Moorland View Cottage

Follow the War Horse film trail

2012-01-17T04:25:00.000-08:00

Spielberg fell in love with Dartmoor when filming War Horse. You will too, says The Sunday Times.

> Follow the film trail

Ten of the best: Dartmoor

2012-01-17T04:16:00.000-08:00

See my top ten things to do in Dartmoor in The Daily Telegraph this week.

Crumpets roasting on an open fire...

2012-01-11T03:14:00.000-08:00

This lovely new toasting fork is our latest purchase for the cottage. Use it to toast crumpets or melt marshmallows over the open fire. To get you started, we've left you kilner jar of marshmallows on the bookshelf.

Thanks for the mention.

2011-12-11T10:49:00.001-08:00

Thank you to The English Writer for her lovely blog about the cottage.

Festive events over Christmas

2011-11-16T09:56:00.001-08:00

For our guest staying at the cottage over Christmas, the following festive events are taking place in the village:

Friday, 16th December - carol-singing evening in the village hall with mulled wine and mince pies at 6 o’clock (‘till 7.15). Collection for the children’s charity CLIC Sargent.

Sunday 18th December – service with carols at 10am taken by priest and farmer, David Ursell.

Sunday, 25th, Christmas Day – family service with carols, welcoming the Nativity scene and Holy Communion. 10am. David Ursell again.

Sunday, 1st January 2012, New Year’s Day – All-age worship (30 mins. duration), in the Stable Bar at the Ring of Bells. 10am with Lionel Holmes.

See us in Red magazine this month

2011-11-08T03:51:00.000-08:00

2012 Devon Diary

2011-10-12T05:54:00.002-07:00

All sorts of fab events going on in Devon next year to tempt you down. Check out our new 2012 page: http://www.moorlandviewcottage.co.uk/events.php

Tripadvisor reviews

2011-10-12T05:54:00.000-07:00

Just had our 40th Tripadvisor review. Five stars, every one of them! Have a read if you fancy: http://www.moorlandviewcottage.co.uk/cottage.php

Join our Facebook page for discounts

2011-10-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that by 'liking' our Facebook group, you'll be entitled to exclusive discounts and treats.

> Click here for Moorland View's Facebook page

Grind, and unwind.

2011-10-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

Love coffee? Our first delivery of Clifton Coffee's rich Brazilian beans is inbound. Enjoy on the sun terrace with a fresh croissant.

Our New Vegetable Patch

2011-09-30T05:13:00.001-07:00

Our organic pick-your-own vegetable plot is now up and running. This season, it's all about tasty salad leaves; next spring there will be loads of delicious veggies. Guests are welcome to help themselves for small donation of around 50p. Allotment to kitchen interval : 45 seconds. Veggies don't get much fresher.

We top The Times!

2011-05-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Yesssssss! The Times has just ranked us number one country retreat in the UK, calling us 'seriously sexy'.

We're moving.

2011-05-05T06:05:00.001-07:00

Because of Facebook upgrades, our old group is shortly to be made defunct.

You can keep in touch with us by 'liking' our new Page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Moorland-View-Cottage/165910353468122

And don't forget you can get the full scoop on our website.

Our Maypole dance

2011-05-05T05:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a gorgeous pic of our village Maypole dance. Please click here for more.

New menu

2011-04-20T12:19:00.000-07:00

Arriving at the cottage late? Book one of our delicious homemade pies to be ready and waiting for your first evening. All you need to do is put it in the oven. Choose from lasagne, fish pie or homity pie. Check our 'extras' page for details.

Let us unpack for you

2011-04-20T12:05:00.000-07:00

New! Order your groceries online and we'll unpack them ready for your arrival, free of charge. Just order your delivery to come to the cottage between 12 and 4pm on the day of your arrival. Waitrose, Sainsburys and Tesco all deliver to North Bovey.

'A beautiful chocolate box cottage"

2010-12-20T13:44:00.001-08:00

Read Conde Naste Traveller's review about us this week.

The first snow

2010-11-27T02:06:00.001-08:00

"Uber chic interiors amidst wildly dramatic surrounds"

2010-10-03T11:40:00.000-07:00

Wed Magazine is featuring us this month in a spread about the best UK honeymoon hotspots. Click here to read their fantastic review.

Our brand new roof ...

2010-10-03T11:37:00.001-07:00

How neat. How trim. How cosy ...

Baby, it's warm inside

2010-09-24T08:41:00.000-07:00

500 bales of water reed, 300 hazel sticks, seven days and five men - Moorland View has just been rethatched, meaning the cottage will be warmer and cosier than ever this winter.

Here's a pic of Adam, our thatcher, using traditional tools to level off the reed.

Photos of the new hat coming as soon as the scaffolding's off....

Happy birthday to us!

2010-07-10T04:53:00.000-07:00

Woo hoo! We're one today, and proud to say we've had 100% happy guests since we launched this time last year. Have a look at our visitors book to read their reviews.

Lights, camera, action

2010-07-02T14:56:00.001-07:00

Staying at the cottage in August and September? Sign up as an extra in a period drama being filmed on Dartmoor.

More pictures

2010-06-28T05:54:00.000-07:00

Want to see more piccies of the cottage? Check out these, taken for a photo shoot for The English Home magazine:

> English Home photoshoot

Our newest fan

2010-06-28T05:43:00.001-07:00

Here's a nice little mention for us in the Daily Telegraph's uber-swanky Ultra travel magazine:

> Beautiful British boltholes

A proposal ...

2010-06-20T04:56:00.000-07:00

Well, there have been marriages, honeymoons and wedding anniversaries at Moorland View Cottage ... and now we've had a wonderfully romantic proposal.

Congratulations to Jay and Melissa, who got engaged during their stay last week. We wish you a wonderful life together - and plenty of anniversaries at the cottage!

Gourmet meals, delivered to the door

2010-05-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Sunday roasts, three-course dinners, gourmet picnics and breakfasts - our new chef, Emily, takes the chore out of self-catering.

She also makes delicious homemade meals, which she'll deliver fresh to the cottage with cooking instructions.

With homemade meals costing just £7, and three-course meals from £25, it won't break the bank.

Click here to see her menus.

Bon appetit!

Thank you for the mention ...

2010-04-16T03:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Italian interiors blogger Little Emma English Home and all her followers for the mention and lovely messages about the cottage.

'The Perfect Escape'

2010-04-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

I'm famous! Well, just a little bit. Interiors mag The English Home is running a seven-page feature all about the cottage this month (May edition).

Sweep Me Off My Feet ...

2010-04-01T12:36:00.000-07:00

A hot air balloon ride that picks you up from the garden - could there be anything more romantic? It's our latest offering for honeymooners and lovebirds.

Like our style?

2010-03-17T03:47:00.001-07:00

We're often asked where we do our buying for Moorland View, so we thought it was about time we let you in on our favourite home and garden shops:

Sweetpea and Willow
Cox and Cox
Brissi
Graham and Greene
White Company
Dibor
Not On The High Street
Baileys Home and Garden
Touches Interiors
Oka
Decorative Country Living
Willow and Stone
Mr Mcgregors
Garden Trading

Happy shopping!

'Romance in the Countryside'

2010-03-10T02:56:00.001-08:00

Brazil's gorgeous interiors magazine Casa Claudia published a lovely piece about us this week. Click here to see it, and other magazine reviews, about us.

Devon For Foodies

2010-02-21T14:29:00.001-08:00

Oyster shacks, vineyards, farmers' markets and teashops - our tastebuds are a-tingling with Visit Devon's new guide to the best spots for foodies in the county.

Us, In A Swanky Mag

2010-02-19T09:55:00.000-08:00

Roll on April! Beautiful interiors mag The English Home is doing a big feature on Moorland View Cottage in their Spring issue. The pics are apparently 'stunning'. Just. Can't. Wait!

The Moorland Viewers' Guide To Devon

2010-02-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

Widecombe in the Moor

After a year roaming Devon to find the very best restaurants, pubs, walks, villages, markets and shops, we've published a guide to our favourites, available to all guests.

Not ones to rest on our laurels, a digital magazine version with pics is coming super soon.

Spring Arrives in Dartmoor

2010-02-19T08:03:00.001-08:00

At last! Spring is arriving in North Bovey, and spirit-lifting sprinkles of snowdrops and crocuses are brightening up the countryside. We took this pretty pic a couple of days ago.

'The Ultimate Love Nest'

2010-01-26T06:43:00.000-08:00

It's official! Moorland View is the most romantic cottage in the UK. This week's Bella mag describes Moorland View as 'the ultimate love nest'.

A Secret Wedding

2010-01-26T03:59:00.000-08:00

We're excited to announce the marriage of Fiona and Paul Snaddon, who eloped to Moorland View Cottage to tie the knot this week. Read Fiona's fantastic review of their secret wedding and honeymoon at the cottage on our UK Facebook page.

Cupcake Heaven In Devon

2010-01-26T03:28:00.000-08:00

Could these be the cutest cupcakes ever? We've just added them to our patisserie box, along with devilishly good chocolate brownies, homebaked cakes, tarts and cookies. See our extras page for more details.

Welcome To Our Blog

2010-01-26T02:57:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Moorland View Cottage's blog.

We thought it'd be nice to keep our guests up to date about all the new things we're introducing at the cottage in 2010. From romantic new treats for honeymooners, to delicious meals cooked by our gourmet chef, subscribe to our blog and you'll be the first to know.

We've got bags of fantastic publicity coming up in lots of mags and newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph's Ultra mag, The English Home and Country Homes and Interiors, so we'll keep you posted on that.

And we'll advertise late deals here, too.

Don't forget, you can get the full low-down on the cottage, along with photos and reviews, at www.moorlandview.com.

Suzy x