19 Nov 2013
Dartmoor's stunning winter scenery inspired the famous American poet Sylvia Plath to write a short poem called simply 'New Year on Dartmoor'. But you don't have to be a poet to enjoy the same Devon scenery, and award-winning West Country holiday cottage operator Toad Hall Cottages (www.toadhallcottages.co.uk tel. 0800 6101122) is offering New Year holiday breaks at a number of pretty cottages on, or near the moor. Each cottage provides the ideal base from which to enjoy the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England before returning to snuggle up in front of a warm open fire.
1 Freelands Cottage is a charming, Grade II Listed, thatched cottage in the popular village of Manaton, deep in the heart of Dartmoor National Park (Sleeps 4, £541 for a week over New Year or £287 in January, self-catering). Walkers will enjoy the sweeping open moorland that surrounds the village interrupted by rocky Tors including the famous Haytor; and the beautiful Becky Falls waterfall is within a mile of the cottage. The village pub serves a range of locally brewed ales and is the perfect place to celebrate a traditional New Year or to relax after a day exploring Dartmoor. http://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/1-freelands-cottage/965/
For couples wanting to escape for New Year Owl Cottage provides the perfect romantic hideaway (Sleeps 2, £465 for a week over New Year or £269 in January, self-catering, pets welcome). In the grounds of White Oxen Manor, an ancient listed Devon Longhouse, this light and airy cottage on the southern boundary of Dartmoor is surrounded by fields and woodland. Bracing walks on the moor, including the route up to the dramatic Avon Damn and reservoir, are a must and the nearby village of Rattery has one of the earliest pubs in the country dating from 1028 which is well worth a visit. http://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/white-oxen-manor-owl-cottage/507/
Little Forda Cottage in the peaceful village of Chillaton on the west side of Dartmoor is a perfect place for families wanting to explore the moor (Sleeps 5, £541 for a week over New Year or £287 in January, self-catering, pets welcome). This pretty converted 15th century dairy with its cosy and attractive beamed rooms and spacious gardens is very much a family home with games room, swings, and free range chickens! Dartmoor is a wonderland for children to explore with rivers to splash in, wild ponies and plenty of mud. A visit to the imposing Castle Drogo is a fun day out for all, and other nearby family attractions include Dartmoor Zoo and the Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre. http://www.toadhallcottages.co.uk/holiday-cottages/little-forda/99/
For further information visit www.toadhallcottages.co.uk or call 0800 6101122
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