Dartmoor Domes

This is a family-run site, and there’s no better way to pick up ideas for outings than to chat to friendly owners James and Em. Their tips often include plans for a ramble to Sheepstor, cycle rides on the Drakes Trail and hikes on the coast path – although they’re also happy to point you towards a cosy local pub 10 minutes’ walk away if you’re after a lazier time. The city of Plymouth is a good option if you fancy a different day out – a 20-minute drive will get you to the centre for the Barbican, the gin distillery and the National Marine Aquarium, or you could stop at the National Trust’s Saltram estate on the way in to explore its Georgian rooms and elegant grounds. Other options might include Dartmoor Zoo (10 minutes’ drive), Pennywell Farm (25 minutes) and pretty Lukesland Gardens (25 minutes), or you could head to the coast (half an hour) for a day on Mothecombe beach or a ride on the beach tractor to Burgh Island.