Drakes Arms Farm

Lace up your walking boots and make way for the many tracks and trails throughout Devon. While there are plenty close to the site, Exmoor National Park (45 minutes) is well-suited for a walking safari through the moorlands and woodlands. And to the east of here, the Quantock Hills (40 minutes) offer up a range of activities, with perhaps the most unusual being alpaca trekking. Make friends with more animals at Sidmouth’s Donkey Sanctuary (half an hour) and discover their adventure trails. Then, visit Axe Valley Wildlife Park (20 minutes) to greet chipmunks, meerkats and peacocks, as long as the kids aren’t too busy running around in the playground. How about watersports? If you haven't already had your fill over on the coast, head to Wimbleball Lake (50 minutes). The activity centre has lessons in kayaking, sailing and paddleboarding, if you’ve got the balance for it. Alternatively, sink your rod into the water and set up for some trout fishing.