Leisure Activities near Budleigh Salterton in East Devon
Situated on the edge of Woodbury Common, Cider Cottage is ideally suited for both a quiet walking holiday or for touring the coasts and countryside of Devon.
Cider Cottage is only ten minutes by car from the beaches at Budleigh Salterton or Exmouth and within easy reach of either Exmoor or Dartmoor National Parks, with all their varied scenery.
The historic Cathedral city of Exeter with its old dock area is very accessible by car, Park and Ride or train, and Plymouth is only one hour away by car.
There are many local places of interest and a large variety of things to do in the area:
- Lovely walks can be taken from the house
- Birdwatching on the Common and the Otter Valley
- Golfing and riding nearby
- Sailing on the River Exe
Birdwatching in the winter is particularly enjoyable, with the Brent Geese and other wintering birds, especially the Avocets on the Exe.
Some other attractions close by are:
- Visiting Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
- Village of Topsham with its Dutch houses and harbour
- World of Country Life at Sandy Bay with Falconry Centre and Hall of Transport
- Crealy Adventure Park - kids will really enjoy their day out here
- National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth
- Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth
- Electric Tramway from Seaton to Colyton
- Pecorama at Beer
- Three National Trust properties, A La Ronde in Exmouth, Killerton House north of Exeter, Knightshayes at Tiverton
There are River Cruises and Fishing trips - with Stuart Line Cruises - available from either Exmouth or Topsham.
Train Rides at Pecorama |
Seaton Tramway Attraction |
Tram at Seaton Tramway |