Fox & Hounds Hotel, Okehampton, Dartmoor National Park

Why stay in this location and hotel?

?(Pictured walking the high moor above Fox & Hounds Hotel.)

Scroll through the photo gallery to see images of what you can do around the Fox & Hounds Hotel. Zoom in on the 'Satellite' setting of the accompanying Google map to see its location.

To help you choose the Fox & Hounds Hotel 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.

 

Walking Dartmoor's highest ground

The Fox & Hounds Hotel leads out onto the moors. It's an ideal base from which to explore Dartmoor's high north plateau. Great Links Tor is essential visiting. Also summit the only two mountains in southern England, High Willhays and Yes Tor.

 

The Granite Way

Granite Way is nearby. Bring your bikes to enjoy stunning moorland scenery.

 

Sourton Tors

It's also fun to walk the old King Way up to Sourton Tors and Meldon Reservoir.

 

English Heritage properties

Visit English Heritage's Okehampton Castle (English Heritage) and Lydford Castle (English Heritage).

 

National Trust sites

Once you've finished with English Heritage properties, try the many National Trust sites in the area. Lydford Gorge (National Trust) is great.

 

Dartmoor's history and prehistory

To learn more about Dartmoor National Park and its history and prehistory, spend time in Okehampton's Museum of Dartmoor Life.

 

Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Fox & Hounds Hotel offers great access not only to Dartmoor National Park but also the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cornwall. Make sure you visit Morwellham Quay UNESCO World Heritage Site which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Horse riding

Given its location, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area. Cholwell Farm Riding Stables on the moors is a special experience.

 

Prehistory

Dartmoor is internationally famous for its prehistory. Head up to Merrivale (English Heritage) to see some extraordinary stone rows.

 

North Cornwall

The Westcountry isn't particularly big so it's pretty easy to drive to North Cornwall. The low tide beach at Bude is huge.

 

They say: 'Situated on the edge of North Dartmoor between Tavistock and Okehampton, this family-run hotel with à la carte restaurant is open all year round.' View availability and read more.

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