Tamar View Holiday Park

There are ample possibilities for keeping the kids entertained in this neck of the woods. Morwellham Quay (10 minutes' drive) has a Victorian copper mine you can explore on a small-gauge railway, as well as riverside eating spots and regular craft demos for creative kids. For indoor entertainment, you'll want to be Plymouth-bound, as this seaside city has attractions including the National Marine Aquarium and an ice rink (both 30 minutes). Grownup guests looking for a sophisticated jaunt could equally skip the skates and make tracks to the St Mellion Estate (10 minutes), where an award-winning golf course, spa and gym have the makings of a thoroughly refreshing day out. Follow up with a stint at some of the area's National Trust properties, like Cotehele's Tudor house (10 minutes) or grandiose Buckland Abbey (20 minutes). Walkers after something a bit more ambitious may be pleased to learn that the site is a mere 15-minute trip from the edge of Dartmoor National Park, while the spectacular South West Coast Path is 30 minutes from base.