Days Out in Devon
AROUND LITTLE DUNLEY COTTAGES IN DEVON
Devon Beaches
Little Dunley Cottages near Newton Abbot are within a 20 minute drive of the closest beach.
Some of the nearest beaches include: Torre Abbey Sands; Ness Cove; Shaldon; Teignmouth; Holcombe.
Whether you fancy a spot of sunbathing, sandcastle building, rockpooling, surfing or kite flying, you will find the perfect beach for days out in Devon.
For information on some super Devon beaches, please check out the Beach Guide:
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-west-england/devon/top-10-beaches
Dartmoor National Park
Little Dunley Cottages near Newton Abbot are situated right next to Dartmoor National Park.
Dartmoor is perfect for walking, cycling, climbing up Tors, running, checking out the stunning landscape, visiting historic sites and museums or finding a nice pub for a well-earned drink and a bite to eat! Did you know that you can even take a llama for a walk?
For lots of great ideas on what to do on Dartmoor, please check out:
https://www.visitdartmoor.co.uk/things-to-do
Sports & Sporting Activities
Whether you enjoy watching sport or taking part – or both – you won’t be disappointed!
Spectator sports include a visit to Newton Abbot or Exeter Racecourses. For football fans, you could take in a match watching Plymouth Argyle, Exeter City FC or Torquay United. Or if you prefer rugby, why not go and watch the Exeter Chiefs? Or you could go and take in one of the many Sailing Regattas.
There are lots of opportunities to be sporty on days out in Devon, too. Devon is wonderful for cycling, walking, watersports and much more.
For lots of great ideas on sporty activities, please check out:
https://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/things-to-do/active
Days out with the Kids
Where to begin? The choice is endless. There are fabulous theme parks, such as Crealy Great Adventure Park, Woodlands Family Theme Park & Diggerland Devon; Dartmoor, Paignton & Exmoor Zoos; Pennywell Farm; the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth; Kents Cavern in Torquay; “Go Ape” at Haldon Forest; Totnes Rare Breeds Farm; Babbacombe Model Village.
Some of the theme parks and farms have indoor activities for rainy days!
For lots of ideas on great things to do on days out in Devon with the kids, please check out:
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-west/devon
Local Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
To make your stay at Little Dunley Cottages even more special, we thought we would share with you a few of our favourites and recommendations:
The Dolphin Hotel & Restaurant- Bovey Tracey
The Dolphin is a 19th Century converted coach house with a lovely welcoming feel and excellent food. The steak is a must if you visit here for an evening meal.
The Claycutters Arms – Chudleigh Knighton
If you’re looking for a quintessential Devonshire picture postcard pub then the clay cutters arms is for you. Offering local produce in the surrounds of a grade 2 listed building.
The Manor Inn – Lower Ashton
A warm and welcoming local country pub set in the beautiful Teign Valley . They are well known for their real cask ales, and the very delicious locally caught fish and game. If you’re feeling extra hungry then give their game pies a try.
Cafe 3 Sixty – Bovey Tracey
A recently opened cafe with cyclists in mind where you can go for a caramel milkshake and get your bike repaired at the same time with their in-house bike repairs. However you do not have to be a cyclist to take a visit here but be warned, you will pop in for a quick coffee and end up spending hours in here just admiring their quirky and amazing decor.
Home Farm Cafe – Bovey Tracey
You will never have another dull train station baguette after you have tasted their bacon, slow roasted tomato and goats cheese baguettes here! They also do a mean cream tea, but don’t worry, the cafe is set in the gorgeous Parke National Trust site so there are plenty of picturesque walks to do to burn off those scones.
Local Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
To make your stay at Little Dunley Cottages even more special, we thought we would share with you a few of our favourites and recommendations:
The Dolphin Hotel & Restaurant- Bovey Tracey
The Dolphin is a 19th Century converted coach house with a lovely welcoming feel and excellent food. The steak is a must if you visit here for an evening meal.
The Claycutters Arms – Chudleigh Knighton
If you’re looking for a quintessential Devonshire picture postcard pub then the clay cutters arms is for you. Offering local produce in the surrounds of a grade 2 listed building.
The Manor Inn – Lower Ashton
A warm and welcoming local country pub set in the beautiful Teign Valley . They are well known for their real cask ales, and the very delicious locally caught fish and game. If you’re feeling extra hungry then give their game pies a try.
Cafe 3 Sixty – Bovey Tracey
A recently opened cafe with cyclists in mind where you can go for a caramel milkshake and get your bike repaired at the same time with their in-house bike repairs. However you do not have to be a cyclist to take a visit here but be warned, you will pop in for a quick coffee and end up spending hours in here just admiring their quirky and amazing decor.
Home Farm Cafe – Bovey Tracey
You will never have another dull train station baguette after you have tasted their bacon, slow roasted tomato and goats cheese baguettes here! They also do a mean cream tea, but don’t worry, the cafe is set in the gorgeous Parke National Trust site so there are plenty of picturesque walks to do to burn off those scones.
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