Also known as Moreton, Moretonhampstead is a small hilltop settlement on the North-Eastern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park. It was first settled and defined from the moors by the Saxons who occupied the area towards the end of the 7th Century. They named it “Moor-Tun”, Meaning “The settlement in the moor”. Moretonhampstead is surrounded by rolling green hills thick with mature woodland, ideal for rambles and exploring. Placed at the geographical centre of the county, it is perfect for not only exploring the moors, but the rest of Devon. The church of St. Andrew can be traced back to 1450 and beside it is the Sentry, a park-like secluded area of rest and quiet in a peaceful and picturesque setting. Part of the Sentry contains a playground for children. On Cross Street can be found the tea rooms and gallery, housed in the old Mearsdon Manner, once home to the Earl of Devon. At the end of the street, the Almshouses bear a date in the 17th Century, but are believed to be at least 200 years older. Visitors to this charming market town can enjoy hiking, cycling, pony trekking and fishing. Moretonhampstead is twinned with Betton in Brittany.
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Places to Stay near Moretonhampstead
White Hart Hotel (0.04 miles)
The White Hart has stood in the Market Square of Moretonhampstead for over three and a half centuries. Formally a Georgian posting house, the Plymouth to London mail coaches changed horses here. During the Napoleonic ... More | visit website
Cookshayes Country Guest House (0.16 miles)
Budleigh Farm (0.71 miles)
Gate House (1.62 miles)
Great Sloncombe Farm (1.65 miles)
Great Sloncombe is a listed ... More | visit website
Bovey Castle (1.72 miles)
History, glamour, excitement and adventure - Bovey Castle is truly a luxurious award winning hotel set in beautiful countryside surroundings. A place where you can live out your dreams then put your feet up. In the ... More | visit website
Blackaller Hotel (1.76 miles)
Walks from the house (a 17th century) ex-wool mill are reason enough to come here. On the edge of one of Dartmoor's prettiest villages, lawned gardens run down to the river Bovey. Bedrooms ... More | visit websiteHigher Westcott Farm (2.35 miles)
Easton Court (2.49 miles)
Eastwrey Barton (2.51 miles)
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