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Other places to visit or stay in and
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Pecorama
- Gardens, Games and Trains - an day out for all the family |
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An outing for all the family. Peco is
the the single largest UK manufacturer devoted exclusively to the
production of model railway tracks and accessories covering all of
the popular gauges. The headquarters are located close to us in the
picturesque fishing village of Beer where it has an indoor exhibition,
its own Beer Heights Light Railway (7¼-inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying
line, powered by miniature steam and diesel locomotives), childrens
play areas, crazy golf, good eating, as well as being the base for
the Peco Model Railway Products, two magazines and Model Railway Modelling
Training Courses. |
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Otterton
Mill |
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An historic mill building housing the
work of 130 leading local artists and craftspeople from Devon, Dorset
& Somerset, plus restaurant, bakery and working watermill, etc.
Again, a well organised and easy to use site. |
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The
Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth |
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Just outside the town of Sidmouth, The
Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. It was founded by
Dr Elisabeth D Svendsen, MBE in 1969 and its aim is to prevent the
suffering of donkeys worldwide. The Donkey Sanctuary is open 365 days
a year from 9.00 a.m. until dusk. Admission and parking are free.
Visitors are free to spend as much time as they wish, meeting the
donkeys in the main yard, strolling along the various field walks
or rambling down to the sea, pausing at the Nature Centre and conservation
area on the way. There are marked walks, nature trails, a visitors
centre & shop, toilet facilities, restaurant & ice cream shop.
The Donkey Sanctuary is also very pushchair, wheelchair & dog
friendly! |
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Crealy
Adventure Park |
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On the A3052, four minutes drive from
the M5 junction, Crealy Adventure Park has all kinds of amusements
for all of the family. Crealy has lots of small animals - guinea pigs,
rabbits, goats, miniature ponies, a lake, a nature trail, picnic areas,
all kinds of boating on the lake, plus if you want adventure ride
the Tidal Wave Log Flume or the El Pastil Loco Roller Coaster. All
the usual amenities are there - the whole family could spend a day
there and enjoy e;v;ery minute. |
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The Barrel o' Beer offers good beer,
good wine, excellent food and and the Hunt Family pride themselves
on traditional values of hospitality and customer care. One of our
favourite pass times is to sit outside with a glass of wine (Carol)
and a pint of beer (Gerry) and watch the world go by! We also take
the family and visitors there when we want good food and a relaxed
atmosphere. |
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Jean
Bartlett Holiday Cottages |
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If you are looking for someone where
to stay in the East Devon Area Jean Bartlett Holiday Cottages manages
over 120 properties covering coastal and inland areas within East
Devon and West Dorset. Whether you're seeking a glorious beach holiday
in Devon or to curl up in front of a log fire in a picturesque cottage
they have a property to suit you. A good easy to use web site. |
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Salcombe
Regis Camping & Caravan Park |
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Spacious and transquil
caravan park of over 16 acres, set in the beautiful hamlet of Salcombe
Regis. Good facilities including electric hookups, disposal points,
childrens playground, putting green, shop, laundrette, etc., a mile
walk down to the beach, 5 minutes drive from Sidmouth, but all set
in one of the most beautiful areas of East Devon. |
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Branscombe
House |
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A comfortable, elegant house in the
beautiful village of Branscombe. Good food, very comfortable rooms
and an excellent base from which to explore the area or just relax
and enjoy! |
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The
Dolphin Hotel |
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is
a very comfortable, centrally situated hotel, with comfortable rooms,
a good restaurant, friendly bar and very helpful staff. Its main bar
has been recently refurbished and is now non-smoking. We have had
some excellent meals there and very enjoyable times with a glass of
wine or beer in the bar. |
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