Dartmoor National Park

Moorland View
North Bovey
07786 264865
£120/night
Near Moretonhampstead

Boutique, thatched self-catering holiday cottage dating from 1705. Two bedrooms, sleeping four. Short breaks available. Membership of Bovey Castle country club included. Great local walks, and a 20-second stroll to the 13th century Ring of Bells pub. 07786 264865, www.moorlandview.com

camping

Campsites in Dartmoor are scattered sparsely over the National Park. Rough camping/bivying is allowed but is restricted in many areas. Worth checking the local information centres and the park website for the restrictions.

Otherwise a really good way of finding a tent pitch is to ring up farms. A fair number who aren't denoted as campsites on Ordnance Survey maps nevertheless will offer a pitch for a nominal fee a few pounds per night. They usually have phone numbers available through a quick web search. They have the added advantage of being quieter and in fantastic locations for backpacking.

North Dartmoor:

East Okement Farm - Quiet farm just inside North Dartmoor, close to the edge of the military ranges, excellent location for accessing many paths. About £6/night/pitch