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The Moorland Hotel

The Moorland Hotel Haytor
Rated 8.8 in 1128 reviews

The Moorland Hotel is a charming retreat located in the picturesque Haytor area in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in the United Kingdom. This boutique hotel offers a serene getaway for guests seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the English countryside. Nestled among rolling hills and rugged moorland, The Moorland Hotel provides an idyllic setting for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The hotel exudes a warm and welcoming ambiance, with its tasteful decor and comfortable accommodations designed to complement the surrounding landscape. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a cozy lounge area, well-appointed rooms, and exceptional dining options. The hotel's restaurant serves a selection of locally sourced dishes, showcasing the rich flavors of the region.

The Moorland Hotel is an excellent base for exploring the many attractions of Dartmoor National Park. Guests have direct access to walking and cycling trails, offering breathtaking views and opportunities to encounter local wildlife. The nearby Haytor Rocks, a prominent granite tor, is a short distance away and popular among climbers and hikers.

Whether you're in search of adventure or relaxation, The Moorland Hotel provides the perfect setting. The attentive staff are committed to ensuring a memorable stay, offering personalized service that makes each guest feel at home. With its blend of comfort, style, and location, The Moorland Hotel captures the essence of a quintessential English countryside retreat.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Haytor and near The Moorland Hotel

Gidleigh Park in Chagford
Gidleigh Park
1 Star - High quality cooking
14.1km / 8.8mi
Elephant in Torquay
Elephant
1 Star - High quality cooking
20.6km / 12.8mi
Lympstone Manor in Lympstone
Lympstone Manor
1 Star - High quality cooking
23.8km / 14.8mi
Emilia in Ashburton
Emilia
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
7.5km / 4.7mi
The Galley in Topsham
The Galley
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
22.5km / 14mi
Andria in Dartmouth
Andria
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
28.3km / 17.6mi
The Cornish Arms in Tavistock
The Cornish Arms
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
28.9km / 18mi
Le Vin Perdu in Ashburton
Le Vin Perdu
7.5km / 4.7mi
Circa in Totnes
Circa
17.2km / 10.7mi
Stage in Exeter
Stage
22km / 13.7mi
Haytor Granite Tramway
Haytor Granite Tramway
Horse-drawn tramway built to convey granite (1820-1858)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Becky Falls
Becky Falls
Waterfall and tourist attraction in Devon, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Ilsington, Devon, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Church in England
4.9km / 3mi
Bowerman's Nose
Bowerman's Nose
Tor on Dartmoor, England
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Lustleigh, Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Kelly Mine, Devon
Kelly Mine, Devon
Disused mine in Devon, England
5.3km / 3.3mi
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Museum in Newton Abbot, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Saxon Well, about 25 metres west of the vicarage gate on the opposite side of the road
Saxon Well, about 25 metres west of the vicarage gate on the opposite side of the road
Grade II listed well in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Jay's Grave
Jay's Grave
Archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Winifrid
Church of St Winifrid
Church in Manaton, Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Hunter's Tor Camp
Hunter's Tor Camp
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church in Bickington, Devon, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Challabrook Cross
Challabrook Cross
Stone cross near Bovey Tracey, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury
Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury
Church in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Trago Mills
Trago Mills
Chain of three department stores in Cornwall and Devon, England
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Ashburton, Devon, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Great Rock Mine
Great Rock Mine
Iron mine in the United Kingdom
7.3km / 4.6mi
Ashburton Museum
Museum in Devon, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Grimspound
Grimspound
Archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Buckland in the Moor, Devon, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Holne Chase Castle
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Grade I listed church in North Bovey, Devon, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Hennock, Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in Hennock, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Hembury Castle
Hembury Castle
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead
Church in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
West Ogwell Church
West Ogwell Church
Church in West Ogwell, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Holne War Memorial
Holne War Memorial
War memorial in Holne, South Hams, Devon, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Bennett's Cross
Bennett's Cross
A wayside cross on the south side of the B3212, 900m north east of the Warren House Inn
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Holne, Devon, England, UK
9.9km / 6.2mi
Doccombe Chapel
Chapel in Moretonhampstead, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Woodland, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church in Teigngrace, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in Highweek, Devon, England, UK
9.9km / 6.1mi
Ugbrooke
Ugbrooke
Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom
10.8km / 6.7mi
Bradley
Bradley
National Trust medieval manor house near Newton Abbot, Devon, England, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Holy Trinity Church, Torbryan
Holy Trinity Church, Torbryan
Church in Torbryan, Devon, England, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Week Down Cross
Week Down Cross
Wayside cross 530m south west of Yellam
10.8km / 6.7mi
Newton Abbot Museum
Newton Abbot Museum
Museum in Newton Abbot, England, United Kingdom
10.9km / 6.8mi
Church of St Gabriel
Church of St Gabriel
Church building in Postbridge, Devon, England, UK
11.7km / 7.3mi
Church of St Raphael
Church of St Raphael
Church in Huccaby, Devon, England, UK
11.3km / 7mi
St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church
Church in Buckfastleigh, Devon
11.6km / 7.2mi

What to do in Haytor and near The Moorland Hotel

Haytor Granite Tramway
Haytor Granite Tramway
Horse-drawn tramway built to convey granite (1820-1858)
0.7km / 0.42mi
Becky Falls
Becky Falls
Waterfall and tourist attraction in Devon, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St Michael
Church of St Michael
Grade I listed church in Ilsington, Devon, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Church of Saint Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Church in England
4.9km / 3mi
Bowerman's Nose
Bowerman's Nose
Tor on Dartmoor, England
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Lustleigh, Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Kelly Mine, Devon
Kelly Mine, Devon
Disused mine in Devon, England
5.3km / 3.3mi
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Museum in Newton Abbot, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Saxon Well, about 25 metres west of the vicarage gate on the opposite side of the road
Saxon Well, about 25 metres west of the vicarage gate on the opposite side of the road
Grade II listed well in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Jay's Grave
Jay's Grave
Archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Winifrid
Church of St Winifrid
Church in Manaton, Devon, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Hunter's Tor Camp
Hunter's Tor Camp
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade I listed church in Bickington, Devon, England, UK
5.6km / 3.5mi
Challabrook Cross
Challabrook Cross
Stone cross near Bovey Tracey, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury
Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury
Church in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Trago Mills
Trago Mills
Chain of three department stores in Cornwall and Devon, England
6.2km / 3.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Ashburton, Devon, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Great Rock Mine
Great Rock Mine
Iron mine in the United Kingdom
7.3km / 4.6mi
Ashburton Museum
Museum in Devon, United Kingdom
7.5km / 4.7mi
Grimspound
Grimspound
Archaeological site in Manaton, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Widecombe in the Moor, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in Buckland in the Moor, Devon, England, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Holne Chase Castle
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Grade I listed church in North Bovey, Devon, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Hennock, Devon, England, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in Hennock, Teignbridge, Devon, England, UK
7.8km / 4.9mi
Hembury Castle
Hembury Castle
Hillfort in Devon, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead
Church of St Andrew, Moretonhampstead
Church in Moretonhampstead, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
West Ogwell Church
West Ogwell Church
Church in West Ogwell, Devon, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi

About Haytor

Haytor, located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, offers a variety of activities for visitors looking to explore its natural beauty and rich history. One of the most notable features is Haytor Rock, a granite outcrop that provides excellent opportunities for climbing and bouldering. The surrounding landscape is ideal for walking and hiking, with numerous trails that cater to different skill levels, allowing you to experience the stunning moorland scenery.

For those interested in history, a visit to the Haytor Quarry site can be quite enlightening. The remnants of the granite quarrying industry offer insight into the area’s industrial past, and the landscape tells a story of human interaction with nature. Additionally, the local wildlife in Dartmoor is worth observing. Birdwatching and spotting various fauna can enhance your outdoor experience.

If you're inclined towards photography, the dramatic landscapes and unique rock formations provide ample opportunity for capturing beautiful images. Nearby, you can find cafés and pubs where you can relax after a day of exploring, enjoying local food and refreshments.

Lastly, Haytor serves as a great base for exploring the broader Dartmoor region, where you can discover more about the local culture and heritage, making it a versatile destination for both outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a quieter retreat.




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