Buckfastleigh
Things to do in Buckfastleigh, Devon
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Buckfastleigh is a town in Devon's Dart Valley, in the South West. The area is known for its river landscape and has long been associated with monastic history and rural heritage.
Where to stay in Buckfastleigh(7)
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Accommodation in Buckfastleigh ranges from country bed and breakfasts to village inns. Westerley Country B & B offers a guest lounge, while Furzeleigh Mill Inn and Northgate House are well-established options for those preferring hotel facilities. The Tradesmans Arms, The Abbey Inn, The Globe Inn and Dartbridge Inn by Greene King Inns also provide rooms in and around the town.
Dartbridge Inn by Greene King Inns
Totnes Road, Buckfastleigh
Furzeleigh Mill Inn
Dartbridge, Buckfastleigh
Northgate House
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh
The Abbey Inn
30 Buckfast Road, Buckfastleigh
The Globe Inn
123 Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh
The Tradesmans Arms
Scoriton, Buckfastleigh
Westerley Country B & B with exclusive Guest lounge
Westerley, Buckfastleigh
Things to Do in Buckfastleigh(5)
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Pennywell Farm is a working farm with visitor facilities. The South Devon Railway operates heritage train services through the valley. Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary houses native and exotic species. Dart Rock Climbing Centre caters to climbers and boulderers of varying abilities. Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool serves the local community.
Where to Eat in Buckfastleigh(1)
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Riverford Field Kitchen is based in the area and serves food sourced from the local farm.
Attractions Near Buckfastleigh
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3 mi
Ashburton Swimming Pool
Ashburton · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
River Dart Country Park
Newton Abbot · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
The Dartmoor Mystery Treasure Trail
Dartmoor · ⭐ 4.5
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
Totnes · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
China Blue
Totnes · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Totnes Castle
Totnes · ⭐ 4.2
5 mi
Totnes Mystery Treasure Trail
Totnes · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Shilstone Riding Centre
Widecombe in the Moor · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Buckfastleigh
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Self-Catering Cottages in Buckfastleigh
All cottages in Buckfastleigh →Kay’s Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £333
Mill Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 4 · from £453
Ted ’n’ Betty’s
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £347
Indigo Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5
Lavender Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £327
Anran @ Tidwell Farm
2 cottages · from £1,096
Anran @ Tidwell Farm
3 cottages · from £1,382
Room One and Two Live and Let Live Inn
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £347
Common questions about Buckfastleigh
Where can I stay in Buckfastleigh?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Buckfastleigh.
What is there to do in Buckfastleigh?
We list 5 attractions and things to do in and around Buckfastleigh.
Where can I eat in Buckfastleigh?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Buckfastleigh.
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