Best Places for Action Packed Fun
There’s plenty of fun to be had in which ever county you choose to stay in the West Country. From a great day out at one of Crealys Adventure Parks in either Devon or Cornwall to the popular hands-on Diggerland! There’s so many places to visit and activities to try on your stay with Farm & Cottage Holidays...
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Plymouth
Steeped in vast amounts of history dating back centuries, the regional capital of Devon & Cornwall Plymouth truly is a city of discovery. Encompassing its unique maritime tradition, with great local and international cuisine, and modern shopping facilities, this vibrant modern city has something to offer everyone.
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Torquay
Situated in the heart of the English Riviera on the south coast of Devon, lies the holiday destination of Torquay. Dating back to the Victorian period, Torquay has always been one of the UK’s top holiday resorts with an array of attractions and events for all ages all year round. With over 22 miles of beautiful golden coastline, there are no fewer than 19 beaches and coves.
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Bath
Set in the rolling Somerset countryside, less than 2 hours from London, Bath is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. The wonderful World Heritage City of Bath is a unique Georgian city built around the hot springs that have been attracting visitors for centuries.
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Newquay
Newquay situated on the North Cornwall Coast is the largest resort in Cornwall and self styled surfing capital of Britain. Once an isolated fishing community it still has an unspoilt harbour. The breathtaking Rivera’s rugged soaring cliffs alternate with sheltered coves and thundering surf with secluded rock pools, smugglers’ caves and soft, golden sands stretching for seven miles.
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Bude
Bude is situated on the Atlantic Heritage Coast and has been attracting visitors since the Victorian times. Approximately 8 miles from the North Cornwall/Devon border it is an ideal location with which to explore the surrounding unspoilt coastline and superb sandy beaches. It was notorious for the wreckers in the 19th Century when many shipwrecks came to ground off the rugged coast.
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Perranporth
Also known as Poldark Country the old mining village of Perranporth is now a popular family holiday resort that is situated along the three miles of golden sands. The beach is framed by rugged cliffs but the expanse of sand is ideal for families and also sand –yachting. It is often frequented by surfers as being a resort on the Atlantic coast makes it one of the most popular surfing locations.
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large resort along the south coast and was recently voted Britain’s Resort of the Year. It offers the best of a traditional seaside resort alongside a lively city centre and this section of coast enjoys some of the warmest, driest and sunniest weather in Britain. With award winning golden beaches that stretch for approx seven miles and unrivalled water sports and marina facilities it is understandable why people visit time and time again.
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Woolacombe
Woolacombe is a glorious seaside town ideal for exploring the stunning South West Coast Path, the spectacular sandy beaches and the many other attractions nearby. Live music is almost always on at the Red Barn, situated in the centre of the town and a great meeting place. A selection of small independent shops offer interesting shopping for souvenirs or perhaps some new stylish beachwear.
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