Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast

Wydemeet, Two Bridges, PL20 6SF, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>24</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
24 reviews

Local central to Dartmore in a National Park Very welcoming host Great suggestions where to eat and what to do in the area First class breakfast

Ian United Kingdom
a dining room with a table and a fireplace at Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast in Two Bridges
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Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast

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As one of the most remote B&Bs in central Dartmoor, the secluded Wydemeet has footpaths in every direction just from the garden gate. Featuring free WiFi and free private parking on site, it is just 20 minutes' drive from the A38 road, which leads to both Exeter and Plymouth. All guest rooms are en-suite and furnished with deep-pile carpets, antiques and original watercolors on the walls. Bathrooms offer luxury toiletries, while bedrooms include 100% Egyptian cotton linen. Guests are welcomed with tea and cake, or a glass of chilled white wine and crisps. Guests can also relax in the garden on a sun lounger, while their children play on the swing and watch the Dartmoor ponies, sheep and belted Galloway cattle roaming outside on the moor. Located in the wildest part of high Dartmoor, Wydemeet is in an area likable to the Highlands of Scotland. The property offers easy access to outdoor activities such as horse riding, kayaking, fishing, bird watching, and mountain climbing. The market town of Tavistock is a 25-minute drive from the B&B. Home to a famous prison, the village of Princetown is just 4 miles away. Prince Hall Hotel is a 45-minute walk across the moor. Open all day, it provides lunch, tea and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
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    Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Local central to Dartmore in a National Park Very welcoming host Great suggestions where to eat and what to do in the area First class breakfast”
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely superb B&B on beautiful remote Dartmoor. Mary is a fantastic host and all round lovely human. Twiglet the dog and 'The Cat' are little beauties. Also....Jacuzzi, Vegan breakfast, Massive Bed! It's just positives all the way.”
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    “Exceptional remote location on the moors, gorgeous country home exuding comfort and relaxation, delicious breakfast, treats upon arrival, and our host, Mary, who went above and beyond to make sure our stay in the Dartmoor area was everything we...”

Managed by Mary and Vegas

Company review score: 10Based on 24 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I bought Wydemeet in 1995 as a 'swap' for my Victorian terraced house in Fulham. That was a scary decision! Prior to that I was working in PR. I also used to be a motorcycle courier, a hand-writing analyst, and I was brought up and educated at Eton College. Wydemeet became the base for many a polar expedition, as together my (sadly now ex) husband and I built up his experience and reputation as a globally renowned explorer. I set up the B&B to make ends meet after he left, to ensure the two children's continued stability, and to pay for their school fees. There are still various polar artefacts dotted about, and both Pen and I have published books about our experiences. Occasionally you will find 'Polar Pen' serving you breakfast! And/or one or other of the children welcoming you, if I am chauffering the other one around the West Country or attending a school event. Wydemeet remains a very happy family home for the three of us, as well as for our two horses and little dog, Twiglet.

Property info

Wydemeet was originally built as a fishing lodge, because we're at the confluence of the Rivers Swincombe and West Dart, which teem with brown trout, seatrout, and salmon. We're in one of the most beautiful, and unknown, valleys in all Dartmoor. Ours is a family home, an oasis in the middle of the Dartmoor wilderness. It is completely private, with large, bright bedrooms and bathrooms looking out across the garden to the moor. You are our guests and we invite you to enjoy our two best spare rooms as part of the family. Each room is very personal and individual. Please don't expect the bland corporate hospitality of a purpose-built guesthouse when you come here. Ours, we believe, is the traditional, old-fashioned kind of B&B. We absolutely love having people at our home, and have no rules about when and where you should be. The one proviso is that you relax and enjoy yourself, so breakfast is served anytime after 9.00am.

Neighborhood info

You can walk, ride or cycle in every direction across Dartmoor from outside our garden gate. We think our degree of wilderness is unique for Southern England! If you look at a map, we're in the middle of Devon, however we are not a good centre from which to explore Devon and Cornwall as it takes 20 minutes to reach a main road. But we are the best place in the world for experienced hikers!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £45 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note breakfast is available after 09:00 daily.

    Please note that the property no longer offers a hot tub.

    FAQs about Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast

    • Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Horseback riding

    • Yes, Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast is 2.6 miles from the center of Two Bridges. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • Check-in at Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Wydemeet Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.