Title: Gidleigh Travel Guide: Best of Gidleigh, Newton Abbot Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gidleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Gidleigh-Hotels.d6049274.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gidleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Gidleigh-Holiday-Rentals.d6049274.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Gidleigh Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gidleigh.d6049274.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gidleigh Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gidleigh.d6049274.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gidleigh Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Mill Leat at Yeo. The leat leading into Yeo farm (directly behind camera) from the South Teign river, which is among the trees on the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/d234bbf6-9b1f-4028-bdd9-0bee8f66769f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mill Leat at Yeo. The leat leading into Yeo farm (directly behind camera) from the South Teign river, which is among the trees on the left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/d234bbf6-9b1f-4028-bdd9-0bee8f66769f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Meadow, Teigncombe One of many small lush meadows on the slopes above the South Teign river. In the background, the land rises to the edge of the open moor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/efe62eb1-e782-42e5-b38e-54f229ebc2db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gidleigh Park Hotel A superb establishment that does an affordable lunch menu. The a la carte on the day of taking was £95 however.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/4975e7d4-b659-4340-bf7f-1e08310bb361.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/4975e7d4-b659-4340-bf7f-1e08310bb361.jpg) by [Chris Allen](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4264) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Teign meet. The junction of the North and South Teign rivers should be called "Teign Meet", although, unlike Dartmeet, there is no car park or tea shop. It's a pretty spot by Leigh Bridge on a no through road near Chagford which leads to the Gidleigh Park Hotel. Of the two, the North Teign on the far side is much the bigger river. Downstream is right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/f654e802-9c12-40c7-839d-10c1c57e751a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gidleigh 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_6049274) - Top hotels in Gidleigh - Top Holiday Rentals in Gidleigh ![Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72630000/72626800/72626765/fd0d1e1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park Sandy Park Way Exeter England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £71 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Very clean, excellent location Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=72626765&PinnedHotelID=72626765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049274) ![Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7800/7784/d9470097_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday Queen Street Exeter England £66 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Great staff, very accommodating, immaculate room, quiet room, perfect stay, would definitely return thank you for a lovely stay! Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7784&PinnedHotelID=7784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049274) ![Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17300/17257/e7c775af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Southernhay East Exeter England £67 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Stayed one night in Exeter . Room was average. The bedroom carpet had a lot of stains on it ( kept shoes on ) Used the pool which was great but the woman’s showers had black mould on the ceiling above the showers and around the pipe going up into the ceiling inside the shower which was a bit off ... Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=17257&PinnedHotelID=17257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049274) [See all 2,018 properties in Gidleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6049274) 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. ![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 Teignmouth ... 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) ![Wisteria Cottage, Topsham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39770000/39769200/39769193/551482b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wisteria Cottage, Topsham Topsham England Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Topsham Pool and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews) We had a wonderful stay in this delightful cosy cottage. It is well- equipped and immaculately clean. Great location for south Devon - even in poor weather! Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Hotels-Wisteria-Cottage.h39769193.Hotel-Information) ![Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33605400/33605342/cd16f89f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon Stokeinteignhead ENG Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Newton Abbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Labrador Bay and S W Coast Path ... 10/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews) Our welcome afternoon tea treat was greatly enjoyed. The house is beautiful: it’s separate lounges and kitchens and the pool and hot tub offered something for everyone in our multi generational family. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot-Hotels-Large-Luxury-House-With-Heated-Pool.h33605342.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gidleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6049274&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gidleigh hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049274&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Autumn at Decoy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/c4a52b0f-1828-4e0c-a2ba-9b299dd7fd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Decoy Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Decoy Country Park, a lovely green space in Newton Abbot. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Decoy-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041207016251392.Attraction) ![Mother Swan and her young](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/625041311603322880/8315c6d5-2d94-4f88-8361-ace35d5e9303.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stover Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Stover Country Park, a lovely green space in Teigngrace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stover-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d625041311603322880.Attraction) #### Newton Abbot Racecourse You can take time to visit Newton Abbot Racecourse during your travels to Teigngrace. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot-Racecourse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024238.Attraction) #### River Dart Country Park Explore the great outdoors at River Dart Country Park, a lovely green space in Holne. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Dart-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488768.Attraction) #### Becky Falls Explore the great outdoors at Becky Falls and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Manaton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Becky-Falls-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488769.Attraction) #### Devon Guild of Craftsmen You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Devon Guild of Craftsmen during your travels in Bovey Tracey. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Devon-Guild-Of-Craftsmen-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488790.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Torquay: The extraordinary life of Agatha Christie tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647270/682b47ff-488f-436a-8dd9-cd3423107f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: The Extraordinary Life of Agatha Christie Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-the-extraordinary-life-of-agatha-christie-tour.a44647270.activity-details) ![Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340887/cb4cb0a6-a7f7-43f4-a7f3-986d568d9326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-tour-of-exmouth-in-east-devon.a46340887.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Torquay: The Fawlty Tours Experience - Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50469197/81b12248-f9e7-4b34-aab7-67dda1cd3595.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torquay: The Fawlty Tours Experience - Guided Walk £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-the-fawlty-tours-experience-guided-walk.a50469197.activity-details) [See all activities in Gidleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gidleigh.d6049274.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Gidleigh ![Awesome colours, easy to find](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/98cfc9ba-003c-4b5a-9387-1c80ed97c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newton Abbot ![Sandypark. Bad weather brews over the hamlet in the Teign valley, seen from the fieldside path mentioned in 1243007.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/465553ea-d8e2-45ed-ac76-5b28f36e76ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chagford - Cities near Gidleigh - Places of interest [Newton Abbot](https://expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot.dx5647)[Chagford](https://expedia.co.uk/Chagford.dx7160) - [Dartmoor National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dartmoor-National-Park-Devon.d182504.Attraction) - [University of Exeter ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Exeter-Exeter.d6094246.Attraction) - [Powderham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Powderham-Castle-Exeter.d6204647.Attraction) - [Exeter Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Cathedral-Exeter.d6094249.Attraction) - [Exeter's Historic Quayside ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeters-Historic-Quayside-Exeter.d6171371.Attraction) - [Buckfast Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckfast-Abbey-Buckfastleigh.d6094285.Attraction) - [Cockington Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cockington-Country-Park-Torquay.d553248621532488773.Attraction) - [Exeter Northcott Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Northcott-Theatre-Exeter.d553248621532490221.Attraction) - [Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Albert-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Exeter.d6094253.Attraction) - [Lydford Gorge ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lydford-Gorge-Okehampton.d6094343.Attraction) - [Castle Drogo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Drogo-Exeter.d6094337.Attraction) - [Newton Abbot Racecourse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newton-Abbot-Racecourse-Newton-Abbot.d553248621533024238.Attraction) - [Dawlish Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dawlish-Beach-Dawlish.d553248633027408790.Attraction) - [Exeter Golf and Country Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeter-Golf-And-Country-Club-Exeter.d6171233.Attraction) - [Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary ](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckfast-Butterfly-Farm-And-Dartmoor-Otter-Sanctuary-Buckfastleigh.d553248621532488767.Attraction) - [Dartington Hall Estate and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dartington-Hall-Estate-And-Gardens-Totnes.d553248621532488737.Attraction) - [Totnes Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Totnes-Castle-Totnes.d6094283.Attraction) - [Ashbury Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashbury-Golf-Club-Okehampton.d553248621563222604.Attraction) - [Okehampton Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Okehampton-Castle-Okehampton.d6094341.Attraction) - [River Dart Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/River-Dart-Country-Park-Newton-Abbot.d553248621532488768.Attraction) - [Pynes Hill Estate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pynes-Hill-Estate-Exeter.d6171145.Attraction) - [Holcombe Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Holcombe-Beach-Devon.d553248635978573300.Attraction) - [Exeter's Underground Passages ](https://expedia.co.uk/Exeters-Underground-Passages-Exeter.d553248635171434412.Attraction) - [Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Canonteign-Waterfalls-And-Country-Park-Exeter.d553248621532490214.Attraction) - [Tavistock Pannier Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tavistock-Pannier-Market-Tavistock.d553248621532488730.Attraction) - [Shaldon Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaldon-Beach-Teignmouth.d553248635978488715.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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