Buckfastleigh Travel Guide

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The derelict grandstand on the site of what was Buckfastleigh racecourse in Devon, England. Built in 1950 it fell out of use in 1960.
The derelict grandstand on the site of what was Buckfastleigh racecourse in Devon, England. Built in 1950 it fell out of use in 1960.
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, England
Buckfast Abbey Church, Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, Europe
Panorama looking south & a little west from Pupers on southern Dartmoor, UK. Image annotated with key features.

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The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Seafront Torquay England
The price is £46 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£46
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The staff were brilliant from moment one. The hotel was clean and tidy. Breakfast in the morning was lovely and plenty of it

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Grand Hotel
Moxy Plymouth

Moxy Plymouth

3.5 out of 5
14 MILLBAY ROAD Plymouth England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £61 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
£61
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
A great hotel, staff are friendly, trendy bar and rooms. Our room was immaculate. Loved the bar area, hotel in walking distance of the Barbican, shops and Royal Dockyard.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Moxy Plymouth
The Imperial Torquay

The Imperial Torquay

4 out of 5
Park Hill Road Torquay England
The price is £55 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£55
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
A grand hotel with lovely views however whilst the public areas are rather splendid, some areas do look a little tired and in need of updating. This didn't detract from our stay though. Plentiful and varied breakfast and a great location

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Imperial Torquay
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The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

2 out of 5
16 Young's Park Road Paignton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Popular attractions Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington Sands ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Efficient, easy check-in. Warm, clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Lovely, contemporary shower room.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
Plymouth by Charles Hope

Plymouth by Charles Hope

3.5 out of 5
Ford Park Rd Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Box and Drake Circus are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
We had a fantastic 3‑night stay at Charles Hope Plymouth. The apartment was modern, spotless, and thoughtfully designed, making it feel fresh and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Everything we needed was provided — from a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable living spaces — which made our stay ...

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Plymouth by Charles Hope
Royal William Yard Apartments

Royal William Yard Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Royal William Yard Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 36 Trailhead and Mount Edgcumbe ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Great view but apartment needs a vamp
Stayed here before and view is awesome but the apartment is showing signs of wear and tear, dirty grout in bathroom tiles , shower connector broken and you had shower option only not bath, shower head dripped all night, sink plug all corroded, no dishwasher , kettle full of limescale,bed sinks in ...

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Royal William Yard Apartments
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Popular places to visit

AY07CR Buckfast Abbey located in the South Hams district of Devon on the edge of Dartmoor. Image shot 03/2008. Exact date unknown.

Buckfast Abbey

4.5/5(68 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Buckfastleigh with a visit to Buckfast Abbey. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary home during your travels in Buckfastleigh. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this romantic area.

Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary

Reviews of Buckfastleigh

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Top destination
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We didn’t go into Buckfastleigh, just the abbey and it’s grounds and the abbey inn.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very dog friendly hotel.

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