Places to visit & things to do within half an hour
There are so many places of interest to visit close to Combe House. To give you an idea of the diverse surroundings, here are a few that are a stones throw from us. Devon's history, countryside and coast are all at reach. For a full list, please contact reception. |
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Darts Farm nr Topsham. Tel: 01392 878200 EX3 0QH
Situated just outside the historic estuary town of Topsham near Exeter, nationally recognised Darts Farm offers a truly special shopping experience. With the emphasis on food that is locally grown reared, baked or caught. They also have a fantastic lifestyle shopping experience to offer.
www.dartsfarm.co.uk |
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Topsham, nr Exeter. EX3 0HE
After Darts Farm why not continue on to Topsham which offers river walks, wildlife, a Saturday morning market, many characterful shops, restaurants and inns, and quiet space to sit and watch the sailing boats go by.
www.topsham.org |
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Beer and the Quarry Caves, Beer. Tel: 01297 20986 or 680282 EX12 3AT
The Quarry Caves were started by the Romans, the stone being used for St. Paul’s, Winchester and Exeter Cathedrals, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, and Hampton Court. Guided tours tell the history of the caves, including the lives of smugglers, fishermen, lace makers and quarrymen. Take a jacket – it gets chilly even in the summer.
www.beerquarrycaves.com |
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Marine House & Steam Galleries, Beer. Tel: 01297 625257 EX12 3ET
Marine House at Beer and Steam Gallery are located in the fishing village of Beer on East Devon’s World Heritage Coast. They form Devon’s leading centre for the fine and applied arts from local and national artists and crafts people.
www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk |
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Bicton Park Botanical Gardens Budleigh Salterton. Tel: 01395 568465 EX9 7BG
Devon’s magnificent Historic Gardens and Museum. Take a 25 minute relaxing train ride around the gardens, or the Bicton Farm Tour, a tractor and trailer tour around Bicton College of Agriculture, a behind-the-scenes view of British agriculture. Bicton Park is close to Otterton Mill and Budleigh Salterton.
www.bictongardens.co.uk |
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Escot Park, Ottery St Mary. Tel: 01404 822188 EX11 1LU
220 acres of 18th century parkland and gardens, originally set out by Capability Brown. Squirrels, otters, birds of prey, pet centre, maze and aquatic centre. Open every day except during the Christmas holidays.
www.escot-devon.co.uk |
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Seaton Electric Tramway, Seaton. Tel: 01297 20375 EX12 2NQç
Ride on a tram from Seaton along the Axe Estuary to Colyton. See birds on the mudflats and enjoy spectacular views of the Axe and Coly valley from the comfort of a tramcar. The journey takes half an hour from end to end. Open toppers or enclosed saloons operate according to weather conditions.
www.tram.co.uk |
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Things To Do
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Harry May's Fishing Trips :: One hour mackerel fishing trips depart Lyme Regis
harbour several times a day. The cost is £9 for adults & £6 for children, all fishing tackle included. All trips operate from late March to the end of the year, sailing along the world famous Jurassic coast and the views from the sea are spectacular. To book, contact Harry: 07974 753287
www.mackerelfishinglymeregis.com |
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Land Rover Experience :: exciting interactive driving experiences in 135 acres of outstanding East Devon countryside, with approximately 35 acres of challenging off-road terrain. Ideal for off-road tuition, corporate events, and team building. Whether you just want to see what a real off-road vehicle can do, or develop your driving skills, then you are welcome at Land Rover Experience.
www.westcountry.landroverexperience.co.uk |
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Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth :: Discover the history, beauty & wildlife of the Devon coast. We sail the River Exe, South Devon coast and Jurassic coast offering you the perfect way to explore, with trips departing from Exmouth, Topsham, Sidmouth and Exeter.
www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk |
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Crealy Great Adventure Parks :: the Southwest's No.1 Family day out.
Complete with park rides, indoor fun, outdoor fun, animals and pre-school activities - you will have a fun filled day out together, whatever the weather.
www.crealy.co.uk |
Places To Visit
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The Donkey Sanctuary :: Where else in the world but animal-mad Britain would you come across such a soft-hearted attraction as the Donkey Sanctuary just outside Sidmouth. It is a British charitable organisation devoted to the welfare of donkeys. Visitors return time and again to wander through fields and fields of donkeys who will live out their days in this serene little Devon haven.
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk |
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Otterton Mill :: Set beside the River Otter in one of East Devon's loveliest coastal valleys, Otterton Mill is the place in Devon to experience the ancient traditions of flour milling, bread baking and more. Visitors come to enjoy the mill, bakery, cafe-restaurant, local food shop, gift and craft shop, art gallery, wildlife shop, live music, and other events.
www.ottertonmill.com |
Places to visit & things to do within half an hour
Days Out you will always remember
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