- Explore the beaches along the Jurassic coastline (recently given World Heritage Status) which are around ½ hours drive from the cottage - www.jurassiccoast.com
- The cathedral city of Exeter and Somerset’s County town, Taunton, are within easy reach. They offer farmers markets, high street shopping, theatres, restaurants and museums
- As well as the Wellesley Cinema in Wellington, there is an Odeon in Taunton, near junction 25 of the M5.
- Dartmoor and Exmoor are within easy reach.
- Lots of National Trust Properties (including Killerton House and Knightshayes)
can be found locally.
- Oake Manor Golf Course is a well established par 70 parkland/lakeland course suitable for all standards of golfers - www.oakemanor.wd-uk.com
- Crealy Adventure Park is the South West’s favourite family attractions with slides, rides and huge all weather play areas - www.crealy.co.uk
- Find beautiful gardens, outdoor and indoor play areas and a woodland
railway at Bicton Park www.bictongardens.co.uk
- Quad World offers quad bike fun for all ages! Full tuition provided. www.quadworld.co.uk
- Diggerland is a unique adventure park where children and adults can
drive real diggers. www.diggerland.com
- River Cottage HQ is Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall's base for courses and events ranging from a night’s dining and entertainment, through to courses in foraging, curing, gardening, bread making, butchery and more. River Cottage Stores Ltd, at Axminster is a local produce store and canteen - www.rivercottage.net
- West Somerset Steam Railway is one of the longest heritage railways running from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
- Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary is home to over 400 of unwanted donkeys. Entry is free - www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
- The Wildlife and Dinosaur Park at Combe Martin - www.dinosaur-park.com
For a guide on Devons top attractions visit www.lotstodo.co.uk
For a guide on days out in Devon with children visit www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk