre

Day trip into the Morwellham Quay UNESCO World Heritage Site.

For activities, head for the Tamar Trails Centre.

 

Day trip to the coast

Spend a day on the South Devon or Cornwall coast.

 

They say: 'This historical old school offers relaxed surroundings with many of the services of a large hotel. Originally built in 1875 and converted after 1992, the old school now provides exceptional levels of comfort and quality accommodation.' View availability and read more.

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