The Passage Hotel is in northern New Abbot, less than a mile from the New Abbott Racecourse. This racecourse hosts thoroughbred horse races in the spring and summer; the racecourse also has a conference center for business travelers. Local eateries within walking distance include Thatched Roof and Fuchsia; both eateries serve British fare. Passage House provides on-site dining at the Passage House Inn, adjacent to the hotel building; this restaurant is in an 18th century building. The Penthouse Rooms have private terraces with views of the River Teign.
Located in the western New Abbot village Preston, Sampsons Farm is a country-style inn on the banks of the River Teign; the hotel is in a converted stone farmhouse. On-site dining is available at the hotel's restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the dining room has a tranquil ambiance and serves South Devon sirloin steak and baked goats' cheese. The hotel's 15 rooms provide views of the courtyard; one room, the courtyard penthouse suite, was once a hayloft and features a living room area and terrace. The hotel's property has the "Secret Sampsons Walk," a path that runs along the River Teign.
Newton Abbot's town center is home to the Brown's Guest House at Homelands. This hotel is a five-minute walk from downtown Newton Abbot pubs, including Ye Olde Cider Bar and Wetherspoon; these establishments have beverages and pub fare. The Newton Abbot Town and Great Western Railroad Museum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Brown's Guest House is a 19th century, Victorian-style manor with a dining room for breakfast, outdoor terrace and parlor room for group gatherings. Family rooms have poster beds and views of the Teign Estuary.
The Best Western in Newton Abbot is on Queens Street, a five-minute walk from the New Abbot railway station. This boutique lodging option offers a fitness room and meeting room for receptions. The Cafe Bar restaurant is on the hotel's premises and serves English food for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting. The hotel offers massages and body treatments at its spa by appointment only. The 18-hole course at Stover Golf Club is a 10-minute drive from the hotel; this club has been in operation since 1894 and has a golf pro shop.
