Refurbishment continues, both inside and out

Work parties are continuing most weeks now and the floor of the lounge has been cleared so it can be replaced with a level one with insulation and waterproofing underneath it. The local contractor has donated some hardcore in preparation for the new paths leading down from the car parking area, work which will get underway…

Walk Belstone to Sticklepath

  A great walk with amazing scenery from Bernard’s Acre through Belstone to Sticklepath. You will need a map and good walking boots. The start of the walk is from the green overlooking the moor. You need to find the bridge over the river Taw concealed among the trees. Watch the map for other foot…

Getting ready for winter with new heaters

The old and defective night store heaters have been removed and replaced with more modern versions, more effectve and economical! Just in time for the Autumn temperatures

Fire pit renovated!

Our fire pit has been renovated with the old fire ash removed, the stones resited and a new fire basket installed. It is now good for many more ’round the fire’ experiences! We are taking bookings for 2017 now – just see our tariff and availability and fill in our booking form to secure your…

The trustees try out the beds

  It has been nearly eight years since we gave up camping and now in my late sixties it is surprising how many luxuries have now become essentials. The magic of Dartmoor instantly kicks in as soon as you drive into the car park, the carrying of bedding, food, clothing instantly becomes exciting. We were…

Treasure trove

Look what we found while clearing the grounds for the digital survey; granite standing stones and odments of the previous private garden pre 1978 # BernardsAcre. #selfcatering