Whimple Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Whimplewood from Woodhayes Cottage Looking SE towards the hill at Whimplewood from the raised bank at Woodhayes Cottage.
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Whimplewood from Woodhayes Cottage Looking SE towards the hill at Whimplewood from the raised bank at Woodhayes Cottage.
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Railway over-bridge, near Whimple
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Driveway on the edge of Whimple
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Venn Cross, Whimple. A lane junction northeast of the village.

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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$130 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$130
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great value and location adjacent to the Lloyd tennis facility and Exeter Chiefs ground. New hotel, friendly professional staff.Lean, good sized room overlooking the M5 but excellent sound insulation

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

4 out of 5
Woodbury Castle Exeter England
The price is AU$109 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$109
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
A pleasant stay, lovely staff, clean room, good facilities, good value for money.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday

3.5 out of 5
Queen Street Exeter England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$128 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$128
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,005 reviews)
Very friendly staff,fabulous room,central to all amenities.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
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Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town

Lyme Regis England
Stay at this golf cottage in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and The Town Mill are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Cosy , parking fabulous, short walk to all amenities and beach front. Well equipped kitchen and biscuits a lovely touch.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Set in the heart of Lyme Regis in the conservation area of the old town
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 water park. Popular attractions Labrador Bay and S W Coast Path ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
A perfect house for our four generational family get together to celebrate my parent’s diamond wedding anniversary. The hot tub and indoor pool were great. We had a delicious meal by Nina the private chef, who came to the house to cook for us.Thank you

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Large Luxury House with Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Cinema close to coast near Shaldon
A 6 bedroom property, 2 minute walk to the sea front, beach and restaurants.

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! (41 reviews)
Great location, excellent communication and lovely house

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

A 6 bedroom property, 2 minute walk to the sea front, beach and restaurants.
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Popular places to visit

Powderham Castle which includes château or palace and interior views

Powderham Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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 lively bars in this culturally rich 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

Exeter's Underground Passages

Rummage through old pipe corridors that once carried water past the city ramparts. Hear stories about the site’s cholera epidemics and use as an air raid shelter.

Exeter's Underground Passages

Activities

Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon

AU$39
per adult
Walking Tour of Exmouth in East Devon
How amazing do these ducks look! We have had hundreds of designs and added them all to a book for you to take inspiration from

Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day

AU$10
per adult
Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day
A family Taster Tour of Babbacombe Bay

Sea Kayak Taster Tour 90 Minutes for 4 People

AU$254
per traveller
Sea Kayak Taster Tour 90 Minutes for 4 People
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Cities near Whimple

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter