Springfield Farm Glamping

Expert surfer or beginner? No matter, there’s board hire and tuition available on the famous beaches at Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe (all less than 25 minutes’ drive). You can also try your hand at coasteering on sea cliffs in Croyde Bay (30 minutes), or kayaking and paddleboarding from Combe Martin beach (20 minutes). Treat the kids to meet lemurs and meerkats at Exmoor Zoo (30 minutes); from there it’s an easy hop to Exmoor National Park (25 minutes) to spot wild ponies and herds of deer. Travelling in the other direction, you can spend a morning walking the South West Coast Path (20 minutes), before replenishing energy levels in pubs or cafés with glorious sea views. More sedate pleasure hereabouts include gorgeous parkland strolls at Marwood Hill Gardens (five minutes), and there are vintage transport displays and elegant Regency rooms to poke around at Arlington Court and Carriage Museum (25 minutes).