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

Wildlife

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

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 £296 per person

Golf Breaks

To include; 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast and 2 rounds of golf at Thurlestone Golf Club.

6^th October – 30^th October 2023

from £335 per person

1^st November – 23^rd December 2023

from £308.50 per person

14th January - 27th March 2024

from £296 per person

28th March - 24th May 2024
from £355 per person

To book please call 01548 560382

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From £887 per room

Spa Breakaway

Enjoy two nights in a sea view room
Prosecco in your room on arrival
60 minute treatment each in the Voyage Spa
Dinner in the Trevilder restaurant or the Village Inn each night
A Thurlestone cream tea per person on the day of your choice

1st November - 23rd December 2023
From £939 based on two people sharing a classic sea view room

14th January - 27th March 2024
From £887 based on two people sharing a classic sea view room

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

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from £55 per person

Twilight Spa

Includes usage of the Voyage Spa facilities from 6pm - 8pm and the option to dine in one of our restaurants.

Village Inn Twilight £55 per person
(includes two-course dinner )

Trevilder Twilight Spa £75 per person
(Includesa three-course daily changing menu, and a glass of fizz)

To book please call 01548 560382

Why not stay the night?
Speak to our reservation team about adding a room and breakfast to your Twilight Spa evening.

£45 per person

Tuesday 26th December

Boxing Day Lunch

This Boxing Day, why not let us wait on you as you relax after the excitement of Christmas Day? Come and join us for a delicious three-course lunch in our two AA Rosette restaurant, the Trevilder. At £45 per person, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a delightful meal in beautiful surroundings.

To book, please call 01548 560382.

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from £35 per person

Afternoon Spa Session

Available everyday from 1pm - 4pm.

Includes full use of the Voyage Spa Facilities and a Devon Cream Tea.

£35 per person why not pay and extra
Upgrade to a Thurlestone Full Afternoon Tea for an extra £20 per person (24 hrs notice must be provided)

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

Not available during school holidays and bank holidays.

£50 per person

Thursday 30th November

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Includes an hours wreath workshop, a two course lunch in the Trevilder restaurant and a glass of fizz.

£50 per person to book please call
01548 560382

Available on the following dates:

Thursday 30^th November

Wednesday 6^th December

Thursday 7^th December

Monday 11th December

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from £45 per person

Christmas Party Night

The night will start with a drink's reception with a glass of fizz per person in our newly renovated Terrace Bar. Moving on to a three-course menu with tea coffee and mince pies included in either our Fine dining Trevilder restaurant or Yarmer suite. Followed by DJ entertainment until midnight in our Yarmer suite with a dance floor and bar.

For Exclusive parties only, you can pay for an extension on the DJ up to 2am.

Dates currently available

Friday 1^st December - Exclusive or shared party

Saturday 2^nd December - shared party

Saturday 9^th December - shared party

Cosy Inland room - £140.00

Classic Sea view rooms - £165.00

Premier Sea view rooms - £185.00

Deluxe Sea view rooms - £210.00

Exclusive use flat rate room prices - £160.00 BB + £45.00 party ticket per person

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Trevilder Restaurant

Festive Meals at Thurlestone

Christmas Day Lunch £100 per person
Boxing Day Lunch £45 per person
New Years Eve Gala Dinner £100 per person

For more information please call 01548 560382

£29.50 per person

1st - 22nd December

Festive Afternoon Tea

From the 1st December join us for a delicious Festive Afternoon Tea.

Indulge a selection of sandwiches, homemade cakes and pastries, festive scones and your choice of Taylor and Moor Tea or Coffee.

Includes a glass of mulled wine.

£29.50 per person.

Pre booking is essential please call 01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk

£85 per person

Sunday 31st December

Village Inn New Years Eve

Join us in the Village Inn to celebrate the New Year!

£85 per person to book please call 01548 563525

Dj until 1am

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from £1477 per person

19th - 21st January

Retreat to Reset

If you are looking to improve or reset your health and wellbeing in 2024, why not join us for a break that does just that? This year we are looking to form a new partnership with Victoria Rendle and the Kingsbridge Health Hub to create a health and wellness break for January.

The fast pace of daily life, the endless juggle of tasks and responsibilities leave most of us forever trying to catch up, exhausted and living life on other people’s terms. The feeling of endless, joyless struggle is a difficult cycle to break, especially when the inevitable aches, pains, or ill health creep in. You suffer, and your lives suffer, your relationships with others suffer.

From £1477 per person base on two people sharing an inland room.

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From £65

December Special offer

December Special Offer.

This December why not give your skin a little pampering just in time for the party season.

From the 1st - 22nd December we are offering £10 off 60 minute and 90 minute Decleor facials.

To view a full list of our facials please visit More Info

To book please call 01548 560382 and quote "Decleor Facials"

Terms and conditions apply and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.