Dartmoor Zoological Society is a 33-acre zoo in Devon, England, featuring over 73 species including endangered animals, housed around the historic Goodamoor House. The zoo offers conservation, education and breeding programs, inspiring the book and film 'We Bought a Zoo'.
A detached Swedish-style house near Ivybridge with a private heated outdoor swimming pool, set in its own garden with scenic countryside surroundings, suitable for families and groups.
Shilstone House is a restored Georgian manor in Devon offering guided tours of its historic interiors, extensive gardens, and a unique 17th-century water theatre. Visitors can explore the formal gardens, woodland walks, and enjoy refreshments at the on-site cafe. The venue is family-friendly with accessible facilities and charges an admission for tours.
This accommodation is a first-floor barn conversion in a complex offering a rural setting with shared amenities including a heated indoor pool, gym, hot tub, games room, and tennis court, suitable for couples and families, located near Dartmoor and the Devon/Cornwall border.
A spacious reverse level holiday lodge located within Honicombe Manor Holiday Park near Dartmoor National Park, set in a quiet countryside area with scenic views and suitable for family stays including pets.
This is a spacious reverse-level lodge set in the Cornish countryside within a holiday park, featuring three bedrooms and a private hot tub, with access to shared heated indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, mini gym, and tennis courts, ideal for exploring the Tamar Valley and South Cornwall coast.
Endsleigh Garden is a Grade I-listed historic garden designed as a picturesque landscape with formal gardens, arboretum, rock garden, and water features surrounding Endsleigh House, now a hotel with dining options. It offers a romantic outdoor experience showcasing rare trees and horticultural highlights.
Stargazer is a detached holiday home in an elevated rural location near a vibrant village close to the south Devon coast, offering spacious and stylish accommodation with countryside views and family-friendly amenities.
A spacious lodge located within a popular holiday village in the Cornish countryside, providing a tranquil setting ideal for exploring nearby natural and historic attractions.
Cotehele is a Grade I listed medieval and Tudor manor house in Cornwall with extensive historic gardens, a working restored mill, and riverside quay, offering both indoor and outdoor historic experiences. It features original Tudor interiors, chapels, and has been used as a film location.
7 Oct–15 Nov (another 37 days)
Visitors can follow a sensory trail around the garden, moving through interactive installations inspired by the picture book and animation ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ as they search for the bear.
This accommodation is a barn conversion set within 240 acres of unspoilt farmland in South Hams, South Devon, offering a rural retreat with ample walking and cycling paths nearby and a calm courtyard setting.
A romantic and child-friendly two-guest cottage located in a historic setting by Bow Creek on the River Dart, featuring shared indoor and outdoor leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, and extensive grounds with outdoor activities nearby.
Acorn Cottage is a peaceful holiday cottage set on a working farm near the village of Teigngrace in south Devon, surrounded by rural countryside and offering access to shared outdoor heated swimming pool and a children's play area.
Bradley Manor is a medieval manor house in Devon featuring a detached early 15th-century chapel, medieval wall paintings, and a collection of Pre-Raphaelite art and Arts and Crafts furniture. Set in limestone woodland and meadows, it offers both indoor historic exploration and outdoor natural beauty.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can follow a trail around the Parke Estate to find six large wildlife artworks created by pupils as part of an environmental project, and learn about the project and the featured native species.
Buzzard is a three-bedroom house next to a golf course in Dartmouth, accommodating up to six guests with en-suite bedrooms and balconies, offering a peaceful location just outside the town with access to hotel spa facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, and gym.
Barn Owl is a well finished cottage set in rolling Devon countryside offering shared facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and play area, ideal for family holidays or group stays.
Kingfisher is a modernized three-bedroom holiday home near Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with golf course views, pet and child-friendly, offering shared amenities including a gym, heated indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room, plus on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Totnes Castle is a well-preserved Norman motte and bailey castle in Devon, England, featuring a 14th-century stone keep on a commanding hilltop above Totnes. It is managed by English Heritage and offers a historic outdoor experience showcasing medieval architecture and fortifications.
12 Oct (next Monday)
Join a Greenway Gardener for a walk around the garden to learn about tree safety management, tree decay fungi, structural defects and the ecological importance of trees.
Lake View is a self-contained holiday cottage set within unspoilt Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park, offering a peaceful environment with scenic views and various indoor and outdoor activities.
Parke is a peaceful woodland estate near Bovey Tracey, Devon, offering scenic walks, a walled garden, riverside wildlife, and a café. It's ideal for outdoor activities, dog walking, and family-friendly exploration close to Dartmoor's edge.
14 Oct, 25 Oct…
Community Walk Volunteers lead a friendly walk of around three miles through the natural landscapes of the Parke Estate. The route includes varying terrain, steep hills and uneven ground.
The Lawns is a recently refurbished two-bedroom holiday apartment set within the Colmer Estate in South Hams, featuring south-facing views over grounds with a private patio and sharing extensive leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, gym, and tennis court, situated amidst rural countryside with access to nearby beaches and woodland.
A spacious two-bedroom cottage set in a historic mill complex in a scenic village setting near the River Dart, featuring shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, and extensive indoor and outdoor sports, suitable for families and pet-friendly stays.
A first floor two-bedroom barn conversion set in the scenic Tamar Valley within an equestrian centre, offering a rural and peaceful atmosphere with access to shared countryside grounds, a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and fishing lake.
Lawrence House is a Georgian townhouse museum in Launceston, Cornwall, showcasing local history and Victorian costume collections within a Grade II* listed 18th-century building owned by the National Trust. It offers free admission but is currently closed for repair.
Apple Blossom Cottage is a peaceful and scenic historic holiday cottage located on a working farm near the village of Teigngrace, featuring shared use of an outdoor heated swimming pool and landscaped gardens with a children's play area.
Ugbrooke House is a Grade 1 listed historic family home in Devon with guided tours, parkland gardens, and a café serving Devon cream teas. Visitors can explore the house's rich history, enjoy the Capability Brown landscape, and access family-friendly facilities with good accessibility.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can follow a letterbox trail around the Parke Estate, finding five boxes representing species that Buglife is working to protect. Each box has information about its species, and participants can collect stamps along the route.
This accommodation is a cosy 5-bedroom barn conversion set in a rural farm complex near Dartmoor, suitable for larger family gatherings or groups, featuring shared leisure amenities in peaceful countryside surroundings.
This accommodation is a self-contained cottage in a rural farm complex offering a cosy and homely environment with shared leisure facilities set in scenic countryside with outdoor spaces and on-site activities suitable for families and groups.
Kelly House in Devon is a historic family home showing Tudor, Georgian and Victorian eras with guided tours, a poisonous plant garden trail, and a tea room. Visitors can explore the house interiors, gardens, and church grounds while enjoying an educational and scenic experience.
Mill Bank is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set within picturesque grounds at Tuckenhay Mill, offering balconies, shared leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub, and close proximity to natural coastal and countryside attractions.
Papermaker's Cottage accommodates eight guests and offers a range of leisure and family-oriented facilities within a scenic riverside setting at Tuckenhay Mill in South Devon.
This accommodation is a barn conversion set in rural Devon countryside with scenic surroundings, offering homely and cosy living spaces suitable for families and groups, with shared recreational facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and games room.
Vat House is a family retreat located within a historic mill complex offering scenic waterside surroundings and shared leisure facilities including multiple swimming pools and hot tubs. It accommodates four guests, allows one pet, and features both indoor and outdoor activities.
Miller’s Thumb is a ground-floor, two-bedroom holiday rental located close to popular Devon attractions, set in a natural and scenic area with waterside views and offering shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools, hot tubs, and extensive outdoor and indoor activities.
Dartington Gardens in Devon are historic Grade II-listed formal grounds featuring notable trees, beautiful vistas, sculptures, and various themed gardens, managed by The Dartington Trust.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can see a silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother, Clarissa, displayed for the first time after conservation. The display explores the jacket's motifs and its place in the Greenway collection.
This single-storey barn conversion is set within a rural farm complex in Devon, surrounded by rolling countryside and shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and gym, offering a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere.
This offering is a self-catering barn conversion set in the Devon countryside near the Cornwall border, surrounded by rolling farmland and natural scenery, forming part of a complex of cottages clustered around a central courtyard.
Lydford Gorge is a dramatic and scenic gorge on the River Lyd in Devon, featuring the tallest waterfall in the area, ancient woodlands, and notable geological formations. It is a National Trust protected site known for its natural beauty and biodiversity.
This spacious historic cottage is set in a scenic riverside village in Devon, offering a family-friendly and group-oriented environment with access to ample on-site leisure facilities including pools and outdoor activities.
Greenway House is a historic Georgian estate on the River Dart in Devon, once home to Agatha Christie. Visitors can explore the house, riverside gardens with diverse plants, and the Barn Gallery showcasing local art, with connections to Christie's literary legacy.
7–16 Oct (another 7 days)
Explore Greenway house and garden for writing prompts and creative challenges inspired by Agatha Christie and the surroundings of her former holiday home. Visitors of all ages can develop stories, draw ideas and add creations to the “tall tales” trees.
This ground-floor apartment is set within a rural holiday complex converted from historic barns, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with shared leisure facilities and surrounded by Devon countryside.
This homely bungalow property is set in a historic waterside location with extensive leisure facilities including swimming pools, hot tubs, and a games room, suitable for families and groups wishing to enjoy outdoor and countryside activities nearby.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors follow a GPS-triggered audio trail through Greenway’s garden, hearing a fictional story inspired by the estate’s use as a home for child evacuees during the Second World War. The trail uses the HistoryScapes app to explore Greenway’s heritage.
This large farmhouse conversion set in rural Devon farmland offers a peaceful private retreat suitable for large groups or families with shared leisure facilities and scenic countryside surroundings.
A ground floor self-catering barn conversion cottage located in a peaceful rural farm complex near Dartmoor, set amidst scenic rolling countryside with shared leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, and hot tub.
Gamekeeper's Hide is a pet-friendly two-bedroom cottage in Devon offering a relaxed retreat close to Dartmoor and South Devon beaches, with shared pools, a gym, games room, fishing lake, private patio, and on-site parking.
Woodpecker Barn is a three-bedroom holiday home in rural Ipplepen suitable for families or groups, offering a private garden and access to shared on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool and a games room.
Compton Castle is a fortified manor house in Devon, England, notable for its medieval architecture, historic connection to the Gilbert family and Newfoundland colonisation, restored interiors, and small formal gardens.
This cottage is situated within the Cornish countryside on a holiday park, offering comfortable accommodation for up to five guests with two bedrooms and extensive views over the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor.
Cotehele Mill is a 19th-century Victorian watermill set in a wooded valley in Cornwall, offering visitors traditional craft workshops, baking demonstrations, and scenic outdoor areas by the Morden stream with wildlife. Dogs are welcome on the extensive paths, and food such as ice cream is available seasonally. The site blends indoor historic workshops with enjoyable outdoor nature experiences.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
An exhibition at Cotehele exploring tapestries and other textiles in the collection, including how they were made and their significance to the property’s history. Visitors can see items such as cushions and natural dyes, along with objects that have been stored away.
A spacious 4-bedroom cottage set in the historic Tuckenhay Mill complex by the River Dart, suitable for larger families or groups, offering shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools and hot tubs, with ample on-site parking and outdoor garden terraces.
Wheeldon Farm Cottages provide a rural, family-friendly setting within a 240-acre working farm in South Hams, South Devon, offering a collection of four barn conversions with shared indoor heated swimming pool and fitness facilities amid scenic countryside.
ANRÁN Manor is a historic Grade II-listed country manor in South Devon countryside near Ashburton, combining luxury and character in a rural setting with private amenities, a working farm, and wedding facilities.
Mill Balcony studio in Tuckenhay near Totnes is a wheelchair-accessible ground-floor holiday home for two guests with countryside views, offering shared wellness facilities, private parking, and a garden balcony in a peaceful rural setting.
Toffee Apple is a stylish, boutique three-storey residence set on Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with scenic views over the greens and an enclosed garden, ideal for families and guests seeking a high-end, self-contained stay in a rural golf nearby setting.
This accommodation is a spacious two-bedroom cottage set in a scenic area with extensive grounds and waterways, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere with shared leisure facilities including swimming pools, hot tubs, and sports amenities.
A family-friendly holiday home at Tuckenhay Mill with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, featuring access to extensive leisure facilities including swimming pools, hot tubs, and sporting areas, set within a scenic countryside and waterside location.
A 2-bedroom barn conversion located within an equestrian centre with access to 20 acres of grounds, a river, a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and fishing lake, suitable for up to 4 guests and pet friendly.
A 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom barn conversion set in rural Devon farmland, accommodating up to 12 guests with private hot tub, shared heated indoor swimming pool, gym, and family-friendly facilities in a scenic countryside setting.
Launceston Castle is a historic Norman castle ruin in Launceston, Cornwall, England, featuring extensive medieval stone fortifications including a motte, keep, high tower, gatehouses, and curtain walls. Serving as the administrative center of the earldom of Cornwall and later a county gaol, it is now a publicly accessible heritage site managed by English Heritage with archaeological remains and scenic views over the former deer park.
This two-bedroom cottage is part of a complex offering family-friendly leisure facilities including children's play areas, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, shared hot tubs, and extensive sporting options, set in a scenic village near the River Dart with access to coastal and countryside activities.
Wisteria House is a spacious rural holiday property in South Devon surrounded by 1 acre of private grounds, offering facilities suitable for families and groups with leisure complexes including an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, and play areas.
This accommodation is a converted historic farm building set in a peaceful rural location on a working Charolais beef farm, with scenic views and shared outdoor amenities including a heated swimming pool and children's play area.
A scenic countryside holiday cottage near Bow Creek and the River Dart offering family-friendly accommodations with scenic outdoor and indoor leisure facilities including swimming pools, play areas, and extensive sporting amenities.
Tuckenhay Mill offers a group-friendly holiday complex set along Bow Creek on the River Dart, featuring historic buildings with spacious family cottages surrounded by natural scenic beauty and outdoor activities.
Barley Cottage is a stone-built two-bedroom cottage set within 28 acres of private grounds in the Colmer Estate near Modbury in South Devon, surrounded by natural beauty and offering a peaceful rural setting with access to communal swimming pools, gym, and outdoor activities.
Oaktree Cottage is a ground-floor bungalow set within a rural Devonshire countryside location at Little Dunley Cottages, offering cosy and family-friendly accommodation with shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games room, tennis court, and fishing lakes.
Canonteign Falls is a 90-acre estate in Devon featuring natural waterfalls, woodlands, lakes, and meadows, with family-friendly amenities including a children's play area, café, and scenic walks.
This is a rural self-contained barn conversion offering set within a farm complex in Devon countryside near Dartmoor, featuring shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor pool, gym, and hot tub, suitable for family holidays with outdoor and nature opportunities.
This is a spacious, lavishly furnished barn conversion set in rural countryside within shared grounds including a tennis court and close to coastal natural beauty, suited for families and celebratory gatherings.
Mill Leat is a romantic two-guest cottage in a historic setting with shared indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and extensive leisure facilities including a gym and hot tubs.
Acorn Cottage is a ground-floor accommodation set within 24 acres of Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park with a private garden and hot tub, shared heated indoor swimming pool and games room, suitable for up to 4 guests.
This spacious accommodation is located in a historic mill village setting by Bow Creek, offering a countryside and waterside environment with extensive leisure and outdoor activities, suitable for families and groups.
This detached lodge is situated in rural grounds with scenic views, offering a private hot tub and access to shared leisure facilities including pools, gym, and tennis courts, making it suitable for families and groups seeking a countryside retreat.
Dupath Well, near Callington in Cornwall, is a Grade I listed historic well-house built in 1510 over a natural spring, featuring distinctive granite architecture and medieval religious significance. Visitors can explore the well-house and its ancient water trough in a scenic outdoor setting.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Visitors can follow the Mill Path from Cotehele Quay to learn about animals that hibernate over winter, with self-led craft activities around the Mill complex.
This spacious accommodation is set within a historic converted mill village in a scenic riverside location in Devon, offering a peaceful and family-friendly environment with shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools and outdoor areas.
Vine Lodge is a detached country cottage set within 24 acres of Devonshire countryside near Dartmoor National Park, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with shared access to indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, games room, tennis court, and fishing lakes.
This accommodation is a first floor barn conversion located within a rural complex of 13 self-catering cottages set in 16 acres of Devon farmland near the Devon/Cornwall border, offering a peaceful and scenic environment ideal for couples and families, with shared facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, shared hot tub, gym, games room, and outdoor natural features.
This larger holiday property is a barn conversion set over two levels with three ensuite bedrooms, located in a rural farm complex in Devon near Dartmoor and the Devon/Cornwall border, offering a peaceful and scenic setting with shared leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, gym, games room, and outdoor activities areas.
Milbourne Cottage, located at Tuckenhay Mill, offers accommodation suitable for six guests in a historic setting along Bow Creek on the River Dart, featuring a peaceful and scenic countryside atmosphere with outdoor and water activities nearby.
A peaceful two-bedroom bungalow holiday home in Kingsteignton countryside offering a homely and laid-back atmosphere with scenic views and natural surroundings.
Seanicview La Val is a countryside cottage in Callington, Cornwall, surrounded by scenic countryside close to Dartmoor National Park and Bodmin Moor, offering a peaceful and family-friendly rural setting.
This accommodation is a self-contained converted barn cottage set within a rural complex of holiday cottages in Devon farmland, offering a family-friendly setting with shared leisure facilities in scenic countryside surroundings.
A spacious cottage located in the village of Tuckenhay along Bow Creek on the River Dart, featuring three bedrooms and shared access to extensive leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, a games room, and tennis court, set in a historic mill setting close to natural beaches and countryside.
A 2-bedroom ground floor barn conversion located within the grounds of an equestrian center surrounded by countryside and beside the River Kensey, with access to shared outdoor swimming pool and hot tub facilities.
Garden Apartment is a ground-floor coastal holiday apartment in Hallsands with two en-suite bedrooms, set in extensive gardens with access to a shared outdoor swimming pool and tennis court, and private onsite parking.
Mill Spring is a self-contained cottage suitable for up to three guests, nestled within 20 acres of natural surroundings known for wildlife, with a quiet setting and shared leisure facilities including heated swimming pools and hot tubs.
Oak Leaves is a family property located on a working farm near the village of Teigngrace in South Devon, featuring access to shared heated outdoor swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a children's play area in a peaceful rural setting.
This offering is a barn conversion ground-floor accommodation set in rural Devon countryside, suitable for 4 guests, featuring shared heated indoor swimming pool, games room, children's play area, and outdoor patio spaces with BBQ.
This charming terraced holiday cottage in the Devon countryside provides a peaceful rural setting with access to shared indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, gym, and woodland grounds.
This accommodation offering is a pet-friendly farmhouse barn conversion situated on a working farm in South Hams, with shared heated indoor swimming pool, fitness room, games room, and extensive countryside surroundings suitable for families and groups.
Edgecombe Barn is a spacious barn conversion near Tuckenhay Mill accommodating eight guests in a peaceful and private setting surrounded by scenic natural beauty and historic buildings.