This charming town, perched on the northern edge of Dartmoor, is a treasure trove of historical gems, from its 15th-century chapel of St. James to the imposing ruins of Okehampton Castle, established by the Norman Sheriff of Devon, Baldwin FitzGilbert.

Okehampton Castle

About half an hours drive from our cottage was Okehampton Castle, which was unfortunately closed for the winter months. A ruin, but one on an impressive location at the summit of a hill, it gives a sense of what it would take to attach such a castle when you see the steep edges of the hill. Unable to visit the castle grounds, we contented ourselves with a nature walk in the local area.