The Hayloft. Widecombe in the Moor

10/03/2025

Dartmoor is beautiful at any time of the year. The Hayloft is in a perfect central position to explore! Situated in the centre of the charming village of Widecombe in the moor with lots to see and do we are now taking bookings for 2025

23/10/2024

Fancy a little autumn break?
The Hayloft has availability and is a perfect base to visit the moor from

Autumn on Dartmoor brings a subtle transformation to the landscape, as the moors don a muted tapestry of earthy hues. The heather, once a vibrant purple, now fades to a more subdued palette, blending with the golden grasses that sway in the wind. Gone are the vibrant greens of summer, replaced by th...

09/08/2023

09/08/2023

Due to cancellations we have availability in September in our one bedroom holiday let in the heart of Widecombe in the moor - including the week of the famous Widecombe Fair! £550 per week - Friday to Friday. www.yourhayloft.com

25/03/2023

With the cost of living crisis affecting us all we have decided to reduce our prices by £100 per week for any bookings before August. To take advantage of this special offer just drop us a line with your preferred dates!

15/01/2023

The Hayloft can be found nestled within the Dartmoor National Park in the village of Widecombe in the moor. This superb little stone cottage boasts traditional charm and a homely feel providing you with everything you need for a comfortable stay. If you are looking to get away this summer have a look at our website www.yourhayloft.com for more details about this charming little holiday let or send us a message, we would love to hear from you!

15/01/2023

About The Hayloft

The Hayloft has a rustic feel perfectly suiting its location in the rural Devonshire village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. The one-bedroom Dartmoor holiday cottage is beautifully furnished for couples and individuals who want a welcoming place to return after a day walking, climbing, cycling and mountain biking through the national park or exploring the beautiful beaches of the South Devon coastline. The property is well-equipped for self-catering, but why not give yourself a night off and stroll to one of the village's two pubs - The Rugglestone Inn and The Old Inn, for a tasty pub meal or walk to the Cafe on the Green for brunch.

Widecombe-in-the-Moor is a friendly place with an impressive church tower, given the village's small size. There's a busy monthly farmers market in National Trust Church House on the fourth Saturday of the month and a craft market every Wednesday. If you're there in mid-September, you'll be lucky enough to visit the traditional country fair - a highlight of the community calendar. Grab your walking stick or hiking poles and explore Hambledown via Church Way and country lanes over Venton Bridge to Chittleford and back through Lower Dunstone. There is a wealth of artefacts from years past strewn around the countryside, including the Dun Stone, where farmers paid taxes and a Saxon well.

Places to go in Dartmoor include Dartmoor Zoo, the South Devon Railway, War Horse Valley Farm, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, and The Museum of Dartmoor Life. Once you've hiked, biked, llama-trekked and climbed your way around Dartmoor, head for the coast. The English Riviera beaches of Torquay and Paignton are a 40-minute drive from The Hayloft, with a fantastic array of seaside attractions as well as long sandy beaches. Teignmouth is closer, around half an hour away, with a lido, Victorian pier, and lots of places to eat. The South West Coast Path is spectacular in all seasons with stunning views over the English Channel.

The Hayloft is all stone and wood and country charm, with lots of wood and warm colours that make it welcoming in all seasons.

03/03/2022

Just wanted to share a few of the recent reviews with you!

We've had a wonderful week staying in this gorgeous cottage, it suited our needs perfectly and was a great base. We went to the Rugglestone a couple of times - both excellent and the village shop had everything we needed! Hope to return!

Such a cute cottage and in the most perfect setting, we had the best time and the weather was amazing! Thank you so much

Thanks for a lovely stay, beautiful location and cottage with great walks and two great pubs, so thankful to be able to return to Dartmoor and The Hayloft - looking forward to our next visit

We had such a lovely time in the Hayloft, we loved Dartmoor and so easy to drive to other places like Torquay and Brixham. Our toddler loved riding on the steam train from Totnes to Buckfastleigh. We had everything we needed and were so cosy. Thank you to Sara who was so easy to contact if we needed anything. Thanks again!

24/11/2021

Book your holiday now and take advantage of 2021 prices! Save up to £100 by booking your 2022 break before the end of December. Deposit required with full payment 3 weeks before your visit.

26/10/2021

We still have some availability for November and December so if you fancy a nice bracing walk on the moor, a cosy dinner in a traditional moorland pub or just curl up at home in front of the log burner send us a message!

24/03/2021

If it looks like you are going to miss your holiday abroad this year don't despair, you could have a wonderful staycation in the middle of Dartmoor, wonderful scenery, a beautiful location and The Hayloft is a proper home from home, with its central village location it has everything you need right on your doorstep!