Travel Information

If you are traveling around Devon in a motorhome and want a change of scenery then Abbeyford Woods is the place to be.

Abbeyford is a stunning mixed woodland with a host of fantastic walks, scenery and wildlife. There is a beautiful river running through Abbeyford which adds another dimension to the landscape, encouraging more wildlife and providing a delightful place to dip your toes on a hot summer’s day.

Several species of deer reside in the wood along with badgers, otters, buzzards and even adders. Abbeyford also offers a wide range of mountain bike routes which range from fun to challenging. Whether it’s a long trek or a quick picnic stop, Abbeyford Woods is a fantastic place for all visitors.

Free parking is available on-site. For directions visit the Forestry Commision website.

Abbeyford Woods
Nr Okehampton
Devon
England

Contact the Recreation Ranger:
Telephone: +44 (0)1409 221692
Email: glyn.bradbury@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

The museum displays local history as well as the Murch Gallery and the Norman Gallery. It houses a local lace collection too.

Allhallows Museum
High Street
Honiton
EX14 1PG

Telephone: +44 (0)1404 44966

Arlington Court is a beautiful family estate. At its heart, the house provides a perfect example of a Regency home fit for a family of wealth and status. The house was built by Colonel John Palmer Chichester and designed by the local architect Thomas Lee. The Chichester family,were minor Devonshire Gentry who used the house to home their eclectic mix of treasures. Within the beautiful stone walls of the house you can view collections ranging from model ships to shells all collected originally by the family. The gardens of the estate are picturesque and interesting and provide a perfect area to enjoy a picnic or a place to let the children let off some steam. The lovely Tea Rooms are as self sufficient as possible using the fruit and vegetables from the walled kitchen garden. The garden also provides an array of lovely flowers which are displayed within the house itself. However, Arlington provides an even bigger surprise in the form of its extensive carriage museum. It houses a collection of over 50 horse-drawn carriages. These range from the Hansom cab to the State coach and provide a history of the horse and carriage down the ages. You can even see a Hearse carriage, or one so small that only a shetland pony is able to pull it. There are still working horses at the museum which provide daily demonstrations. To get to the property in your Devon motorhome hire take the A39 where your will find the house 8 miles north of Barnstaple. If you are traveling from the East use the A399 from South Molton. For further information on a day out at Arlington Court, click the blue link below.

Arlington Court
Arlington
Barnstaple,
Devon
EX31 4LP

Telephone:01271 850296

This is a huge show held over two days in Devon and certainly worth traveling to see. There is everything there to suit every member of the family, whatever their age. Food, rural crafts, arena demonstrations and displays and hundreds of stalls, plus entertainment and live music are all here. Visit the various Marquees. Floral, Food Hall, Spirit of the Community. The showground is open from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday 25th June 2011 and from 9.30 am to 5.30pm on Sunday. Getting there should be relatively easy if you are in Devon with your Holiday Motorhome Rental. The showground is 25 miles east of Exeter on the A45, 22 miles south of Taunton on A358 or 5 miles west of Dorchester on A35. Follow the signs to the showground on your approach. Parking is free for your Holiday Motorhome Rental but there is an admission charge to the showground. This is the 15th annual year of this festival. If you attend the Axe Vale Festival please send us your photographs we would love to hear from you.

Axe Vale Festival
The Showground
The Trafalar Way
Axminster
Devon

The Showground Office is as follows;
Woodmead Road
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5PJ
Tel :01297 34517

Babbacombe model Village is a great day out for the whole family  but especially for the children. You will experience hundreds of tiny houses, people and cars all set within this beautiful garden, including scenes from the past the present and the future. The gardens themselves are fabulously landscaped and award winning in their own right, so there is a lot more to see besides the miniature models. Amongst the lovely and extensive plants on show the park has recently acquired a Wollemi Pine tree which is one of the rarest and oldest trees on earth. It was known only by its fossilized remains until a walker found one in a park near Sydney Australia in 1994. It was an amazing botanical find and likened to finding a live dinosaur! Now the race is on to conserve this tree for future generations. When you enter the village you will buy a day pass that will enable you to spend time at Babbacombe village both in the day and at night when the famous illuminations are switched on. There is a café on site serving snacks and lunches and in the summer there is a burger kiosk open on the garden terrace. Please note that parking for the attraction is in the near by local authority car park. To get to the model village in your Devon motorhome hire follow the signs for Torquay off the A38 or A380, you will then be able to follow the brown tourism signs once you are in the Torbay Area. For further information on the Babbacombe Model Village, please click the blue link below.

Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue
Babbacombe
Torquay
Devon TQ1 3LA
UK

Telephone: 01803 315315

Since the time of King Cnut there has been a monastery at Buckfast.  The monastery was originally Benedictine, but has also been Cistercian in its time. Like all monasteries in England the nature of the Abbey has changed and evolved with history and in accordance with the decisions and policies of monarchs. After the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII the abbey fell into disrepair, lead was stripped from the roof and the stone used, whilst removables were auctioned. The abbey stood derelict until it was bought and a manor house built on the site. Following subsequent changes of ownership in 1872 James Gale was keen to sell the property but wanted to offer it to a religious community. Within weeks and after a gap of 343 year Monks were once again in residence at the abbey and so it remains to this day. Over the years the order has restored and rebuilt the monastery, much of it by hand themselves. Notably Brother Dom Charles Norris a former student of the Royal College of art made artistic development at the abbey his life’s work. These art works include stained glass windows, marble floors and ceiling paintings. He also created windows for churches throughout the country. In an effort to improve the lay communities understanding of the monastic lifestyle, the order have actively encouraged visitors by improving facilities such as car parks and restaurants for the many people who choose to spend a day at Buckfast Abbey. Indeed this is a splendid way to spend some time whilst traveling in your Devon motorhome hire. For further information on this interesting day out, please click the blue link below.

Buckfast Abbey
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0EE

Telephone: 01364 645500

Devon is one of the most frequented holiday regions in the UK, and offers a winning combination of activities, historic attractions, and idyllic coastal and mainland scenery.

A great way of immersing yourself into the Devonshire way of life and experiencing everything it has to offer is taking a campervan hire Devon.

For the energetic types, there are miles of beach and walking or cycling routes to be explored. With a campervan hire Devon it is even easier to strap your bikes on the back and take them with you everywhere you go. You could even follow classic campervan culture and take a surfboard with you too and learn how to surf at one of Devon’s surf schools, such as the North Devon Surf School, located at Westward Ho! beach.

If activities are not your thing then there are scores of attractions to visit in Devon and the surrounding area. Explore the history of Devon by visiting one of the many stately homes in the region such as Hartland Abbey. Or get involved with the local environment at the World of Country Life.

Whatever you’re in to, campervan hire Devon will have something for you to enjoy and remember for years to come.

Castle Drogo, is known for being the last castle to be built in Britain. It was never intended to be used as a castle in a defensive manner and was in fact built as the family seat of an ambitious and very wealthy entrepreneur. This enormous property is built entirely of granite and was fully intended as a display of the wealth of its owner Julius Drewe. A man of relatively modest background, he made a fortune through the Home and Colonial Stores, one of  Britain’s largest retail chains which he built from a single store in Liverpool. Although Drew had fabulous wealth, he was intent on elevating his position within society and saw the building of the castle as a lever into the gentry. He commissioned a reluctant Edwin Lutyens to design the house for him. The famous architect was keen for Drewe to build a beautiful house, but the enormous budget that was available persuaded the reluctant architect to take the commission and design the castle. Unfortunately although the design of the castle was an undoubted success, as a building able to keep out the notoriously bad Dartmoor weather, the castle was and is a disaster.  The castle leaked from so many areas of its enormous roof as well as through the pointing between the granite blocks and even the 900 windows  that Drewe’s Great Grandson could no longer cope with the enormous task of trying to keep the property watertight and as a result gave the property to the National trust in order to save it for the nation. Today, the trust is trying to raise £11 million to save the castle from the ever encroaching water, so by visiting castle Drogo in your Devonshire motorhome hire, you will not only have a fabulous day out, but you will also help to save this amazing building for future generations. Please note that the entrance lane is quite narrow. For further information on this fairy tale castle, please click the blue link below.

Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton
Near Exeter
Devon
EX6 6PB

Telephone: 01647 433306

Here is a chance to learn the traditional skill of charcoal making in a truly lovely woodland location. There will be plenty of chance to try other woodland skills too. The workshop takes place from the 9th November to 20th November 2011, 10:00am to 4:00pm and all tickets cost £50.  You will spend two days in the woods making charcoal, learning the whole process from start to finish. You get to take a bag of charcoal home.  You will also join in chopping the wood, loading, burning, grading and bagging the charcoal. There will also be an opportunity to try other woodland skills including coppicing and cleaving.  This is a rustic occasion and a campfire with baked potatoes is available for lunch. You are requested to wear suitable clothing for all weathers that includes hard wearing footwear and gloves. The work area is on a slight slope which can become slippery when wet. The workshop is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. This is an excellent activity to make as part of your Devon Motorhome Hire holiday in autumn. It’s a chance to meet local people, learn a new skill and have fun in a spectacular setting. For more information click the blue text below.

Wembury Woods
Countryside skills workshop
Wembury
Wembury Beach
Wembury
Devon
PL9 0HP

Telephone: 01752 346585 (South Devon Coast and Countryside Office)

Take your campervan to Cobbaton Combat Collection to visit Preston Isaac’s runaway hobby which was opened to the public in 1981. Covering mostly World War Two and the years 1939 – 1945, but with exhibits from the Boer War, up to the First Gulf War. Ranging from military surplus tanks, guns, helmets, artillery, grenades, and bombs, to Home Front ration books, gas masks, ARP and Home Guard uniforms, and blackout lamps. Visit their website for more information

Cobbaton Combat Collection
Chittlehampton
Umberleigh
N Devon
EX37 9RZ
England

Telephone: 01769 540740

This is a National Trust event in August and takes place from Wembury Bay to Ayrmer Cove. The walk from Wembury beach to Wembury Point is aprox. 1 hour on level ground which can become slippery when wet (2 hour return in total). Pre booking through the National Trust is essential for this exciting family expedition. Not just the children, the whole family will enjoy this, provided creepy crawlies, minibeasts and butterflies are your interest. It has been designed for children but with so many of us young at heart accompanying your children will not be a chore! The National Trust Ranger and Devon Wildlife Trust marine centre staff will help you explore Wembury from Point to Beach. The day is divided into two parts, morning in the sand dunes, grasses and trees and the afternoon a a rock pool ramble along the beach. On a fine summers day this will keep children enthralled. Take a sketch book and encourage your young explorers to draw their finds! Ensure you are dressed for the weather with plenty of sun cream and suitable footwear for rock pooling. I would also take a towel just in case. Small children and water seem to go together exceptionally well! Bring with you a packed lunch for a picnic. Please meet at Wembury Beach car park in front of the Marine Centre. Book and pay in advance from the National Trust website before setting out in your holiday Motorhome hire. Children cost £5 and accompanying adults are free. It starts at 10.30 am. from Wembury Beach.

Wembury Beach
South West Devon coast around the Yealm, Erme and Avon estuaries
OS Explorer 0L20 SX 518 484
nearest postcode PL9 0HP

Travel in your motorhome or campervan to visit the Craft Gallery at Griffins Yard.The gallery stocks work by makers and artists based mainly in the South West.
There is also a natural food store and a cafe on the site. Visit their website for more information.

Griffins Yard
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3AZ
England

Telephone:01769 574284 / 572372

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park – Where Magic and Adventure in six unique Realms create an unforgettable day.

Crealy Great Adventure Parks
Sidmouth Road
Clyst St.Mary
Exeter
EX5 1DR

Damage Barton Camping and Caravanning Club is located on a farm that has been owned by the Lethbridge Family who have farmed Damage Barton since 1962.  The site is open from 11th March till 6th November in 2011 and from May to September there are regular trailer rides that all the family will enjoy. Make sure you take your camera as you are likely to get some good shots. The trailer ride tours farm to see all aspects of our farming life,  you get to see the animals at close quarters, and view the conservation and stewardship projects. The history of the 14th Century farmhouse and buildings is described and the ride culminates in the spectacular panoramic cliff views. There is also plenty of opportunity for walking straight from the campsite, with a host of paths. It is particularly beautiful along the coastal path to Lee Bay, Mortehoe, Morte Point (look out for the seals), and Bull Point (where Peregrine falcons nest on the cliffs). If you have brought cycles with you on your Devon Motorhome hire you can ride the old old railway line to Ilfracombe or along the Tarka Trail cycle way from Braunton to Barnstaple and beyond. For those of you that love the beach in sunny weather you wont be disappointed by the choice that awaits you, try Woolacombe’s Blue Flag beach for sand and surf, Barricane for shellseeking, Lee for rockpooling and Rockham for shipwrecks. You can leave your Motorhome on site if you wish and use public transport as there is a regular bus service (Mon-Sat) direct from Site entrance to Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Barnstaple. Booking in advance for this site is essential in the summer months as it is very popular. If you use your Sat. Nav. to get to the site, the entrance to Damage Barton is on Station Road and not down Warcombe Lane (which is directed when using the postcode with your Sat. Nav.)  This is a very open site to stay in your Devon Motorhome Hire, no trees and vast expansive views. For more booking information and details of facilities click the blue text below.

Damage Barton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Damage Barton
Station Road
Woolacombe
Devon
EX34 7EJ

Telephone: 01271 870502 (No calls after 8pm please.)

If you love animals then your family will love visiting the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Centre, open on Sunday afternoons. You may have seen the Dartmoor ponies in the wild from your Devon Motorhome Hire. Now is the chance to get closer and learn more about this native breed. At the centre you can also meet some of the ponies themselves and after your visit you can follow their progress and receive news from the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Visitor Centre website. Your children will love this visit in your Devon Motorhome Hire and if they wish they can ‘adopt’ a pony and follow its progress all year round. Donations to the Trust will help in their fight for the survival of this native breed.
It’s also an excellent photo opportunity on a sunny Sunday afternoon to pose your family against some interesting four legged, very hairy characters! Enjoy your Sunday afternoon at the centre with your Devon Motorhome Hire.

Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust Visitor Centre
Parke Estate
Bovey Tracey
Devon
TQ13 9JQ
TEL; 01626 833234

This site is easy to find, with no winding or narrow lanes to negotiate to get to the entrance. If you are on the M5, leave at Junction 31 (just outside Exeter) and follow the A30 towards Okehampton. After 10 miles leave the dual carriageway and look for signposts for Castle Drogo and Cheriton Bishop. Take the first exit at the roundabout and follow the road for approximately three miles and you will then enter the village of Crockernwell.  Go through the village and Barley Meadow Camping and Caravan Park can be found on the left hand side as you leave the village. The camp site has sixty pitches, and the majority has electric hook-up. There are all the usual facilities including laundry facilities. For raining days the children will appreciate the games room (pool table and bar football). There is also a shop on site selling locally produced goods including milk, eggs, ice creams, jams and honey. You can also pre-ordered freshly baked croissants, baguettes, etc if you are staying a day or two The local pub, The Drewe Arms, is a one mile walk away and was recently featured in The Sunday Telegraph as one of their favourite country pubs. Here you can find excellent food and a warm welcome. There is also Drewe Arms, Fingle Bridge Inn, The Mulberry and The Old Thatch Inn for eating out. The campsite is open from 10th March till 7th November and set in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Parking your Devon Campervan hire is very easy and you are assured of plenty of assistance on site. For more details, click on the blue text below.

Dartmoor, Barley Meadow
Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Crockernwell
Exeter
Devon
EX6 6NR

Telephone: 01647 281629 (No calls after 8pm please.)

The camp site is well located with views over Start Bay on the coast. Dartmouth is just five minutes drive away and you are best advised to use the Park and Ride which is in operation on the outskirts of Dartmouth, particularly if you are in your Motorhome. Dartmouth is a really interesting deep water port worthy of a visit. It has narrow streets crammed with boutiques, shops, art galleries and delicatessens. Dartmouth is the place for the dedicated shopper or for those of us that just love browsing. There are excellent boat trips along the river to Agatha Christie’s house/Drake’s boathouse and other sights. The last week in August will be exceptionally busy in Dartmouth as they hold the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. If you don’t want to visit the town, the on-site shop has some basics but has limited opening times. Alternatively, there is a garage and shop next to the site, which is open between 8am and 6pm. You can also catch the bus from the site entrance. The award-winning Blackpool Sands beach with its crescent shaped bay is just a mile away. On arrival with your Devon Motorhome Hire, look for the Deer Park Inn sign, this is a shared entrance. The site is open from the 15th March to the 15th November 2011 and booking in advance is advised during the high season. There are 90 pitches and plenty of facilities at this site including Wi-fi access availability. For more information, and booking, click on the blue text for Dartmouth Camping and Caravanning Club.

Dartmouth Camping and Caravanning Club
Stoke Fleming
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 0RF
England

Telephone: 01803 770253 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Your Devon Motorhome Hire can be your traveling ‘home from home’ whilst you tour the county on holiday. Drive to South Devon and experience nature at its best at Dawlish Warren. Situated on the mouth of the river Exe and backing onto spectacular blue flag beaches you will find something here for all the family to see and do. Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is rich in bird life and other wildlife. If you have your binoculars with you, then this is a great opportunity to do some bird watching. There are plenty of camp sites in the area so it is a good place to stay overnight as there is so much to see. Book your campsite in advance as they are very popular in the summer season. Your Devon Motorhomehire holiday becomes perfect on a hot sunny day when you can make use of that Blue Flag beach for a spot of sun bathing.

Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve
Warren Road
Dawlish
Devon
EX7 ONG

A Devon holiday is surely the best of british holidays! f you are looking for a large campsite with stunning views yet plenty of facilities then Easewell Farm Holiday Village is likely to suit. A short drive away is Woolacombe’s magnificent Blue Flag beach. A perfect beach, countryside and Devon cream teas are a perfect backdrop to a holiday in the countryside with a hired motorhome or campervan. The whole family with love this particular scenic spot. Easewell is also an excellent spot for golf enthusiasts with a golf course on hand with a golf shop with hire facility.The 9 hole golf course is affiliated to the Golfer’s Union and takes everyone from beginners to the more experienced golfer. The facilities at this large site have plenty of things for the whole family to get involved from indoor bowls, heated indoor swimming pool, indoor table tennis, snooker, children’s play area, dog exercise area, restaurant, licensed club, snooker and free hot showers. There is also a well stocked shop, fully equipped launderette, dish-washing area and modern toilet blocks to ensure you have all the comforts of home at your fingertips. The stunning views are perhaps what make this site also extremely popular. Easewell Farm Holiday Park is well placed for exploring the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth and of course Clovely with its famous cobbled streets. Book well in advance, to secure a hard standing pitch for your holiday Campervan Hire.

Easewell Farm Holiday Park and Golf Club
Woolacombe Bay
Devon
EX34 7EH

The building dates from Elizabethan times. The museum includes history up to the Victorian age and was designed with families and children in mind.

Elizabethan Museum
70 Fore Street
Totnes
Devon

Telephone: 01803 863821

Devon is a beautiful and scenic county to tour in a motorhome. Whilst in the area a trip to Escot Country Park is guaranteed to provide fun for all the family. Escot offers a unique garden attraction with shrubs, trees and even a maze. For nature lovers there are plenty of animals to see including otters, bird of prey, wild boar and red squirrels.

There is also an Aquatic Centre on site with many species of tropical fish along with a well respected restaurant famous for its splendid cream teas.

Escot
Escot Park
Ottery St Mary
Devon
EX11 1LU
Tel: 01404 822188
Email: info@escot-devon.co.uk

Exeter Airport grew from a grass airfield base in 1937, by Exeter airplane enthusiasts.

During World War II the base had a diverse use as a fighter base then base for the accompanying operational squadrons: No 213, No 87 and No 601.

RAF Exeter was used during D-Day by the US Army Air Force (USAAF) Ninth Air Force as a troop transport base using Douglas C-47 Skytrain transporters for the 101st Airborne Division. It was then called USAAF Station 463. They famously discharged paratroops close to Carentan to help with the Normandy beachhead.

After the war the base was used by Walruses of the RAF air-sea rescue squadrons.

The Exeter base was afforded a return back to civil use in 1947, but was still used as a reserve RAF base until the 1950s. In 1952 scheduled flights from Exeter Airport were offered to the Channel Islands and more locations followed. Following a new terminal opening with runway extension Exeter became established as an important international airport in the West Country of England.

Exeter Airport now offers chartered flights to within the United Kingdom, Europe and Canada, making Exeter Airport motorhome hire a popular choice.

Owned by the National Trust this 19th-century water-powered forge is in working order.

Finch Foundry
Sticklepath
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 2NW
England

Telephone: 01837 840046

The house of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass is the home of skilled glassmakers who work under the award winning designer aptly named Richard Glass. The House of Marbles makes world famous marbles for ranges of toys, games, puzzles and pastimes. The House of Marbles at Bovey Tracey is actually a complex of shops, workshops, museums and recreational areas around the old pottery. There is a factory seconds shop plus there is much to entertain with giant chess, skittles and of course marbles to be played. Here you can find the largest Marble run in the UK. Give yourself plenty of time to wander around as there is much to see here. The whole family are likely to find something of interest and its also an ideal opportunity to buy gifts to take home. Parking for your UK Motorhome Hire is free and there is no entrance charge to the complex. If you don’t want to have to cook in your UK Motorhome Hire there is also a café and restaurant on site.

The House of Marbles
Pottery Road
Bovey Tracey
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 9DS

If you are in your motorhome hire in Southern England, in mid-Devon, then pay a visit to one of England’s finest Gothic Revival Houses. Owned by the National Trust, Knightshayes Court was built for John Heathcoat in 1869. It has extraordinary
‘medieval’ romantic interiors, rich decorations and ceramics. The house is closed Fridays and it is wise to check opening times on the National Trust website for Knightshayes Court. The house is surrounded by a vast garden and admission charges for the house, garden and park or just the park and garden are displayed on their website.

Knightshayes Court
Bolham
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 7RQ
Tel:01884 254665(office)

Lundy Island is owned, managed and financed by the National Trust. It makes a great day out for all the family but travel there can be expensive as visiting Lundy Island requires a two hour cruise off shore on MS Oldenburg. MS Oldenburgh sails from Bideford or Ilfracombe up to four times a week from the end of March until the end of October carrying both day and staying passengers. This trip on board ship is an exciting event in its own right for all the family. Children particularly will love the adventure. Leaving your campervan hire on the mainland and then traveling across to an island will be a further highlight off your campervan hire holiday. There are no cars on the Island. The island has a small village with an inn and Victorian church, and the 13th-century Marisco Castle. The village shop sells Lundy stamps so now is the time to purchase postcards and send off those holiday greetings to friends and family back home. There is also local Lundy beer sold in the tavern. The real reason you may want to visit this unique place must surely be the walking and the wildlife. Designated the first Marine Conservation Area, Lundy offers opportunities for diving and seal watching or you may be lucky enough to spot a basking shark. So pack those binoculars in your campervan hire before setting off on your holiday to Devon.

Lundy Island
Bristol Channel
Devon
EX392LY

Tel: 01271 863636

Lynton Camping and Caravanning Club Site is set in a walker’s paradise, with coastal walks and the Exmoor National Park both nearby. From many pitches on the campsite there are spectacular views above the Exmoor coast over to Wales.  You can take the footpath from the Site through a wooded valley to the retreat centre at Lee Abbey. The views are breathtaking. View the Dolphins at Lee Bay, or the wild goats that are in the Valley of the Rocks.  Stop for a cup of tea at The Cliff Top Cafaurant or have a meal at  the Greenhouse Restaurant which serves food from local produce. Lynton is two miles from the campsite and has plenty of shops, tea rooms and other places to eat out. Take a trip on the the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway which connects the two towns. The unique Victorian lift is water-powered. Alternatively leave the Motorhome behind and take public transport for a day out. Buses stop near the Site and go to Barnstaple and Ilfracombe or Porlock and Minehead. The children will love a trip out to Exmoor Zoo which specialises in smaller animals, from tiny monkeys to the largest rodent in the world. Gardeners and garden lovers will enjoy going to the Royal Horticultural Society garden at Rosemoor.  If your young travelers want to see a dinosaur the nearest thing would be at  Combe Martin, which has a Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and the UK’s only wolf education and research centre. For more excitement try Watermouth Castle which has a family theme park. If you are keen on horses then you can see Exmoor on horseback from Outovercott Riding Stablesand go Treking. There are a great many attractions that you can see using this campsite as a base for your Devon Motorhome Hire adventure. For more information on Lynton Camping and Caravanning Club Site, click the blue text below.

Lynton Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Caffyn’s Cross
Lynton
Devon
EX35 6JS
England

Telephone:01598 752379 (No calls after 8pm please.)

3 National flower collections, 8 acres of gardens to wander, 2 lakes, plus the opportunity to buy plants from their plant sales. Try out the cream teas in the tearoom. Get more information on ticket prices and opening times from their website.

Marwood Hill Gardens
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX31 4EB
England
Telephone: 01271 342577

On three separate Saturdays, 6th August, Ist October, 26th November 2011 there will be an antiques fair at Matford near Exeter. It is one of the the largest Saturday fairs in the Country, and attracts thousands of visitors. Everyone is searching for that special treasure or perhaps that special bargain. If you are not buying it is certainly an interesting place to browse and get some idea of the worth of things you may already own.The stand holders offer a huge selection of quality antiques of all sorts, silver, jewellery, furniture of all periods, retro items, vintage clothing, collectables of every sort, home furnishings, books, postcards, pictures, prints, coins, medals, toys. The hall area is undercover, this is an excellent activity on a wet day when strolling outside is not so good an idea. There is also a reasonable admission charge to the Fair. Accompanied children under 16 are Free. The Hall is heated in the winter months which is a bonus if you visit in October. There are excellent facilities for the disabled, parking is free and can accommodate up to 1000 vehicles around the hall. There are also restaurant facilities inside the hall and a burger van located by the outside pitches. Located about  2 miles from Exeter City Centre Maltford Antiques Fair is not difficult to find in your Devon Motorhome Hire. From junction 30 M5 motorway drive your Devon Motorhome Hire following the signs to Marsh Barton and the Livestock Centre.  For local campsite information it may be useful to contact the Exeter Tourist information Centre, Civic Centre, Exeter by phone on +44 (0)1392 265700

Matford Antiques Fair
The Matford Centre
Matford Park Rd
Marsh Barton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8FD

If you have time to spare, and are in the area, you may wish to visit Morwellham Quay open-air museum. To get the best out of your visit pick a fine weather day. Here you will find a restored copper-mine, and a village and farm. Morwellham Quay is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was once one of the richest copper mines in the world and its industrial archeology is on going. At the Quay there is also an old restored Tamar sailing ship. There is also a nature reserve walk which goes through woodland, meadow and kitchen gardens.  You may have seen the location at Morwellham Quay on television, as it is used by the BBC as the setting for Victorian/Edwardian film programmes. Three cottages are furnished as they would have been in Victorian times and they also have kitchen gardens that are planted to suit the period. There is also an Assay office, a blacksmiths, sweet shop, and a pub. The Quay, village and walk is free but there is an admission charge to the mine tour and various living history activities. In your Devon Motorhome Hire drive to Tavistock, follow the brown signs and take the A390 towards Liskeard.  Morwellham Quay should be a left turn after two miles.

Morwellham Quay
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 8JL
England

Tel: +44 (0)1822-832766

Here at Beer in East Devon you can enjoy a ride on one of five steam miniature locomotives or if you want to be a little bit more modern try the one diesel engine.
A trip on the miniature railway will take you and your friends or family along winding track, through a dark tunnel, over bridges and past lovely gardens. There is a mile of track to ride along so it’s a fun thing to do. A mini adventure! The surrounding gardens are delightful and in the grounds you can find the Pullman car café serving Devon Cream Teas. On a summers afternoon you may be lucky enough to come across different forms of entertainment in the grounds e.g. clowns and magicians. Pecorama is situated on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer, so it should be easy to find in your Devon Motorhome Hire. Pecorama Pleasure Gardens make an ideal day out.

Pecorama Pleasure Gardens
Underleys
Beer
Devon
EX12 3NA
Tel: 01297 21542

Plymouth International Airport is situated 5 miles north of Plymouth city centre, just off the A386 highway.

Opened in 1923 as an experimental project offering up flights to Birmingham, Manchester and Belfast.

In 1925 the airport was used as a parcel hub to help accelerate up the transatlantic postal service. Airplane couriers like Western Air Express, Olley’s Air Service and Railway Air Services all used the airport on their postal service routes.

It wasn’t until July 1931 that the airport was officially opened by HRH Prince of Wales, Edward VII as a commercial passenger airport.

Great for visitors exploring the South, Plymouth Airport motorhome hire is a popular option.

A visit to Powderham Castle is a must for all visitors to Devon. The castle has been home to the Earls of Devon for over six hundred years and is still lived in by the Courtenay family today. The castle and its family have had a starring role in many of the important events and wars which checker the history of England. In Tudor times the Earls were involved in many of the intrigues of the period with Edward Courtenay spending some time in the tower of London having earned the wrath of King Henry VII and a later Earl being beheaded in 1538. The Civil War period once again saw the family in trouble, with Powderham Castle a royalist stronghold, being besieged by the roundheads and acting as a garrison for some time. During this period it was not lived in by the family and remained empty until the Georgian period when the castle was once again restored with the long hall being transformed into different areas and much of the beautiful rococo plaster work being created. In Victorian times the beautiful raised gardens were developed facing out over the River Exe. The estate is also home to a spectacular deer park which contains many beautiful trees and avenues planted in the 1700’s as well as a magnificent herd of fallow deer which numbers around 600 of these beautiful creatures. If you have an interest in trees, it is well worth visiting the woodland garden which is planted with a variety of exotic species from around the world. Be sure to look out for the more unusual items upon your visit to the castle, the mummified rat found under a slate during roof repairs is now on display in the gallery and the family’s ancient tortoise can occasionally be seen in the courtyard garden. So during your travels in your Devon motorhome hire be sure to spend some time at Powderham, enjoy the history and splendor of the castle and indulge in some light refreshments in the Courtyard tea rooms. If you are lucky with the weather you can sit outside and soak up some of the lovely West Country sunshine. For further information, click the blue link below.

Powderham Castle
Kenton
Exeter
Devon
EX6 8JQ

Tel: 01626 890243

Hedgehogs are fascinating little creatures. Visit them at Prickly Ball Farm. They also have a hedgehog hospital and they rescue and care for over 200 hedgehogs a year. During the day they hold ‘meet the Hedgehog’ sessions where you can have a close and personal encounter with a hedgehog. They also run an educational video during the day which gives you lots of interesting information about these prickly little creatures. The aim of the farm is to release these hedgehogs back into the wild. Driving in your Devon Motorhome hire, watch out for these little creatures crossing the road when they are in enormous peril! Visitors to the farm can also stroll around the farm itself and view miniature ponies, goats, Lambs in the spring, a Dexter steer and a donkey. There are also chipmunks flying around in there very large enclosure. This is a place that children will love and there is also a pets corner. Do ensure children wash their hands thoroughly if they have touched any of the animals. Finally, settle down to that well deserved cup of tea. Instead of making it in your Devon Motorhome Hire, treat yourself in the Hoglets’s Coffee Shop. From the coffee shop you will see spectacular views out to Dartmoor. Always check opening times etc. prior to setting off to visit the farm. To get to Prickly Ball Farm in your Devon Motorhome Hire follow the A381 from Newton Abbot towards Totnes for one mile. At the roundabout turn right and head towards Denbury for about one and a half miles. Look for a brown sign pointing left on a sharp bend, turn left onto Denbury Road. Travel approximately three hundred yards over the hill and turn right into Prickly Ball Farm.

Prickly Ball Farm
Denbury Road
East Ogwell
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6BZ

Tel; 01626 362319

Observe honeybee colonies, in a modern chimney, a postbox, and lots more. Buy their honey here too. More information on tickets, prices and opening times on their website.

Quince Honey Farm
North Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3AZ

Tel 01769 572401

More than a country Park, it has a camp site as well, making this an ideal location in Devon. There is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy here with 90 acres, including lakes, parkland and woods. Like its name sake suggests, the park is located around the River Dart which flows through. There is also a special adventure park for children with a Pirate Ship lake and playgrounds. There are quite a few events held here during the year including Bonfire Night on November 5th. There are dare devil activities taking place for children during the school holidays. You can also use the tennis courts, so there are plenty of activities on site. If you don’t want to cook and prefer to relax whilst on holiday there is a Café on site too. If you are keen to keep up with your emails the site is connected by Wi-Fi to the internet. The great thing about this particular Country Park is of course the award winning camp site which is open from Easter till September. Request a hard standing pitch with a hook up when booking. All pitch areas are served by access roads with local water and rubbish points. The facilities include modern, well-equipped amenity blocks, with free hot water and showers. Staying here in your Scottish Campervan Hire will be fun for families and couples. For more details click the blue text below.

River Dart Country Park
Ashburton
Devon
TQ13 7NP

Telephone: 01364 652511
Fax: 01364 652020

Saltram is a fine example of an early Georgian house set in delightful parkland with its original contents still intact. If the property seems familiar to you it may well be, because it has featured in the 1995 film Sense and Sensibility. The house was purchased in 1712 by George Parker and it is his descendents who have reigned over and developed this magnificent property until it was taken over by the National Trust in lieu of death duties in 1951. It was after John Parker inherited the house in 1743 that the house was given its Palladian facades which mask the Tudor origins of the house. It was however the associations of his daughter in law Theresa that resulted in the acquisition of portraits by the famous Devon artist Joshua Reynolds.  It was at this time that the lauded architect Robert Adam was commissioned to create a suite of neo-classical rooms. Amongst these rooms, the Saloon, is considered by many to be the architect’s finest piece of work. The family’s artistic leaning continued during the period of the Earl of Morley whose wife was herself an accomplished water colour artist who also produced Old Master copies. These are on display in the house today. In later times the family fortunes fell into decline despite inheriting other large estates. The second World War brought damage to the house and estate which ultimately resulted in the house being relinquished to the National Trust. This truly magnificent property is definitely worth a visit in your Devon campervan hire and is an absolute must for all lovers of neo-classical architecture. For further information on Saltram,  please click the blue link below.

Saltram
Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 1UH

Telephone: 01752 333503

If you are on holiday near Plymouth in Devon you may want to pay a visit to Saltram House which is owned and managed by the National Trust. If you are a National Trust Member entry to this majestic historic home will be free. A visit here will give you insight into a time when this house was owned by the Parker Family. This wealthy family lived here for 300 years and collected about them treasures and the finest of furniture and fitments. This was an extravagant lifestyle and the grandeur of this place is quite awe inspiring. Guided tours take place at specific times that give additional interesting information about this special place.  Apart from the fabulous house interiors you can also do some shopping at the Chapel Gallery gift shop which sells local arts and crafts. There is also a very nice restaurant selling locally produced food. If you have cycles on the back of your motorhome, here is a chance to put them to good use with plenty of designated cycle trails through the parkland and grounds. Parking for your Devon Motorhome Hire is free with a fifty yard walk from the car park to the house. You can also involve the whole family with the Garden or House Explorer packs that are available. To get to Saltram House travel three and a half miles east from Plymouth. If you are driving from Exeter take the A38 which is signposted for Plymouth City Centre and Plympton. Move into the centre lane and exit on the third exit for Pympton. Keep in the right hand lane and look out for the brown signposts for Saltram House. If you are using a SAT NAV in your Devon Motorhome Hire, make sure you enter Merafield Road in the address. For information on opening times and admission prices etc click the link below.

Saltram House
Merafield Road
Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 1UH

Telephone: 01752 333503

This is an idyllic location overlooking Start Bay and just a few minutes to the beach. Hopefully, the whole family will enjoy their stay here if you don’t mind sharing the site with tents.  It is for Club Members only,  so if there is a privilege pack in your Motorhome or you are a member in your own right you can book in here. There are spaces for only eight caravans or motorhomes as the rest of the space is designated for tents. Naturally there will be a predominance of tents here but with a close shingle beach and two sandy beaches close by it is a popular location. The shingle beach at Slapton Sands separates the sea from a fresh water lagoon, Slapton Ley. This is a National Nature Reserve. You can buy locally produced bacon, sausages, burgers and cheese at the shop on site. Local Stokeley Farm Shop also sells other local produce and if you are there in the right season, you can pick your own fruit. No need to cook every evening in your Devon Motorhome Hire as there are two pubs that serve food and real ales close by. For more information on the facilities available on site and booking click on the blue text for Slapton Sands Camping and Caravanning Club Site.

Slapton Sands Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Slapton Sands
Middle Grounds
Slapton
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2QW

Telephone: 01548 580538 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Fish and chips, our British tradition, recommended by our motorhomers as the best around. This fish and chip shop often attracts long queues outside the take-away at busy times. Worth waiting for.Visit the Restaurant-Guide Website for more information.

Squires Fish Restaurant
Exeter Road
Braunton
North
Devon
England

Telephone: 01271 815533.

St Nicholas Priory is currently closed for conservation, repair and interpretation work. It will reopen around 2008.

The building itself is about a quarter of the original Priory. It was the domestic western wing and the monks’ guest house. Part of the building was sold and later converted to a grand Elizabethan residence by various wealthy merchants.

St Nicholas Priory
The Mint
Off Fore Street
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3BL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01392 665858

The ideal place for peaceful walks, picnics and wildlife watching near Stover in Devon, is Stover Country Park. This is a high quality nature reserve. It seems to have such a wide variety of wildlife habitats that it must be of great interest to many. In over 114 acres of the park you will find woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a variety of wildlife that you associate with these habitats. There is a Nature Interpretation Centre, situated near the entrance of the park which consists of a visitor centre, classroom, rangers’ office and public toilets. There are also interpretation boards, an aerial walkway, a bird hide, car park and picnic areas. Inside the Nature Interpretation Centre there are two CCTV camera links, one to a fixed camera in a nest box and the other, user controlled with a joystick, to a camera on a pole in the lake. Both of these cameras produce fascinating views of what is happening in the park. To get to the Park find the entrance located off the A382 Bovey Tracey to Newton Abbot road 300m south of the Drumbridges roundabout on the A38 Exeter to Plymouth Expressway. There is a parking fee (2011) of £1 for 2 hours or £2 from sunrise to sunset and all revenue goes directly to projects in the park. If you are on your Devon Motorhome Hire holiday make sure you take your camera and binoculars when visiting the park as you may find plenty of opportunity for wildlife photography here. For more information on the park click the blue text below.

 Stover Country Park
Stover
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6QG

Tel: +44 01626 835236

Do not use satellite Navigation to get to the entrance of this site as the Satellite Navigation will take you down some extremely narrow lanes. Once at the site you are treated to some fabulous views of Dartmoor National Park. The majority of pitches on the site are sloping so for your own comfort and for your fridge in the Motorhome to work you need to level up with chocks. Tavistock Club Site lies on the west side of Dartmoor National Park with expansive moorland views. It is excellent for walkers with plenty of opportunity to explore the moorland paths, lanes on foot. Go shopping to Tavistock and find plenty of shops and places to eat. There is a Country Market every Friday in the Pannier Market. Farmers’ Markets are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Or travel to Princetown, the home of Dartmoor Prison and its intriguing Museum.North of the campsite is the village of Lydford which has a Norman Castle.  There is a great deal to see here including Lydford Gorge which is the deepest gorge in south west England. The gorge stretches a mile and a half from the Devil’s Cauldron whirlpool to the 100ft White Lady Waterfall. Enjoy the scenery to the full when touring in your Devon Campervan Hire. For more details and how to book this campsite click the blue text below.

Tavistock Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Higher Longford
Moorshop
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 9LQ

Telephone: 01822 618672 (No calls after 8pm please.)

A history in miniature of Britain’s maritime and artistic past. Check their website for opening times.

Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
29 French Street
Teignmouth
Devon TQ14 8ST

Telephone : (01626) 777041

A theme park with a difference, lots of sheep activities, including sheep races, feeding animals and all sorts of events. Check out their website for ticket prices, opening times and more information.

The Big Sheep
Abbotsham
Bideford
North Devon
EX39 5AP
England

Telephone: 01237 472366

The Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Riverside Mill, exhibits contemporary craft and design. Exhibitions change regularly in their Devon Gallery and most exhibits are for sale. The craft shop sells hand made gifts produced by 250 South West based members. There are also opportunities to be involved in craft workshops and make and learn about contemporary craft. After parking your Devon Motorhome Hire, you may wish to enjoy lunch or a snack before you view the galleries. At the Terrace restaurant you can eat outdoors on the roof terrace or indoors overlooking the river. They also do a good roast Sunday lunch every Sunday (between 12-3pm) which is extremely popular. The Terrace is very family friendly and good value for money and has a childrens menu. To view current events and exhibitions to plan into your Devon Motorhome Hire holiday, click The Devon Guild of Craftsmen link highlighted in blue.

Devon Guild of Craftsmen
River Mill
Bovey Tracey
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ13 9AF

The fairground museum is within the steam village. Steam Engines, and much much more. Worth visiting this amazing collection as part of your Devon tour.

Dingles Steam Village
Milford Lifton
Devon
PL16 0AT

Telephone:01566 783425

The Grand Western Canal Country Park and Local Nature Reserve is located in beautiful mid-Devon countryside between Tiverton and Lowdwells (near the Somerset border). The 11 mile long Park and Local Nature Reserve along the canal is owned and managed by Devon County Council with free admission all year. It is an ideal place to stop for a walk or cycle ride along the towpath. One of the best attractions here is the horse-drawn barge that takes passengers for trips on the canal and is a unique experience. An experience all the family can enjoy in this lovely place. The more adventurous amongst you could try hiring a self drive boat or take out a rowing boat or Canadian canoe. At
Tiverton Wharf there is also a canal gifts shop with gifts relating to canals, shire horses, waterside wildlife and canal life! There is even a floating café bar Moored at Tiverton called the “Ducks Ditty�. It is just the place to enjoy that cup of tea and slice of cake on the canal! If you are in the area in your Devon Motorhome hire this is well worth a visit. If the weather is fine, a walk by the canal followed by a relaxing tea will be of interest to most families. For more information click the blue highlighted text below.

The Grand Western Canal Country Park
Tiverton Canal Co
The Wharf
Canal Hill
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 4HX

Telephone: 01884 253345

The Hunting of The Earl of Rone is an annual custom taking place over four days of the Spring Bank Holiday each year. Located in the village of Combe Martin in North Devon it is an ideal spot for a break in your Southern England Motorhome Hire during the May Bank holiday. Some 600 villagers are involved in the event in which the Earl of Rone is ‘hunted’, starting this year on Friday 27th May 2011 till Monday. The horse, fool and grenadiers and drummers, all dressed in costume, start the hunt and on the last day the earl is dumped in the sea I wont spoil the fun by telling you everything that happens in between! Villagers from Combe Martin and surrounds dress up for the occasion and visitors are welcome to watch and enjoy the festivities. Collections are made throughout the weekend and once costs have been met money is then donated to good causes in the village. Photographs of previous hunts for the Earl of Rone are shown on the Earl of Rone official website. It certainly looks a great deal of fun for all the family. Traveling in your Southern England Motorhome Hire is certainly the best way to see events like this as you are never far from your own home comforts and toilet facilities. If you decide to stay for the whole weekend then Newberry Valley Park is a good 4 star camping site within walking distance of Combe Martin. Book in advance for high summer and bank holiday events as this is a popular site.

Newberry Valley Park Camping Site
Woodlands
Combe Martin
North Devon
Tel: 0127 882334

If you are traveling with children on holiday in Devon and you have poor weather the problem is how to keep the children entertained. The Milky Way Adventure Park has more than enough to entertain the whole family with the advantage of the site being all weather with 85,000 sq ft of indoor activities as well outdoor. Here you can ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon’s tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. You can get the adrenalin flowing with plenty of exercise in the indoor adventure play area with assault courses and slides built for adults and children. There are also live shows featuring Merlin from Britain’s Got Talent, plus displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre. The Milky Way is located just off the main A39 10 minutes drive from Bideford towards Clovelly, North Devon. Avoid Barnstaple town centre in your campervan hire by turning right at the traffic signals just before Barnstaple (signposted Taunton, Exeter M5), and take the new bridge. Continue until you join the A39 and head west past Bideford, towards Clovelly. The Milky Way adventure Park is 1 mile on the Bideford side of Clovelly. Check their website for admission prices and opening times.

Milky Way Adventure Park
Downland Farm
Higher Clovelly
Bideford
EX39 5RY

Tel:01237 431 255

Includes the furnished period rooms of the house, displays of local history with a maritime background, also local crafts, wildlife on the Exe, Estuary and memorabilia of the film star Vivien Leigh. Cream teas close at hand. Check opening times.

Topsham Museum
25 The Strand
Topsham
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0AX

Telephone: 01392 873244

At the time of writing this article Torre Abbey is currently closed and reopens in 2013/2014. It will be well worth adding to your places to be sure to visit in the future. It closed in 2005 and has been undergoing a massive restoration programme costing over six and a half million pounds! This huge sum of money was achieved from a grant of 4.9 million from Lottery funding and the rest made up from a variety of foundations, museums, English Heritage and council funding. Located in Torquay, Devon the Abbey is the oldest known building in the town. It is rather special historically as it has two buildings that are grade one listed it is without doubt of national importance. Following restoration parts of the Abbey can be seen by visitors for the first time as they would have been out of bounds previously as the building had not been structurally safe.There is also going to be a new visitor centre and shop. There will also be a new cafe, toilets, car parking and extensive art and craft galleries. This will be a rejuvinated site that will hold events and exhibitions as well as workshops on site. A great deal to look forward to here. The historic cloister gardens will also be restored to former glory and this venue promises to be an experience  not to be missed.There is also an enclosed Palm House full of tropical plants from around the world. You can also see rare plants here from the collections at Kew Gardens. There is also a collection of plants that displays the medicinal and piosonous properties of plants sourced by Agatha Christie in her novels.Agatha Christie was born in Torquay and this collection is a small tribute to her work, as she had a great interest in plants.
Built originally in 1196, the Abbey was founded by six canons who arrived here from Welbeck Abbey in the midlands. The land was gifted to the Canons by Lord William Brewer. After the dissolution of the monastries the property was purchased by a succession of private owners and then finally owned by the local council who undertook to make it accessible to the public.Include Torre Abbey in your future Devon Motorhome Hire Holiday trip. For more information on its restoration and progress click the blue text below.

Torre Abbey
Historic House and Gallery
The King’s Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5JE

Displays the history of this ancient market town. Includes costumes, portraits and a collection of old postcard views of the town.

Torrington Heritage Museum
Torrington TIC
Castle Hill
Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA

Telephone: 01805 626140

One of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.The great ditch that surrounded the keep is today filled with the cottages and gardens of the town.

Totnes Castle
Castle Street
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NN
Telephone : +44 (0)1803 864 406

This is a truly rural ‘out in the sticks’ site, with wonderful views all around of rolling hills and meadows set in the Taw Valley. It is within easy driving distance of north Devon beaches and Moors. The site is ideally situated between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, and is open from April to October.  Local Fishleigh Farm Shop has local meat and award winning pasties for sale and The Rising Sun pub at Umberleigh do meals.  On site there is a lot to keep the children occupied with two tennis courts with free tennis coaching for children during school holidays. Children and adults need to bring trainers to wear on the courts and if you have tennis racquets and prefer to use your own remember to pack them. There is always plenty of storage in your Motorhome. Wet weather is also catered for, with plenty of indoor games in the barn including a pool table, table tennis, skittles and bar football.  The site also has fishing. If you just want to eat fish rather than catch your own, a Fish and Chip van has been known to call on Tuesday evenings, but check when you arrive if this service is still available. For local shopping drive to Umberleigh which has a  grocery shops, Post Office, general outdoor clothing shop, antique shop, tea rooms and a pub and the famous  Tarka Line Railway station.  Cyclists can take bikes on the train to reach the Tarka Trail and enjoy over 30 miles of cycle track. Alternatively, Barnstaple has a good selection of shops, supermarkets and daily markets in the Pannier Market. Enjoy an evening’s entertainment at The Queen’s Theatre or the cinema here. Holidays in a Devon Campervan Hire are a great deal of fun for all the family. To see more details of the sites facilities and booking arrangements, click on the blue text below.

Umberleigh Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Over Weir
Umberleigh
Devon
EX37 9DU

Telephone: 01769 560009 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Yearlstone Vineyard closed for winter, but open at Easter 2011. If you are on the A396 road between Tiverton and Bickleigh in your Southern England Motorhome Hire, then call in and view the Yearlstone Vineyard. This is Devon’s oldest vineyard. In 2010 their wine won awards at the English and Welsh Wine of The Year Competition. Check opening times and admission times for tours on their website. The terrace café at the vineyard serves local food and has outstanding views down the Ex valley towards Exeter and the sea. The village of Bickleigh itself is in a noted beauty spot having thatched pubs on the riverfront.
Yearlstone Vineyard
Bickleigh
Devon
EX16 8RL
Tel: 01884 855700