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You are here: On Site and Crediton Locality
All guests are welcome to unwind and stroll the picturesque 18th century estate lakes, directly opposite the accommodation. The spring-fed lakes are set in 14 acres of stunning, established woodland and offer a peaceful haven for numerous small birds along with kingfishers and various waterfowl. You can admire the many busy squirrels, feed our resident moscovy duck, Dilly, who will no doubt ask for food – anything is gratefully received!! And you might even catch a glimpse a roaming deer from the parkland.
In the communal garden you can relax on the sun loungers with a good book. Why not savour lunch or a snack at the garden furniture, enjoy a coffee with the daily paper or light the charcoal barbecue and enjoy a bottle of wine
Local country walks villages to explore (maps available) which highlight our local beautiful mid Devon countryside including - Crediton Town Trail: Sandford & West Sandford: Upton Hellions – about 2 1/2 miles long.
Crediton (3/4 mile). See website =www.crediton.co.uk
Crediton, birthplace of St Boniface 680AD, is a busy, old market town which hosts, in the town square, one of the largest farmers markets in Devon (first Saturday each month). Savour a cream tea or home made delicious cake at the award winning Crediton Station Tea rooms (next to the train station with park & ride, Exeter / Barnstaple line).
Visit the magnificent old Holy Cross church.
The busy High Street offers a variety of independent shops from books, CDs, hairdressers, beauty salon, video movie hire, ironmongers, jewellery/gift shops, chemists and the local delicatessen, Treloars, where you can purchase gourmet classic meals to treat yourself at home on a night in.
The Tourist Information centre offers theatre travel ticket booking, much visitor’s information, friendly advice along with a variety of small gifts. The Tesco Express open 7 days a week 7am-11pm in High street and a Somerfield supermarket situated at the lower end of Crediton along with the butchers and bakers will provide all your necessities.
There is a good range of takeaways to cater for all tastes, public houses (some serving food) and restaurants. There is an excellent choice of many rural venues to eat out, we have a list with numbers.
Crediton leisure centre provides both adult and junior swimming pool, sports hall, squash court, *gym and outdoor tennis courts. *You will need to bring proof of your local gym membership.
Downes House (2 miles) – Historic stately home of the Buller family (open April – Oct 2 days per week).
Devonshire Traditional Breed Centre (2 miles) – View and purchase a variety of traditional poultry amid rolling countryside. Gift shop, Restaurant & tea shop open 7 days a week. See
www.dtbcentre.co.uk
Transport:
Regularlocal bus service to Exeter (national bus links). See:
www.devon.gov.uk/devonbus
Crediton train station (park & ride), about 8 minutes ride to Exeter.
Crediton taxi hire available. National telephone helpline for travelling on bus, coach or train
Telephone Travel line: 0870 608 2 608 < Choose another category from the sub menu on the left
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