Alphington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Entrance to St Michael's Church cemetery, Dawlish Road
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Clapperbrook Allotments Allotments in the morning sun at Alphington, Exeter.
Leaving Alphington, back into the 30mph zone
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The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Seafront Torquay England
The price is AU$86 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$86
19 Mar - 20 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)
A good hotel!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Grand Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park

4 out of 5
Sandy Park Way Exeter England
The price is AU$126 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$126
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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)
Lovely clean room. Great that you can turn the shower on without having to reach into the shower and get wet. Staff friendly and welcoming. Checked for us to see if room was ready so we were able to check in early. So happy to be close to the Exeter Chiefs ground, very handy. Lovely bar area, good ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
The Imperial Torquay

The Imperial Torquay

4 out of 5
Park Hill Road Torquay England
The price is AU$103 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
AU$103
27 Mar - 28 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! (1,004 reviews)
Fantastic as always

Reviewed on 15 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! (10 reviews)
Beautifully presented & clean. Surprisingly very spacious inclusive with all amenities you would need. Excellent value for money would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
Astor House

Astor House

4 out of 5
Warren Road Torquay England
Stay at this beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
Received a text stating that access codes for the property would be provided shortly after 14:00 for check in at 15:00. Phoned at 14:30 and left message. Left 2 subsequent messages with no call back or codes. Emailed at 15:20 having still not received access codes or a call back stating that if codes ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Astor House
Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon

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 fitness centre. Popular attractions S W Coast Path and Maidencombe ...
10/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews)
Great house everything catered for, even things you didn’t know you wanted, home made scones and cream on arrival easy contact with host who was always helpful, plan to stay again next year

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon
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Popular places to visit

Powderham Castle which includes château or palace and interior views

Powderham Castle

Explore nature trails, watch the birds of prey displays and go on a deer safari at this manor house that combines a medieval military exterior with opulent Victorian furnishings.

Powderham Castle
Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Exeter Cathedral
In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.

Exeter's Historic Quayside

Find out about the history of Exeter when you spend time at Exeter's Historic Quayside. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this quaint area.

Exeter's Historic Quayside
The floor of a hut was rather interesting.

National Trust Killerton

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Trust Killerton in Broad Clyst. Visit the stunning cathedral and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

National Trust Killerton
Royal Albert Museum and Gallery featuring interior views

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery

Housed in a Gothic revival building in the heart of Exeter, this award-winning museum showcases a range of displays from around the world.

Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter showing heritage elements

Princesshay

During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princesshay. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Princesshay

Activities

Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

AU$38
per adult
Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon
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Cities near Alphington

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

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