Whiddon Down Travel Guide
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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Highly recommend Pros - Great rooms, lovely breakfast. Staff were great. Room was spotless. Cons - The shower toiletries had run out but I had bought my own so it didn’t matter. The towels are quite small but there was plenty of them. All in all a very good stay.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Room was nice and clean with comfortable bed. My only issue was that it was a bit too warm and difficult to open the window. However it was a good stay and really convenient location.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Staff all nice. Room worn but clean and tidy so a reasonable stay. Hopefully the following is helpful feedback; Fridge not working (a 2nd one added to the room wasn't working either). Kettle lid broken and kept falling off when filling with water. The in-shower shelf was missing therefore shower ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Mole Resort - Lodges
Really great standard of accomodation, beautiful lodge & spotlessly clean. Great hot tub
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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
Sages - Regency country villa in heart of Dolton (house and garden flat)
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint 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.
Eastcott Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Eastcott Vineyard during your travels to Northlew. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Activities
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
- Dartmoor National Park
- Powderham Castle
- Exeter Cathedral
- Exeter's Historic Quayside
- Buckfast Abbey
- Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
- Lydford Gorge
- Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
- Ashbury Golf Club
- Pynes Hill Estate
- Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park
- Okehampton Castle
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- Museum of Dartmoor Life
