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the woodland trails have alpine-esque views over Dartmoor and the plunging Teign
Gorge. Castle Drogo is 3 miles northeast of Chagford.
Sleeping
Easton Court
MAP
( 01647-433469;
www.easton.co.uk
; Easton; s/d £65/80; )
It's worth staying here just for the
breakfasts: choices include fresh fish or soufflé omelette. The rooms are lovely too, with
their cast-iron beds, soft sofas and views of wooded hills. It's 1½ miles from Chagford.
B&B
£
Sandy Park
MAP
INN
£
( 01647-433267;
www.sandyparkinn.co.uk
; Sandy Park, near Chagford; d £60-70; meals noon-2.30pm &
6-9pm Mon-Fri, noon-9pm Sat & Sun; )
Part pub, part chic place to stay, at this 17th-century
thatch you can sip a pint of real ale in an atmospheric, exposed-beam bar, sample cracking
Dartmoor fare in the restaurant (mains £12), then totter upstairs to sleep amid plump pil-
lows and bright furnishings.
22 Mill Street
( 01647-432244;
www.22millst.com
; 22 Mill St; d £130-170; )
The super-sleek rooms of this
boutique beauty feature exposed stone walls, wooden floorboards and slatted blinds, offset
by satin cushions and bursts of modern art. Molton Brown toiletries dot the bathrooms and
Chagford's quaint village centre is just outside the front door.
B&B
££
Gidleigh Park
MAP
( 01647-432367;
www.gidleigh.com
; Gidleigh, near Chagford; d £345-550, ste £575-1195; )
A prestigi-
ous oasis of ultimate luxury, Gidleigh teams crests, crenellations and roaring fires with
shimmering sanctuaries of blue marble, waterproof TVs and private saunas. Impeccable
but unstuffy service and countless thoughtful touches (your own decanter of port; an
always-raidable guest pantry) help you feel at home. The restaurant is double-Michelin-
starred, and the tennis courts, bowling greens and croquet lawns help keep you trim. It's 2
miles from Chagford.
LUXURY HOTEL
£££
