Lydford House - 4-Star Hotel in Lydford

Lydford House occupies 8 acres of grounds within Dartmoor National Park, featuring a garden with quiet terraces and pretty ponds. Guests can use the shared lounge with a log burner or relax on the outdoor terrace with garden views. The reception sells various alcoholic drinks, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided in every room.

Spacious bedrooms include tea and coffee facilities, an LCD TV, and a modern private bathroom. Some rooms offer scenic views across Dartmoor, and most have free Wi-Fi access. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon prior arrangement.

Breakfast includes a generous continental buffet followed by a cooked order chosen the night before, with vegan and gluten-free options. Afternoon tea features delicious homemade scones served with cream, using local produce. Fresh eggs from the hotel's own hens and honey from the on-site bee keeping are available for purchase.

Lydford Gorge is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and the Granite Way cycle path starts directly on the property. The moorland market towns of Tavistock and Okehampton are a 15-minute drive away. The Cornish north coast, South Devon coast, and the Eden Project are all less than an hour's drive away.

Personalized wedding packages allow guests to choose their own vendors, with event support from the host Jodie. Multiple function rooms are available for weddings and gatherings. The hotel also hosts workshops, such as a two-day willow deer making class, with lunches and drinks included.

Location: Dartmoor National Park, 15 min walk to Lydford Gorge

Dining: extensive breakfast with vegan, gluten-free, eggs from own hens

Activities: direct access to Granite Way cycle path

Pet policy: pet-friendly rooms by prior arrangement

Weddings: choose-your-own-vendor packages with function rooms

On-site produce: honey from hotel's bee keeping, eggs from chickens