Welcome to Bush Park. the Devon home of the Hepworth family, Spooky the cat, a flock of Portland sheep, assorted chickens and two fostered goats. To learn their story and how you can join them for a short stay, please explore this site. It will be under constant change so please call back and you may find something new next time. Please browse through the guest book to see what others have thought of their visit here.
Bush Park is a 15 acre smallholding on the western edge of Dartmoor between Lydford village and Brentor, next to the spectacular Lydford Gorge and the White Lady Waterfall both owned by The National Trust. It was once part of Manor Farm and three of the four ancient granite gate posts are still standing where the fields meet.
Most of the field boundaries are shown on the tythe map of 1840 but we have yet to research the history behind the original Manor and the name Bush Park. The farm house was built as a bungalow in the 1940's but the slate roof tiles and wooden georgian style windows, a modern addition, have made visitors believe it to be much older. There are no buildings shown on the tythe map but the massive trees in parts of the garden certainly predate the house and could be a hundred or more years old.
The name "Bush Park", even "upper and lower Bush Park" is mentioned in the deeds to a neighbouring property that is several hundred years old. Until 1996 Bush Park farm was 44 acres where the owner bred pedigree Jersey cattle. It was his inventive architect that created the unusual property as it now stands with a second floor living room to take best advantage of the magnificent views of Dartmoor to the east, Lydford Forest to the north and of the sun setting over Bodmin in the west.
The current 15 acres include a spring that gushes from the hillside and then gurgles its way over the stones through a couple of acres of woodland before disappearing into the deep Lydford Valley. The woodlands extend to a long narrow strip of ancient woodland of oak and ash that was cut off from the forest when South Devon Railway extended their Tavistock branch to Launceston in Cornwall in 1865.
Bush Park B&B accommodation offers the visitor the choice of a one twin or one double bedded room. Both are on the ground floor with an adjacent bathroom which is exclusive to the guests.
We have a guest dining room/ lounge with TV etc. and views to Dartmoor. The breakfast menu includes plenty for vegetarians and we can provide a pack lunch for those on the move. For walkers and cyclists we can, for a small fee, transfer luggage to your next night's accommodation.
For your evening meal we can recommend both the Castle and the Dartmoor Inn in Lydford or the Trout and Tipple towards Tavistock there is also the Elephant's Nest in Horndon and the Peter Tavy Inn in Peter Tavy. Twin room dresser If you plan to enjoy a drink with your meal we would be happy to drive you to and from any of these named Inns.
Bush Park is on the western edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, next to The National Trust's White Lady Waterfall and Lydford Gorge. If travelling in either direction on the A30, look out for the A386 turning to Tavistock. Take this and then turn off it into Lydford village. Continue through the village and past the castle & the main entrance to The National Trust's Lydford gorge.
Rooms & Rates:
Room Rates (From) Singles:
£25 Doubles:
£50 Twins:
£50
Get rates for your visit or have us answer any questions by emailing Bush Park direct using the form on the left. They will get back to you promptly with
rates and availability for your stay in Tavistock and answers to any questions you might have.
Hotel Facilities:
General:
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Parking Available -
In Room:
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No Smoking Rooms Available -
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Colour TV In Rooms -
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Tea and Coffee Maker In Room -
Leisure:
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Outdoor Swimming Pool -
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Golf Nearby -
Useful Info:
Please don't hesitate to contact Bush Park direct via the email form for any further details. We will get back you
promptly with answers to your questions.
Whether for business or leisure, you will find the very best accommodation and hospitality here at Bush Park.
Please remember, by using Lodging World we will always endeavour to give you a
discount on our normal rates. For rates and availability for your visit to Tavistock UK,
please contact Bush Park by using the email form on the left.
Hotel Policies:
Check In:
From 14:00
Check Out:
Until 11:00
Payment
Cash payments acceptable at Bush Park, but we might ask you for a deposit by card in advance. For details, please use the email form on the left.
Accepted credit cards
Visa
Mastercard
Bush Park reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Directions:
For tailored directions, please contact Bush Park using the email form on the
left and tell us if you are travelling by car or public transport. We will
provide you with detailed directions to help you swiftly find Bush Park.
You can view Bush Park on the Google map - click on the map tab above.
NEW! Street View
Now you can see Bush Park in real life. Simply open the map tab and use the
new street map function which will show you what Bush Park looks like here in
Tavistock England direct from the road. You can also see nearby places such as parking
places, shops and restaurants local to Bush Park too.
Nearby Attractions:
Please contact us by email for a full list of attractions in and around Tavistock England.
You can use the map tab to see nearby theatres, cinemas, clubs, bars,
restaurants, tourist attractions and places of interest that Bush Park serves. You can
also see a full list of places to stay to popular landmarks & tourist
attractions in Tavistock England by typing it's name into the search box. You will then be
shown a list of great places to stay with available rooms ordered by distance
from the attraction or landmark.
Go to the top of the page and type in the attraction or landmark into the search box.
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Directions:
For tailored directions, please contact Bush Park using the email form on the
left and tell us if you are travelling by car or public transport. We will
provide you with detailed directions to help you swiftly find Bush Park.
You can view Bush Park on the Google map - click on the map tab above.
NEW! Street View
Now you can see Bush Park in real life. Simply open the map tab and use the
new street map function which will show you what Bush Park looks like here in
Tavistock England direct from the road. You can also see nearby places such as parking
places, shops and restaurants local to Bush Park too.