Luxury self-catering holiday cottages in Lustleigh

Nestled between the towns of Bovey Tracey and Moretonhampstead, Lustleigh is well placed to explore Devon´s wilderness. For walkers, the wilds of Dartmoor National Park are right on the doorstep and you don't have to go far to experience a bracing verdant walk, as trails and routes go right through town, tracking ramblers straight into the awe-inspiring vistas of the surrounding moorlands. Just to the west, the market town of Widecombe-in-the-Moor famed for its annual extravaganza it is worth a visit for its quaint high-street brimming with independent traders and tea rooms.

Lustleigh's residents are proud of their customs and celebrations, and the village has a long history, with evidence of Celtic civilisation dotted about the surroundings. The pretty church attracts guests keen to catch a glimpse of the stained-glass windows, and there is a charming village pub and a green to complete the olde-world charm. When May Day comes around, this little Devon village celebrates with vigour: a maypole goes up and the town explodes into carnival colour and dance until the May Queen is announced.