Ilsington Travel Guide

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Ilsington: St Michael's Church There has been a church on this site since the 11th century although the present cruciform building dates from the early 14th century with 15th century additions. In terms of area the parish is one of the largest in Devon. John Ford, the dramatist who wrote the controversial tragedy "'Tis Pity She's a Whore", was born in nearby Bagtor House and baptized in the church on 12 or 17 April 1586.
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Ilsington: St Michael's Church There has been a church on this site since the 11th century although the present cruciform building dates from the early 14th century with 15th century additions. In terms of area the parish is one of the largest in Devon. John Ford, the dramatist who wrote the controversial tragedy "'Tis Pity She's a Whore", was born in nearby Bagtor House and baptized in the church on 12 or 17 April 1586.
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Lower East Lounston nature reserve Granite gateposts at this damp oak woodland site which is cared for with help from Devon Wildlife Trust by agreement with the owner.
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Trees near Haytor Vale Looking over the Lemon valley from the lane between Smokey Cross and Cottamoor Cross, with the moorland southeast of Hay Tor rising beyond. Flies catch the late sunlight.
Lane near Ilsington This lane, along the north side of the Liverton Brook valley, continues the line of Tipleyhill Lane. Here it is on its way to Narracombe.

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The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon

The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon

4 out of 5
The Moorland Hotel Haytor Dartmoor Newton Abbot England
The price is AU$134 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$134
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newton Abbot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
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Clean rooms, staff friendly, car park can get busy.

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The Moorland Hotel, Haytor, Devon
The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
Seafront Torquay England
The price is AU$145 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$145
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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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
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$136 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$136
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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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! (1,006 reviews)
Highly recommend Pros - Great rooms, lovely breakfast. Staff were great. Room was spotless. Cons - The shower toiletries had run out but I had bought my own so it didn’t matter. The towels are quite small but there was plenty of them. All in all a very good stay.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
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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
Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything

Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything

Brixham England
Stay at this cottage in Brixham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Golden Hind and Brixham Harbour are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Absolutely stunning little cottage! Loved everything about it, the decor was beautiful, cosy and just inviting. Have taken some idea home with us! The little pub a few doors down was also lovely, friendly and inviting locals too which was really nice! Would highly recommend, would 100% return! Host ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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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
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