Ottery St Mary Travel Guide

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Little Big Top over the creek (Beautiful Days '08)
Little Big Top over the creek (Beautiful Days '08)
Tumuli that is part of the Barrow Down cemetery near Ottery St. Mary, Devon. The tumuli is the small hill in the field, with a fence and small hedgerow bisecting it.
#LikeALocal. A free Entry event held every year in Ottery St Mary, East Devon. The Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of the town to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors, something that has become very well known throughout the years. Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels – the event is said to have originated in the 17th century, and is held each year. Each of Ottery’s central public houses sponsors a single barrel. Held on November 4th, the barrels are soaked with tar and are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames begin to pour out, they are hoisted up onto local people’s backs and shoulders.
Escot House, near to Fairmile, Devon, Great Britain.
Photo by Anthony 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 2.066.795 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
2.066.795 ₫
2.480.154 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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! (1,010 reviews)
Nice hotel with easy parking.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 1.939.093 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.939.093 ₫
2.326.912 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 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! (1,006 reviews)
Great greeting at reception, lovely friendly, lady who was knowledgable about the hotels history. Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast, which was cooked to order, good selection and a lovely guy

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday
Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club

4 out of 5
Woodbury Castle Exeter England
The price is 1.606.823 ₫ per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
1.606.823 ₫
1.928.188 ₫ total
26 Feb - 27 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! (1,001 reviews)
Great pool

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
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Number 18 Apartments

Number 18 Apartments

4 out of 5
Mary Arches Street Exeter England
Stay at this apartment in Exeter. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions St Nicholas Priory and 21 The Mint are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
Simon was a very polite host but we had a few issues with our stay. The apartment is near a nightclub and on one night had to pass our way through the crowd to enter. It wasn't just the noise from the nightclub but also pigeons in /behind the bedroom wall which made it very hard to sleep. We told ...

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

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Dolphin Chalet

Dolphin Chalet

3.5 out of 5
Dawlish England
Stay at this golf cottage in Dawlish. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve and Red Rock Beach are located nearby.
Dolphin Chalet
Okanagan

Okanagan

3.5 out of 5
56 Broad Street Lyme Regis England
Stay at this apartment in Lyme Regis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Town Mill and Dinosaur Land are located nearby.
Okanagan
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Popular places to visit

Escot Park

Explore the great outdoors at Escot Park, a lovely green space in Ottery St Mary. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Escot Park

Cadhay

You can learn about the history of Ottery St Mary with a stop at Cadhay. Visit the stunning cathedral and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

Cadhay