Head to the rustic city of Ashburton
The countryside and parks provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Ashburton. This welcoming city attracts visitors thanks to its coffee shops and bars. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in Ashburton
Do you want to find top things to see and do in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Ashburton has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary (2.4 mi / 3.9 km)
- Paignton Zoo (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Paignton Pier (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
- Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens (10.4 mi / 16.7 km)
- Splashdown Quaywest (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
- Woodlands Family Theme Park (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
Exploring the natural features in Ashburton
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Ashburton is a great place to get out in nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dartmoor National Park (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
- River Dart Country Park (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Becky Falls (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Cockington Country Park (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- Canonteign Waterfalls and Country Park (9 mi / 14.5 km)
- Preston Beach (9.9 mi / 15.9 km)
Transport options to and around Ashburton
The nearest airport is in Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), located 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from the city centre.