Okehampton Lydford Gorge Hotels

"We stayed at Whitelady House as an extended family (three generations) over the Christmas period in 2025. This was our fourth time at Whitelady House, and we've been visiting on and off since 2012. Firstly, this is a fabulous location and house for exploring all that Dartmoor has to offer, and although many places were closed over Christmas, there was still plenty to do in the area. With Lydford Gorge literally outside the back door, the dogs had plenty of space to explore besides the extensive garden area. The house itself is old, and with that comes a few quirks, including two sets of stairs, which presented a unique challenge for us with a 16-month-old toddler and necessitated the use of many stair gates. But having two lounge areas, along with the kitchen, meant there was always plenty of space for people to find peace. Overall, the house was warm and inviting, especially after a day out in the cold. The only downside is the very slow internet connectivity. If you need to maintain access to the broader world, this can be a limitation. But if you're planning to get away from it all, then a slow-to-almost nonexistent internet connection is the right choice. Overall, although this is expensive, especially for Christmas, we thought it was well worth it to get the whole family together. Ruth (the host) is excellent and couldn't have been more helpful."

"A pleasant little cottage with everything you need for a holiday. Owners very helpful and kind. Have use of owners garden as none at cottage Just a short walk up the hill."

"Great comms and directions. Amazing place. Home from home. Superb breakfast. Excellent local knowledge. Jane is just a lovely person. Already recommended to friends and family."

"Would have been better if the apple trees had been trimmed back. Difficulty access rooms out the back and garden "

"Peaceful, remote location on the edge of Dartmoor with easy access to the surrounding countryside and the sea. The house is very quirky, well stocked with books and displaying numerous works of art. It feels very welcoming and comfortable with plenty of room for a family of six. The kitchen is generously well stocked and numerous appliances are available to use. The garden is lovely with a great terrace and large table where we ate breakfast every morning. An ideal garden for small children, plenty of hide and seek places. We had a lovely stay in the School House with wonderful weather. We all loved the church and gravestones - fascinating. "

"Amazing place to stay..food is fantastic.. Tess was super welcoming and we will definitely stay again!!"

"We had an excellent 2 weeks at this fabulous property. The space both inside and out is fantastic for a large group. Place was clean and well appointed with all necessary amenities.Above all, Steve is a wonderful host and very accommodating.Would highly recommend"