Local Family Attractions in South Devon

Just a short drive from the Thurlestone Hotel, you will find some cracking family days out and things to do in South Devon. From top adventure parks to exciting outdoor activities and animal attractions, there is plenty to choose from. Here are some of our favourites, along with distances from the hotel in miles shown in brackets...

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zoos and aquarium

Dartmoor Zoological Park, Sparkwell (18 miles)
Over 200 animals, set in 30 acres of parkland
www.dartmoorzoo.org

National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth (20 miles)
A visual spectacular of the Atlantic Ocean
www.national-aquarium.co.uk

Paignton Zoo (22 miles)
Explore 80 acres of natural habitat and over 3000 animals!
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Living Coasts, Torquay (25 miles)
A unique coastal zoo
www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Wildlife

Totnes Rare Breeds Farm (16 miles)
Many rare and endangered species Petting Farm and British Wildlife
www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk

Dartmoor Miniature Pony Centre, Moretonhampstead (40 miles)
Lots of animals and activities in 20 glorious acres
www.miniatureponycentre.com

Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh (19 miles)
Devon’s friendliest day out! Enjoy hands on animal action and lots of play areas.
Award winning indoor and outdoor fun
www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Otter Sanctuary (20 miles)
Many exotic butterflies & moths, birds, fish & terrapins
www.ottersandbutterflies.co.uk

Adventure parks

Woodlands Leisure Park, Dartmouth (12 miles)
Go wild with the best rides in Devon – An action packed day of indoor and outdoor fun for all the family
www.woodlandspark.com

Crealy Adventure Park, Exeter (45 miles)
Devon’s magical kingdom – With lots of action rides with indoor and outdoor fun
http://www.crealy.co.uk

National trusts and gardens

Occombe Farm, Paignton (21 miles)
Free day out at a working farm. Lots of daily events and nature trails
www.occombe.org.uk

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton (26 miles)
90 acres of lakes, woodland and parks along the River Dart with adventure playgrounds
www.riverdart.co.uk

Morwellham Quay, Tavistock (34miles)
Fun filled historical adventure in the heart of a World Heritage site and an area of outstanding natural beauty.
www.morwellham-quay.co.uk

Offers & Breaks

From £375.00 per person

12th - 14th October

Wine Weekend

12th - 14th October 2018

This weekend’s theme is based around the wines of Europe and is hosted by Chris Piper and John Earle of Christopher Piper Wines. CPW (as it is better-known) is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading regional wine merchants and has been one of Thurlestone Hotel’s principal wine suppliers since 1979.Terms: From £375.00 per person for the two nights to include dinner, bed and breakfast, Devonshire Cream tea on arrival, lunch on Saturday and wine tastings.

For further information please call our reception team on 01548 560382 or email enquiries@thurlestone.co.uk

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From £520.00 per couple

Spa Breakaway

Choose any two nights from the 1st November 2018 - 30th March 2019

(excludes 23rd December 2018 - 12th January 2019)

Enjoy two nights' Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, full use of the Voyage Spa facilities, a 25 minute spa treatment each, and bottle of Prosecco and chocolates in your room on arrival.

From £520.00 per couple based on two people sharing in a Inland Room

To book this wonderful package please call our reservations team on 01548 560382 or email enquiries@thurlestone.co.uk and quote Spa Breakaway. Please note the spa treatments must be booked at the time of reserving accommodation.

Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability,

£74.00 per person

Reflexology

Treating the reflex points of the feet to clear energy channels within the body for total relaxation. Reflexology relieves health and stress conditions

Treatment time : 55 minutes

To book please call 01548 560382

Free to attend

Friday 28th September

Macmillan Coffee Morning

9..00am - 12.00pm

Join us for a morning of Coffee and Cakes in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

‘Bake Off’ Cake and Biscuit Competition (entry forms available on request)

Grand Raffle with some fantastic prizes Local Crafts and much more

For further information please call 01548 560382 or

email events@thurlestone.co.uk

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£75.00 per person

Friday 12th October

Wine Tasting Dinner

Join us and Christopher Piper Wines for a tutoured wine tasting session followed by a three course dinner in the Trevilder restaurant.

For more information of to book please call 01548 560382

£45.00 per person

September treatment of the month

Schools are back and its time to unwind, revive and relax from the Summer holidays. Enjoy a 40 minute relaxing Swedish massage to sooth away all tension.

£45.00 per person

Treatment time : 40 minutes. Offer available 1st— 30th September

Subject to availability, can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. To book please call 01548 560382 or
email enquiries@thurlestone.co.uk

£50.00 per person

Saturday 24th November

Murder Mystery Dinner

On Saturday 24th November join us at Thurlestone Hotel. Enjoy a delicious three course dinner in our Yarmer suite, while Moonstone Theatre Company present a Festive themed crime, leaving you clues to work out who the villain is.

To book please call 01548 560382

Stay the night from £95 per room

based on two people sharing an inland room,includes bed breakfast and full use of the Voyage Spa facilities.

£24.95 per person

6th and 13th December

Ladies Lunch

Join us for a festive ladies lunch on December the 6th. Come and see how to make a Christmas Wreath with our florist followed by a delicious festive lunch in our award winning restaurant the Trevilder.

To book please call 01548 560382 £24.95 per person includes
your own Christmas Wreath to take away.

Please note any events are subject to change and terms and conditions apply.

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£80.00 per person

Tuesday 25th December

Christmas Day Lunch

Join us in our Trevilder restaurant during the festive season. Enjoy first class entertainment, mouth watering menus and carefully selected wines to ensure your time at Thurlestone will be truly memorable.

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From £660.00 per couple

Salcombe Gin Experience

Treat your loved one to a Romantic Breakaway at Thurlestone Hotel this winter. Choose any two nights between the 1st November and 28th February. Includes two nights dinner bed and breakfast, full use of the Voyage Spa facilities, a 30 minute treatment per person, and a Salcombe Gin School session for two people.

From £660.00 per couple based on two people sharing an inland room.

Terms and Condition apply, subject to availability.

The spa treatments and the Salcombe Gin School must reserved at the time of booking.

Offer can not be booked during the festive period 23rd December 2018 - 2nd January 2019

To book please call 01548 560382 or email enquiries@thurlestone.co.uk

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£35.00 per person

Sunday - Thursday

Twilight Spa

Evening from 5pm - 8pm Sunday to Thursday package

Includes full use of the Voyage Spa facilities including towel, robe and slippers. Two course dinner in the Village Inn.

Pre book any spa treatment in addition to this package and receive a 10% discount off your treatment.

To book please call 01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk

please note this offer is unavailable during the school holidays