War Horse

War Horse was filmed at locations across Dartmoor

Dartmoor is set to become a must see destination for 2012 thanks to the release of new Spielberg film War Horse.

The film is released in the UK on 13th January 2012 and focuses on the moving story of a Devon farm boy who joins the army to search for his horse Joey after he is sold into the cavalry and shipped to France during the First World War.

Many weeks were spent filming on Dartmoor with locations including Haytor, Combestone Tor, Venford Reservoir, Meavy and Sheepstor, with the Hollywood director praising the beauty of Dartmoor, saying "I have never before, in my long and eclectic career, been gifted with such an abundance of natural beauty as I experienced filming War Horse on Dartmoor."

Many of the locations are in rural areas but are still within short driving distance of the major centres of Plymouth, Tavistock and Exeter, so if you're planning to visit film locations – then look no further and stay at the Old School Guest House and enjoy the good food and hospitality that we provide.