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 accommodations. 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.