Sparkwell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lane to Lower Venton. From 619935, looking down the lane on the left. The wood on the right is Hook's Brake, in SX5957, and the main Plymouth-Ivybridge railway line runs in front of it.
Lane to Lower Venton. From 619935, looking down the lane on the left. The wood on the right is Hook's Brake, in SX5957, and the main Plymouth-Ivybridge railway line runs in front of it.
Junction of footpaths in Walks Brake wood The permissive footpath to Sparkwell is straight ahead but here it crosses another path running left to right.
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Venton Sewage Works Venton Sewage Works is marked on the 1:25000 OS map, immediately North of the railway line by Venton Bridge. The road from Sparkwell to Venton runs left to right in front of the entrance.
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Sparkwell Golf Course A green on the 9 hole golf course, seen from the permissive path through Smuggler's Coppice. Beyond is the southwestern edge of Dartmoor.
Elfordleigh

Elfordleigh

3 out of 5
Colebrook Plymouth England
The price is ฿3,282 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿3,282
฿3,938 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
Staff friendly and helpful, room was clean and tidy. Very nice breakfast. Just need to rethink the placement of handrails in accessible bathroom - nothing in the shower and the one next to the toilet made it difficult to reach the toilet paper!

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Elfordleigh
Welbeck Manor and Golf

Welbeck Manor and Golf

3 out of 5
Welbeck Manor Plymouth England
The price is ฿2,998 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿2,998
฿3,597 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Delta Force Paintball Plymouth and Plympton Swimming ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
We had a lovely night’s stay in this quiet hotel. Perfect for a relaxing night away. Staff were very pleasant

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Welbeck Manor and Golf
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth

4 out of 5
50 Exeter Street Plymouth England
The price is ฿1,893 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,893
฿2,272 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Lovely hotel, staff excellent great location

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
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The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel

2 out of 5
16 Young's Park Road Paignton England
Stay at this aparthotel in Paignton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium bedding. Popular attractions Splashdown Quaywest and Goodrington Sands ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Amazing!!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel
Plymouth by Charles Hope

Plymouth by Charles Hope

3.5 out of 5
Ford Park Rd Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Box and Drake Circus are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (52 reviews)
We had a fantastic 3‑night stay at Charles Hope Plymouth. The apartment was modern, spotless, and thoughtfully designed, making it feel fresh and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Everything we needed was provided — from a fully equipped kitchen to comfortable living spaces — which made our stay ...

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Plymouth by Charles Hope
Royal William Yard Apartments

Royal William Yard Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Royal William Yard Plymouth England
Stay at this apartment in Plymouth. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions South West Coast Path Section 36 Trailhead and Mount Edgcumbe ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Lovely apartment. Only downside is 2 bedrooms are open plan and not completely private and can hear the person in the other room. Amazing location with lots to do

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Royal William Yard Apartments
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Popular places to visit

National Marine Aquarium featuring interior views, coral and marine life

National Marine Aquarium

Discover the creatures that live deep in the world’s oceans and learn about the importance of conservation at the largest aquarium in the U.K.

National Marine Aquarium
War memorial on Plymouth Hoe

Hoe Park

After visiting Hoe Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Plymouth. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Hoe Park
Plymouth featuring signage

Plymouth Gin Distillery

Sip on expertly made gin in a historic distillery that has been making spirits for over two centuries in the same spot on Plymouth’s waterfront.

Plymouth Gin Distillery
Royal Citadel showing a statue or sculpture, château or palace and military items

Royal Citadel

This 17th-century stronghold was a bastion of military strength. Explore the walls and fortifications with a guided tour.

Royal Citadel
Mayflower Steps which includes general coastal views

Mayflower Steps

Among the fishing boats of Plymouth’s harbor is a memorial to the settlers who went on to found one of the first American colonies.

Mayflower Steps
Elizabethan House showing heritage elements and interior views

Elizabethan House

Step inside this wonderfully preserved house to see how a merchant or sea captain would have lived in the 1500s, a time when Plymouth was a prosperous port city.

Elizabethan House

Things to do

Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

฿1,184
per traveller
Plymouth: Self Guided City Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt
Tintagel castle Tor's Tours

2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury

฿12,498
per adult
2-Day Tour of King Arthur's Cornwall in Tintagel, Boscastle and Dartmoor from Glastonbury
World War II Heritage Tour

World War II Heritage Tour

฿20,125
per adult
World War II Heritage Tour
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Cities near Sparkwell

Plymouth showing a coastal town and heritage architecture

Plymouth