Devon hotels accommodation, attractions and travel information


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Devon hotels accommodation, attractions and travel information


	MAIN TOWNS IN Devon - Ashburton Axminster Barnstaple Bideford Bovey Tracey Braunton Brixham Buckfastleigh Budleigh Salterton Clovelly Crediton Dartmouth Dawlish Exeter Exmouth Great Torrington Honiton Ilfracombe Ivybridge Kingsbridge Lynmouth Lynton Moretonhampstead Newton Abbot Okehampton Ottery St Mary Paignton Plymouth Plympton Princetown Salcombe Seaton Sidmouth South Molton Tavistock Teignmouth Tiverton Torquay Totnes Woolacombe.


	Ashburton. Ashburton nestles in a valley on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, within the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park. Ashburton is located on the A38, just 7 miles west of Newton Abbot and 2 miles north of Buckfastleigh. Ashburton is about 20 miles from Exeter and the M5. Nearby are the Riviera resort towns of Torquay and Paignton. The town has easy access from the motorway network via Exeter, with Newton Abbot railway station just 7 miles away and the Exeter and Plymouth Airports just half an hour's drive. Book : Newton Abbot: Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Teignmouth, Dawlish Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Chudleigh, Abbotskerwell.	More information and accommodation : Ashburton.

	Axminster. Axminster is a pleasant unspoilt Devon market town located off the A35. Seaton is 6 miles to the south, Honiton is 9 miles to the west and Lyme Regis is 6 miles southeast. Axminster is about 25 miles from Exeter. The 100% pure new wool pile in Axminster carpet is made with the best of British Wool including fleece from Axminster's very own flock of Drysdale sheep. Photo : Shute Barton, Shute, nr Axminster. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Ian Shaw). www.nationaltrust.org.uk.	More information and accommodation : Axminster.

$Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford$	Barnstaple. Barnstaple is the largest town in North Devon, sitting on the River Taw, north of Dartmoor and to the west of Exmoor. It is located about 12 miles south of Ilfracombe and 8 miles east of Bideford. Barnstaple lies on the A39, about 40 miles from Exeter and the M5. Barnstaple has a thriving, partly pedestrianised centre, with a traditional Pannier Market dating back to Saxon times. Book : Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Barnstaple.

$Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford$	Bideford. Bideford is an estuary market town and a port with an active fishing industry. Located on the north Devon coast on the A39, Bideford is 8 miles southwest of Barnstaple and 9 miles north of Great Torrington. Spanning the River Torridge is Bideford's most notable landmark, the ancient Long Bridge, with its 24 arches, first built in about 1300 as a pack horse bridge. Bideford has a Pannier market with its own Butchers Row. Book : Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Bideford.

	Bovey Tracey. Bovey Tracey is a small cob and Dartmoor-granite built market town, known as the 'Gateway to Dartmoor'. Bovey Tracey lies on the A382, just 6 miles northwest of Newton Abbot and 7 miles south of Moretonhampstead. Bovey Tracey is about 15 miles from Exeter and the M5. It is the ideal location for exploring the southern edge of Dartmoor. Book : Newton Abbot: Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Teignmouth, Dawlish Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Chudleigh, Abbotskerwell.	More information and accommodation : Bovey Tracey.

	Braunton. Braunton on Devon's north coast is thought to be the biggest village in England. It located on the A361, with Ilfracombe 8 miles to the north and Barnstaple 6 miles to the east. Croyde Bay is just 3 miles to the west. Braunton has an old ruined chapel, overlooking the narrow streets of the original village. To the east of Braunton is a large sand dune system famous for its plant and animal life. Book : Barnstaple: Bideford, Braunton, Lynton, Great Torrington Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Combe Martin-Woolacombe.	More information and accommodation : Braunton.

	Brixham. Brixham is picturesque fishing village located on the South Devon coast, just south of Paignton and Torquay. It lies on the A3022 with Dartmouth 6 miles to the southwest and Paignton 6 miles north. Brixham has two main industries - fishing and tourism. The harbour is the focal point of Brixham, where you can buy a wide variety of fresh fish. Brixham has several beaches, and a free saltwater outdoor swimming pool, right by the edge of the sea, supervised by lifeguards. Photo : Brixham harbour.	More information and accommodation : Brixham.

	Buckfastleigh. Buckfastleigh is a historic mill town best known for the nearby Buckfast Abbey and the South Devon Valley Railway. It lies on the main A38, just 2 miles south of Ashburton and 6 miles northwest of Totnes. Plymouth is 20 miles to the west along the A38. Buckfastleigh is about 25 miles from Exeter and the M5. The steam railway follows the old Ashburton line, along the river Dart. The station in Buckfastleigh is adjacent to the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. Book : Newton Abbot: Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Teignmouth, Dawlish Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Chudleigh, Abbotskerwell.	More information and accommodation : Buckfastleigh.

	Budleigh Salterton. Budleigh Salterton is located on the south Devon coastline, just 3 miles east of Exmouth. It is about 6 miles southeast of Exeter and 16 miles south of Honiton. Budleigh Salterton has a genteel air, with thatched and white-washed cottages. The town was made famous by a painting by Sir John Everett Millais. His picture "The Boyhood of Raleigh"was painted on the shingle beach here. It boasts a dramatic coastline, a 3-mile beach with large flat pebbles, outlined by wonderful red sandstone cliffs. Book : Devon Coast to Coast: The Official Rouite Map and Guide to 102-Mile Cycle Route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth.	More information and accommodation : Budleigh Salterton.

	Clovelly. Clovelly is an ancient fishing village on the North Devon coast, just off the A39. It is located about 12 miles west of Bideford and 14 miles north of Bude. Access to the village is pedestrian only, by way of a path leading from the Clovelly Visitor Centre down the cobbled street. At the bottom lies Clovelly's stony beach and tiny harbour, snuggled at the bottom of a cleft in the cliff wall. Book : Bude and Clovelly, Boscastle and Holsworthy (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Clovelly.

	Crediton. Crediton is a market town located on the A377, about 8 miles northwest of Exeter and the M5. The town is situated in the narrow vale of the River Creedy near its junction with the River Exe, between two steep hills, and is divided into two parts, the east or old town and the west or new town. It is about 12 miles southwest of Tiverton and 33 miles southeast of Barnstaple. Book : Exeter: Crediton, South Brent, Okehampton Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton, Horrabridge.	More information and accommodation : Crediton.

	Dartmouth. Dartmouth is set on the picturesque River Dart, with steep wooded hillsides on either side. There are frequent ferries over the estuary to Kingsmere for foot passengers and vehicles. Dartmouth lies on the A3122, about 12 miles south of Totnes and 5 miles west of Brixham. Dartmouth is about 30 miles from Exeter and the M5. There are bistros, restaurants, boutiques, specialist shops, narrow streets with their long flights of winding steps and intriguing medieval buildings, and the famous Royal Naval College. Bayard's Cove is a short cobbled quay lined with well-restored 18th-century houses, where the Pilgrim Fathers touched en route to the New World. Photo : Dartmouth harbour.	More information and accommodation : Dartmouth.

	Dawlish. Dawlish is located on the South Devon Coast with Exmouth to the north and Teignmouth and Torquay to the south. It lies on the A379 and is about 3 miles from Teignmouth, 7 miles from Torquay and 13 miles from Exeter. Dawlish town centre has an attractive park with exotic plants, chestnut trees and palm trees, offering shelter for the wildfowl that live there. The black swans of Dawlish were introduced to the town from New Zealand. Dawlish Warren lies further up the coast with smooth and sandy beaches and clear blue seawater with a gentle current. Photo : Dawlish	More information and accommodation : Dawlish.

	Exeter. Exeter is located at the end of the M5 motorway, about 3 miles west of Junction 30. It also lies on the A30 and A377, whilst the River Exe passes through the city en route to the English Channel. Exeter is about 8 miles southeast of Crediton and 14 miles south of Tiverton. In the centre of Exeter stands the impressive Cathedral, while the historic Quayside is a popular tourist attraction offering a unique collection of shops, restaurants and outdoor activities which blend with the attractive 17th and 18th century warehouses and buildings. Photo : Exeter.	More information and accommodation : Exeter.

	Exmouth. Exmouth is located only 10 miles south of Exeter, where the river Exe meets the sea, overlooking Dawlish Warren to the west. It is 3 miles west of Budleigh Salterton and about 10 miles southwest of Ottery St Mary. Exmouth has a pleasant town centre that leads to the beach, with 2 miles of golden sand. Exmouth is one of a few seaside towns to have a rail link with its own train station. Book : Exmouth and Sidmouth (Explorer Maps).	More information and accommodation : Exmouth.

	Great Torrington. Great Torrington is beautifully situated in rolling, unspoilt Devon countryside, on an inland cliff top with views to the River Torridge. It is located on the A386, 9 miles from Barnstaple and 5 miles south of Bideford. Great Torrington is a historic market town built round the Market Square. It is home to the Dartington Glass factory, which may be visited on most days of the year to see the hand blown glass being made. For cyclists and walkers, the Tarka Trail is nearby. Book : Barnstaple: Bideford, Braunton, Lynton, Great Torrington Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Combe Martin-Woolacombe.	More information and accommodation : Great Torrington.

	Honiton. Honiton is one of the traditional gateways to Devon. It lies about 10 miles southeast of Junction 28 of the M5 Motorway and about 9 miles north of Sidmouth and the Dorset coast. Axminster is about 10 miles to the east and Exeter about 16 miles to the west. Honiton is an attractive and prosperous town with an excellent shopping centre, holding twice-weekly street markets. The town's Allhallow's Museum holds the world's principal collection of Honiton Lace and there are many shops in the town specialising in lace and pottery. Photo : Shute Barton, Shute, nr Axminster. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Ian Shaw). www.nationaltrust.org.uk.	More information and accommodation : Honiton.

$Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford$	Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe is North Devon's premier holiday resort located in the far northwest corner of Devon. It lies on the A361 with Barnstaple about 10 miles to the south and Lynton and Lynmouth about 20 miles along the coast to the east. Ilfracombe is about 55 miles from Exeter and the M5. The coastline around the town forms part of the South West Coastal Path following sandy estuaries and rugged cliffs. The harbour was re-developed in 2001 accommodating an increasing number of visiting yachts, local fishing boats and pleasure craft. Book : Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Ilfracombe.

	Ivybridge. Ivybridge is a pleasant little town lying 10 miles east of Plymouth and the edge of Dartmoor National Park on the A38. It is about 30 miles from Exeter and the M5. Buckfastleigh is about 10 miles northeast and Kingsbridge is about 12 miles southeast. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ivybridge is ideally located for exploring the beautiful south Devon coastline and the great expanse of wilderness of Dartmoor. Book : Exeter: Crediton, South Brent, Okehampton Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton, Horrabridge.	More information and accommodation : Ivybridge.

	Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge is a market town in the area between the Dart and Plym esturies known as the South Hams. It lies on the A379 about 5 miles north of Salcombe and the coast, 12 miles southwest of Dartmouth and about 20 miles southeast of Plymouth. Totnes lies about 14 miles to the north. Kingsbridge is surrounded by beautiful countryside, a summer ferry runs from Kingsbridge to Devon's southernmost resort of Salcombe, almost at the mouth of the Kingsbridge estuary. Photo: Kingsbridge.	More information and accommodation : Kingsbridge.

$Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford$	Lynmouth. Lynmouth is a village resort made popular in Victorian times, lying just of the A39 coastal road. It is located on the north coast overlooking the Bristol Channel, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. With its close neighbour Lynton, Lynmouth is about 18 miles west of Minehead, 18 miles northeast of Barnstaple and about 20 miles east of Ilfracombe. The small coastal town became known throughout the world for the flood disaster which struck on 15th August 1952. After continuous rain throughout the day, the East and West Lyn Rivers rose suddenly and filled with the waters from their Exmoor catchment. The worst effects were at Lynmouth. Book : Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Lynmouth.

$Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford$	Lynton. Lynton and its neighbour Lynmouth are in the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the A39, about 60 miles from Exeter and the M5. It is about 18 miles west of Minehead, 18 miles northeast of Barnstaple and about 20 miles east of Ilfracombe. The A39 is a popular route along the coast and both villages are well visited and established tourist attractions. The Victorians used to call this area "Little Switzerland". Lynton compliments its neighbour and has a variety of shops and windy little streets that give it a unique character. Book : Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, Lynton and Bideford (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Lynton.

	Moretonhampstead. Moretonhampstead is a small hilltop settlement on the north eastern fringes of the Dartmoor National Park, lying on the A382. It is about 15 miles from Exeter and the M5, 12 miles north of Newton Abbot and 8 miles north of Bovey Tracey. It is surrounded by rolling hills covered in mature woodland, with spectacular views. Moretonhampstead has some impressive Jacobean style almshouses at the end of Cross Street, featuring mullioned windows and an unusual granite arcade. Book : Devon Coast to Coast: The Official Rouite Map and Guide to 102-Mile Cycle Route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth.	More information and accommodation : Moretonhampstead.

	Newton Abbot. Newton Abbot is a lively, bustling town located on the A381. It is about 15 miles from Exeter and the M5, 5 miles northwest of Torquay and 6 miles west of Teignmouth. The town straddles the River Lemon and has been a market town since 1220. Newton Abbot grew substantially with the introduction of the railway in the 19th century. Book : Newton Abbot: Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Teignmouth, Dawlish Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Chudleigh, Abbotskerwell.	More information and accommodation : Newton Abbot.

	Okehampton. Okehampton is a town at the northern edge of Dartmoor, on the River Okement. It lies just off the A30 which bypasses the town to the south. It is about 18 miles north of Tavistock, 20 miles east of Launceston and 20 miles south of Great Torrington. Okehampton is about 25 miles from Exeter and the M5. The border of the Dartmoor National Park is just south of the town. Okehampton provides a wide range of facilities in an beautiful setting, with easy access to both north and south coasts. To the north is rural Devon, with Exmoor beyond. Photo : Okehampton.	More information and accommodation : Okehampton.

	Ottery St Mary. Ottery St Mary is a small town just off the A30 between Honiton and the M5. It is about 10 miles east of Junction 29 of the M5 Motorway, about 5 miles west of Honiton and 6 miles north of Sidmouth and the south coast. It is ideally placed being close to excellent road, rail and air links. Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Photo : Shute Barton, Shute, nr Axminster. National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo © NTPL / Ian Shaw). www.nationaltrust.org.uk.	More information and accommodation : Ottery St Mary.

	Paignton. Paignton is a popular resort on Tor Bay, just 3 miles down the coast from Torquay on the A379. It is about 5 miles north of Brixham, 6 miles east of Totnes and 8 miles south of Newton Abbot. Paignton is about 25 miles from Exeter and the M5. The town has a long sandy beach and is popular with families, with Paignton Green situated next to the beach for ball games and children's entertainment. Lively Paignton Harbour nestles under the Redcliffe headland with boat trips along with fishing trips available. Photo : Paignton.	More information and accommodation : Paignton.

	Plymouth. Plymouth is located on the A38, about 40 miles from Exeter and the M5. It is about 14 miles south of Tavistock and 20 miles from Buckfastleigh. Plymouth offers plenty for the visitor including the famous esplanade Plymouth Hoe, with glorious views over the sea. Plymouth Sound is the basin of water at the mouth of the combined Plym, Tavy and Tamar esturies. The Barbican which edges the harbour is the heart of old Plymouth with Elizabethan warehouses, inns and seafood restaurants. The old town's quay at Sutton Harbour is still used by the trawler fleet and is the location of the early morning fish market. Photo : Plymouth.	More information and accommodation : Plymouth.

	Plympton. Plympton is located just to the east of Plymouth on the A38. It is about 40 miles from Exeter and the M5, about 5 miles west of Ivybridge and 15 miles south of Tavistock. Plympton is an ancient town with a 1000 year-old castle which is partly ruined. The town was once an important trading centre for the local tin mining industry. Saltram is a rare George II mansion with its original furnishings, with staterooms the creation of Robert Adam. Photo : Plympton.	More information and accommodation : Plympton.

	Princetown. Princetown is the highest village on Dartmoor and is home to The Dartmoor National Parks High Moorland Visitor Centre. It is located on the B 3212, with Tavistock about 8 miles to the west, Plymouth about 14 miles to the south and Ashburton about 14 miles to the east. Princetown is about 30 miles from Exeter and the M5. Princetown is best known as the site of Dartmoor Prison. Book : Devon Coast to Coast: The Official Rouite Map and Guide to 102-Mile Cycle Route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth.	More information and accommodation : Princetown.

	Salcombe. Salcombe is a seaside town in the South Hams district of Devon, close to the mouth of the Kingsbridge Estuary, built mostly on the steep west side of the estuary. It is located on the A381, with Kingsbridge about 5 miles north and Plymouth about 24 miles to the west. Salcombe is about 45 miles from Exeter and the M5. It is a famous seaside resort and sailing centre, situated in an area of unspoilt natural beauty. A pleasant way to get around is by ferry around the estuary, to the market town Kingsbridge or South Sands. Book : Torbay and South Dartmoor, Totnes and Salcombe (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Salcombe.

	Seaton. Seaton is a lively little seaside town situated on the mouth of the River Axe in Devon. It is located about 7 miles west of Lyme Regis, 7 miles south of Axminster and 9 miles east of Sidmouth. The nearby seaside town of Beer is home to the famous Pecorama model railway where you can enjoy a miniature train ride. The South West Coastal Path runs through the Undercliff Nature Reserve to Lyme Regis. Seaton has a sloping pebble beach, a pretty harbour and a peaceful promenade. Book : Devon Coast to Coast: The Official Rouite Map and Guide to 102-Mile Cycle Route from Ilfracombe to Plymouth.	More information and accommodation : Seaton.

	Sidmouth. Sidmouth is a lovely seaside town situated beneath dramatic red cliffs overlooking Ladram Bay. It is located on the A375 with Honiton about 9 miles to the north, Seaton about 9 miles to the east and Exeter about 15 miles to the west. It has fine buildings, including the cob-walled Old Ship Inn, originally thought to be a monastery and dating back to 1350, excellent beach, gentle walks, magnificent views and a famous park. Book : Exmouth and Sidmouth (Explorer Maps).	More information and accommodation : Sidmouth.

	South Molton. South Molton is a small market town on the edge of Exmoor, just off the A361 North Devon link road. Barnstaple is about 12 miles northwest and Tiverton about 20 miles southeast. South Molton is about 35 miles from Exeter and the M5. The town is very much off the beaten track and unaffected by tourism, its economy is based sheep and cattle trading. South Molton has places of historical interest, particularly the 15th century church, the 18th century guildhall and an award-winning town museum. Book : Barnstaple: Bideford, Braunton, Lynton, Great Torrington Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Combe Martin-Woolacombe.	More information and accommodation : South Molton.

	Tavistock. Straddling the fast flowing river Tavy below the Western edge of Dartmoor, Tavistock is located on the A386. Tavistock is about 40 miles from Exeter and the M5, 12 miles north of Plymouth and 12 miles southeast of Launceston. Tavistock was once the centre of the world's major copper producing area. Today it has a charming country atmosphere with its market and many old fashioned specialist shops. Book : Plymouth and Launceston, Tavistock and Looe (Landranger Maps).	More information and accommodation : Tavistock.

	Teignmouth. Teignmouth (pronounced "Tinmouth") is an estuary town with a thriving harbour on the banks of the river Teign. It is located on the A 379, about 15 miles from Exeter and the M5. Newton Abbot is about 6 miles to the west, Torquay is about 5 miles to the south and Dawlish is about 3 miles to the north. There is a promenade, pebble beach, a pier that formerly segregated male and female bathers and a popular Lido. Photo : Teignmouth.	More information and accommodation : Teignmouth.

	Tiverton. Tiverton is a pleasant market town in mid - Devon, situated north of Exeter and close to the M5, about 5 miles west of Junction 27. It is located just off the A361, 15 miles from Exeter, 12 miles northeast of Crediton and 6 miles west of Cullompton. Tiverton stands on two rivers, the Lowman and the Exe,and once used this as a source of power for its woollen industry. Much of Tiverton now centres on the Heathcoat lace factory, which has been in operation since 1816. Tiverton Museum houses probably the largest Social History collections in the South West. Photo : Tiverton.	More information and accommodation : Tiverton.

	Torquay. Torquay is at the heart of the English Riviera, the largest and busiest town of Torbay (Brixham, Paignton and Torquay). It is located on the A3022, taking traffic out of Torquay to the A380. Torquay is about 20 miles from Exeter and the M5, 3 miles north of Paignton and 6 miles southeast of Newton Abbot. The town benefits from the sheltered climate and has exuberant vegetation. It has a small harbour and marina, landscaped promenades, a copper-domed pavilion and sandy beaches. Photo : Torquay	More information and accommodation : Torquay.

	Totnes. Totnes is an ancient market town on the Dart estuary, located on the A385. Paignton and Torbay are about 6 miles to the east, with Newton Abbot about 7 miles to the north. Totnes is about 5 miles from the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth. The town has busy narrow streets dominated by the castle and church tower. Visitors to Totnes can take a boat trip from the Quay to the historic town of Dartmouth, 6 miles down stream. Book : Newton Abbot: Buckfastleigh, Ashburton, Teignmouth, Dawlish Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingskerswell, Chudleigh, Abbotskerwell.	More information and accommodation : Totnes.

	Woolacombe. Woolacombe is beautifully placed on the north Devon Coast, just 4 miles to the west of Ilfracombe. It is located on the B3343, just off the A361. Barnstaple is about 12 miles to the southeast and Lynton is about 20 miles to the east. Woolacombe is about 55 miles from Exeter and the M5. Woolacombe beach has been voted one of Britain's best and between Morte Point and Baggy Point, a three-mile long stretch of golden sand and dunes is a favourite among water sports fans. Book : Barnstaple: Bideford, Braunton, Lynton, Great Torrington Holsworthy, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Combe Martin-Woolacombe.	More information and accommodation : Woolacombe.

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