Harmony Wood Naturist Campsite

Head here for many a handsome historic building: Exeter’s cathedral is rightly famed as one of its most popular attractions, but it’s also worth seeking out the Guildhall and the House That Moved (a fab 14th-century affair that found itself on the route of the bypass and had to be painstakingly relocated in the 1960s). Powderham Castle, 20 minutes away by car, is another excellent place, especially for those who love a lavish interior. For time out in the open air, the hiking and biking trails of Dartmoor National Park are about a 20-minute drive away, and there are places that can hook you up with days of canoeing, climbing or horse riding within half an hour. Sea-salted lungfuls are about half an hour away too: set a course for Exmouth or Dawlish, or join like-minded folks at Budleigh Salterton for beach days in the buff. Folks with tiddlers in tow should find plenty nearby to keep them amused: Crealy Adventure Park, Dartmoor’s Miniature Pony Centre and Diggerland Devon (mighty popular with many a grownup too) are all within a half-hour drive.