Accommodation
A choice of accommodation is available as a base for adventure activities on and around Dartmoor in Devon, ranging from moorland hotels to bunkhouses of varying standards.
Please Note:
All information quoted on this page is intended as a guide only and may have changed since it was last checked.
Pengelly Centre
The Pengelly Trust's Cave Studies Centre is located in Buckfastleigh, on the southeast edge of Dartmoor. Facilities include - modern kitchen, dinning/common room, lecture room, separate male/female toilets/showers, drying room and class room. There is accommodation for 23 people, in small dormitories of 1/2/2/4/6/8.
The centre is self catering only.
Fees:
£8.80/person/night, with a minimum charge of £105.60/night.
Contact:
Weekend Bookings - 01752 700293
Week Day Bookings - 01752 560329
Centre Address:
Pengelly Centre
Russets Lane
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0DY
Visit the Pengelly Trust website. for more information and pictures.
The Old Mine House
Large holiday home on Dartmoor Devon, for up to 20 people in 7 bedrooms self catering. Perfect for family parties and weddings as well as holidays and short breaks. Just a few miles North of Plymouth.
Contact:
Bookings 01822 855586
Centre Address:
The Old Mine House
Sortridge
Nr Horrabridge
Devon
PL20 7UA
For more information visit their website.
Dewerstone Scout Centre
The Dewerstone Scout Centre comprises two buildings:
The Dewerstone Cottage - which has a large common/dinning room (with wood burning stove), Kitchen, dormitory that sleeps 20 in double bunks, toilet/shower facilities and drying room.
Wood Cabin - with toilet/cooking facilities and sleeps up to 10.
The Centre is self catering only and has limited camping.
Contact:
Bookings - 01752 839331
Centre Address:
Dewerstone Cottage
Goodameavy
Roborough
Plymouth
PL6 7AP
For more information visit their website.
Marjory Cottage
The bunkhouse accommodates about 15 people in a robust and simple two storey structure, with three small dormitories, all with hot and cold water, a kitchen/dining area, showers and toilets.
Contact:
Bookings - 01752 880059
Centre Address:
New Frontiers
Marjory Cottage
Yealmpton
Devon
PL8 2NS
For more information visit Frank's website.
Bachelors Hall
Bachelors Hall is a converted row of miners cottages, high on Dartmoor just outside Princetown. There is dormitory accommodation for 28 in 4 rooms, 2 x 10 and 1 x 6 plus 1 double staff room.
Contact:
Bookings - 01752 201918
For more information contact Plymouth YMCA.
Devon Spelæological Society
has bunks for twelve upstairs, with a large lounge and newly refurbished cooking facilities downstairs. There is also a changing area with a shower.
The centre is only a short drive from Devon's most popular caves. It is also within easy reach of Dartmoor and Torbay, and so makes an excellent base for walking, cycling, climbing and canoeing.
Centre Address:
11 Crest Hill,
Buckfastleigh,
Devon
TQ11 0AN
Dartmoor Expedition Centre
Near Widecombe on the east side of Dartmoor this centre can accommodate up to 39 people, 4 dormitories 11/10/9/5/2/2. Accommodates self catering or catered groups.
Contact:
John Earle
Rowden Farm
Widecombe
Newton Abbot
TQ13 7TX
Bookings - 01364 621249
For more information visit their website.
Delaware Centre 'Headmasters House'
Situated in Gunnislake on the west side of Dartmoor this centre has 18 beds, 4 dormitories 1/1/8/8. Accommodates self catering groups.
Contact:
Bookings - 01822 833885 or 01872 324302
For more information visit their website.
Runnage Farm
Accommodation for up to 2 x 15 people. Central heating with Rayburn and wood burner. Showers and toilets. Self catering facilities. Grid Reference: SX 667 792.
Contact:
Bookings - 01822 880222
For more information visit their website.
The Stone Barn
Sleeps 14 people. Self catering. Showers and toilets. Camping and farm.
Contact:
Bookings - 01364 631544
Moorland Hall
Moorland hall offers bunkhouse accommodation of a very high standard.
Contact:
Bookings - 01822 810466
For more information visit their website.
Lower Aish Camping Barn
Camping barn that sleeps up to 16, with central heating, wood burner, sink and toilets/showers. Self catering and campsite.
Contact:
Bookings - 01364 631229
Spirit of Adventure Bunk House
Well equipped Bunk House that sleeps 26.
Contact:
Spirit of Adventure
Powdermills
Princetown
Devon
PL20 6SP
Tel: 01822 880277
For more information visit their website.
Rebecca Cottage
Right in the heart of Chillaton, near the Devon/Cornwall border and within walking distance of the shop and the welcoming pub.
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There are more places to stay listed here:
http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/index/visiting/vi-planningyourvisit/vi-findingsomewheretostay.htm
http://www.dartaccess.co.uk/bunk.html