Visit Okehampton Castle that dates back to Norman times and enjoy both the history and outstanding views that the castle affords. For the more adventurous, try a walk on Dartmoor, guided walks are available and help you appreciate the Moor.
Great Torrington is a friendly, welcoming town, set in the midst of rolling, unspoilt green countryside. An ancient settlement extraordinarily sited on an inland cliff top with steep drops down to the River Torridge below. This impressive situation offers spectacular views. In the very heart of Tarka Country, the wonderful landscape has remained practically unchanged since Henry Williamson wrote his classic novel “Tarka the Otter” in the 1920’s.
Hatherleigh is a place apart - an ancient Market Town of cob and thatch cottages situated in heart of rural Devon, near to Petrockstow.
Ruby Run Half Marathon. 2nd Sunday in June. Held between Hatherleigh and Holsworthy.
Hatherleigh Arts Festival. Mid July. Four days of contemporary arts, including theatre, concerts and art exhibitions, street theatre and workshops.
Hatherleigh Carnival. 2nd Saturday in November. The flaming tar barrels are pulled through the streets at 5am and 8:30pm and there are events and parties throughout the day.
Easter Hall Park is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Petrockstow set in 200 acres of farmland and woodland in the beautiful Devon countryside. We are 30 minutes drive from wonderful beaches such as Bude and Westward Ho, halfway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, making us an ideal base for your holiday in Devon. The Tarka Trail is close by and provides super facilities for walking, cycling and riding.
Easter Hall Park is an ideal base for your holiday in Devon as we are centrally located near the A386 and within easy reach of Dartmoor, Exmoor and some of Devon’s best beaches. We offer self-catering holiday accommodation in our 300 year old barn, equine B&B and activities centred around our riding stables and livery. We have a private access on to the Torrington to Meeth section of the Tarka Trail and guests are welcome to walk around our 200 acre farm and woodland.
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We have a full range of equine services and facilities at Easter Hall Park including full or part-time livery, riding lessons, breaking and training. Our large outdoor schooling area has an all weather surface for flat-work and jumping and we also have a smaller indoor area. For those interested in carriage driving, we can offer lessons in the basics and the opportunity to improve driving skills around our obstacle course. All riding lessons are given by our British Horse Society qualified instructors.
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Canada Wood is our own sustainably managed woodland from which, Canada Wood Products source materials for hand built Canadian style log buildings and smaller products such as, picnic tables, garden furniture and cedar roofing shingles. Holiday can enjoy the tranquil surroundings and direct access to the Tarka Trail.
Easter Hall Park is situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Petrockstow set in 200 acres of farmland and woodland in the beautiful Devon countryside. We are 30 minutes drive from wonderful beaches such as Bude and Westward Ho, halfway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, making us an ideal base for your holiday in Devon. The Tarka Trail is close by and provides super facilities for walking, cycling and riding.
