Elaine’s guidebook
Best nearby beaches
Nearest sea-side town only 20 mins away, award winning sandy and surf beaches, fantastic sea pool, lovely cafes, shops and spectacular walks along the South West Coastal footpath and Bude canal
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Bude
13 Lansdown RdNearest sea-side town only 20 mins away, award winning sandy and surf beaches, fantastic sea pool, lovely cafes, shops and spectacular walks along the South West Coastal footpath and Bude canal
Local activities
Beautiful lakeside spot with lots of outdoor activities for everyone from beginners to experts: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, bird-watching - only 20 mins away on the edge of Dartmoor
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Roadford Activity Centre
Beautiful lakeside spot with lots of outdoor activities for everyone from beginners to experts: sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, bird-watching - only 20 mins away on the edge of Dartmoor
Stunning scenery, great walks, horse riding, wildlife and many other activities only 30 minutes drive to some of our favourite routes, especially around Lydford and Okehampton
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Dartmoor National Park
PL20Stunning scenery, great walks, horse riding, wildlife and many other activities only 30 minutes drive to some of our favourite routes, especially around Lydford and Okehampton
45 miles of off road cycle trail, suitable for all ages and abilities through gorgeous peaceful countryside, small towns, lots of great stopping off points with excellent cafes, bike hire available
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Tarka Trail
45 miles of off road cycle trail, suitable for all ages and abilities through gorgeous peaceful countryside, small towns, lots of great stopping off points with excellent cafes, bike hire available
Beautiful walks, really interesting history, art and lots of family friendly activities - we visit at least every year at any time - there's a wonderful circular walk with a pub on the way!
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National Trust - Castle Drogo
DriveBeautiful walks, really interesting history, art and lots of family friendly activities - we visit at least every year at any time - there's a wonderful circular walk with a pub on the way!
Little bit further away, but so interesting for a day out, not to mention the possibility of a canoe trip up the river Tamar
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I-Cotehele House
Little bit further away, but so interesting for a day out, not to mention the possibility of a canoe trip up the river Tamar
More fun for everyone or just a stroll around
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Tamar Lakes Watersports
Upper Tamar LakeMore fun for everyone or just a stroll around
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Ukuhamba-hamba
remote rural area, limited public transport , car essential
Nearest train station is an hour away at Exeter but there is a bus service from Exeter to Bude which stops in the town of Holsworthy 3 miles away