Hound Tor Deserted Medieval Village
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Overview
The remains of four 13th century stone farmsteads, on land originally farmed in the Bronze Age. This isolated Dartmoor hamlet was probably abandoned in the early 15th century.
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About the area
Devon sums up all that is best about the British landscape, with its magnificent coastlines, two historic cities, the world-famous Dartmoor National Park and south Devon’s glorious English Riviera. A fashionable and much-loved holiday destination, hiking and cycling in the National Parks is extremely popular among visitors, with a great choice of off-road routes.
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Nearby places to stay
The Moorland Hotel
Set at the base of Haytor on Dartmoor, The Moorland Hotel boasts 11 acres of landscaped grounds, paddocks and woodland. Wild ponies are often found grazing nearby and the open expanse p...
Rock Inn
Dating back to the 1750s, this former coaching inn is in a pretty hamlet on the edge of Dartmoor. Named after Grand National winners, each of the individually decorated bedrooms has som...
Ilsington Country House Hotel
This friendly, family-owned hotel, offers tranquillity and far-reaching views from its elevated position on the southern slopes of Dartmoor. The stylish suites and bedrooms, some on the...
Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle is a relaxed and welcoming hotel, located in 275 acres of peaceful Devonshire countryside, which includes an award-winning, 18-hole championship golf course. The bedrooms a...
Parkers Farm Holiday Park
Parkers Farm Holiday Park is run by Colin and Sam Parker, with the help of their daughters. Located near Ashburton and Newton Abbot, it’s also within easy reach of Exeter, Plymouth and ...
River Dart Country Park
Set in 90 acres of magnificent parkland that was once part of a Victorian estate, with many specimen and exotic trees, River Dart Country Park is a peaceful, hidden-away touring park oc...
Oakmoor Touring Park
Oakmoor Touring Park is a very relaxed and peaceful family-run park, where every effort is made to ensure a rewarding stay. Surrounded by trees, there is plenty of seclusion with a love...
Brimpts Farm
A popular venue for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors, Brimpts Farm is peacefully situated in the heart of Dartmoor and has been a Duchy of Cornwall farm since 1307. Bedrooms are...
