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Black Torrington Tourist Information


Black Torrington is located within North Devon local authority area but is in fact in West Devon. It is well located for the local market town of Hatherleigh (5 miles) and for Greater Torrington and Bideford to the north, and Okehampton to the south.

The setting of the village is superbly rural, with good country walks and roads, offering great views of the countryside and sweeping panoramas of west Devon.

Historically it formed part of Braunton Hundred. It falls within Holsworthy Deanery for ecclesiastical purposes.

The village is dominated by Broad Street, and possesses a typically Devonshire rural charm.

Amenities: good local public house, public conveniences and village shop.

Description by Sam Bell

 

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Attractions near Black Torrington
RHS Garden Rosemoor (9 Miles)*
Rosemoor is now firmly established as a garden of National importance. Since it was gifted to the Society in 1988 by Lady Anne Berry an intensive programme of development has created a 65 acre garden of great variety and interest.
Okehampton Castle (9 Miles)*
Okehampton Castle was the Medieval home of the Earls of Devon, it is one of the country's most romantic ruins in a stunning setting on the foothills of Dartmoor.
Launceston Steam Railway (14 Miles)*
The Launceston Steam Railway links the historic town with the hamlet of Newmills. Travelling through glorious countryside your train is hauled by veteran locomotives built in Victoria's reign.
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What's near Black Torrington

Attractions:
  RHS Garden Rosemoor  9 Miles
  Okehampton Castle  9 Miles
  Lydford Gorge  12 Miles
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Towns:
  Highampton  1 Mile
  Sheepwash  2 Miles
  Shebbear  3 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Webbers Property Services Ltd  9 Miles
  Bond Oxborough Phillips  9 Miles
  Fulfords  9 Miles
Hotels:
  Woodford Bridge Country Club  6 Miles
  Collaven Manor Hotel  10 Miles
  Lewtrenchard Manor  11 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Hendercroft House  3 Miles
  Elmfield  4 Miles
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Self Catering:
  The Barn at Springfield Bungalow  3 Miles
  Linhay  3 Miles
  High Park Cottage  4 Miles
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Campsites:
  Kingslake Fishing Holidays  2 Miles
  Wolf Valley Caravan Club CL Site  10 Miles
  Tamar Lake Farm  11 Miles
TIC: Torrington Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01805 626140  9 Miles



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Towns near Black Torrington
Highampton Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Sheepwash Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Shebbear Tourist Information (3 Miles)*
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Hotels near Black Torrington
Fox & Hounds Hotel (11 Miles)*
Situated on the edge of North Dartmoor between Tavistock and Okehampton, this family-run hotel with à la carte restaurant is open all year round.
Lewtrenchard Manor (12 Miles)*
Nestled within a secluded valley and surrounded by landscaped gardens the Lewtrenchard Manor offers a relaxing haven amidst the magnificent Devonshire countryside.
Arundell Arms Hotel (12 Miles)*
A beautiful 18th century coaching inn, the Arundell Arms Hotel, offers warmth, comfort and a welcoming atmosphere, from the hotel's cosy sitting room and bar with its exposed natural stone walls and lively ambience, to your comfortable, traditional style
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Self Catering near Black Torrington
High Park Cottage (4 Miles)*
This lovely cottage was built over 300 years ago. It is situated in the peaceful village of Cookbury near the market town of Holsworthy in North Devon.
The old Fishing Hut (5 Miles)*
The Old Fishing Hut is a Scandinavian Log Cabin new for 2008. Nestling quietly by the river Torridge yet with easy access to the main A386 makes this an ideal touring destination from the heart of Devon.
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