Plan Your Stay
Whether you're in the process of planning your holiday or have already made your booking at Higher Kellacott, this section of our website has been designed to help you plan your stay. See below to get an idea of what's on offer in the local area and further afield, to help ensure you have the best possible time during your holiday or short break with us.
Split into three sections, including Walking On Dartmoor
for walks galore; History & Culture
for Historic towns, ancient settlement remains and places of interest; Active & Adventurous
those wanting some serious excitement and adventure. We also have a page based on past Guest Recommendations, which may be of interest.
This section wouldn't be complete without mentioning a selection of places for you to Eat Out
in the local area and further afield. It's just a small sample of what the area has to offer, so please let us know if you find anywhere to recommend so we can add it to the list!
Dartmoor is a fantastic place to start if you would like to venture into the great outdoors. This beautiful, wild and often remote landscape has a great selection of walks for you to choose from. The ancient Dartmoor village of Belstone is on the Dartmoor National Park and is a popular walker's destination, with numerous walks from the village; either onto the moors or along the River Taw towards Sticklepath. It also has the benefit of a fabulous dog friendly pub, The Tors, which seems to be a magnet to walking boots!
Bren Tor, although not technically on Dartmoor itself, can be seen from Higher Kellacott and is only a short drive. This very popular landmark is a short but exhilerating walk, with fabulous views to the sea on a clear day and a fascinating story from times gone by.
For a selection of popular Dartmoor walks, read more
If you like the outdoor life and are looking for some adventure and excitement during your stay, whether that's off-road cycling, golf, horse riding or something to give you an adreline rush, there are numerous opportunities for you to consider:
Off-road cycling is a great way to enjoy our beautiful countryside. There are many trails in this part of Devon and Cornwall, although Roadford Lake is just 5 minutes' drive and in addition to the many walking and cycling routes, they have a range of watersports activities for you to try. Read more
There's more than one type of swimming pool within reach whilst staying at the Cottage. In addition to Launceston Leisure Centre, there are 2 outdoor river fed swimming pools to discover. Or you could take a dip in one of many wild swimming pools on Dartmoor. Read more
Although not climbing in the traditional sense, the Barn Climbing Wall near Lifton offers a great option for those wishing to try this activity in a safe environment. For other activities, read more
If your interests lie with culture and history, you might enjoy trips to visit Dartmoor Stannary towns Chagford and Tavistock, National Trust Devon
properties in the area, including Cotehele and Buckland Abbey, with Lanhyrock, St Michael's Mount & Trerice in Cornwall. There are a number of world renowned gardens in this uniqe climate, including the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Dating back 2000 years, Chysyster ancient village near Penzance is a remarkable site under the ownership of English Heritage. For details, read more
The north coast has a selection of popular seaside towns and villages, including the fascinating Clovelly and Padstow in Devon and across the border to Port Isaac, Boscastle and Tintagel in Cornwall. For details, read more
Dartmoor has an extraordinary history, from tin mining, ancient roads and standing stones to the towns, villages and inns through the ages. For more information on this inexhaustive selection of locations to explore, read here
