Knights Farm

If you’re travelling with kids, there’s no shortage of options for day trips. They can feed and cuddle rescue donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary (20 minutes’ drive), and work off energy on the rollercoasters at Crealy Theme Park and Resort (15 minutes). If that doesn’t tire them out, how about running around in the maze at Wildwood Escot (10 minutes)? You’re never short of a new beach to explore, from sandy Sidmouth (15 minutes) and its waterspouts amenities to the pebble stretch at Budleigh Salterton (20 minutes). Nearby there are other pockets of sand at Branscombe (25 minutes), Salcombe Regis (15 minutes) and Ladram Bay (20 minutes). Walkers can access the South West Coast Path at Peak Hill (15 minutes), leading along the Devon coastline, taking in clifftop walks and dramatic beach or cove views, while there are gentler walks inland along the River Otter from Ottery St Mary (five minutes), suitable for younger kids. If you’d rather explore the area on two wheels, a looped ride starting from West Hill (10 minutes by bike) leads to the Exe Estuary (one hour and 15 minutes).