The popular hamlet of Dartmeet in Devon is, as its name indicates, the spot where the West and East Dart rivers meet. An ancient clapper bridge spans the East Dart with a modern functional bridge standing alongside it. Travel upstream from the bridges to the Badger’s Holt tea rooms, where Devon cream teas are served to a 50 year old secret recipe. Up the hill from the bridges leads to a little wooden cabin called Pixieland, here is Dartmoor’s most famous gift shop and legend has it, the home of the “Dartmoor Pixie”. Nearby is Pixies Wood and Huccaby Cleave below the bridges is where the “Piskies” hide in a small tunnel-like cave! Dartmeet provides easy access to the Dart Valley Nature Reserve and is a perfect location to explore from. At the side of the road up the steep Dartmeet Hill, can be seen the Coffin Stone. Local folklore has it that it was once a Dartmoor tradition that funeral processions travelling up the hill would pause here and rest the coffin for a while on the stone. A tot of whisky would regenerate the men before they would continue on the journey to the deceased’s final resting place.
Places to Stay near Dartmeet
Forest Inn (1.10 miles)
We specialise in home-made food using local produce ... More | visit website
East Dart Hotel (3.62 miles)
The Tradesmans Arms (3.64 miles)
Two Bridges Hotel (3.72 miles)
Nestling beside the picturesque West Dart River at the very heart of Dartmoor, The Two Bridges Hotel retains the atmosphere of "Old England" with its huge log fires and interesting collection of clocks, gramophones and ... More | visit website
Beechwood B&B (3.85 miles)
Plume of Feathers Lodge (4.98 miles)
The Abbey Inn (5.78 miles)
Are you looking for fabulous accommodation in the Dartmoor National Park or an unforgetable dinning experience or even great pub food in Buckfastleigh? Then The Abbey Inn can exceed all your expectations, and provide the ... More | visit website
Golden Lion House (5.79 miles)
Four delightful rooms in a superb Georgian property steeped in history and located in the heart of Ashburton. Our lovely large rooms offer the highest quality accommodation for visitors or ... More
Roborough House (5.83 miles)
Roborough House has spacious twin and double bedrooms, all benefiting from en-suite ... More | visit website
Dartbridge Inn (6.38 miles)
On the edge of Dartmoor, the inn features open fires, oak beams and a large function room. The menu includes local produce, game and vegetarian meals. Famous for its magnificent floral displays, ... More
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