Cornwood

Cornwood lies on the edge of Dartmoor and combines impressive scenery with notable cultural and historic sites. For planning a trip, the village offers a range of options: you can visit a church with a living tradition, attend an annual art exhibition or explore the surrounding area on circular walks. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Cornwood can choose accommodation to suit their preferred daily rhythm between landscape, culture and walks.

Church, village history and far-reaching views

St Michael and All Angels stands on a low ridge overlooking the original village. The church is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., making it a practical landmark for an outing in Cornwood. A strong bell-ringing tradition is also part of its history, giving the place a distinctive acoustic and cultural character. For visitors wishing to combine sacred architecture with local traditions, this is a natural part of their day’s itinerary.

Art and historic manor houses

Delamore Arts is located on the Delamore Estate in Cornwood. The Delamore Arts and Sculpture Exhibition takes place every year in May, including the public holidays. A trip during this period can therefore be combined with a visit to the exhibition. The estate is also home to an imposing house built in 1859. The Slade is another former manor house, dating from the 16th century and altered and extended in the 18th and 19th centuries. The two historic buildings represent different periods and also make Cornwood appealing to travellers who enjoy enriching their days with art, architecture and local history.

Moorland, archaeology and the Slade Viaduct

The parish of Cornwood consists largely of archaeologically rich moorland. North of Ford Waste lies a stone circle that forms part of a dense concentration of settlement remains along the Ford Brook. Places like these give the landscape a historical dimension without limiting a visit to individual buildings.

Another prominent destination is the Slade Viaduct. The granite structure carries the main railway line to Ivybridge and was designed in the mid-19th century by Sir Isambard Kingdom Brunel. In Cornwood, landscape, archaeology and transport history therefore come together. Anyone interested in engineering structures will find a different way to experience the area here than by visiting the church or the Delamore Estate.

Two circular walks for different day plans

A 1½-mile circular walk to Vicarage Hill starts at the Cornwood Inn. It follows paths and quiet roads with gentle climbs. A longer alternative is the 3¼-mile circular walk from the Cornwood Inn to Slade Viaduct, which follows footpaths and country lanes with moderate climbs. The distances make it easier to choose a suitable outing: the shorter loop suits a more compact walk, while the longer route allows more time to explore the surroundings. When looking for accommodation in Cornwood, you can use these differences as a guide for planning your day.

Compare other places in the area

If you would like to compare Cornwood with other destinations, you can find Woody Bay, Buckland Brewer, Rockbeare, Southleigh, Sidmouth, East Putford, Instow and Luppitt here.

For the overarching travel overview: Devon.