25mins by car

Set in 90 acres of parkland, the park is very popular and rightly so. There is enough adventure and fun for all the family, all day here. www.riverdart.co.uk/01364652511

15mins by car

Just down the road from us, this is a lovely park. There are natural and manmade waterfalls, beautiful lakes and fun woodland walks. www.cannonteignfalls.co.uk/01647252434

25mins by car

River-fed swimming pool with a little tea and coffee hut set in the fields near Chagford. Largest outdoor pool in Devon. A Victorian lido with a small kids pool, loads of decked areas for sunbathing. Beware the water can be cold so they have wetsuits to hire. www.chagfordpool.co.uk

35 mins by car

A great place for a day out. Set in the woods and surrounding moorland. The river has easy safe access and grassy banks. Nice and shallow mostly. Take a picnic or BBQ and spend the day. Good spot for seeing wild ponies too. personal tip take something inflatable for the kids to float down the river There is a car park and public toilet.

25mins by car

Quite busy on arrival with the usual seaside treats but walk along the beach to the left and you'll be alone in the sand dunes and wildlife reserve. 5 mins from the beach is Cockwood, with a great pub The Anchor Inn www.anchorinncockwood.com