Title: Dean Prior Travel Guide: Best of Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Dean Prior](https://expedia.co.uk/Dean-Prior-Hotels.d553248635975849781.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Dean Prior](https://expedia.co.uk/Dean-Prior-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975849781.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Dean Prior Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Dean-Prior.d553248635975849781.Car-Hire-Guide)[Dean Prior Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Dean-Prior.d553248635975849781.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Dean Prior Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Avon Dam is a great place to walk up to all year round, parking in a car park & then walk up a Tarmac path all the way up until the road splits. At the fork just before the dam you have a choice; take the Tarmac option to the left which takes you to the bottom of the dam & then a steep ascent up to the top. If you choose the right hand option up the rocky path you reach the top on a less steeper ascent. When you get to the top turn 180 degrees & admire the view over South Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048671/a1ebe833-d334-47f1-87d6-29d3107e0039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Avon Dam is a great place to walk up to all year round, parking in a car park & then walk up a Tarmac path all the way up until the road splits. At the fork just before the dam you have a choice; take the Tarmac option to the left which takes you to the bottom of the dam & then a steep ascent up to the top. If you choose the right hand option up the rocky path you reach the top on a less steeper ascent. When you get to the top turn 180 degrees & admire the view over South Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048671/a1ebe833-d334-47f1-87d6-29d3107e0039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coxhill Cross A crossroads of lanes southwest of Buckfastleigh, which is ahead right. Sharper right leads down towards the Dean valley at Halfmoon, and left leads up to the moor at Cross Furzes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975849781/c1504248-3646-47d3-90f4-ccd2951720f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lane to Wallaford Cross. Looking in the other direction from 1126535. The lane from 1125852 is at a right-angled bend beside 1126516, and climbs towards 1043551.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975849781/8ffa0751-8d8e-408b-9e72-ad0cf981f7c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Housing on Timbers Road, Buckfastleigh. A view from the gateway shown in 1125853 across a field towards the Dean valley. The housing is on the southern outskirts of Buckfastleigh.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975849781/489129ad-bd9c-408e-87de-fa76ff6a52a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Dean Prior Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975849781) - Top hotels in Dean Prior - Top Holiday Rentals in Dean Prior ![The Imperial Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/460600/460530/4a884bbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Imperial Torquay Park Hill Road Torquay England £56 7 Mar - 8 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! (1,003 reviews) The staff were freindly and helpful. The room was a little tired and in need of updating. The main social rooms of the hotel have characterful decor and are well kept. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=460530&PinnedHotelID=460530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849781) ![Leonardo Hotel Plymouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1677500/1677411/25386eeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Plymouth 50 Exeter Street Plymouth England £54 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,037 reviews) After a nice trip to the theatre and on return to the hotel to have a night cap only to find that the bar was closed and although bar staff were still in attendance the reception staff advised us that they wouldnt allow us to take a bottle of wine to our room and book it to our room. Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1677411&PinnedHotelID=1677411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849781) ![Hampton by Hilton Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51870000/51865500/51865419/e056986b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton Torquay The Terrace Torquay Devon Torquay England £65 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (926 reviews) Staff were great Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=51865419&PinnedHotelID=51865419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975849781) [See all 5,658 properties in Dean Prior](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975849781) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Plymouth by Charles Hope](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100040000/100037500/100037412/46b09667_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plymouth by Charles Hope 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plymouth-Hotels-Plymouth-By-Charles-Hope.h100037412.Hotel-Information) ![Royal William Yard Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10110000/10103600/10103588/w1024h711x0y3-0ab8aa5f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal William Yard Apartments 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plymouth-Hotels-Royal-William-Yard-Apartments.h10103588.Hotel-Information) ![A 6 bedroom property, 2 minute walk to the sea front, beach and restaurants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38718700/38718681/9083be23_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A 6 bedroom property, 2 minute walk to the sea front, beach and restaurants. Teignmouth England Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Teignmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teignmouth Beach and Grand Pier ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Property location, facilities and condition were superb. Nothing missing or needed for our stay that was not already provided. Host made themselves available if required but were not intrusive at all. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Teignmouth-Hotels-A-6-Bedroom-Property.h38718681.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Dean Prior](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975849781&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Image shot 03/2008. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094285/5c14cf09-45ea-4f81-b275-1036e3845e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buckfast Abbey 4.5/5(68 reviews) You can learn about the history of Buckfastleigh with a visit to Buckfast Abbey. Stroll along the seaside in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckfast-Abbey-Buckfastleigh.d6094285.Attraction) #### 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 seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckfast-Butterfly-Farm-And-Dartmoor-Otter-Sanctuary-Buckfastleigh.d553248621532488767.Attraction) ## Cities near Dean Prior ![The derelict grandstand on the site of what was Buckfastleigh racecourse in Devon, England. Built in 1950 it fell out of use in 1960.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048671/2de9dfa1-364e-40b2-be58-12b3e77b08b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buckfastleigh ![Church Of St Petrock Wikidata has entry Q17526995 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084569/8cce8b7e-8dbd-4f9d-a86f-13ba111e2d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [No Swan So Fine](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:No_Swan_So_Fine) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### South Brent ![Fernworthy on a glorious April afternoon - 2015](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/a3ab6712-e9d8-44eb-ac66-97a6c491e7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Forester2009](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3343656?with_photo_id=58073079) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Dartmoor Forest ![Parish church of the Blesséd Virgin Mary, Rattery, Devon, seen from the esat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000385411/c1c4ddd8-665d-4558-b721-8fff26463049.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ruth Sharville](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11141) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Rattery - 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