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If you can drag yourself away from Big Barn the following are some great ways to spend days out:

National Trust Houses

There are a number of National Trust houses to visit including:

Coleton Fishacre, Overbecks Greenways (former home of Agatha Christie)

Coastal Walks

There are some sensational coastal walks in the area, our favourite is the walk along the South West Coast path from East Prawle to Salcombe. It is testing - but very rewarding, about six miles long and takes a good three hours, you can of course do 'snippets' of the walk! There is a great pub in East Prawle (Pig’s Nose) for a quick bevvy before you start!

Other Stuff To Do

There are oodles of excellent and exciting alternatives for less sunny days including Paignton Zoo, Woodlands Adventure Park (3 miles ) Pennywell Farm Park, Dartmouth Golf and Country Club, Dartmouth Marina Spa, China Blue (Totnes), pottery painting and shop, Sharpham wine and cheese tours, all of which are within 20-30mins drive , not to mention all of the adrenalin- rush sporting activities; even white water rafting can be found not far away!

Shops, markets, restaurants and Leisure centre Kingsbridge 5.5 miles. Dartmouth 7 miles. Salcombe 12.6 miles. Totnes 12 miles.

Please go to www.discoverdevon.com for all local activities and information it is a great website.

Beach life

This sensational and almost Mediterranean coastline has loads to offer:

A wealth of fabulous beaches for swimming, surfing, wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, canoeing and fishing,.

South Miton sands and Thurlestone are great for rock pooling, safe for tiddlers and renowned for wind surfing, excellent non wave sailing location offering a variety of conditions for all abilities. swells / chop / blasting on offer (also offers windsurfing school onsite in summer). Basically as good as it gets - offers just about everything. Enjoy

Bantham Beach and Bigbury: great for surfing and kite surfing

Salcombe: safe and sandy beaches, also for sailing, mackerel fishing, eating out and retail therapy! and crabbing off the harbour wall for the kids!

Hope Cove safe and sandy beaches

Blackpool Sands voted UK's best family beach by Conde Nast Traveller readers is just 5.5 miles awa,y the Venus Cafe on the beach is wonderful, the drive down to the beach sensational.

Slapton Sands 4 miles away, very long beach, with pubs, watersports and fishing

Dittisham 6/7miles Sailing ,boat hire, drinking, eating, kids crabbing off the pontoon whilst the adults sup ale in the Ferry Boat Inn! Or chilling at the Ancherstone Café!

Big Barn’s tried and trusted For Foodies

(Booking is essential to avoid disappointment)

Local Pub The nearest pub is just over a mile away in East Allington, The Fortescue Arms particularly well respected for its food, beers, and great wine list, it has a great family room and garden. Always worth a phone call as it is very popular with the locals and visitors alike!
www.fortescue-arms.co.uk

The New Angel (Dartmouth) John Burton-Race's highly acclaimed Michelin starred restaurant, stunning food and a great experience!
www.thenewangel.co.uk

The Milbrook Inn (South Pool) Idyllic setting, a wonderful find! on the South Pool Creek, summer barbeques, good locally sourced food , local real ales and live jazz on Sundays.
www.millbrookinnsouthpool.co.uk

New Inn (Morleigh) Family run and stuck in the most wonderful time warp! A rather nicely kept secret! Huge farmer’s helpings! Sensational steaks, lamb chops, a great old fashioned pub experience.

Sharpham (Ashprington) Stunning location, vineyard and cheese tours, vineyard café for al fresco eating and drinking, (opening is weather dependant) locally sourced food and estate produced wines.
www.sharpham.com

The Anchorstone (Dittisham) Very popular, a glorified expanded wooden hut with a raised terrace overlooking the water, glorious! Lobster, burgers, moules and frites, a complete joy on a hot sunny day.

Alfresco's (Dartmouth) for late lazy breakfasts often accompanied by a great guitarist and of course, eating al fresco!
www.cafealfresco.co.uk

The Whitehouse (Chillington) Dinner and Sunday lunch is not to be missed thanks to its fantastic food for adults and kids, the post lunch kids film screening, which permits parents to enjoy a few drinks in the bar and maybe even read a Sunday paper!
www.whitehousedevon.com

The Oyster Shack (Salcombe and Bigbury) highly recommended, freshly caught fish, Bigbury Bay oysters etc all simply cooked.
www.oystershack.co.uk

The Normandy Inn (Blackawton) has an excellent reputation for really good food and also has a wonderful wine list.

Kings Arms (Strete) Family run gastro pub serving top notch fish accompanied by great wines, the restaurant and garden have sensational views over Start Bay.
www.kingsarms-dartmouth.co.uk

Rumours Restaurant (Totnes) Laid back, buzzy, wine bar/restaurant serving great food, interesting beers and all very reasonably priced, in the centre of Totnes