Overcombe House - Yelverton
Hotel rating:
Allergy friendly features
- Anti allergy pillows
- Anti allergy duvet
- Natural ventilation
- No smoking in public areas
- No smoking rooms
- Pet free
- No flowers/plants in room
Contact details
Old Station Road
Horrabridge
Yelverton
Devon
England PL20 7RA
Tel: +44 (0) 1822 853501
Fax: +44 (0) 1822 853602
Overview
Overcombe House, a bed and breakfast, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park is an environmentally-led and ethical guest house offering a friendly welcome and well-equipped, comfortable en suite rooms.
The guest house has been awarded a 4-star guest accommodation rating from VisitBritain and a Gold award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Overcombe House participates in the ‘Walkers Welcome’ and ‘Cyclists Welcome’ schemes and has been awarded Mobility 1 and 2 under the National Accessibility Scheme, all of which are administered by VisitBritain.
Description & location
Overcombe House is situated within Dartmoor National Park and backs onto Roborough Downs. You have access to activities such as gliding, kayaking, paragliding, moorland and gorge walking, horse riding, cycling, fly and coarse fishing and golfing. There are also farmers markets, historic houses, museums, craft shops and galleries, gardens and interesting churches to visit.
The ancient stannary town of Tavistock is only 4 miles away and its roots can be traced back to Saxon times. Today it is the largest town in West Devon where there is a regular pannier market, beautiful buildings, varied and interesting shops, cafes, a park, a river and canal walks. Tavistock has been voted ‘Britain’s Best Market Town’, ‘The West Country’s Best Food Town’ and ‘Devon’s Best Farmer’s Market’. The ancient abbey ruins date back to Mediaeval times and records show that cream teas were first served here.
Plymouth is approximately 10 miles away and is uniquely located between Dartmoor and the sea, and is a vibrant waterfront city. Soak up the atmosphere of the historic Barbican area, with its marina, aquarium, shops and cafes. Visit the famous Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers bravely set sail for the New World. Plymouth Hoe is where Sir Francis Drake viewed the Spanish Armada. There is a variety of local shops and national stores, numerous restaurants and theatres.
Other facilities
- Garden
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests
- Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 2.99 per hour
- Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 7.50 per 24
- Free public parking is possible on site