Throwleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stone circle - Dartmoor. The stone circle (SX 633897) near to White Moor Stone.
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Shilley Pool On Blackaton Brook.
Photo by Guy Wareham (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Lane at Clannaborough The lane from Throwleigh to South Zeal, followed here by the Taw-Teign Link path, passes Clannaborough Cottage on the fringe of the open moor.
Shilstone Tor. Right at the edge of the moor, just a few yards from the road near Throwleigh, this small tor has apparently been quarried, perhaps to build the superb longhouse close by at Higher Shilstone.
Shilstone Tor This tor looks out east and from here Castle Drogo can be spotted on the horizon and is just left of centre in the photo scarcely visible in this photo, but it does indicate the extent of the view if related to the OS map. The Shilstone Tor has clearly been used by stone masons in days gone by as there are signs of their drilling and cleaving scattered around. Around 1905 a house called 'Midway' was built by local landowner Willoughby Lowe and is fine example of a more modern granite built house. The house is on the road leading down from Shilstone Tor into the village of Throwleigh (pronounced: Throwl-eigh)and is appropriately named as it is mid-way along this road to the village from Shilstone Tor. 'Midway' was once lived in briefly by Devon born artist Sydney Curnow Vosper 1909/10. The house has since been extensively extended.
Photo by Colin Vosper (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
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
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
The price is AU$124 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$124
30 Mar - 31 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! (1,000 reviews)
Comfortable clean room. Great location

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

4 out of 5
Southernhay East Exeter England
The price is AU$128 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$128
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Comfortable stay and welcoming staff. Rooms was fine but due a refresh.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
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The Mole Resort - Lodges

The Mole Resort - Lodges

4 out of 5
The Lodges at The Mole Umberleigh England
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Umberleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Really great standard of accomodation, beautiful lodge & spotlessly clean. Great hot tub

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Mole Resort - Lodges
Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages

Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Broadwoodwidger Lifton England
Stay at this spa cottage in Lifton. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Roadford Reservoir and Dingles Fairground ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
The place is spacious and cosy. There is a small playground where kids can spend their time.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Frankaborough Farm Holiday Cottages
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! (203 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

Autumn at Decoy

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.

Decoy Country Park
Mother Swan and her young

Stover Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Stover Country Park, a lovely green space in Teigngrace.

Stover Country Park

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.

Newton Abbot Racecourse

River Dart Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at River Dart Country Park, a lovely green space in Holne. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

River Dart Country Park

Becky Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Becky Falls and enjoy the beautiful countryside during your trip to Manaton. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Becky Falls

Fernworthy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fernworthy Lake during your travels in Newton Abbot. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Fernworthy Lake

Activities

Torquay: The extraordinary life of Agatha Christie tour

Torquay: The Extraordinary Life of Agatha Christie Tour

AU$38
per adult
Torquay: The Extraordinary Life of Agatha Christie Tour
The Fawlty Tours walking experience

The Fawlty Tours walking experience

AU$29
per adult
The Fawlty Tours walking experience
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 Throwleigh

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

Fernworthy on a glorious April afternoon - 2015
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Dartmoor Forest