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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
Drewsteignton
Spend a half‑day walking the Two Moors Way and visiting Castle Drogo; one night in a B&B if you want a relaxed evening.
Drewsteignton is a tiny Devon village on the edge of Dartmoor. Its main attractions – Castle Drogo, prehistoric hill‑forts and scenic tor walks – are reachable on foot or a short drive, so a single day covers the highlights; add a night for a slower pace or to enjoy The Old Inn’s Michelin‑Plate dinner.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (short daylight, limited services)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £30–£45 excl. bed · Mid £45–£70 excl. bed · High £70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire 999 · Non‑urgent medical 111
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | £2–£3 |
| Pub meal (fish & chips) | £8–£12 |
| Bottle of local cider | £3–£5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EXT · Exeter Airport
- About 30 km (20 mi) north, 40 min drive via A30About 20 mi (30 km) north, 40 min drive via A30
Typical fares
- Exeter → Drewsteignton (car hire, 1 day)
- ≈ £40 (check rates)
- The Old Inn dinner
- £54–£61 per person
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; most sights are on the Two Moors Way. By car follow the A30 to Woodleigh, then the A382 to the village. No local bus service.
See and do
Known for
- Castle Drogo
- Hunters Tor
- The Old Inn
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moretonhampstead | Drive 6 km (4 mi) north on the A382, about 10 minDrive 4 mi (6 km) north on the A382, about 10 min | ≈15 min round‑trip |
| Chagford | Drive 3.5 km (2 mi) west on minor roads, about 7 minDrive 2 mi (3.5 km) west on minor roads, about 7 min | ≈15 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Church View House
- B&B in the village centre, 4‑10 PM check‑in, 10 PM checkout
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysorry |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it? |
| Can I have the bill, please? | Can I have the bill, please?can i have the bill, please? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited food and shop opening hours in winter; check ahead for The Old Inn reservation.
- National Park toilets are seasonal – open in summer only.
Drewsteignton is a quiet rural village with low crime; main risk is narrow country roads – drive cautiously, especially in fog.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Drewsteignton yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Castle Drogo
- Hunters Tor
- The Old Inn
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Drewsteignton: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- National Trust – Castle Drogo: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo/
- Wikivoyage: Drewsteignton, revision 5286799 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5286799
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Drewsteignton
To this address, please
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
US consulate in London; nearest UK embassy services in Exeter (check for local consular assistance).
Check opening hours of The Old Inn and National Trust site for Castle Drogo.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/drewsteignton). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.