17th Century Hotel

If it’s sightseeing you’re after, then 17th Century Hotel is the right base for doing so… in the Blackdown Hills AONB, take the hike up to the Wellington Monument (10 minutes’ drive) for gorgeous views and peaceful surroundings. Or you may wish to go a little further out and hunt down Lyme Regis (50 minutes) on the Jurassic coast. Other peaceful spots in the Blackdown Hills include Culmstock Beacon (10 minutes) and Castle Neroche (25 minutes). However, with the Quantock Hills (40 minutes) and Exmoor National Park (half an hour) to the north, you may find yourself weighing up many options for a good, long pedal or a hike. In Exmouth (35 minutes), of course, a lot of the action comes in the form of the seaside and associated watersports, donkey rides and such amusements. Paddleboarding, canoeing and boating are a-go on the Grand Western Canal (10 minutes) too. To the south, kids are likely to love a day out at Crealy Theme Park & Resort (25 minutes). Combine it with a visit to cathedral city, Exeter (half an hour), and explore the quay, underground passages and museums perhaps.