Often referred to as ‘Devon’s smallest town’, Hatherleigh boasts several independent shops and eateries, pottery, two public houses, a primary school, C15 Church, over 400 acres of managed ancient moorland, miles of footpaths and public rights of way, around 100 listed buildings and also plays host to an annual arts festival, carnival with flaming tar barrels, as well as regular music festivals and weekly markets. 

Hatherleigh, or Haegporn Leah as it was formerly known (meaning ‘Hawthorn Glade’), sits nestled in an idyllic spot alongside the River Lew, between the rugged terrain of Dartmoor and the beautiful North Coast of Devon and Cornwall. There are records of a settlement here since 981 AD. However, evidence of a Roman Tilery within the parish has also been found, meaning that civilisation here could, in fact, date back to around 70 AD.