Gilly's Guidebook
Food Scene
Tavistock is a beautiful Market Town. It's a vibrant town steeped in history. Excellent for food, fashion, fun, friendliness and so much more. There's a regular bus service to and from Yelverton - Tavistock.
157 locals recommend
Tavistock
Tavistock is a beautiful Market Town. It's a vibrant town steeped in history. Excellent for food, fashion, fun, friendliness and so much more. There's a regular bus service to and from Yelverton - Tavistock.
The Rock Inn has become a firm favourite of our guest. Definitely a firm favourite of ours.x This family has been the heart of the community for many generations. The Rock offers traditional pub food alongside a specials board and daily menu. Google to see more of a good thing
8 locals recommend
The Rock Inn
The Rock Inn has become a firm favourite of our guest. Definitely a firm favourite of ours.x This family has been the heart of the community for many generations. The Rock offers traditional pub food alongside a specials board and daily menu. Google to see more of a good thing
This is a really great place to visit. It is historically interesting a a Google must. Hugh Fernley -Whittingstal has a shabby fun to laze bar. Enjoy a glass of your choice whilst leaning leasurly against the railings, overlooking the sea. Etc....
150 locals recommend
Royal William Yard
This is a really great place to visit. It is historically interesting a a Google must. Hugh Fernley -Whittingstal has a shabby fun to laze bar. Enjoy a glass of your choice whilst leaning leasurly against the railings, overlooking the sea. Etc....
Scarlet’s Kitchen
2 Moorland VillasScarlet's is a great little café. Homemade cakes, pasties, breakfast etc.
Food Scene
A family run Inn. Good pub food. 30 minute walk or 5/10 mins drive. Pleasant court yard and dig friendly.
6 locals recommend
The Walkhampton Inn
A family run Inn. Good pub food. 30 minute walk or 5/10 mins drive. Pleasant court yard and dig friendly.
The Royal Oak is a 15th century former Church House. It is a free house owned by Burrator Parish Council. Situated within the Dartmoor National Park. A few minutes drive and a 30 minute walk from Devonbank.
17 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is a 15th century former Church House. It is a free house owned by Burrator Parish Council. Situated within the Dartmoor National Park. A few minutes drive and a 30 minute walk from Devonbank.
Food Scene
The famous Plymouth Gin is distilled here. A wonderful tour is available for a really reasonable price. The tour is so informative and interesting. You enjoy a choice of your own tantalising tipple, alcohol or non alcohol on offer.
The building is of remarkable historical interest. Look too the sky. Enjoy x
The Tanner brothers restaurant is within the building. A lift is available.
65 locals recommend
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StThe famous Plymouth Gin is distilled here. A wonderful tour is available for a really reasonable price. The tour is so informative and interesting. You enjoy a choice of your own tantalising tipple, alcohol or non alcohol on offer.
The building is of remarkable historical interest. Look too the sky. Enjoy x
The Tanner brothers restaurant is within the building. A lift is available.
Neighbourhoods
Devon has often been voted 'the friendliest county in England. It really is friendly. People say "hello" and are happy to chat, even in these strange times. We welcome our visitors and are very happy to share with you.
Yelverton
Devon has often been voted 'the friendliest county in England. It really is friendly. People say "hello" and are happy to chat, even in these strange times. We welcome our visitors and are very happy to share with you.
Sightseeing
The visitors centre in Princetown is full of interesting information. The prison museum is well worth a visit. Not far away from us you can experience the vast beauty of Dartmoor
18 locals recommend
Princetown
The visitors centre in Princetown is full of interesting information. The prison museum is well worth a visit. Not far away from us you can experience the vast beauty of Dartmoor
The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head in the Dartmoor National Park. The gorge is the deepest in the South West of England.
Close to the gorge is the 13th century Tower on a mound that was built as a prison.
82 locals recommend
Lydford Gorge Tea Rooms
1 SouthgateThe Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head in the Dartmoor National Park. The gorge is the deepest in the South West of England.
Close to the gorge is the 13th century Tower on a mound that was built as a prison.
This area is very popular with visitors and local people. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are woods to walk through and pathways to explore.
52 locals recommend
Burrator Reservoir
This area is very popular with visitors and local people. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are woods to walk through and pathways to explore.
Castle Drogo is the last castle to be built in England. Owned by the National Trust it has been undergoing extensive renovations. Very dog friendly.
73 locals recommend
Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo is the last castle to be built in England. Owned by the National Trust it has been undergoing extensive renovations. Very dog friendly.
Just 2 miles away Buckland Abbey was the home of Sir Francis Drake. It is a 700 year old house. Grade 1 listed. National Trust owned.
51 locals recommend
Buckland Abbey
Just 2 miles away Buckland Abbey was the home of Sir Francis Drake. It is a 700 year old house. Grade 1 listed. National Trust owned.
A short drive from Devonbank. The gardens are beautiful making the most of every season
34 locals recommend
The Garden House
Pound RoadA short drive from Devonbank. The gardens are beautiful making the most of every season
Many crafts are displayed here. The old tin mine is fascinating. Tours are available. Some TV programmes have been filmed here. Well worth a look at the website.
53 locals recommend
Morwellham Quay
Many crafts are displayed here. The old tin mine is fascinating. Tours are available. Some TV programmes have been filmed here. Well worth a look at the website.
Postbridge
This area is of historical significance.
You can take boat trips from here and even book a fishing trip.
106 locals recommend
The Barbican
The BarbicanThis area is of historical significance.
You can take boat trips from here and even book a fishing trip.
For a breathtaking panoramic view across Plymouth Sound this is a must. At the Eastern end of the Hoe you'll find The Royal Citadel. This area is steeped in Maritime history.
81 locals recommend
Hoe Park
4 Osborne PlFor a breathtaking panoramic view across Plymouth Sound this is a must. At the Eastern end of the Hoe you'll find The Royal Citadel. This area is steeped in Maritime history.
Thus beautiful little beach is approximately 35 minutes drive from here. It has coastal walks, rock pools and accessible coves.
48 locals recommend
Wembury Beach
Thus beautiful little beach is approximately 35 minutes drive from here. It has coastal walks, rock pools and accessible coves.
This is a local beauty spot.
Lovely walking areas and perfect for a picnic.
Burrator Arboretum is close by and provides an easy walk which takes approximately 1 hour.
52 locals recommend
Burrator Reservoir
This is a local beauty spot.
Lovely walking areas and perfect for a picnic.
Burrator Arboretum is close by and provides an easy walk which takes approximately 1 hour.
City advice
Getting around
Bus Stop
The bus stop is clearly visible from the village centre. Just 5 minutes from Devonbank. The buses to Plymouth and Tavistock run regularly. Please check a current timetable as things are changeable at the moment.