THINGS TO DO
Stowford is situated between Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, making us a perfect base for exploring Devon and Cornwall. We are close to the wild beauty of Dartmoor and the lovely Tamar valley. You can visit the beautiful beaches on the north and south coasts and discover the wealth of history in the West Country's cities and towns. There are many historic houses and gardens nearby, and the wonderful Eden Project is within easy reach.
The area offers excellent facilities for walking, cycling, swimming, water sports, golf, fishing and horse riding. Take a break in this beautiful part of West Devon where there is an activity or attraction to suit all.
The information below is just a brief summary. Click the links for more information.
Gardens
The Eden Project - A spectacular sight and an environmental experience. Visit a tropical rainforest in Cornwall!
The Lost Gardens of Heligan - restored to their former glory after years of neglect and obscurity
RHS Garden Rosemoor - in the beautiful Torridge Valley, surrounded by woodland
The Garden House - enchanting walled garden
Trelissick - one of Cornwall's finest woodland gardens, overlooking the Fal estuary
Houses, castles and abbeys
Buckland Abbey - 700 years of history, once the home of Sir Francis Drake
Castle Drogo - an extraordinary granite and oak "folly" from the 19th century
Cotehele - Mediaeval house with original furniture, armour and tapestries
Lanhydrock House - magnificent late Victorian country house
Tintagel Castle - spectacular coastal location and place of Arthurian myth and legend
Buckfast Abbey - founded a thousand years ago and still home to a community of monks
Saltram House - starred as the Dashwoods' home in "Sense and Sensibility"
History, heritage and more
Morwellham Quay - discover one of the great copper ports of Victorian Empire, now in the heart of peaceful West Devon countryside
Dingles Steam Village - working and static exhibits of steam engines and vintage machinery
Finch Foundry - fascinating early nineteenth century forge, powered by three waterwheels
Lydford Gorge - National Trust-owned woodland walk, including the spectacular White Lady waterfall
Tamar Otter Sanctuary - watch the otters play and being fed in large, natural enclosures
Minions Village & Heritage Centre - a range of attractions linked to mineral mining on Bodmin Moor
National Maritime Museum - a world-class landmark on Falmouth's harbour front
Activities
Walking - 500 miles of paths on Dartmoor; Two Castles trail linking Launceston & Okehampton; the Tamar Valley; Roadford Lake; or the quiet country lanes just outside our gate!
Cycling - trails include the Granite Way (Okehampton to Lydford), Tarka Trail from Great Torrington, and the Camel Trail from Wadebridge
Water activities - Roadford Lake and Meldon Reservoir offer facilities for sailing, windsurfing and water-skiing
Fishing - many lake and river options
Riding - Cholwell Riding Centre, ten miles from Stowford
Golf - courses at Okehampton, Tavistock and Launceston, all within 15 minutes by car