Big Field Glamping

Surfers are close to coastal hotspots including Bude (half an hour’s drive) with its Atlantic surfing beach – and it’s about an hour by car from the famed surfing beaches at Saunton Sands and Croyde. Swimmers, take your pick of sandy strips including Summerleaze (half an hour) or Crooklets (35 minutes), both also excellent for rockpooling. Kids should be in for a good time too, with the proximity of carousels and animal encounters at The BIG Sheep or climbing ropes at The Ultimate Adventure Centre (both 25 minutes). North Devon Wake Park (20 minutes) is another option for wearing youngsters out on inflatable water courses, and if they’re still running on full energy, take them on rollercoaster rides at the adjoining Milky Way Adventure Park. Fancy a quieter type of treat? Play a couple of rounds on local golf courses (several within a 20-minute drive) or have a potter around the water gardens and valley walks at RHS Garden Rosemoor (half an hour).