The local area

Our nearest restaurant is around the corner in Chudleigh. This welcoming gastropub, The Phoenix, is about creating dishes with locally sourced ingredients. For something traditional, head to the Cridfords Inn, with a thatched roof, cute little nooks, and an open fireplace, it’s the ideal spot for a fireside tipple.

There’s plenty of retail therapy nearby. Visit the market town of Bovey Tracey for a mooch around local shops. For big brand name stores Kingsteignton Retail Park delivers, and don’t miss the shopping experience at Trago Mills! The nearest supermarkets are based in Newton Abbot.

If your boots are itching for an adventure, Ideford Common is calling! Just outside Newton Abbot, this wild heathland is the place to roam free, spot butterflies dancing in the breeze, and breathe in that fresh Devon air.

Tucked away in Teignmouth is a hidden green haven. Coombe Valley Local Nature Reserve is bursting with wildlife, winding footpaths, and peaceful spots for picnics or pondering. Follow leafy trails through meadows, woodland and streams.

Just a short trip from Exeter, Powderham Castle is a real-life fairytale. Uncover 800 years of fascinating history, grand rooms, secret staircases, and stories that bring the past to life. Wander through beautiful gardens, see the deer, or hop aboard the miniature railway.

Ready to swing, zip, and climb your way through the forest? Go Ape Haldon, just outside Exeter, is a playground for thrill-seekers. Tackle wobbly bridges, sky-high platforms, and zip wires with views across Haldon Forest. Little monkeys? There's a course for them too!