Whiddon Down Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whiddon Down

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park by IHG
"Lovely short stay in this modern, innovative and eco- friendly hotel. Exceptionally friendly and helpful, polite staff, clean and modern rooms. Loved our stay and will be back again."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
"Aging decor , noisy room either lifts or air con."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026

White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
"Great stay here at this exceptionally well located hotel / Pub in Exeter. Friendly staff great pub and lovely food. Will absolutely return next time we are over in Exeter"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
"Very good stay overall, lovely place and grounds. Minor feedback, not clear that the lodges are not detached. The indoor swimming pool needs some TLC including the facilities like changing. Some of the activities were not included and had to be paid for, this is not made clear when booking. More ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026

Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton (house and garden flat)

Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages
"The place is spacious and cosy. There is a small playground where kids can spend their time."
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Lydford Gorge
Explore the great outdoors at Lydford Gorge, a lovely green space in Lydford. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.
Ashbury Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Okehampton Hamlets at Ashbury Golf Club. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
The Granite Way
You can take time to visit The Granite Way during your travels to Sourton. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.
Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle is just one of the places to see in Okehampton Hamlets, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.
Museum of Dartmoor Life
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.
Lydford Castle & Saxon Town
Find out about the history of Lydford when you take a trip to Lydford Castle & Saxon Town. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.
Activities

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
- Dartmoor National Park
- Powderham Castle
- Exeter's Historic Quayside
- Exeter Cathedral
- Buckfast Abbey
- Lydford Gorge
- Ashbury Golf Club
- Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park
- Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
- Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
- Pynes Hill Estate
- Guildhall Shopping Centre
- Dartmoor Prison Museum








