Hammerslake Cottage is situated on the shoulder of the Cleave valley - the eastern most valley of Dartmoor...

Yards from the front door is a beautiful ancient stone stile...

...that leads you on paths over the crest of the hill and down into the wooded valley along which the river Bovey flows. Here peaty water tumbles over moss-laden rocks under the canopy of ancient deciduous woodland – wonderful stone bridges cross the river and paths criss-cross through the valley.

Should you decide you prefer high moorland you can walk out of the Cleave and up Trendlebeare Down and beyond to iconic Haytor...