For Lovers & Lovers of Life!

We offer an exceptional welcome and attention to detail seldom found in a private house which is arguably the most luxurious period house at which you can stay at in the Dartmoor National Park with an interior 'sans paralleil'.

Current Offers @ Byleatondartmoor 2009

Which we reserve the right to modify.Please always check our offers with us directly.Book now to avoid disappointment.

1. 'Escape the Gloom & Doom mongers for awhile whilst exploring Devon & Cornwall' @ £160 prior to Easter

Stay 2 Nights B&B and get the 3rd Night FREE + A bottle of Fizz! - At seasonal rates - Midweek only - A/c availability. Explore Dartmoor, The National Camelia Collection @ Mount Edgecumbe Park overlooking historic Plymouth Sound. Visit awesome Rame Head & Glorious Whitesand Bay marine drive / Cliff n' beach walks with mile upon mile of sand! Discover the literary land of Rosamunde Pilcher, Daphne du Maurier, Winston Grahame & Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Ancient inns, some dating from the 14th century on Dartmoor or on the Coast with log fires, real ale and good food . Eat out locally at national award winning restaurants on the West Dartmoor Food Trail from Plymouth - Okehampton. Enjoy visiting the magnificent National Trust Houses & Gardens in the Tamar Valley and Cornwall along with the Eden Project at St. Austell. See medieval Cotehele House for the beautiful early flowering daffodils, primroses and camelias the The renowned 14th century Drake's Manor Inn at Buckland Monachorum is some 5 mins drive from our door, as is spellbinding Burrator, which is recognized as one of the finest moorland landscapes in Western Europe. Buckland Abbey the erstwhile home of Sir Francis Drake during reign of Elizabeth Ist is 5 mins drive, as is the famous Garden House, a horticultural and botanists panacea. Tavistock an historic 'Stannary Town' with the finest indoor 'Pannier Market' together with the leading grocer Creber & Son along with the finest cheese shop outside of London,Westcountry Cheeses. Whether you wish to simply 'Chill Out' quietly, walk or ride out across the moors, or drive down to the coast to walk or surf, this is an exceptional location.Byleat stands on the ancient Mariners' Way linking the Historic Elizabethan Ports of Plymouth & Appledore. At one of the most important cross roads in the Westcountry ever since Roman Times!

2. 'Romance in the Dartmoor National Park @ £260 per couple for 2 nights with dinner + A bottle of Fizz !'

A romantic luxury bedroom with boudoir en suite, a bouquet of flowers, superior chocolats and moorland views with our famous 'Dartmoor Breakfast' together with one candlelit dinner, along with a complimentary aperitif per person + a complimentary bottle of good red or white wine. Plus one 'Champagne Breakfast' for two persons, with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon/Eggs of choice + 2 complimentary glasses of Fizz!

Escape! Be Wild & Free! With a wonderfully planned romantic stay. Explore the 'Last wilderness' in England during the day amongst spellbinding granite tors and stunningly beautiful hidden valleys and yourselves at night over a delicious candlelit dinner, then so to bed in sumptuous luxury. Arguably without peer in the Dartmoor National Park.

Byleat is a member of Wolsey Lodges.The foremost 'A' list of privately owned luxuriously appointed properties at which to stay in the United Kingdom. It has often been said:-

'There are a multitude of places to stay at, then there are Wolsey Lodges!' You deserve the best because you know you are worth it and she certainly is! Why settle for less?'

Visitors Book - Livre d' Or entries :-

'Wonderful! Attention to detail fantastic! We will be back soon! Thanks for walking ideas'

'Susie & John ...you are wonderful hosts....may we move in!'

'We can't remember ever being made more welcome in our travels. Thank you so much.'

'Fantastic house, gorgeous rooms, wonderful hosts - Thank you so much - Amazing place to stay! '

The last wilderness in England ! The fabulous Dartmoor moorland is now clothed in myriads of shades of gold, brown and yellow colours, a riot of autumnal colour. A wonderful time of year to explore the moors and secret valleys of one of the most spectacular landscapes in England. Where enchanting ancient inns with vast granite fireplaces and burning log fires provide a hearty Westcountry welcome allied to fine ales, wines and excellent local produce.

West Dartmoor, including the Tamar Valley were voted a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in New York on July 9th 2006.

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle
One of the greatest crime novels ever written. The story is largely set on Dartmoor where many of the spellbinding locations described in the book and employed in numerous film and television adaptations can be indentified on the map. Spend a week-end at Byleat which is only minutes away from all the major locations featured in the novel.
All you require is a current OS Ranger Series Map of Dartmoor and a Penguin Classics copy of the book to enable you to begin your adventure.

We are delighted to help you plan your stay with us and have an unusually exceptional knowledge of this region, which we are pleased to share with our clients.

Whether it is to explore Devon and Cornwall generally or to visit specific venues of your choice. We can always be relied upon to make your visit to the Westcountry both more enjoyable and above all memorable by way of a unique lifestyle experience without peer whilst staying at the most luxurious and sumptuously furnished country house, in the Dartmoor National Park.

Treat yourselves to a most unique 'Short break' amidst unashamed luxury to celebrate this wonderful season whilst staying at one of the most luxurious, beautiful and romantic private houses in the Westcountry. Great food, superb cocktails and wines. Candlelight, fresh flowers allied to romantic bedrooms with dimmer switches, scented candles and Fizz! Byleat is all about your enjoyment which is our passion. An altogether different and Special Place to Stay, neither an hotel nor a b & b. But a most luxurious and romantic place to stay !

Your own key to a remarkable country house adjacent to some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery in Northern Europe. All bedrooms have private bathrooms and wonderful panoramic views over Dartmoor!

Dine amidst 16th/17th century furnishings in one of the loveliest rooms in Devon by candlelight.

Byleat is regularily featured in national / international upmarket life style magazines as one of the most interesting country houses in Devon.

Enjoy Devon beef from our own family pedigree herd of Ruby Red Devon cattle or enjoy freshly landed fish from Plymouth served with superb local produce together with fabulous complimentary cocktails and good wines, all by prior arrangement. Discuss and plan your dinner with us.

Alternatively eat locally: At the best inn for food for miles around, The Drake Manor Inn at Buckland Monachorum, 5 minutes drive away. The Horn of Plenty Restaurant is only 15 minutes further.Taxi by arrangement.

Eden Project is within easy reach of Byleat.

Classic cars delivered to the door for discerning clients to tour the region from Byleat or alternatively luxurious American limousines and Rolls Royces available locally, all by arrangement for short or regional touring.

Gastronomic Tours of Devon & Cornwall from Byleat Customised scenic drives incorporating the most famous restaurant venues in the region including establishments owned by some of the most famous chefs in England including Rick Stein's Sea Food Restaurant at Padstow and Christopher & James Tanner's exciting new venue at the famous 16th Century Prysten House in Plymouth. All by arrangement.

Hot News for Wine Lovers! All clients of Byleat are entitled to take advantage of buying wines at a special discount from the foremost award winning wine merchant for French Regional Wines in England, Yapp Bros. Located at Mere in Wiltshire. This makes an exciting stop en route to Devon for our clients using the A303 (Best route to Devon from London). We are particularily familiar with their wine list and are only to pleased to advise on the exciting wines available which can generally be tasted prior to purchase at this firm. Similarily we recommend our clients to Charles Stevenson Wines of Tavistock, whose son Liam Stevenson is the youngest Master of Wine in the world today! This firm also has a fine list including Quinta da Vehia port from a quinta dating back to 1513!

Hot News for Beef Eaters! Farm Fresh Pedigree Ruby Red Devon Beef forms the base of our famous 'Byleat Casserole' arguably one of the finest dishes in Devon

All beef served at Byleat is from the family pedigree herd from a farm that formed part of Crowndale, once owned by the Dukes of Bedford. Where Sir Francis Drake was born and spent his early childhood.

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