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Mary Tavy
Skip unless you have a car and want a quiet Dartmoor base for walking or riding: half a day is enough to see the village and Brentor church.
Mary Tavy is a small Dartmoor village on the River Tavy, with a pub, a few walks and the hilltop church of St Michael de Rupe on nearby Brentor. It works as a stop between Tavistock and the A30 or as a one-night base for exploring western Dartmoor, but has no shops or major sights of its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold and wet)
- Airports
- EXT · NQY
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mary Tavy999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mary Tavy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEXT Exeter Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via A30 and A386).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a Tavistock café£2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5)
- BeerPint of ale at the Mary Tavy Inn£4.50–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedTavistock B&B double room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedMary Tavy Inn double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMary Tavy Inn double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £60 (≈ US$80) · Mid £100 (≈ US$140) · High £180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EXT Exeter Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via A30 and A386) · NQY Newquay Airport (About 1 h 30 min drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mary Tavy: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No bus service covers the village directly; the A386 has a limited bus between Tavistock and Okehampton (check timetable). Walking paths connect Mary Tavy to Peter Tavy and Brentor.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Car via A386, about 10 min
Market town with Pannier Market, Tavistock Abbey ruins and the canal.
Door to door: 15 min
Car via B386, about 10 min
Lydford Gorge (National Trust) and the Saxon fort.
Door to door: 25 min
Car via B3357, about 20 min
Dartmoor Prison museum and high moor walks.
Buckfastleigh
goDoor to door: 40 min
Car via A386 and A38, about 30 min
Buckfast Abbey and the South Devon Railway steam trains.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mary Tavy village
The Mary Tavy Inn is the only accommodation; book ahead in summer.
Tavistock
5 miles south, more choices and a town centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mary Tavy Inn double room1 × 1 night × £100 | £100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £100 | £200 |
| Car hire per day (small car)2 × £35 · check | £70 |
| Petrol per 100 miles1 × £20 · check | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £39 |
| Trip total≈ £215 per person per day, bed included | £429≈ US$600 |
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2026 estimate in pounds; car hire and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pint of ale at the Mary Tavy Inn | £4.50–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Sunday roast at the inn | £12–16 (≈ US$16–25) |
| 1-hour horse ride at Cholwell | £25 (≈ US$35) (check) |
| Coffee at a Tavistock café | £2.50–3.50 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Petrol per litre | £1.45–1.55 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shops or cash machine in the village; stock up in Tavistock.
- Mobile reception can be patchy on the moor.
- Brentor church is on a steep hill; wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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My bed tonight
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Exeter Airport → Mary Tavy (car): about 1 h 15 min, 50 miles
- Tavistock → Mary Tavy (car): about 10 min, 5 miles
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (heh-loh)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
- One pint of ale, please — One pint of ale, please (wun pint ov ayl pleez)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wair iz thuh toy-let)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (how much iz it)
English is spoken universally; no local dialect phrases needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mary Tavy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold and wet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Walking routes page with GPX tracks for Mary Tavy–Brentor–Peter Tavy loop.
- Eat page for the Mary Tavy Inn and Peter Tavy Inn with last orders.
- Car-park and public-transport fixture for the village.
Sources
- officialMary Tavy Inn
- officialCholwell Riding Stables
- officialDartmoor Gliding Society
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mary Tavy, revision 4982965 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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