the area
Guests and visitors to the area are presented with a wealth of activities and attractions within walking distance, from coarse fishing at Coombe Fisheries to the glorious Buckland Abbey, once home to Sir Francis Drake and now owned by the National Trust. the colourful labour of love that is the Garden House is in nearby Buckland Monochorum and the surrounding area plays host to many studios, galleries and craft centres open to the public.
A little further afield is the historic town of Tavistock with its Pannier Market and delightful range of independant boutiques, galleries and specialist shopping. Plymouth is a mere 15 minutes drive, with its unique naval history, the marina and the Barbican whose pubs and characters were a life long inspiration to local artists Beryl Cook and Robert Lenkiewicz. . With the Royal theatre, legendary Plymouth Hoe and Fabulous shopping the city is a bustling fusion of history and modernity.
Yet all this is perhaps dwarfed by the wild and spectacular Dartmoor National Park, which provides a craggy backdrop of moorland and Tors, wild ponies, rare birdlife and breathtaking views. to walk, to ride. to sit and simply watch, the choice is there and what better base for refreshment and relaxation than the Who'd Have Thought It Inn, Milton Combe.
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how to find us
From Plymouth - Follow signs out of Plymouth on the A386 towards Tavistock. At Yelverton, continue to follow brown tourist signage for Buckland Abbey. Milton Combe is located 200yds beyond the entrance to the Abbey on the left.
From Tavistock - Follow A386 out of Tavistock towards plymouth. At Yelverton, continue to follow brown tourist signage for Buckland Abbey. Milton Combe is located 200yds beyond the entrance to the Abbey on the left.
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