Pictures of Ashprington
in the county of Devon
About Ashprington
Ashprington is a village of great beauty and this is largely due to its fine position high above the rich fertile meadows that slope gently down to the River Dart. The village is encased among the hills of glorious Devonshire countryside. It is a place for tourists to wander and admire the pretty cottages and the church. It is an old village, mentioned in the Domesday Book and although it has existed through many centuries, the village looks today, as though time as somehow passed it by.
The parish church dedicated to St.David occupies a lofty hillside position from which fine views extend all around. It is a splendid church with a graceful 14th-century tower and the beautiful interior has many treasurers among which is a modern pulpit showing inticate carving and magnificent figures. The equally magnificent font is urn shaped and of local stone, it dates from Norman times. This is a fascinating church that is a constant source of amazement, it is a joy to visit and not to be missed.
Most of the cottages are from the 19th-century and are mostly of stone with small porches and lush creeper reaching over walls and doorways. They are fronted by small gardens hemmed in by old stone walls that are a riot of colourful clematis, honeysuckle and wallflowers. It is a mellow and tranquil scene of quiet contentment. On an historic note the Watermans Arms, a welcoming inn, was once an old Smithy and above the village a curving lane leads to a Palladian Mansion built in 1770 by a Captain Pownoll, to a design by Sir Robert Taylor. The house is noted for it's dramatic Elliplical Cantilivered Staircase as well as for the fine grounds, landscaped in the 18th-century by Capability Brown and cover some 550 acres. The Sharpham Trust was set up in 1984 for the protection of the estate. In a magical setting is Sharpham's Vineyard, it's rows of vines sweep down to the edge of the River Dart. Amongst other things, the vineyard also produces fine chees
In the 19th-century paper was milled in a creek just along the Dart. Here a factory was set up in 1806 by a Mr.Tucker who included in his complex a gashouse. Mr.Tucker must have been a man of vision, for his works were a year ahead of the first gashouse to be opened in London.
A visit to this lovely area is a refreshing experience, life is un-hurried and peaceful. The enchanting river has an endless procession of colourful craft floating by and the old cottages blend happily with new build and old buildings restored to become holiday hide-aways.
Nearby places of interest include; Dartmouth with it's wonderful seafaring history, the delightful town of Totness and Brixham, known for smuggling and fishing.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ashprington
| Totnes Castle | (2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Woodlands Leisure Park, Totnes | (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Greenway | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Berry Pomeroy Castle | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Paignton Zoo | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Dartington Hall | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dartmouth Pottery | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Dartmouth Castle | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Compton Castle | (5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Cockington Court | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Cockington Country Park | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Cockington Forge | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Golden Hind | (6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Coleton Fishacre Garden | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Man Sands | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
All attractions in AshpringtonAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ashprington
Dittisham, in the county of Devon (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction SE)
Attractive unspoilt village in a tranquil setting overlooking the widest part of the River Dart.
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Galmpton, in the county of Devon (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E)
Galmpton is a medium sized village located between Paignton and Brixham by the River Dart, close to Stoke Gabriel. Agatha...
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE)
This delightful seaside resort with its snug little harbour is a place where visitors can enjoy a holiday of endless hours of...
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Kingswear, in the county of Devon (5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)
Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE)
This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient...
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Babbacombe, in the county of Devon (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)
With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday.
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Torcross, in the county of Devon (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)
In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl.
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Kingsbridge, in the county of Devon (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction SW)
Long ago, Kingsbridge was a thriving port, these days it is an interesting holiday destination providing year long excitement for boating enthusiasts and a wealth sandy beaches and lovely coves for those who simply wish to laze beside the sea.
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Beesands, in the county of Devon (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)
Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle.
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Hallsands, in the county of Devon (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction S)
Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas.
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Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction NW)
This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens.
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Salcombe, in the county of Devon (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW)
Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea.
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
A popular tourist and beauty spot on Dartmoor. It is the meeting point of the two major tributaries of the River Dart: the East...
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Hope, in the county of Devon (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)
Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.
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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE)
Dawlish is an attractive holiday resort on the Devon coast, it lies between the picturesque estuaries of both the River Exe and the River Teign.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Totnes Station | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction NW) |
| Paignton Station | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction W) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction N) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (23.3 miles, 37.4 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (25.4 miles, 40.9 km, direction NE) |
| Ashprington to London | (172.2 miles, 277.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ashprington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ashprington center |
| Fingals Hotel | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE) |
| Cott Inn | (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NW) |
| St Marguerite | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE) |
| The White Horse Hotel | (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E) |
| Summerhill Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) |
| Rowcroft Hotel | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E) |
| Great Western Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) |
| Beresford Hotel | (4.9 miles, 8.0 km, direction NE) |
| The Cosmopolitan | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE) |
| The No Smoking Clifton At Paignton | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Ashprington |