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Hi, we're John and Sarah Gibson, the proud owners of Lydgate House Hotel and Cottage, a hidden gem in the heart of Dartmoor.
Sarah is the chef here at Lydgate and take care of the day-to-day running of both the hotel and the cottage. Crafting seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients is something I love and I also work closely with our guests to help make every stay feel thoughtful and personal.
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John is a skilled antique upholsterer, and many of the unique furnishings you’ll see throughout the house and cottage have been lovingly restored by him, adding real character and charm to the spaces we share.
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Kelly, our Head of Guest Relations, works alongside us across both the hotel and the cottage, bringing warmth, calm, and an exceptional eye for detail to everything she does. From the moment you arrive, Kelly will be there to make sure your stay is as smooth, comfortable, and memorable as possible.
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Lydgate Cottage sleeps up to four and offers a private, cosy retreat with the moor right on your doorstep.
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Whether you stay in the hotel or the cottage, we offer a relaxed, elegant atmosphere with genuine hospitality, and we truly hope you’ll feel at home during your time with us.
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Directions to Lydgate House Cottage
Lydgate House Cottage is located in the heart of Dartmoor, but we're very easy to find! There are good road links from Plymouth, Exeter (and beyond), and Cornwall - and rail and air connections if you're coming from further afield.
Free private car parking.
From Plymouth
Take the A386 signed towards Tavistock. At Yelverton, take the B3212 signed towards Princetown. Pass through Yelverton, remaining on the B3212. At a T-junction with the B3357, turn right, continue straight and the take the next left turning- continue through to Postbridge and then turn right just after the Clapper Bridge, follow the track down to the end and as you see the hotel bear of left to the cottage.
From Exeter and the M5
If you are coming from the Exeter direction, take the A38 signed towards Plymouth. Leave the A38 at Ashburton, and join the B3352 and then the B3357 . This picturesque route will take you through the Dartmoor villages of Poundsgate and Dartmeet. Stay on the B3357, and approximately 4 miles after passing through Dartmeet you will cross two bridges, continue straight and the take the right turning through to Postbridge and then turn right just after the Clapper Bridge, follow the track down to the end and turn of left following the sign to the cottage.
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From Cornwall and the A30
Leave the A30 at the Whiddon Down junction (midway between Okehampton and Exeter), signed for the A382 and Moretonhampstead. Join the A382, and upon reaching Moretonhampstead join the B3212 signed Princetown. This scenic route will take you through the pretty Dartmoor village of Postbridge, just before the Clapper bridge turn left following the sign post and continue straight down the track bearing off left when you see the signs for the cottage.
By Rail
Our nearest rail station is Plymouth, which is a 50-minute cab ride away. There are frequent trains to Plymouth from London Paddington (3 hours), Bristol, South Wales, The Midlands and the North of England.
Please take a look at the 'Train Line' for more rail links around Dartmoor.
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By Air
Exeter Airport is around an hour away and offers fast and frequent flights from cities in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and mainland Europe.
Taxis
If you need a taxi when you are staying with us, we’d be delighted to arrange this on your behalf- Please just speak to a member of the team.
Guests can now use the Go Compare fuel price calculator and guidance to help plan ahead for any journey and cut down on fuel - please click the link below- https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/fuel-price-calculator/