Okehampton Holidays

Located in central Devon, this historic town is ideally situated to explore all the delights of the county, with holidays in Okehampton offering a scenic and traditional base in this popular region, and a good choice for a UK family holiday or cheap UK break. Wonderfully positioned in a rural landscape surrounded by rolling hills, dramatic moorlands and quaint country villages, holidays in Okehampton provide a relaxed and attractive setting with plenty of access to the local sights.  

 

Nestled on the edge of northern Dartmoor, holidays in Okehampton offer plenty of opportunity to explore the famous granite-strewn moorlands, as well as access to both the north and south coasts of the county. Guided walks are available throughout the moors, footpaths and trails take hikers through picturesque villages and hamlets, to fully explore the area and appreciate the beautiful natural landscapes here. Holidays in Okehampton also include horse rides over the moors, pony trekking through the countryside, and organised bike rides and cycling routes to follow. Okehampton holidays can feature fishing in Roadford Lake, which has over 730 acres of freshwater. It also offers water sports, and great bird-watching. The charming medieval town makes for an attractive base for a holiday in Devon, with notable historic buildings including the dramatic ruins of the 11th-century Norman Castle, the largest castle in the county, and the 15th-century St. James chapel. Okehampton holidays can also include tours around The Museum of Dartmoor Life, where the impact of the moor on the area and its people are highlighted, as well as walks along the Lydford Gorge, trips to a local Steam Village and Fairground Museum, and the Winsford Walled Garden.

 

As well as being ideally located to explore the moors, holidays in Okehampton offer great access to both the north and south coasts of the county, and beaches such as Ilfracombe, Croyde, Woolacombe, Sidmouth or Exmouth, with the famous Eden Project just an hour away. An ideal choice for a cheap UK holiday this year, Okehampton holidays feature a collection of accommodation choices to suit all price ranges, from holiday cottages to cosy farmhouses and stylish country homes.