Guidebook for guests of The Rabbit Hole, Ashburton
Food scene
The ice cream here is out of this world! Original weird and always wonderful flavours change every week. Open Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm.
6 locals recommend
Creamo's
34 St Lawrence LnThe ice cream here is out of this world! Original weird and always wonderful flavours change every week. Open Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm.
Delicious freshly cooked world food made with local ingredients. Open Fridays 9am – 4pm, Saturdays 9am – 4pm,
Sundays 10am – 3pm, Mondays 9am – 4pm and Tuesdays 9am – 4pm
18 locals recommend
Rafikis
2a West StDelicious freshly cooked world food made with local ingredients. Open Fridays 9am – 4pm, Saturdays 9am – 4pm,
Sundays 10am – 3pm, Mondays 9am – 4pm and Tuesdays 9am – 4pm
Delicious traditional homecooked cream teas, food and puddings all made by the extremely friendly Stuart and Dave.
The Studio Teashop
9 Kingsbridge LaneDelicious traditional homecooked cream teas, food and puddings all made by the extremely friendly Stuart and Dave.
Delicious high quality food. A bit fancier than the other options listed - great for a special occasion.
19 locals recommend
The Old Library Restaurant
North StreetDelicious high quality food. A bit fancier than the other options listed - great for a special occasion.
Extremely yummy with lovely friendly staff and committed to training up local young people.
8 locals recommend
Coljan Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
11 West StExtremely yummy with lovely friendly staff and committed to training up local young people.
Chinese takeaway 30meters from the door, for if you are too tired from hiking to cook :)
Yau's Takeaway
34 East StreetChinese takeaway 30meters from the door, for if you are too tired from hiking to cook :)
The Red Mullet
1 St Lawrence LnFish and chip shop one minutes walk from the air bnb, great comfort food.
Shahnaz Tandoori
22 West StreetIndian takeaway a two minute walk away for if you're too tired to cook.
Café Latino
19a North StWonderful latino hot chocolate, cakes, tea and coffee in a bright, friendly atmosphere.
Absolutely delicious homemade bread and cakes. Wed - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 8.30 - 1pm, but they are very popular so often sell out early.
Ella Artisan Baker
9 West StAbsolutely delicious homemade bread and cakes. Wed - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm, Sat 8.30 - 1pm, but they are very popular so often sell out early.
Diablo's Diner
2 Kingsbridge LaneEnglish breakfast yum
Dartmoor is not just a great place for food - it is also a fantastic place for producing spirits and craft ales - many of which can be found at Jaded Palates.
7 locals recommend
Jaded Palates Wines
42 The SquareDartmoor is not just a great place for food - it is also a fantastic place for producing spirits and craft ales - many of which can be found at Jaded Palates.
Well worth the twenty minutes drive, this restaurant is located on the organic farm of the same name and used only the highest quality local ingredients. We recommend taking the self-guided tour of the farm before eating. Exceptional.
121 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Well worth the twenty minutes drive, this restaurant is located on the organic farm of the same name and used only the highest quality local ingredients. We recommend taking the self-guided tour of the farm before eating. Exceptional.
Dartmoor Butchers
28 East StOpposite us. Locally reared great quality meats.
Sightseeing
The one-stop visitor information centre for Ashburton, Dartmoor and the surrounding area.
Kingsbridge Lane
Ashburton
Devon, TQ13 7DX
01364 653 426
8 locals recommend
Ashburton Arts Centre
15 West StThe one-stop visitor information centre for Ashburton, Dartmoor and the surrounding area.
Kingsbridge Lane
Ashburton
Devon, TQ13 7DX
01364 653 426
Buckland Beacon is a granite tor and conical beacon on Dartmoor. It stands at 382 metres above sea level overlooking the Dart Valley. Buckland Beacon is well known for its ‘Ten Commandments’ which are carved into two of the stones of the tor. It takes approximately 50minutes to walk to the beacon from The Rabbit Hole, or it is a short drive and then a much shorter walk.
Buckland Beacon
Buckland Beacon is a granite tor and conical beacon on Dartmoor. It stands at 382 metres above sea level overlooking the Dart Valley. Buckland Beacon is well known for its ‘Ten Commandments’ which are carved into two of the stones of the tor. It takes approximately 50minutes to walk to the beacon from The Rabbit Hole, or it is a short drive and then a much shorter walk.
“One of the best small live music venues in the UK” The Guardian
Follow this link to see what's on whilst you are here http://ashburtonarts.org.uk/whats-on/
8 locals recommend
Ashburton Arts Centre
15 West St“One of the best small live music venues in the UK” The Guardian
Follow this link to see what's on whilst you are here http://ashburtonarts.org.uk/whats-on/
Ashburton is famous for it's many high quality antiques shops. Follow the Ashburton Antiques trail using this map: http://ashburtonarts.org.uk/whats-on/
East Street Antiques
8 East StAshburton is famous for it's many high quality antiques shops. Follow the Ashburton Antiques trail using this map: http://ashburtonarts.org.uk/whats-on/
Be pampered. Book a relaxing massage, rest your weary feet with some reflexology or feel fabulous with a new hairdo! There are many health and beauty treatments to choose from at The Haven Health Clinic, Heathman Hair or Blush Hair & Beauty.
The Haven Health Clinic
24 West StBe pampered. Book a relaxing massage, rest your weary feet with some reflexology or feel fabulous with a new hairdo! There are many health and beauty treatments to choose from at The Haven Health Clinic, Heathman Hair or Blush Hair & Beauty.
Ashburn Gallery
2 Kingsbridge LnThis is a beautiful art gallery full of work from local makers
Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes. You can walk in the beautiful formal gardens, swimming in the river, eat at the wonderful cafe, attend a course, go to the tiny cinema or see live music, shows and talks - check out 'What's on' here: https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/
119 locals recommend
Dartington Hall
Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes. You can walk in the beautiful formal gardens, swimming in the river, eat at the wonderful cafe, attend a course, go to the tiny cinema or see live music, shows and talks - check out 'What's on' here: https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/
The Ashburton Cookery School is one of the UK's top cookery schools offering a range of over 40 inspirational cookery courses to suit beginners as well as advanced home cooks.
https://www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk/
17 locals recommend
Ashburton Cookery School & Chefs Academy
The Ashburton Cookery School is one of the UK's top cookery schools offering a range of over 40 inspirational cookery courses to suit beginners as well as advanced home cooks.
https://www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk/
A lovely local museum, the only one within the Dartmoor National Park, is full of well displayed exhibitions of Dartmoor artefacts, local history and geology, posters, documents and Ashburton Worthies spread over 3 floors which help bring alive the local history and of course, the everyday townsfolk.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; plus Saturdays for July and August only.
Ashburton Museum
1 West StA lovely local museum, the only one within the Dartmoor National Park, is full of well displayed exhibitions of Dartmoor artefacts, local history and geology, posters, documents and Ashburton Worthies spread over 3 floors which help bring alive the local history and of course, the everyday townsfolk.
Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; plus Saturdays for July and August only.
Our lovely heated outdoor lido with grass to lounge on. Be sure to book ahead during covid times https://ashburtonpool.com/
6 locals recommend
Ashburton Swimming Pool
Love LaneOur lovely heated outdoor lido with grass to lounge on. Be sure to book ahead during covid times https://ashburtonpool.com/
Neighbourhoods
There are many many beautiful adventures to be had on Dartmoor, from the wheelchair and pushchair friendly Avon Dam to strenuous multiday treks and everything in between. There are also countless wild swimming spots and plunge pools. We have a variety of walking and swimming guides at The Rabbit Hole, along with an OS map for Dartmoor and another for the south Devon coast.
18 locals recommend
Dartmeet
There are many many beautiful adventures to be had on Dartmoor, from the wheelchair and pushchair friendly Avon Dam to strenuous multiday treks and everything in between. There are also countless wild swimming spots and plunge pools. We have a variety of walking and swimming guides at The Rabbit Hole, along with an OS map for Dartmoor and another for the south Devon coast.
City/town information
Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, Totnes is a captivating market town with a colourful history dating back to 907 AD. Sitting on the banks of the River Dart, this unique and charming town has an international reputation for its lively and diverse alternative community and relaxed atmosphere. The river now provides a scenic backdrop for short walks and riverside eating, kayaking and canoeing.
351 locals recommend
Totnes
Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, Totnes is a captivating market town with a colourful history dating back to 907 AD. Sitting on the banks of the River Dart, this unique and charming town has an international reputation for its lively and diverse alternative community and relaxed atmosphere. The river now provides a scenic backdrop for short walks and riverside eating, kayaking and canoeing.