A superb collection of Okehampton holiday cottages resting on
the edges of the Dartmoor National Park and nearby the dramatic Yes
Tor that overlooks the town from 2000 feet. A bustling market town,
Okehampton offers an idyllic setting for a family getaway or a
romantic escape among the rolling countryside and moors.
Why Okehampton?
Okehampton has it all to please any budding historians. From the
Museum of Dartmoor Life to the fascinating ruins of the medieval
Okehampton Castle, there is ample opportunity to learn about local
life from past to present. Walkers and keen cyclists will delight
at the wide variety of scenic trails available from the town into
the expansive National Park, with Black-a-Tor nearby, as well as
The Meldon Viaduct Circuit and The Okehampton Deer Park Circuit.
There is also the excellent Oakhampton Golf Club and the lush
Simmons Park where you will find a children's playground. For
more activities and attractions, browse through our Devon
travel guide.
Places to Visit near Okehampton
Okehampton is ideally located near to the village of
Broadwoodwidger,
home to an expansive lake where you can enjoy a great selection of
watersports, including paddleboarding and canoeing. Take advantage
of Okehampton's close proximity to Dartmoor
National Park and take the short drive to Meldon
and the historic village of Belstone
for a taste of rural life. Just a little further is Lydford where
you will find the remarkable Lydford Castle and Saxon Town which
leads towards the National Trust site of Lydford Gorge. Further
afield, you can day trip to Exeter,
well-known for its magnificent Gothic cathedral and the Royal
Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.
Types of Holiday
Take your pick between a wide range of Okehampton accommodation.
Make sure the whole family can join you on an unforgettable holiday
with this selection of large
cottages in Devon, not forgetting your four-legged friends
where you can choose from a collection of pet-friendly
cottages in Devon. Surprise your loved one with a spur of the
moment break with a fantastic range of last-minute
cottages in Devon where you can choose from these coastal
cottages in Devon or for something more secluded, this range of
lodges
in Devon.