Teignbridge

Devon's coast and countryside between Dartmoor and the sea

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A first trip to Teignbridge usually starts with working out which side of it you want: the coast or the moor. This is a district that stretches from the sandy stretches and red cliffs of the south Devon shoreline up towards the wild open ground of Dartmoor, and most visitors end up doing a bit of both rather than choosing one. Mornings might mean a walk along the cliffs, afternoons a drive inland to somewhere quieter and higher up.

Most people staying here base themselves in a self-catering cottage rather than a hotel, and Teignbridge has plenty to choose from. We list 162 of them across the district, with a strong cluster near the coast at Red Rock, where properties like 1 Red Rock, 10 Red Rock, 11 Red Rock, 12 Red Rock and 13 Red Rock sit close together, along with 13 Great Cliff nearby. These tend to suit visitors who want to be near the water without staying in a town centre, with the cliffs and coastal paths on the doorstep.

Whether you come for a long weekend or a full week, Teignbridge works well as a base for exploring rather than a single destination in itself. With Dartmoor to one side and the sea to the other, and a good spread of self-catering cottages to choose from, it's the kind of place where the itinerary writes itself once you've picked which view you want from the window.

Where to stay in Teignbridge

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The Old Thatch - Hennock

Hennock, Bovey Tracey

B&B

Down The Garden Path Vintage Caravan B&B

Greenacres, Bovey Tracey

The Cridford Inn

The Cridford Inn, Newton Abbot

The Cromwell Arms

Fore Street, Bovey Tracey

Shaptor Studio

1 Ashburton Close, Bovey Tracey

Premier Inn Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot

Passage House Hotel

Hackney Lane, Newton Abbot

Cockhaven Arms

Cockhaven Road, Teignmouth

Things to Do in Teignbridge

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About things to do in Teignbridge

The appeal of the area is really in the contrast it offers. On the coast, expect cliff walks, beaches and small harbour towns going about their business. Inland, the ground rises towards Dartmoor, and the changes in scenery over a short drive are part of what makes the district worth exploring properly rather than just passing through. It rewards people who like to fill their days with a mix of activity and simply looking at the view.

Chudleigh Lido

⭐ 4.6

Kingsteignton Swimming Pool

⭐ 4.6

House of Marbles

⭐ 4.5

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool

⭐ 4.8

Canonteign Falls

⭐ 4.7

Devon Leisure Off Road Activities

⭐ 4.8

Bear Feet Playcentre

⭐ 3.5

Arcades & Gaming

Insanity Gaming Arcade Newton Abbot

⭐ 4.6

Where to Eat in Teignbridge

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About eating out in Teignbridge

Eating out in Teignbridge follows the same pattern as everything else here: seafood and pub food near the coast, with more traditional Devon fare as you move towards the moor. A cottage stay gives you the flexibility to cook in when the weather turns, then head out to a local pub or coastal spot when it clears.

Restaurant

Dartmoor Community Kitchen Hub