Lower Willsworthy Holiday Cottage, Dartmoor

Lower Willsworthy Holiday Cottage, Dartmoor Luxury cottage in a stunning Dartmoor location! Featured & recommended by BBC Countryfile Magazine a

STUNNING DARTMOOR LOCATION AS FEATURED AND RECOMMENDED IN BBC COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE. Luxury, peace, tranquillity and unrivalled views await you at Lower Willsworthy Cottage. This beautifully converted old stone barn is situated on our glorious 40 acres right in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE... With direct walking access to Dartmoor, a private stretch of the River Tav

y and an abundance of wildlife, Lower Willsworthy really is your very own slice of heaven. Deer, foxes, badgers and a wide variety of birds are all regular visitors. Nearby is the market town of Tavistock, awarded Best Food & Market Town in the UK! The town is a gem for shopping with boutique stores, cafe's, pubs and restaurant's as well as a fantastic farmers market. HORSE LOVERS HEAVEN... If you love horses, then Lower Willsworthy is the place for you. As well as being surrounded by the wild Dartmoor ponies, we also have a livery yard within the grounds. For our younger guests there is 'Jerry' our infamous Shetland pony who loves to be groomed! Horse/pony trekking is available throughout the week at the local trekking centre, just a 10 minute drive away. RELAXATION...Take advantage of the cottage's fantastic secluded location and find some time and space for you. Relax by the Willsworthy Brook in our beautiful private guest garden or enjoy one of the many picnic spots located within the grounds. When its cold outside why not curl up on one of the comfy sofa's in front of the wood burner. FOODIE HEAVEN... The cottage is surrounded by quaint country pubs offering superb cuisine and excellent ales. A GREAT LOCATION ... As well as being in the heart of Dartmoor, the cottage is within easy reach of some stunning beaches on the North and South coasts of Devon and Cornwall. Nearby, attractions include Lydford Gorge with it's amazing 30ft waterfall, many National Trust properties, and for those of you who are more adventurous, there is mountain biking, rock climbing and kayaking, all within easy reach of our location. Plymouth is close by with it's Barbican offering amazing pubs and restaurants as well as a multiplex cinema, bowling, the National Marine Aquarium and of course great city centre shopping. DOG FRIENDLY... - Dogs are welcome to stay in their very own 'dog cottage'. Located right next door to the cottage this offers a large outdoor run and a warm and clean indoor area in which to relax.

“Spa day, but make it backyard chic 🐔☀️”Even the chickens are finding ways to keep cool during this heatwave, as demonst...
28/05/2026

“Spa day, but make it backyard chic 🐔☀️”

Even the chickens are finding ways to keep cool during this heatwave, as demonstrated by Kesha😅

Sunshine, splashes, and pony cuddles ☀️🐴” Lily our lovely holiday guest helping us keep the ponies cool 😎
27/05/2026

Sunshine, splashes, and pony cuddles ☀️🐴” Lily our lovely holiday guest helping us keep the ponies cool 😎

What would Dartmoor be without its ponies 😞PLEASE READ AND SIGN  THE PETITION TO HELP THE DARTMOOR PONIES On Dartmoor, E...
21/05/2026

What would Dartmoor be without its ponies 😞

PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE PETITION TO HELP THE DARTMOOR PONIES

On Dartmoor, ELM A-E stocking rates are the rules within the Environmental Land Management (ELM) agri-environment schemes that decide how many grazing animals such as ponies, cattle and sheep are allowed on the moorland commons.

The “A-E” agreements are designed to support conservation and land management, with Natural England setting targets for grazing levels to protect habitats like heather, peat and grassland.

In the latest agreements, due to come into force shortly, ponies are counted alongside cattle within the same stocking calculations. In simple terms, this can mean:

If more cattle are grazed, fewer ponies are allowed.  Ponies end up competing with cattle for limited grazing “space” under the scheme.

Semi-wild Dartmoor pony herds can be reduced, even though they graze differently and are considered and PROVEN to be valuable for biodiversity and conservation grazing.

 

We believe that Dartmoor Hill ponies should NOT be included because they are a native, endangered breed and play a unique role in managing the moor naturally.

https://www.change.org/p/natural-england-s-approach-risks-the-extinction-of-dartmoor-hill-ponies?source_location=search

Wild, free, and unbothered 🦌       ❤️
08/05/2026

Wild, free, and unbothered 🦌
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Tavistock
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