Local Area
Northlew
Northlew is a typical Devon village in a conservation area, with cottages clustered around the square. There is a Methodist Chapel and a pub, The Green Dragon, which serves meals on Friday nights. The Anglican church, St. Thomas of Canterbury, is a little way from the square and is worth a visit. The views from the churchyard are lovely and there is a footpath which takes you on one of the many pretty walks around the village.
Surrounding Area
The nearby market town of Hatherleigh is well worth a visit especially on Tuesday when the general market is held. It has two very good Inns, The George and The Tally Ho, both of which serve excellent food. Okehampton is also quite near, with its romantic ruined castle, and it has a number of restaurants and cafes as well as many interesting shops. You might like to visit the lovely Stannery town of Tavistock which has a very good pannier market every day except for Sunday and Monday. If you are a garden lover, then R.H.S. Rosemoor is about ½ an hour away, as is Torrington which has the famous Dartington Glass factory, and a very entertaining historical exhibition, Torrington 1646. We are very close to Dartmoor, Exmoor and the coast. There are also numerous cycling/walking routes close by, such as the Granite Way and the Tarka Trail.
