If you’re looking to explore the area during your stay, Buzzards Retreat is ideally located for enjoying a wide range of activities throughout Devon. You can discover the beauty of Exmoor, visit magnificent National Trust estates, or take a trip to the coast. Notable National Trust properties nearby include Knightshayes and Killerton.
For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the scenic Grand Western Canal offers a lovely setting for walking or cycling, with row boat and canoe hire available. Or you could hire a bike. You might also enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional horse-drawn barge. Don’t forget to stop for a break at the Canal Tea Room and enjoy a delicious bite to eat.
A trip to Exmoor is highly recommended, with charming towns and villages such as Dulverton, Winsford, and Dunster to visit the magnificent castle. Exmoor offers a wealth of experiences, from exploring Tarr Steps and Wimbleball Lake to going on a wildlife safari, pony trekking, hiking, or cycling. For a fun family outing, consider visiting attractions like the World of Country Life, The Big Sheep, Powderham Castle, Crealy Great Adventure Park, or the Devon Railway Centre.
If gardens are more your style, beautiful options include Escot, Bicton Park, RHS Garden Rosemoor, and Hestercombe.
Situated in central Devon, Calverleigh provides easy access to a wide range of stunning beaches along both the North and South Devon coastlines. Whether you’re after safe, family-friendly shores, picturesque coves, or top surfing spots, you’ll find plenty of coastal options within a 45- to 90-minute drive. North Devon Beaches: between 60-90 min drive are, beaches like Woolacombe, Saunton Sands, and Croyde Bay which offer great waves for surfing, wide sandy stretches, and scenic walks.
Then there’s South Devon Beaches around 35-55 min drive from Calverleigh such as Exmouth, Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth, and Beer Beach which provide family-friendly facilities, coastal charm, and a relaxed vibe.
While visiting the south coast, consider stopping by the Donkey Sanctuary, enjoying a ride on the Seaton Tramway, or having fun at Pecorama. Devon is full of picturesque towns and villages where you can enjoy a traditional cream tea—places like Topsham, Beer, Sidmouth, Porlock, Lynton, and Lynmouth are all worth exploring. Exeter is also well worth a visit, offering a historic cathedral, vibrant quayside, and a variety of shops.
