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Local Information
There are many great days out in the local area. Here's some places guests have enjoyed visiting as well as local information:
Coastal villages and towns: Beer,Branscombe,Sidmouth,Lyme Regis, Budleigh Salterton,Seaton, Exmouth.
Exeter: An interisting day out. See the Cathedral, visit the shops, cafes and much more. www.exeter.gov.uk/visiting
Donkey Sanctuary: Inspiring trip. Lovely gardens and good cafe. Free entry.www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
Horse riding: Popular stables in sheldon village. Phone Liz for details 01823 681118.
Swimming: Available at nearby (1 mile) camp site at a cost of £1.
National Trust: A wide array of historic houses and gardens nearby. A La Ronde near Exmouth, The Old Bakery at Branscombe, Knightshayes Court near Tiverton, Killerton house near Cullompton. www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Pecorama near Beer: Gardens, games and trains. Popular with younger children. www.peco-uk.com
Diggerland: Buckets of fun! www.diggerland.com
Honiton Market: Lovely market town with interesting shops and cafes. Weekly market.
Local village pubs: Drew Arms in the picturesque village of Broadhembury- very good fish. The Keepers cottage, popular and nearby. The Holt at Honiton is owned by local Brewery Otters and is worth a visit if spending some time in town.
Abbotsbury Swannery: Popular destination - an hours drive. www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Exmoor: Plenty to do and see. www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk
Exmoor Zoo: Very popular zoo. www.exmoorzoo.co.uk
Plymouth: Historic sea port. www.visitplymouth.co.uk
Dartmoor: Many events during the summer.www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Blackdown Hills: Walking, cycling & events. www.blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk
Fishing: Good local lakes for coarse and fly within 5 miles.
Supermarkets: Tesco in Cullompton (will deliver before you arrive via www.tesco.com) or Waitrose in Sidmouth
Church services: St Andrew's, Cullompton. Large child friendly church 10.30 Sun service www.cullompton.org



Had a fab week. The DVD player and the extensive library was a hit with the kids as was the new pool-table. A great week in a great house . Many thanks! 