THINGS TO DO

The English Riviera is positioned on the south west coast of England and is surrounded by beautiful countryside while possessing some of Europe's finest coastline.

A private pathway leads you through 8 acres of woodland to the South Devon Coastal Path and onwards towards the popular shingle cove of Ansteys Cove, favoured by Agatha Christie for picnics during her time in Torquay. Follow the coastal path in either direction to find the ever popular beaches of Meadfoot and Oddicombe. Further afield you will find the beaches of Abbey Sands, Preston Sands Paignton Beach and finally Goodrington Sands which is home to Quaywest Waterpark. Torquay is only a short drive from the enduringly popular town of Paignton and the Historic fishing village of Brixham.

You can take a day out to explore the historic cities of Exeter famous for its cathederal and Plymouth with it's majestic naval history and stunning marine aquarium. For the horticulturalists, the South West provides a myriad of attractions, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and of course the unforgettable Dartmoor, with its ponies and granite tors. Within Torbay you have Kents Cavern, Living Coasts, Paignton Zoo, Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway and of course the enduring favourite The Babbacombe Model village.