Okehampton

Okehampton sits as a proper market town in Devon, well supplied with places to stay and eat. There are a dozen or so hotels and guest houses here, ranging from characterful coaching inns to straightforward chain hotels. The Tors is the standout, rated 4.6 from 778 reviews, while The White Hart Hotel Wetherspoon has built up a substantial reputation with nearly 2,000 reviews at 4.1. The Oxenham Arms Hotel & Restaurant, rated 4.4, offers both accommodation and food under one roof.

The eating scene is diverse. You'll find Brothers and Mai'da among the better-reviewed spots—Brothers rated 4.8 from 383 reviews—alongside more traditional fare like Graylings Fish & Chips (4.4 from 299 reviews). There's a coffeehouse culture too, with Lets Toast Coffeehouse rated 4.5. Indian and Thai cuisines are represented, and a couple of the hotels serve their own restaurants, so you're unlikely to struggle for a meal.

The attractions are focused but well-regarded. Okehampton Castle is the obvious draw, with 4.4 from nearly 1,000 reviews. The Museum of Dartmoor Life, rated 4.5, explores the character of the surrounding landscape, while Made-Well CIC (4.7) and Simmons Park (4.9) round out the picture. It's enough to keep a visitor occupied for a day or two, particularly if you're using the town as a base for exploring Dartmoor itself.