Pulborough House is situated in the lovely village of Lydford, amongst a handful of similar cottages and the cobbled area is shared.
A fun and warm welcome awaits at Pullborough House. The dining-room doubles up as a games-room, the perfect after-dinner activity.
The cosy sitting-room has a Roku box perfect for film night!
Bedroom four has lovely furnishings and bed linens; this is a room you can retreat to!
The large south-facing back garden is perfect for al fresco dining.
The large south-facing garden is perfect for the kids and family dogs to let off steam and is accessed via the wooden gate from the front of the house.
Gather everyone around the table for a leisurely supper or glass of wine, the kitchen can be found through the door.
The dining-room is always cosy and warm thanks to the log-burner.
The fabulous kitchen has a superb range cooker and much more allowing you to whip up a family feast. From the kitchen you step down into the dining/games-room. The garden can also be accessed from the kitchen.
The kitchen is light and bright with a lovely view from the kitchen window out to the garden.
The front door leads into the ground floor living space. Please note the bike storage-room with tumble-drier is on the left of this picture.
Head to the sitting-room and relax into one of the two plump sofas or take a window pew looking out over the courtyard.
The sitting-room provides the perfect room to settle down to a family film after a day of walking at Lydford Gorge.
The sitting-room has an attractive open fire, a lovely focal point.
The staircase leads to the four bedrooms and family bathroom on the first floor.
There are many lovely features including the 200 year old stained glass window at this grand house.
Bedroom two has a 'zip and link' bed so you can choose either twin beds or a super-king double.
Time to relax.
The twin room is ideal for either children or adults.
The twin room offers a place to relax and unwind.
The family bathroom has a feature roll-top bath and a separate shower cubicle.
Enjoy a long soak in the roll-top bath after a busy day exploring.
Pretty bedroom three has a double bed.
And relax - you are on holiday!
Gorgeous bedroom four has a king-size double bed and an en suite shower-room.
When a room is beautifully styled you can truly relax.
The en suite shower-room is perfectly positioned and a lovely addition.
The en suite shower-room to bedroom four.
The bike storage room is a great bonus and is accessed via the front of the house.
Pulborough House sits in a shared cobbled courtyard in the heart of the village and is simply a short stroll away from the award winning pub.
The large south facing back garden offers the perfect backdrop to any al fresco feast!
There are little reading nooks you can enjoy!
With a generous lawned area there is plenty of space for the children to play.
The back garden is enclosed by a handy gate.
The large parking area provides ample parking for 2 cars and is accessed via the back lane.
Lydford Castle is one of the many hotspots and attractions which surround this beautiful location.
The village pub is most definitely worth a visit, awarded Devon Pub of the Year 2024, especially as it's only a nice stroll away.
Dramatic Lydford Gorge should be on your 'to do' list.
Walkers and cyclists alike will love exploring the wilds of Dartmoor.
Such fabulous scenery.
Spend blissful days exploring Dartmoor.
Say hello to the locals on Dartmoor.
Pulborough House
52566.8 miles N of Tavistock | Sleeps 8 + 2 cots*
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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Situated in the pretty village of Lydford, this historic pub has a large garden for outdoor dining in summer and a bar with open fire, snug and restaurant. Food is traditional and home made using produce from local sources. Dogs are welcome.
August 2023
Highly Recommended!
Great food, great atmosphere, great service, dog friendly pub.
December 2022
Good food
Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere
July 2021
Lunchtime and evening food and drink
Beautiful accommodating garden. Friendly fast service and tasty fresh lunchtime sandwiches and evening pub food
August 2020
Great experience
Fantastic every night. Great menu and very tasty food. Nice wine list which we enjoyed! The staff were excellent and efficient, made us feel at home. Very dog friendly - our lab loved it!
Nearby beach
Both Barn Pool and this beach are next to the Cremyll foot ferry with access to the gardens of Mount Edgecumbe Park nearby. With lovely views across to Plymouth, Cremyll beach is shingle and sand with some rock pools around the south side. Car parking is available at Cremyll and dogs are allowed year round.
January 2025
Jj
Good advice
Nearby walk
A woodland trail through the South West's deepest gorge, alongside the River Lyd, past the spectacular 30m Whitelady waterfall to the 'Devil's Cauldron' whirlpools. Visit in May to see carpets of bluebells. Steep paths in places, can be slippery when wet - walking boots a must. Access to the Devil's Cauldron may occasionally be closed for safety reasons. The tea rooms located nearby offer some welcome refreshments!
August 2022
Little gem
Lovely place for a family day out, with plenty walks, things to do and fab 2nd hand book shop. Make sure you wear sturdy footwear and bring a picnic!
July 2021
Great walk
Fabulous natural trail through the gorge and welcoming cup of tea at both ends.
Just a bit pricey for non NT members (4 young adults)
August 2014
This is a beautiful wooded walk, although not for the faint hearted as it is steep and slippery in places. A great place to walk on a hot day as the trees provide a bit of shade from the heat. A really pretty place to visit if you're staying in the area.
June 2011
A stunning walk through a hidden Dartmoor jewel.
June 2011
National Trust delight
A steepish walk into the gorge but a lovely place once you're there. It could be quite mystical for children. Very verdant and if you are lucky you will see dippers and grey wagtail. At one end of the walk there is a delightful NT shop and tearoom. The waterfall and devils cauldron are captivating.
March 2009
Lydford Gorge offers a beautiful walk through the valley - with short and steep or long and easy routes. Look out for the dormice boxes, part of the National Trust's nature conservation project.
February 2009
Lovely picnic spot; the National Trust always provide good value and a shop!
- G Steele
Nearby town
This sleepy village is situated in West Devon within the Dartmoor National Park. The village is noted for its history and breathtaking views across the Dartmoor Tors. It is home to a massive spectacular granite viaduct which forms part of the disused rail route between Exeter and Plymouth.
Also nearby
The castle was built in 1195 AD at a cost of around £35. Further alterations were made during the 13th Century. It was used as a prison and a court of law during the Middle Ages and even in its present condition modern day visitors can still get a sense of its intimidating past!
September 2011
Free attraction which makes a nice change!
Just upriver from the spectacular gorge and next to the lovely parish church is the English Heritage site. Lovely views on top of the mound.
From beginners to the experienced, from one hour to all day, escorted rides and lessons take place on stunning Dartmoor.
April 2012
Highly recommended
We visited this stables as a group of experienced riders and horse owners on a weekend break. We found a good variety of horses to suit all customers (not just riding school 'plods'), all of which were well looked after, fit and happy. The staff were exceptionally friendly, struck the perfect balance of being there to guide but not to make the experience regimented, and were calm and safety conscious. It was refreshing to go somewhere that catered for an experienced group and we had a lot of gallops across the open moorland. The approach track could be pretty hair-raising on an icy day, but I would rate this as a must for anyone who wants a different view of Dartmoor (they will happily cater for mixed experience groups and complete novices too).
This cycle and walking route runs for 11 miles between Lydford and Okehampton along a disused railway line. The route forms part of the National Cycle network with Okehampton the most popular start point where bicycles can be hired locally. The off road track has the advantage of being mostly traffic free. Meldon Viaduct offers spectacular views across the moors.
June 2025
Great bike ride away from roads
We hired bikes in Okehampton and spent the morning cycling to Lydford and back. We are of varying levels, 2 of us cycle everywhere and 2 of us cycle rarely but we all enjoyed ourselves. Apart from the initial few metres, the rest of the ride is off the road on well maintained tracks. We took a picnic with us, there are plenty of spaces to stop.
March 2018
Ahh the sound of traffic!
I love walking, but I couldn't wait to get off this one. We made it from Okehampton to the Meldon Viaduct before abandoning The Granite Way and heading to the moors - it was the only way to escape the A30's roaring traffic! The subsequent walk through the valley to Meldon reservoir and over the moors to Shortacombe was great though!
September 2015
Kid friendly cycle
Start from the station where you can hire bikes ( we bought our own) there is a youth hostel there in case you need to pick up basic supplies like chocolate and water! I did this with my 5 year old boy- it was not great weather but we cycled to meld on viaduct and back in less than an hour ( total of about 4 miles) and it was enjoyed by both of us - some lovely views and a nice safe easy ride- the only bit on the road is from the very quiet station to the start of the path ( we did this on a rainy day in August)
February 2015
Great for the average cyclist
The cycleway starts at the old Okehampton Station (you can park right there) and is very easy to follow. There are a few gentle hills - nothing that strenuous - so it really is suitable for all ages and abilities. The scenery is beautiful - I'd recommend stopping off at the Bearslake Inn for a swift refreshment! - and it's very easy for an averagely fit cyclist to ride from Okehampton down to Lydford Gorge and back in around 4 hours with time for stop offs.
November 2011
From Okehampton station join the Granite Way Walk (cycle route 27) which follows the Dartmoor railway line. It is predominantly tarmac so no dirty puddles to avoid and ideal for bike riders of all ages, with only gentle inclines. A comfortable 3 mile walk will take you to Meldon Viaduct which gives stunning views over the moor and Meldon Reservoir Dam. Another mile or so gets you to the reservoir. At the Viaduct there is a converted railway carriage which provides a small cafe - seems only to be open at weekends which is a real shame as mid week in half term there were plenty of walkers and cyclists who I'm sure would have stopped for a welcome cuppa !
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
Park at the car park at Lane’s End (OS Map 191 Map Ref. SX537825) and ahead of you rises Ger Tor. Follow your nose to Ger Tor and from the top you will see Hare Tor. It is an easy scramble to the top of Hare Tor which opens up a wonderful vista of the high moors from Great Links Tor past Great Kneeset to Fur Tor. From the top of Hare Tor, head west down to the upper reaches of the River Tavy. Pick up the somewhat vague and scrambling path that runs alongside the river; the early stages of the path require eagle eyes and a fair bit of rock hopping. Chase the river and you will be well rewarded with a series of beautiful waterfalls. Follow the steep sided river valley until it begins to open up; at that point you will come across a sluice hut and millrace that signifies the start of the leat that runs along the western side of the valley. Follow this around Nat Tor and voila, you’re back to the car park.
January 2009
Great get away from everyone walk
I wrote the article so I am biased, but it was a really good walk. Nice and rugged.
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