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 £280 DBB Per Room

June Late Offer

Come and enjoy a last minute break away this June at Thurlestone Hotel.

Inland rooms starting from £280 per night

Includes:

Dinner in our 2 aa rosette restaurant the Trevilder
Bed and breakfast

Full use of the Voyage Spa facilities

Available from the 2nd - 30th June

To book please call 01548 560382

Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

All rates are based on two people sharing an inland room

From £520.00 per couple

Spa Breakaway

Relax and unwind with our wonderful Romantic Breakaway.
Enjoy two nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, full use of the Voyage Spa facilities, a 25 minute spa treatment each, and a bottle of Bubbly and homemade chocolates in your room on arrival.

1st April - 23rd May starting from £590.00 per room

24th May - 4th July starting from £670.00 per room

5th July - 31st August starting from £750.00 per room

1st September - 28th September starting from £670.00 per room

29th September - 31st October starting from £590.00 per room

To book this wonderful package please call our reservations team
on 01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk
and quote romantic breakaway.
Please note the spa treatments must be booked at the time of
reserving accommodation.
Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability.

book now

From £370.00 per person

Available from April - June

Mid - Week 2 night Golf Break

Available Sunday - Thursday between 1st April and 30th June

Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast

1 round of golf at Thurlestone Golf Course

1 round of golf at Bigbury Golf Course

Includes full use of our Par 3, 9 hole golf course

From £370.00 per person 24th May - 30th June

based on two people sharing an inland room, subject to availability, golf tee times must be pre booked.

For further information or to book please call 01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk

£60 per person

Monday - Friday

Morning Spa Session

Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm.
Includes:

Full use of the Voyage Spa facilities

Use of towel, robe and flip flops.

A 25 minute treatment

(Discovery facial, back neck and shoulder massage, Jessica manicure or pedicure)

Sandwich and a side, and a soft drink in the Terrace Bar

£60 per person

To book this brand new spa session, please call
01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk

From £345.00 per person

8th - 10th November

Wine Weekend

“Grape varieties across the world”

Explore and compare the various varieties of Grape available around the world hosted by Chris Piper and John Earle of Christopher Piper Wines.

From £345.00 per person based on two people sharing an inland room

to include afternoon tea on arrival,
two nights to dinner, bed and breakfast and wine tastings

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

£70 per person

1st - 30th June

June treatment of the month

Be a sensation on the beach this summer. Prepare yourself for the summer ahead with a full body exfoliation followed by a moisture drench to the skin. Finish with either your fingers or toes varnished
with one of the Jessica colours.

£70 per person

Treatment time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Offer available from 1st—30th June

Terms and Conditions Apply, Subject to availability,
cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

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

£45 per person

1st - 31st July

July treatment of the month

Get ready for your holidays with a 50 minute make over for your hands and feet. Includes a file and polish for both hands and feet and your chosen Jessica polish to take home with you.

£45 per person

Available from the 1st—31st July

Terms and conditions apply, can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
To book please call 01548 560382

£10 per person

Sunday 7th July

Gin and Jazz Afternoon

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of Gin, Jazz and Canapés in
our beautiful landscaped gardens.
(Includes a G & T or a Gin cocktail on arrival).

To book your tickets please call 01548 560382

£75 per person

8th and 9th November

Wine Tasting Dinners

Enjoy an evening with Christopher Piper Wines in the award winning restaurant the Trevilder at Thurlestone Hotel.

Watch this space for further information.

£75 per person, pre booking is essential please call 01548 560382

£50 per person

Saturday 23rd November

Murder Mystery Dinner

On Saturday 23rd 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

£30 per person

5th and 11th December

Ladies Lunch Christmas Wreath Making

Join us for a festive ladies lunch on December the 6th and 13th. 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 £30 per person includes
your own Christmas Wreath to take away.

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