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Dartmoor Holiday Cottages
Dartmoor holiday cottages lie in the largest area of open country in southern England. The region consists of desolate moors and valleys which are occassionally contrasted by thick, heavy woods. Rising up from this windswept landscape are the two peaks of Yes Tor and High Willhays, which both stand at over 2000 ft. Details regarding Dartmoor cottages follows.
Many prehistoric ruins remain, including forts and hut circles. During the middles ages Dartmoor was mined for tin and copper - a practice that can be traced to the four towns of Tavistock, Chagford, Ashburton and Plympton. The moor is now predominantly farming country.
Dartmeet, with its 'clapper bridge' is one of the better known beauty spots, and is where the East and West Dart rivers meet. There are other lesser known hamlets which ooze character and charm, such as North Bovey and its stone houses, and the small market town of Okehampton. The town of Buckland-in-the-moor, with its thatched cottages, set against heavy woods is one of the most photographed corners of England and is also worth mentioning.
Dartmoor's countryside also provides some interesting landmarks including the granite rock-pile Combestone Tor and Buckland Abbey. Although rainfall is heavy, Dartmoor offers a rugged desolate beauty that is without match anywhere else in South England. See below for information about self catering holidays in Dartmoor.
