Dairy Cottage (1665)

Dawlish (1.5 miles)
Once a busy resort in Georgian and Victorian times, Dawlish now has a tranquil, relaxed feel. Some fine period architecture adds to the classic English seaside atmosphere and Dawlish has some very pretty ‘civic’ spaces – the Lawn is a public park that provides a beautifully green heart to the town through which a shallow river known as Dawlish Water runs, heading for the nearby sea in a series of small waterfalls; throughout the evening, coloured fairy lights along this waterway create a little magic for strollers.

Spinnakers Sailing Centre (1.8 miles)
Sailing lessons for adults and children, held on the shallow waters of the Exe Estuary.

Pier Head Gallery (1.9 miles)
New gallery set in picturesque Exmouth harbour specialising in original painting and sculpture. Big canvasses and contemporary sculpture are shown off to great effect in this light and airy gallery.

Stuart Line Cruises (2.0 miles)
Boat trips up the River Exe or along the Devon coastline, with boats departing from Exmouth, Topsham or Sidmouth.

Edge Watersports (2.3 miles)
Kitesurfing, windsurfing and powerkiting.

Exmouth (2.3 miles)
Just ten miles downstream from Exeter, Exmouth sits where the River Exe meets the sea. Famed for its two miles of sand, Exmouth is a well-loved family holiday resort. The area has some fantastic walking, whichever direction you head off in. Along the coast, millions of years of geological history are in evidence in the vibrant red cliffs; the rocks here are older than any others on the Jurassic Coast that stretches through Devon and Dorset. Walking inland is just as lovely; alongside the river to the picturesque village of Lympstone is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.