Yelverton is a large village come town in the West of Devon. In recent years it has become popular as a commuter town for the city of Plymouth. Sitting as it is on the very edge of Dartmoor, Yelverton offers easy access to the moors for walking and exploring. The countryside surrounding the town also provides excellent opportunities for wooded walks. There have been settlements in the area since before prehistoric times and many standing stones, stone circles, burial chambers and hut circles still remain. From Yelverton the visitor can take in lovely views across the Walkham Valley to Brent Tor. The church which stands 1,100 feet on the summit can be seen on a clear day. One of the main attractions in this area is the Yelverton Paperweight Centre. As well as an extensive collection of glass paperweights on display, there are also many paintings by local artists. In and around Yelverton there are many fine eating and drinking establishments, as well as accommodation including self catering and cottages for holiday let. The Yelverton golf course features superb facilities in addition to a challenging course. There is a shop, repair centre, excellent practice facilities, snooker room and superior restaurant.
Attraction
Buckland Abbey
Garden House
High Moorland Visitor Centre
Charity
Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
The Surgery
The Surgery Bere Alston
The Surgery Princetown
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
The Who'd Have Thought It Inn
Walkhampton Inn
Restaurant
Devon Tors Bar
Jasmine Restaurant
Leaping Salmon
Lords Of Princetown
Solicitor
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Milton Combe Village Hall JC (Martial Arts)
Shops
Places to Stay near Yelverton
The Rosemont (0.19 miles)
Barnabas House (0.23 miles)
The Old Dairy (0.25 miles)
Harrabeer Country House Hotel (0.43 miles)
The Harrabeer Country House Hotel is a small, quiet, friendly, family run HOTEL and a recent top 20 finalist for the prestigious AA Landlady of the Year Award.
6 comfortable bedrooms all have ensuite ... More
Overcombe House (1.10 miles)
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this environmentally-led and ethical guest house offers a friendly welcome and well-equipped, comfortable en suite rooms. Overcombe House is a popular licensed guest house ... More
Walkhampton Inn (1.26 miles)
Walkhampton is a small moorland village standing above the tranquil Walkham Valley on the south western edge of Dartmoor. There’s plenty of beautiful walks always nearby. A warm & friendly ... More
Old School Guesthouse (1.45 miles)
This friendly guest house was built as a school house in 1875. It has been converted to comfortable, homely accommodation with beautiful original features. The building’s historic structure has been carefully preserved, ... More
Moorland Garden Hotel (1.87 miles)
The Who'd Have Thought It Inn (2.58 miles)
By choosing The Who'd Have Thought It Inn, you may be dining with us and staying just overnight on business, or perhaps seeking a short break packed with sightseeing or ... More
Sampford Manor (2.75 miles)
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