What to do

On the doorstep
A small gate at the end of our woodland garden leads into Kerswell Downs - an area of ancient woodland criss-crossed with paths and carpeted in bluebells in spring. It is a lovely walk through the woods and lanes to the Bickley Mill Inn, recently refurbished and serving excellent food using local produce. There are a further four pubs in and around the village. A pleasant ten minute stroll will take you past the church with its stream, to the Post Office/newsagent, Chemist, well-stocked Co-op (open 8 till 8) butcher and hairdresser. We have a box of organic veg delivered regularly by Riverford Farm near Totnes for our own consumption, and can order one on your behalf if wished.


National Trust properties

Bradley, Newton Abbot
Small medieval manor house set in woodland and meadows.

Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton
The ‘last castle to be built in England’, dramatically situated above the Teign Gorge.

Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Dartmouth
Arts & Crafts-style house with elegant Art Deco-influenced interior, set amid gardens in a spectacular coastal setting.

Compton Castle, Marldon, Paignton
Dramatic fortified manor house.

Greenway, Galmpton, Nr Brixham
Agatha Christie’s glorious woodland garden on the banks of the Dart estuary.




Dartmoor
Dartmoor is an area of outstanding natural beauty characterised by its granite tors, Dartmoor ponies and its Myths and Legends.

This is an incredible landscape of crystal clear streams, wooded valleys, picture postcard villages, attractive market towns and much, much more. People love to walk, horse ride, cycle or simply relax and enjoy the fine landscape of this wonderful National Park.

There are many miles of spectacular open moorland to explore, tors to climb, stunning scenes to savour.


South Hams
Wonderful coast and country scenery incorporating the historic towns of Totnes, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Modbury.

Beautiful Beaches
The nearest beaches are at Torquay, Paignton and Teignmouth, but they can be very crowded in the summer. Further afield but well worth the drive, are the great sweeps of flat golden sand at Bigbury and Thurlestone, or sheltered coves such as Hallsands. Just south of Dartmoor is the spectacular Slapton Sands, backed by a freshwater lagoon, and the wooded suntrap of Blackpool Sands with its organic cafe. Wembury has an excellent marine interpretation centre and rockpool rambles.




Local Golf Courses (We can arrange tee-times before your visit)

Churston Golf Club. Churston, Brixham
Tel: 01803 842751. Handicap requirements apply.

Dainton Park Golf. Ipplepen, Newton Abbot
Tel: 01803 815000. No handicap requirements.

Hele Park Golf Centre. Golf Course & Driving Range. Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot
Tel: 01626 336060. Email: info@heleparkgolf.co.uk Visitors welcome for lunch or golf.
www.heleparkgolf.co.uk

Stover Golf Club. The Clubhouse, Bovey Road, Stover, Newton Abbot
Tel: 01626 433508. No handicap requirements.

Torquay Golf Club. Petitor Road, St Marychurch, Torquay
Tel: 01803 314591. Handicap requirements apply.