Pictures of Lustleigh
in the county of Devon
About Lustleigh
Rather special, in a favoured position close to the clear waters of the River Bovey, is the lovely old village of Lustleigh. This picturesque place has a long history, it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Of special note is the 13th-century Parish church, built of local granite, the church has a huge clock tower sweeping high above the thickly thatched cottages of the village. The cottages, like the church, are strongly built of Dartmoor granite as if to defy the icy winds that blast the moors in the depths of wintertime.
The sheer beauty of this area attracts many visitors. This is good walking country and Lustleigh Cleeve is particularly attractive. In the wooded areas there is a wealth of rare wildlife to be discovered and enjoyed.
Of interest in the village is the old village inn which dates from the 15th-century and after a long day's treck, the inn provides a haven for tired but happy walkers!
Lustleigh is close to the larger town of Bovey Tracy and nearby attractions include Becky Falls and Hound Tor Medieval Village.
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 Lustleigh
| Becky Falls | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hound Tor Medieval Village | (3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Jay's Grave | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Stover Country Park | (4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Grimspound | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Castle Drogo | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spinster's Rock | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The River Dart Country Park | (7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Fernworthy Stone Circle | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmoor National Park | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dartmeet | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Buckfast Abbey | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grey Wethers Stone Circle | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Compton Castle | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Exeter Cathedral | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in LustleighAll attractions in DevonComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Lustleigh
Buckland in the Moor, in the county of Devon (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
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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Chagford, in the county of Devon (6.6 miles, 10.5 km, direction NW)
With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone.
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Drewsteignton, in the county of Devon (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square.
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Postbridge, in the county of Devon (8.4 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)
Postbridge is a tiny hamlet, yet this richly wooded area, at the heart of the moor has become a natural starting point for the thousands of visitors who annually come to explore the splendour and wonders of the moor.
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Gidleigh, in the county of Devon (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction NW)
The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park.
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Dartmeet, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW)
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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Exeter, in the county of Devon (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NE)
Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit.
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Dawlish, in the county of Devon (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)
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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Two Bridges, in the county of Devon (11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction W)
Two Bridges is the junction of the two major routes across central Dartmoor, and thus attracts a lot of visitors in the summer.
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Princetown, in the county of Devon (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W)
Princetown is the highest village within the Dartmoor National Park, some call it the bleakest centre of the moors which is probably largely due to the town being the home of notorious Dartmoor Prison.
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Cockington, a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)
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 (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction SE)
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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Pinhoe, in the county of Devon (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NE)
Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity.
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Paignton, in the county of Devon (14.3 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)
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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Zeal Monachorum, in the county of Devon (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction N)
Set amid the rolling agricultural heartland of Devon, Zeal Monachorum is the very epitome of the perfect, tranquil Devonian village.
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All towns in DevonComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Newton Abbot Station | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SE) |
| M5 Junction 31 | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter St. Thomas Station | (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 30 | (13.0 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE) |
| Exeter Airport | (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NE) |
| Plymouth City Airport | (21.9 miles, 35.2 km, direction SW) |
| Lustleigh to London | (168.1 miles, 270.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Lustleigh
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Lustleigh center |
| The Edgemoor Country House Hotel And Restaurant | (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction SE) |
| Coombe Cross Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE) |
| Bovey Castle | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction NW) |
| Sampsons Farm Country Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| Lord Haldon Hotel | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE) |
| Passage House Hotel | (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE) |
| Dartmoor Lodge Hotel | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction S) |
| Exeter Court Hotel | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E) |
| Dartbridge Inn | (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction S) |
| Mercure Southgate Exeter | (10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Lustleigh |
