The small town of Yelverton is situated within the Dartmoor National Park and is ideally placed for exploring and touring the West Country. The immediate area offers beautiful walks across the moorland where wild ponies are a delightful feature.

There are opportunities for golf, riding and fishing all within easy reach, and the ancient stannary town of Tavistock with its pannier market is only 5 miles away. There are a wealth of National Trust properties nearby including Sir Francis Drake's home. Buckland Abbey and the greater naval City of Plymouth is less than 9 miles away with theatres, restaurants and many leisure facilities.