Into the Valley’s unique luxury self-catering cabin is located amid the nature, peace and exceptional beauty of the Teign valley on the edge of Dartmoor. Designed using sustainable materials and eco-friendly techniques. All the creature comforts you need on holiday are here – your own deck for wildlife- watching and star-gazing and ample log supply for your wood-burning stove inside. A sumptuous king-size bed and crisp bedlinen. A kitchen complete with cooker and gas hob. Compact shower room with monsoon shower and compost loo. Sitting and dining area in the open-plan living and sleeping space with books and games to while away the nights when weather prevents star-gazing from your terrace. There is no light pollution here … so watching the night sky is a uniquely rewarding experience. As is the chance to reconnect with nature, and for wild swimming in the fresh, clear River Teign which flows by at the bottom of ‘your’ field.
THE OAK CABIN
ESSENTIALS
Check in 3 pm > Check out 11 am
Cooking: Gas hob & oven, interior fridge.
Washing: Hot shower in the cabin, compost loo in cabin and out in the field.
Heating, lighting & bedding: Wood burner, solar lighting, all bedding and towels provided, plug sockets.
Entertainment: Games cupboard including chess, backgammon, cards and a selection of books. Mini Rig speaker system provided.
FOOD & DRINK
A welcome hamper will be provided with the basics for breakfast.
The local villages of Mortonhampstead and Chagford have shops for supplies.
Pubs and Restaurants:
The Old Inn, Drewsteignton (3 miles) – A small restaurant that has won various awards for culinary excellence.
The Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton (3 miles) – Good for a drink and a game of billiards.
The Horse, Mortonhampstead (4.3 miles) – Wood fired pizzas and other Italian delights. SAWDAYS AWARDED
Three Crowns, Chagford (6.3 miles) – Good for food and drinks.
The Nobody Inn, Doddiscombsleigh (7.8 miles) – Great food and a huge whisky selection.
Gidleigh Park, Chagford (8 miles) – 2 Michelin awards. SAWDAYS AWARDS
ACTIVITES
At Weir Mill
Go wild swimming or explore the two tree and river houses at Weir Mill. There’s also single bank fishing.
Places to Visit
Castle Drogo – National Trust castle to explore; walk around the beautiful grounds and surrounding woods teeming with wildlife. You can also swim in the ‘salmon leap’ below the castle.
Bovey Castle – country hotel with spa, ayurvedic treatments, golf course and restaurants
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey
Teign Valley – woods and waterfalls
Market towns of Chagford and Mortonhampstead. If you’re visiting Chagford, Rupert recommends a trip to Bowden’s, a family run ‘tardis of a shop’ with plenty of wet weather gear, survival equipment and even its own museum.
Exeter – cathedral city
Outdoor & Active
There’s easy access to both the North and South Devon coast for surfing, kite-surfing and other water sports.
LOCATION
Out of the Valley is located on the Northern edge of Dartmoor.
Weir Mill, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon, EX66QA
By public transport: The nearest train station is Exeter, 11 miles away.
The nearest bus station is Cheriton Bishop, 2.3 miles away.
Take the A30 towards Okehampton (from North) or towards Exeter (from South). Turn off at Cheriton Bishop and head into the village. Take the second left, signposted Woodbrooke. Continue for 3 miles until you reach a T-junction. Here go left, then immediately right down Weir Mill drive.
LOCATION
North Dartmoor, U.K
TESTIMONIALS
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