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Yelverton
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| Yelverton,
now a commuter town for Plymouth, but
a good access point to Dartmoor for sightseeing, and quite a
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What
To See -
Yelverton Tourist Attractions
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Take
the B3212 to Burrator Reservoir ,
5 miles walk around it in woods and moors, and visit Sheepstor,
nice drive in nice countryside, and the village has a nice church.
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Buckland
Abbey, National Trust, Sir Francis Drakes home. Was a 13th
century monastery made into a family home by Sir Richard
Grenville.Have the drum that sounds when England in danger,
gardens, shop etc, Tel: 01822 853607
Open: Easter - end Sept Location
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Near
the Abbey, Garden House, different
gardens and walks, Tel: 01822 854769
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Paperweight
Centre,collection of, Tel:01822 854250 Location
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Where
To Stay in Yelverton
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Buckland Abbey Yelverton PL20 6EZ
Tower Cottage was formerly part of Buckland Abbey, a Cistercian abbey owned to-day by the National Trust, but it is now a building in a privately owned mediaeval courtyard in the grounds of the Abbey. The magnificent scenery of South-West ... Sleeps 5
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Milton Combe near Yelverton
Its sitting room bridging a stream, this delightful, detached 17th century former chapel lies in a pretty village in the Dartmoor National Park. The 'Who'd Have Thought It' inn which dominates the centre of the village is just 2 minutes walk and serves… Sleeps 4 + cot
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Around
The Yelverton Area
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Dartmoor, popular spots to visit are Haytor,
Widecombe, and Dartmeet
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Tavistock (4.71 miles) Princetown (5.54 miles) Plympton (7.17 miles) Two Bridges (7.19 miles) Mary Tavy (7.29 miles) Plymouth (7.93 miles) Saltash (7.98 miles) Hexworthy (8.78 miles) Torpoint (9.39 miles) Dartmeet (9.96 miles) Callington (10.02 miles) |
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