How Far Is Down House Farm From Exeter, Dartmoor and the Devon Coast?

If you're planning a stay in Devon, knowing exactly how far you'll be driving each day makes all the difference. Down House Farm sits in the village of Longdown (postcode EX6 7SA), in the Teign Valley, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — close enough to Exeter for an easy supply run, and close enough to Dartmoor and the coast for a proper day out. Whether you're here for a family holiday, a wedding nearby, a business trip into Exeter, or visiting family at Exeter University, here's exactly how far you'll be driving.

Drive times from Down House Farm

• Exeter city centre — 4.5 miles, approx. 15–20 minutes

• Exeter St David's railway station — 3.8 miles, approx. 12–15 minutes

• Exeter International Airport — 9.6 miles, approx. 20–25 minutes

• Moretonhampstead (Dartmoor gateway) — 7 miles, approx. 20 minutes

• Chagford, Dartmoor — 9.5 miles, approx. 25–30 minutes

• Haytor Rocks, Dartmoor — 10 miles, approx. 30–35 minutes

• Exmouth (coast) — 12 miles, approx. 30 minutes

• Teignmouth (coast) — 13 miles, approx. 30–35 minutes

• Totnes / Dartington — 19 miles, approx. 35–40 minutes

Times are approximate and based on typical rural Devon road conditions — country lanes near the farm, then A-roads beyond. Always allow extra time during peak summer traffic or on narrow lanes after rain.

What this means for your stay

Exeter is genuinely close. A 15–20 minute drive gets you into the city for shopping, restaurants, the cathedral, or to catch a train onward — useful if part of your group wants a city day while others stay on the farm.

Dartmoor is on your doorstep. Moretonhampstead and Chagford — two of the best-loved gateway villages onto the moor — are both under half an hour away, putting you within easy reach of Haytor, Castle Drogo, and dozens of moorland walks without a long drive first.

The coast is doable in a morning. Both Exmouth and Teignmouth are around 30 minutes, so a beach day is realistic without losing the whole day to travel.

You're not isolated, but you are properly rural. The drive in from the main roads is along quiet country lanes — part of what makes Down House Farm feel like a genuine escape, even though Exeter is only a few miles away.

Getting here

Down House Farm, Longdown, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7SA.

Email: downhousedevon@gmail.com

Looking to book? Check availability on Airbnb or VRBO, or contact us directly for the best rates!