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Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Where to Stay in Widecombe

Mrs Jean Gooch Sheena Tower Widecombe-in-the-Moor Devon TQ13 7TE Telephone: 01364 621308 or +44 1364 621308 from outside the UK. email: sheenatower@compuserve.com |
Dartmoor Tourist Association |
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Widecombe is situated within the 365 square miles of the Dartmoor National Park and is surrounded by rolling moors and wooded valleys. It is close to Haytor, Hound Tor, Bonehill and many other beauty spots. Conveniently situated for exploring Dartmoor, walking, bird watching and horse riding. Pony trekking is available in the village. Walk independently or join one of the many interesting and informative walks organised by the National Park. |
Sheena Tower is a family run moorland house set in beautiful surroundings offering a relaxed holiday in a warm and cheerful atmosphere. We offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation with a full English Breakfast. Packed lunches are available but need to be ordered in advance. The house and garden overlook Widecombe village and have views of the Webburn Valley, Hamel Down and Southcombe Down. We have direct access to the open moor which makes us in a perfect position for walking on the beautiful surrounding moors. |
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We are able to offer a variety of accommodation:
- 2 Double bedded rooms
- 1 Twin bedded room
- 1 Single room
- 2 Family rooms
All our bedrooms have hot and cold water, central heating and a hospitality tray. Some rooms have En-Suite facilities, one room has a private bathroom and some rooms share a bathroom.
You are welcome to bring your dog with you but please tell us in advance. Our parking space is all off-road as we are situated approximately one quarter of a mile from the main road.
Our charge for Bed & Breakfast is from £32 per person per night.
For further information on our accommodation please phone, write or email us and we will do all we can to help you.
The information on this page was last modified on February 25 2024 13:58:51.