Things To Do near Occombe Farm
South Sands (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Superb, small beach with great facilities and a sea tractor/water taxi South Sands (Beach) is a sandy beach with great facilities and views out across the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary. Hire watersports equipment, relax in the beach cafe, enjoy food at the restaurant or stay at South Sands Hotel....
South Sands Sea Tractor/Taxi, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Sea tractor and water taxi At South Sands (Beach), a sea tractor takes visitors from the beach to a water taxi out in the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary which then runs to/from Salcombe centre. It's an essential Salcombe experience when on holiday in South Devon. Location of ...
Bigbury-on-Sea Beach, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of South Devon's, and the Westcountry's, most popular coastal attractions One of South Devon's most popular coastal attractions, Bigbury-on-Sea Beach is a large stretch of sand at the mouth of the River Avon. At low tide, the beach extends to Burgh Island. Across Avon Mouth is the impressive...
Maceley Cove (Beach), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Magnificent 'secret' beach at the tip of South Devon The coast west and east of the mouth of the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary is rugged and beautiful. To the east, the South West Coast Path winds its way around and over rocky headlands and behind stunning beaches. In many cases, steep paths take...
Burgh Island Sea Tractor, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Essential South Devon holiday experience At high tide, a tractor on stilts is used to transport tourists* and guests from mainland South Devon to Burgh Island, its Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn. The sea tractor crosses Bigbury-on-Sea Beach when the sand's covered in w...
The Pilchard Inn, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Extraordinary views in a remarkable setting The Westcountry is packed with top pubs. Some, like The Old Success Inn at Sennen Cove, have extraordinary views. Others, like Fingle Bridge Inn in the Teign Gorge on Dartmoor, are in remarkable settings. The Pilchard Inn has both. Sited next to the fam...
Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust), Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Exotic National Trust garden overlooking the Salcombe Kingsbridge Estuary Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) is an exotic National Trust garden and museum near Salcombe on South Devon coast. Location of Overbeck's Garden and Museum (National Trust) Overbeck's...
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Close to Plymouth and near the southern border of Dartmoor National Park Superb zoo close to Plymouth on the southern fringe of Dartmoor National Park made famous by the Hollywood film 'We Bought A Zoo'. It's a great family day out. See tigers, lions, wolves, bears, lynx and birds of...
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
One of the UK's great buildings and essential visiting Exeter Cathedral is one of the UK's great buildings. Situated in the heart of Exeter, it's essential visiting when on holiday in Exeter or South Devon. Highlights include Exeter Cathedral west front with its rows of medieval scul...
River Erme and Estuary, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 18 miles away)
Stunning river estuary lined with beaches The River Erme rises at Erme Head high on the southern plateau of Dartmoor National Park. Erme Head is south of Crane Hill and south east of Higher Hartor Tor. Other major Devon rivers rising in this part of the National Park include the River Plym, the R...
Exeter Cathedral Close, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops Exeter Cathedral Close is a beautiful pedestrian area around Exeter Cathedral lined with restaurants, cafes and shops. Exeter Cathedral location We've positioned Exeter Cathedral Close on Goo...
Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Stunning tidal island on the South Devon coast The setting for several Agatha Christie novels, Burgh Island is located across a stretch of sand (or sea when the tide's in) from Bigbury-on-Sea. The island provides magnificent views of the South Devon coastline. There are man...
Best South Devon Pubs, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
With some of the most beautiful coastline in the UK, South Devon has plenty of pubs in very special waterside locations from which to enjoy the views and vibe. Below is a list of some of the best we've come across in years of photographing and researching this part of South West England. ...
Exeter Woollen Trail, Exeter, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
Exeter's historic wool trade Much of Exeter's wealth was generated by the wool trade. The Exeter Woollen Trail is a historical and cultural walking trail in the centre of the city exploring Exeter's role in that industry 'Exeter's cloth industry reached its peak in the late 1600s when ove...
Prawle Point, Salcombe, South Devon (approx. 19 miles away)
The southernmost point of Devon Prawle Point is the southernmost point of Devon. It is located just south west of East Prawle which is Devon's southernmost village. Location of Prawle Point There's an area of remote South Devon countryside between the Salcombe Kinsbridge Estu...