Dartington is a small, beautiful village located just outside Totnes and is famous for being the home of the world renowned College.The village is home to the Dartington estate, a 1,200 acre estate which has something for everyone, beautiful gardens, Barn Cinema, shops, cafes and everything in-between.
There is also the stunning Dartington Hall where many events take place throughout the year.
In medieval times the abbey became rich through fishing and trading in sheep wool. By the 14th century Buckfast was one of the wealthiest abbeys in the south-west of England.