Sara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tavistock is an interesting market town with some lovely places to stop and eat and diverse independent shops to explore.
157 locals recommend
Tavistock
Tavistock is an interesting market town with some lovely places to stop and eat and diverse independent shops to explore.
A charming working fishing port & famous foodie destination, Padstow is also surrounded by glorious sandy beaches & is start & end point for The Camel Trail.
436 locals recommend
Padstow
A charming working fishing port & famous foodie destination, Padstow is also surrounded by glorious sandy beaches & is start & end point for The Camel Trail.
Widemouth Bay is a bay, beach and small village on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, UK. It is about 3 miles south of Bude and less than 45 minutes drive from Paddocks Barn.
161 locals recommend
Widemouth Bay
Widemouth Bay is a bay, beach and small village on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, UK. It is about 3 miles south of Bude and less than 45 minutes drive from Paddocks Barn.
Just five minutes off the A30, between Launceston and Okehampton, you will find the spectacular Roadford Lake.
From kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing, to archery, climbing, fishing, walking and cycling – Roadford offers an excellent day out in Devon. Hire watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new with a qualified instructor.
30 locals recommend
Roadford Lake
Just five minutes off the A30, between Launceston and Okehampton, you will find the spectacular Roadford Lake.
From kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and sailing, to archery, climbing, fishing, walking and cycling – Roadford offers an excellent day out in Devon. Hire watersports equipment, launch your own craft or learn something new with a qualified instructor.
Excellent for mountain biking and outdoor activities. Not far from Exeter.
88 locals recommend
Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillExcellent for mountain biking and outdoor activities. Not far from Exeter.
Less than an hours drive from Paddocks Barn and very highly recommended by previous guests.
299 locals recommend
Tintagel Castle bridge
South West Coast PathLess than an hours drive from Paddocks Barn and very highly recommended by previous guests.
The deepest river gorge in the South West with 30m high waterfall.
82 locals recommend
Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 SouthgateThe deepest river gorge in the South West with 30m high waterfall.
Food scene
Lovely local pub about 3 miles drive. Excellent ratings on trip advisor.
8 locals recommend
Clovelly Inn
Lovely local pub about 3 miles drive. Excellent ratings on trip advisor.
The Fox & Hounds Hotel & Restaurant
Just under 6 miles away, excellent food and well worth a visit.
Excellent TripAdvisor reviews and only a 15 minute drive from Paddocks Barn.
21 locals recommend
The Dartmoor Inn
Excellent TripAdvisor reviews and only a 15 minute drive from Paddocks Barn.
If you are driving by Launceston and fancy easy, tasty food it’s worth popping into the M & S there to stock up.
7 locals recommend
M&S Launceston Foodhall
If you are driving by Launceston and fancy easy, tasty food it’s worth popping into the M & S there to stock up.
Okehampton Waitrose is the closest supermarket at about 7 miles from Paddocks Barn.
19 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
School WayOkehampton Waitrose is the closest supermarket at about 7 miles from Paddocks Barn.
Farmer Luxtons
Excellent farm shop in Okehampton that serves delicious local produce.
City advice
Getting around
Transport
Paddocks Barn is down a very quiet no through road about 3 miles from the village of Bratton Clovelly. A car is essential for your stay.
What to pack
Walking the footpaths or Dartmoor
Bring waterproof walking shoes or boots and other appropriate clothing to walk the 5 miles of footpaths on the doorstep of Paddocks Barn or for walking on Dartmoor.