Dartmoor Bed and Breakfast, About Us

Alan and Jo have always shared a love of walking, camping and the outdoors. Between us we have been on Outward Bound courses, sailed tall ships, cycled around France, walked some of the South West Coast path, obtained Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s awards and, most recently (2007), were both pleased to add a Walking Group Leader Certificate to our achievements. In 2003 Jo passed her ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, followed in 2005 by a certificate in Advanced Massage and Remedial Techniques (see our Revive page for details).

We always dreamt of setting up a B and B and sharing our love of walking with others. In 2008 we moved to Hoo Meavy Barton offering Bed and Breakfast, on site massage and days walks. In 2009 we adopted a rescue Dalmatian, called Charlie Brown, who loves to try out new walks with us, but will only come along on a guided walk if you really want him too!

Local Information

Cities, Towns & Villages
Plymouth with its historic Barbican district, maritime heritage and good shopping is only 20 minutes by car.

Tavistock with its famous Pannier Market, quaint independent shops and farmers market is just 7 miles away.
Our local villages, 2 minutes drive or 20 minutes leisurely walk:

Meavy is a picturesque village with the church and pub nestled around the village green. The cosy Royal Oak pub takes its name from the 1000 year old oak outside. For more information why not take a look at www.meavy.org.uk?

Clearbrook is a traditional Dartmoor village with stunning views situated within open moorland. The wild ponies are free to roam right up to the doors of the popular Skylark Inn.

Local Attractions
Dartmoor Historic Houses include Buckfast Abbey, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo and Lydford Castle.
Some places to visit are The High Moorland Visitors Centre, The Prison Heritage Centre, and The Duchy Square Arts Centre in Princetown, The Plymouth Gin Factory, Morwellham Quay and the Museum of Dartmoor Life.
Animals and Wildlife Centres – Dartmoor Zoological Park (Ben’s Zoo as seen on TV), Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre.

Useful Links

Ok... so we can't quite do everything yet at 'Hoo Meavy Barton' so please check out the links below to see what some of our Dartmoor friends can offer!

Clearbrook Village Hall for Hire
Great value venue for Conferences,
Parties & Wedding Receptions: www.devonvillagehalls.co.uk

Outdoor Activities
For Outdoor Activities check out: Spirit of Adenture
Drakes Trail: www.drakestrail.co.uk

Local Pubs that we enjoy!
The Royal Oak at Meavy: www.royaloakinn.org.uk
Drake Manor Inn: www.drakemanorinn.co.uk
Who'd Have Thought It: www.whodhavethoughtitdevon.co.uk

Tourist Information
The official Dartmoor visitors web site: www.dartmoor.co.uk
To Discover Dartmoor visit: www.discoverdartmoor.com