Discover the Best Things to Do in Devon at Sunridge Retreats
SURROUNDING SUNRIDGE RETREATS:
The South Hams is England's most outstanding area of natural beauty and you could be in the heart of it!
Minutes from Sunridge, there are beaches to die for (though we hope it won’t come to that). Many remain virtually deserted all-year round. Some are so beautiful filmmakers fight to put them in their movies. Mothercombe Beach, for example, a mere five minutes from Sunridge Retreats, formed the backdrop for Emma Thompson’s Oscar-winning adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, as did nearby Saltram House, a magnificent Georgian pile, once the largest stately home in Devon. On your doorstep miles and miles of country trails meander along the length of the River Erme. And the dramatic southwest coast path continually vouchsafes views that are quite literally breathtaking.
Local villages brim with character and idiosyncratic charm. For the gourmet, food could not be fresher nor more tantalisingly diverse. Sample the vast range of locally grown meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products, all of them of world-class quality. Whether you want pheasant or quail, Sea Bass (my own personal favourite, not that you care a fig for my preferences) or John Dory (who?), free-range home-cured bacon or Devonshire clotted cream, it's all here, and just minutes from Sunridge.
This sumptuous corner of Devon preserves a history book’s worth of rural traditions as well as providing manifold opportunities for invigorating leisure activity. Local towns and villages showcase a magnificent range of eighteenth and nineteenth-century architecture, while hundreds of antique shops and boutiques give the region its unique, quintessentially English flavour. You’ll be forgiven for feeling that you've been taken back in time, especially on a chilly winter's night when you’re sat by a crackling fire in the old village pub, slurping the foam off a pint of one of the region’s many internationally acclaimed bespoke ales (I’m getting ‘well jell just telling you about it). Down alleyways and under archways of older villages like Dartmouth you will find a plethora of craft boutiques, patisseries, local jewellers and organic-only butchers and cafes. Take a seat in one of the latter and treat yourself to an authentic Devonshire cream tea made with lashings of jam from locally grown strawberries (the gym can wait, and wait, and wait…) And be assured, the gastro-pubs and restaurants in our region are as accomplished as any you'll find in London, and all of them scarcely a stone’s throw (alright, I’m assuming you’re very good at throwing stones) from your doorstep. Whether you’re dining in Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Modbury, Noss Mayo, or Yealmpton, you’re guaranteed to find stunning (indeed, frequently award-winning) locally-sourced food served with a smile (as opposed to a sneer, as you so often get in benighted regions like London) and accompanied, moreover, by some of the finest sea and river views in the world. What more do you need? Seriously, what more do you need?
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Explore the Natural Wonders of Devon
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NEXT-DOOR ACCOMMODATION & PILATES SERVICES ACROSS THE FIELD:
Yealm Cabin - Log Cabin accommodation overlooking the Yealm Valley across the main field from Sunridge Retreats.
Pilates With Naomi - Have private Pilates tuition in the comfort of the Retreats.
SURROUNDING AMENITIES:
Visit South Devon
If you’re looking for a place to unwind or get your pulse racing, want a beautiful landscape, fantastic things to do, attractions, events and amazing food at your fingertips, this is the perfect destination portal.
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Pips Pick Your Own
This a great place to bring the family throughout the summer season, children really love picking their own fruits and vegetables for tea. It's a great way to get your 5 a day and to learn about the food we take for granted in a fun way. Ben's Farm Shop next door at Kitley in Yealmpton is also a great place to go to pick up your perishables. You can always go for the easy options too and get ready-made deli snacks.
(3 MIN DRIVE, 35 MIN WALK).
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Yealmpton village
Local portal of information about the local village.
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LOCAL SUPERMARKETS:
Tesco Superstore - 5 min Drive. Deliveries Available.
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Morrisons Superstore - 5-10min Drive. Deliveries Available.
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Sainsburies Superstore - 5-10min Drive. Deliveries Available.
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LOCAL PUBS:
The Rose & Crown, or the "Rosie" as it's affectionately known by locals, is a fantastic village pub and one of the most popular places to eat out in Devon. (2 MIN DRIVE, 25 MIN WALK).
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The Treby Arms in South Devon provides a relaxed Italian menu that promises a family-friendly, easy and affordable dining experience alongside the traditional village pub. (5 - 10 MIN DRIVE).
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The Ship Inn at Noss Mayo - is a delightful, traditional waterside pub where you can enjoy local beers and fresh, homemade food. (5-10 MIN DRIVE).
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LOCAL VILLAGES:
Modbury is a historic market town set in a beautiful rural location, between the unspoiled golden sandy beaches of South Devon and the extensive wilderness of Dartmoor.
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Yealmpton is a small town almost on the eastern edge of Plymouth on the Kingsbridge Road. Mother Hubbard's Cottage is here - formerly the home of the housekeeper at Kitley House who was the model for the character who appears in Mother Hubbard Rhymes written at Kitley and published in 1805. Also a curious church, good pubs, a hotel and organic farm shops.
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BEACHES:
Mothecombe
If you want a beach holiday without crowds, Mothecombe beach is one of the quieter beaches in South Devon. Large and unspoilt, it’s privately owned but open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Bigbury
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bigbury on Sea beach is ideal for family holidays. Dusted with sand and lapped by shallow waters, the beach offers safe fun for groups particularly if you’ve got children in tow.
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Salcombe
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, you can stay in some great accommodations in the area, with excellent restaurants and bars in which to sample the local cuisine. Salcombe is a vibrant, busy little town that still manages to retain that unique Devon charm.
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THE MOORS:
Haytor Rocks
Great for amazing views! And visit these pubs after your climb:
The Rock Inn
A great moor-side pub!
The Old Inn
Nestled in the picturesque village of Widecombe in the moor, The Old Inn offers everything you would expect from a traditional Dartmoor pub.
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PLYMOUTH CITY:
The Royal William Yard
The Grade 1 former Royal Naval victualling buildings are coming alive with cafes, bars, restaurants, museums, art galleries, offices and residential spaces. Gorgeous location surrounded by the sea.
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The Barbican
Whether you are visiting Plymouth or if you live nearby, this is the place to discover everything you ever wanted to know about the place from where Sir Francis Drake sailed, from where the Pilgrim Fathers departed to settle the New World (the Mayflower steps) and where Britons danced in defiance of Hitler's Luftwaffe.
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The Hoe
Plymouth Hoe is the natural heart of Plymouth with breathtaking views across Plymouth Sound, one of the most perfect natural harbours in the world.
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PLYMOUTH DINING:
Marco Pierre White
Visit Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Plymouth and eat in one of the top restaurants in Plymouth.
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Yukisan
The finest in Japanese dining.
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The Greedy Goose
Contemporary cuisine in Plymouth's oldest building. Everything here is homemade, and the menu is accompanied by a fantastic wine list.
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Barbican Kitchen
The barbican kitchen is in a lovely spot of old Plymouth. Gorgeous Food.
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RockFish
The location couldn’t be better for seafood lovers. They are overlooking the ocean and right next door to the National Marine Aquarium.
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Platters
Platters Restaurant Plymouth is the most fabulous seafood restaurant on Plymouth’s historic Barbican.
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Miller & Carter
Fantastic steak restaurant with the added advantage that it overlooks the ocean and across to Plymouth harbour.
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The Dock
Contemporary, harbour-side Modern British restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies.
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The Artillery Tower
The Artillery Tower is proud to provide the only fine dining experience close to the Royal William Yard.
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QUAY 33
Quay 33 Cafe and Restaurant is located on Plymouth Barbican with views over Sutton Harbour, just the place to kick back and relax with good local homemade fresh food
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Salumi
Fantastic homemade cuisine near the Plymouth Pavilions.
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RockSalt
Tucked away in an unusual area - but possibly one of Plymouth's best restaurants for lovely home-cooked food. Sister restaurant to Salumi.
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The Harbour
Restaurant and bar overlooking Plymouth's majestic Sutton Harbour waterfront and merely a stone's throw away from the historic mayflower steps. British and global fare, using local produce, in a stylish modern restaurant with a lounge bar.
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Chloe's
Inspired by Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Ducasse, is Modern French with an eclectic combination of tastes and flavours blended with a fresh and creative approach
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KUKU
Plymouth's newest sushi bar and a Japanese fusion restaurant.
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The Waterfront Pub
Former yacht club serving seafood and pub favourites. Its own harbour allows you to arrive by boat.
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WetWok
Chinese dining venue with traditional Chinese lamps and a conservatory with sea views.
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The Treasury
Lively venue for cocktails and champagne, Modern European dining, breakfast and afternoon tea.
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Pizza Express
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas in a relaxed space.
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PLYMOUTH ATTRACTIONS:
The Barbican Waterfront
A vibrant place of cobbled streets, narrow lanes and more than 200 Listed Buildings, many of them Tudor and Jacobean.
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Plymouth Pavillions
Concert and events arena.
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Drake Circus
Plymouth’s Shopping Mall.
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The National Marine Aquarium
One of the largest marine aquariums in the country.
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Barbican Leisure Park
Entertainment Park - Cinema, Bowling, Restaurants Etc.
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Plymouth Ski Slope & Toboggan, Snow Tube
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Dartmoor Zoo
Set in 33 acres of beautiful woodland with some stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a fantastic collection of animals, Dartmoor Zoo is a unique family day out in the beautiful South Hams of Devon. The movie ‘We Bought a Zoo’ with Matt Damon was based on this zoo.
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Paignton Zoo
With more animals than anyone else in the South West, you're in for a really wild time - A great day out for the kids and all the family.
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