Cottages in Tavistock

Would you like to share a wonderful and relaxing holiday in a city surrounded by beautiful nature? Travel and explore the incredible town of Tavistock, which you will find in the west of the county of Devon, where you can enjoy impressive cottages with everything you need for a few well-deserved days of rest. Tavistock is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was named as one of the 4 Stannary Towns of Devon by King Edward I, so you will have plenty of options and places to discover such as its extensive parks, beautiful protected landscapes, ancient markets and many other historical buildings that you can discover when walking its streets. Visit the impressive museums with various displays of articles and information. Explore the old mansions with extensive gardens to relax and take leisurely walks. Tavistock will make you fall in love with all its magnificent landscapes, ideal to share with your partner.

In the town of Tavistock, you will find the best cottages you could imagine for a great holiday. With typical English style, you will find really cosy rooms inside, from the fabulous kitchen with all the appliances such as oven, stove, kitchen, fridge with freezer, microwave, kettle and much more to the large dining area to share the most delicious meals. Enjoy all the comfort of the living room with central gas, heating, TV with DVD player and high-speed internet. Rest in the adorable bedrooms with all the comforts and magnificent double and king-size beds with linen included. Additionally, you will find available parking, shops and restaurants a few kilometres from the property, so don't wait any longer and reserve the best cottage in Tavistock.

In the beautiful town of Tavistock, you will find places with unique nature of outstanding beauty, perfect to surprise your partner with a walk in the fresh air amid wonderful scenery. One of the must-see locations that you must visit is magnificent Dartmoor, where the city of Tavistock sits on the western edge of this impressive 454 km² national park, where you can explore this ancient moorland made up of gentle hills with a wide variety of rocky outcrops of thousands of years. At Dartmoor, in addition to enjoying the stunning views, you can do outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing or mountain biking. The most popular areas that you can visit are High Willhays, with 620 metres above sea level, and the extensive gardens to walk around. Additionally, there is also a magnificent visitor centre where you will discover important information about the conservation of regional species and some fascinating temporary exhibitions.

Tavistock has many places of great historical interest that you cannot miss visiting the beautiful Buckland Abbey, this old house was transformed to serve as a Cistercian monastery in 1278. Taking a tour of its surroundings, you will fall in love with the incredible structure and architectural design, where you will find pillars, arches, and other magnificent details from the Elizabethan and Victorian eras that were added after its initial construction. This property has had several owners over the years until it finally became part of the National Trust. In the surrounding area, as well as fantastic walking areas, there is an old barn that is open to the public for visits.

If you travel to the southwest of Tavistock you will find a spectacular place with magnificent protected natural landscapes, which are found along the Tamar River, considered an area of ​​great exceptional beauty that has been declared a World Heritage Site. This valley is known for containing old tin, lead, silver, and copper mines that fuelled the city's economic development. If you love hiking, this is a good place to take tours and explore all the wonderful nature of Tavistock.

Pannier Market, is perhaps one of the oldest markets in the city. It was built in 1105, by order of Henry I, which makes it more than 400 years old. This indoor market is open from Tuesday to Saturday, offering its visitors a wide variety of fresh national and imported products. On Tuesdays, you will find wonderful antiques and collectables, if you visit Wednesday or Thursday you will find products and articles of all kinds. A visit to this fabulous market is a must-see that you cannot miss.

This fabulous museum is managed and directed by volunteers, it is located next to the town hall. It reflects through its incredible exhibits the history of Tavistock, the port, the coast, and mining. These exhibitions are divided into two rooms, in the first, you will find a fascinating collection of items related to mining activity such as tools and artefacts. In the other room, you will discover interesting historical facts about the city and the well-known 300 houses of Bedford.

This magnificent Perpendicular Gothic historic building was built on the orders of the Duke of Bedford in 1860, to serve as the town hall. Its architecture stands out significantly, especially for its impressive sets of chimneys grouped with decorative battlements and a magnificent central viewpoint. All kinds of events such as workshops, courses, conferences, and talks open to the public are currently held in this building. If you are a fan of architecture, do not miss a visit to this incredible town hall.

The Tavistock canal was built at the beginning of the 19th century in order to transport merchandise taken from the mines, such as copper or limestone. Currently, the canal shows no traffic and is set up for recreational purposes where you can take walks along the towpath, visit the stone bridges, the old locks and the nearby farmhouse, as well as the fantastic open air museum at Marwhellam Quay just a few meters away.

This beautiful property has an incredible medieval style from the beginning of the 14th century, it is built with granite and slate and offers wonderful guided tours inside where you can admire beautiful rooms with period furniture and accessories. Similarly, do not miss the splendid garden that follows the path of the Tamar River, where, additionally, you will also find a charming tearoom with the best traditional desserts and the most delicious drinks that you can enjoy in the company of your partner.

This magnificent church is located on an ancient hill that dates back to the Iron Age. This structure is made of stone and its construction was carried out in the 13th century. Later in the 15th century a beautiful fountain was added and on the outer wall you can admire a fantastic sundial with carved pieces that includes the twelve signs of the zodiac added in 1642. Do not forget to include a visit in your itinerary to admire this incredible medieval structure.