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Things to Do

Everything you need to get the most out of your stay

Indoor

Outdoor

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On the Water

  • Discovery Surf School
    Lower Council Carpark at Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon, TQ7 4AS
    www.discoverysurf.com | 07813 639622
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Walking & Cycling

  • Walking Routes
    There is around 730km of public footpaths that snake around rocky heaths and undulating hills. If you want to carve your own path, you can, as nobody owns the land. But be careful of bogs, swollen rivers and the Range Danger Area, an area in the park where the military practice exercises with live ammunition. Please check www.gov.uk or telephone 0800 4584868 to check firing times.
  • Cycle Routes
    There is over 350km of bridleways that can be traversed by mountain bikes. Please note, however, you are not allowed to stray off the paths on your bikes. Excellent cycle maps can be found at the town hall in Ashburton
  • Bigpeaks Cycle Hire
    Linhay Business Park, c1, Ashburton, Newton Abbot TQ13 7UP
    www.bigpeaks.com | 01364654080
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Pampering

  • Glo Pamper
    For pampering in the comfort of your property. A range of treatments available from a local therapist including massage, pedicure, manicure, etc. To book please use the contact details below and quote ‘kate & toms’. Guests are advised to book well in advance.
    www.glo-pamper.co.uk | 020 7096 0385

Top Places to Visit

Historic Buildings

  • Totnes Bridge
    Seymour Court, Bridgetown, Totnes TQ9 5AA

Stately Homes & Gardens

  • Ugbrooke House and Gardens
    Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot TQ13 0AD
    www.ugbrooke.co.uk | 01626852179
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Places to See

  • South Devon Beaches
    South Devon is home to some of the UK’s best beaches, with 22 miles of sandy coastline and 20 different beaches to choose from. One of the best is Blackpool Sands, about a 40 minute drive from The Dairy Farm, where there’s a stunning white sand beach and a nice beach café and shop. If you fancy travelling to Torquay then there are an abundance of idyllic bays, such as Torre Abbey Sands and the sandy-shale beaches around the red-clay Babbacombe Beach – a place where the locals go to escape the throngs of tourists.
  • Torquay
    Torquay – or the ‘English Riviera’ as it’s fondly known as – is a paradise town of palm trees, steep hills, and plentiful beaches. Weather permitting, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the pier and promenade, ice cream in hand, and wander up the magnificent Royal Terrace Gardens, where stunning views of the harbour await. Or you can do a spot of retail therapy and visit one of Torquay’s many independent and chain shops.
  • Dartmouth
    Dartmouth is a little quieter and smaller than Torquay, but it’s still just as pleasant. The town is fast becoming a fashionable holiday destination, with lots of boutique shops and quality eateries popping up in the last few years. However glamorous Dartmouth is becoming, the fishing industry still beats on here, and you can sit idly by watching the boats come in and deliver fresh fish to the restaurants lining the water’s edge. Culinary highlights include Seahorse (Tel: 01803 835147) and Rockfish (Tel: 01803 832800). To burn off your fish lunch, be sure to walk up to the gigantic Britannia Naval College, a stunning building which overlooks the town.
  • Totnes
    Totnes prides itself on being different. Since 2006, the town has made every effort to wean itself from a dependence of peak oil and the global markets. As a result, it has its own local currency – the ‘Totnes Pound’ – and makes every attempt at creating a strong, localised community. There are lots of lovely shops here, and almost all are independent; you will find antique books, bespoke furniture, fine art, handmade shoes and market goods. Eateries are excellent, too, with Riverford Field Kitchen (Tel: 01803 762074) coming up trumps and Willow (Tel: 01803 862605) serving the best vegetarian food around.

Local Events and Festivals

Top Things to Do for Children

Indoor

  • Dartmouth Castle
    Castle Road, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0JN
    01803 833588
  • iBounce Trampoline Park
    1, Milber Trading Estate, Newton Abbot TQ12 4SG
    www.i-bounce.co.uk | 01626332241

Outdoor

  • Crealy Great Adventure Parks
    Sidmouth Rd, Exeter EX5 1DR
    www.crealy.co.uk | 01395 233200