The Lakehouse

There are lots of lovely things to see around Dartmoor, and you can explore them on trails ranging from short strolls to lengthy hilly rambles. Ugborough Beacon (10 minutes’ drive) is a good place to start for an elevated view, before heading on to Haytor Rocks (25 minutes), Burrator Reservoir (35 minutes) and Lukesland Gardens (15 minutes). A golf course, horse riding centre and fishing lake are all close by too. The sweet town of Totnes (15 minutes) is a good place to pick up supplies in the independent shops. You can also have a go at kayaking or paddleboarding from the town, stop in to explore the Dartington Estate just outside the town or take a ride on the South Devon Railway. And of course, there’s always the option of the Devon coast – from the Lakehouse it’s a 25-minute drive to Bigbury-on-Sea for a trip to Burgh Island, half an hour to Salcombe and Dartmouth or 35 minutes to Blackpool Sands.