Going Out

Restaurants and Cafes in the Town

Central Stores Cafe, Court St
Tel No 01647 440520

A bustling café popular with cyclists and locals. They do a small selection of cakes, some gluten-free and hearty full English breakfasts. The walls display local artists’ paintings, sculpture, and crafts.

Hippo Bistro, 1 Cross St,
Tel no 01647 279482 www.hippodartmoor.co.uk

Hippo is the brainchild of Ione and her daughter Birdie. Born from a wish to deliver a healthier, happier, respectful, gentler and kinder food chain, it offers delicious and nutritious food that does great things for both your taste buds and your body. Dishes are seasonal and everything is locally sourced.

Berto’s, 44 Cross Street
Tel No 01647 441240

You can’t miss Berto’s restaurant on Cross St with his name emblazoned above the door anda jungle of plants and flowers decorating the entrance. This is a one-off. Berto is Italian and makes his own pizzas, pastas and puddings. It’s all delicious and the prices are very reasonable. It can get busy and there may be a bit of a wait for your food, but it’s worth it for the genial, lively atmosphere.

The Horse, Court St, 7 George Street
Tel No 01647 4040242 www.thehorsedartmoor.co.uk

This lovely pub is owned and run by Merlene and Nigel, the chef. You will receive a friendly welcome, a roaring fire on a cold day, a rustic bar with leather sofas and a sophisticated restaurant. The food, which is also available in the bar, includes tapas, pizzas and main courses, many with an Italian/Spanish twist. Excellent range of local beers and a good selection of wines. Takeaway pizza is also available.

The White Hart, The Square
Tel No 01647 440500 www.whitehartdartmoor.co.uk

The White Hart Hotel is an old posting house and dates back to 1639. It has a comfy, sofa-filled lounge and large log fire. You can enjoy a meal either in the cosy, intimate bar or in the more formal restaurant. The food is traditional. They also serve cream teas.

The Union Inn, Ford St,
Tel No 01647 440199, www.theunioninn.co.uk

The Union Inn is very much a traditional tavern stretching back several centuries. It retains many old features and the atmosphere of past years. Home cooked traditional pub food is available every day and there is a Carvery on Sundays.

Baskervilles Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Shop, 2 Ford Street
Tel 01647 440788

A coffee shop serving a huge selection of ice creams, cream teas, sandwiches, toasties etc.

A selection of pubs and inns further afield

The Ring of Bells, North Bovey, TQ13 8RB, Tel No 01647 440375 www.ringofbells.net

The Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton, EX6 6QN, Tel No 01647 281409 www.thedrewearmsinn.co.uk

The Rugglestone Inn, Widecombe, TQ13 7TF, Tel No 01364 621327 www.rugglestoneinn.co.uk

Northmore Arms, Throwleigh, EX20 2JA, Tel No 01647 www.thenorthmorearms.com

The Chagford Inn, Chagford, TQ13 8AW www.thechagfordinn.com

The Three Crowns, Chagford, TQ13 8AJ www.threecrowns-chagford.co.uk

If you fancy treating yourself to a luxuriously expensive meal in beautiful surroundings:

Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, TQ13 8HH, Tel No 01647 432367 www.gidleigh.co.uk

Bovey Castle, North Bovey, TQ13 8RE, Tel No 01647 445000 www.boveycastle.com

Things to do

Moretonhampstead is the perfect base to explore Dartmoor and the whole of Devon. There is not only Dartmoor on your doorstep but stunning coastlines to the north and south.

Below are examples of things to do in and around Moretonhampstead. There is a small selection of up-to-date leaflets at the property. We have an excellent Information Centre in the town which is in the Central Stores café. Opening times vary. There is also a Visitor Centre at Postbridge.

http://www.visitmoretonhampstead.co.uk

Walks

Moretonhampstead is an ideal town for walkers to explore the moor. Leaflets detailing nearby walks are available from the town’s Information Centre or the visitor centre in Postbridge.
www.dartmoor.gov.uk

Greenhill Arts Centre and Shop

Greenhill Arts Centre is two minutes stroll away and well worth a visit to find beautiful locally crafted items and interesting, thought-provoking exhibitions.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Tel No 01647 440775 www.greenhillarts.org

Moretonhampstead Swimming Pool

Outdoor solar panel heated swimming pool, at the back of Court Street car park

Open May through to September. It is definitely warm!

https://moretonpool.co.uk/

Tel No 01647 440276

Cycling

There is an excellent 11km cycle path (Google the Wray Valley Trail) following the old railway line between Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey.

Here are some useful websites for cycling in the area:

www.dartmoorway.co.uk

Target Shooting Centre

Budleigh Farm TQ13 8SB (on the A382 as you come into the town) is a family run working farm and target shooting centre. Introductory courses available.

www.budleighfarm.co.uk
Tel No. 01647 440835

Horse Riding

www.eastlakeridingstables.co.uk

For something a little different how about walking with llamas and alpacas?

Dartmoor Llama Walks

www.dartmoorllamawalks.co.uk (book in advance to find location for your walk)

Heritage and Gardens

Here is a small selection. Please refer to the National Trust website or English Heritage for more information