Best walk The three-hour yomp from the cottage to Lustleigh Cleave is all tinkling rivers, lush woodlands and head-clearing views.
Best pub Great food, real ales, charismatic locals - our very own Ring of Bells is the perfect country pub.
Best restaurant Gidleigh Park, set in 45 acres of private Dartmoor woodland, has two Michelin stars.
Best beauty spot Lydford Gorge's 30m-high waterfall near Okehampton is spectacular.
Best standing stones Grimspound is one of the best preserved Bronze Age hut circles in the UK.
Best woodland The knarled, moss-fringed oaks at Wistman's Wood are 6,000 years old.
Best viewpoint Easdon Tor, on the doorstep of the cottage, has 360 degree views of Dartmoor, and wild ponies.
Best village North Bovey and Lustleigh for all-out prettiness; arty Chagford for its delis and galleries.
Best town Topsham, on the sea, is crammed with galleries, boutiques and cafes, and has one of the best cheese shops in the country.
Best beach Blackpool Sands is a classic Famous Five cove, with a funky cafe.
Best city Scattered with Roman ruins, and with an imposing cathedral at its heart, Exeter makes a lovely day out.
Best stately home Saltram House was the setting for Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility.
Best shopping Tavistock farmers' market is a great place to graze.
Best gallery The Devon Guild of Craftsman in Bovey Tracey showcases local talent.
Best art installation The two storey-high Giant's Chair, built on a beautiful Dartmoor hillside, is remarkable.