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 £820 per person

10th - 15th May 2020

Garden Tour Breaks

Rooms From £820 per person

Terms are per person for the five nights and include dinner, bed and breakfast, lunches, afternoon tea, coach travel from the hotel to the gardens, entrance fee to 5 different South Devon gardens ,
Further details to follow, for more information and to book please call 01548 560382.

From £290 per person

Available from February - March

Mid - Week 2 night Golf Break

Available Sunday - Thursday between February and March

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 £290 per person

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

£35 per person

Sunday - Thursday

Twilight Spa

The perfect way to unwind

Evening from 6pm - 8pm available from the 1st February Sunday to Thursday £35.00 per person

Includes full use of the spa facilities including towel, robe and flip flops. Two course dinner in the Village Inn pub (reserved at the time of booking) Pre book any spa treatment in addition to this package and receive 10% off your treatment.

Book now on 01548 560382 or email enquiries@thurlestone.co.uk

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 November 2019 - 31st March 2020 starting from £520.00 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

£50 per person

Throughout February

Special Offer and March

Spa offer of the month

Relax and warm yourself with a 25 minute treatment, choose one of the following:
Creative Nails Foot energiser
Creative Nails Hand energiser
Tranquillity scalp
Yoga Facial
followed by an indulgent hot chocolate

Includes full use of the Voyage Spa
facilities from either
9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm,
Treatment time: 25minutes Offer available from
1st February - 31st March
( excludes February Half Term)
Terms and conditions apply, offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer, or discount.

Subject to availability. To book please call reservations on
01548 560382 or email
reception@thurlestone.co.uk

From £430

Salcombe Gin School Staycation

The perfect mid-week ‘Salcombe Gin School Staycation’ for two.
Bookings must be made after 1st September 2019.

Enjoy a one night stay at Thurlestone Hotel & Spa, a luxury hotel and spa situated on the gorgeous South Devon coast and a Gin School lesson for two at Salcombe Gin’s outstanding distilling laboratory for adults. . Whether you’re looking for total relaxation or a taste of adventure, Thurlestone Hotel offers an idyllic retreat. Their beautifully appointed sea view and luxury rooms are perfect for seaside breaks, while guests also love their excellent food, spa and leisure facilities.

Relax at this idyllic retreat which is just a short taxi ride away from our distillery and enjoy a Gin School lesson for two to share, where you will take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distil your very own 70cl bottle of gin.

Thurlestone Hotel & Spa, is located in the nearby village of Thurlestone and is perfectly located to enable you to enjoy Salcombe, the beautiful coastline and the many stunning beaches and villages in this area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB).

More Info

£30 per person

Sunday 22nd March

Mothers Day Lunch

Treat your mum to a delicious lunch in the award winning restaurant the Trevilder. Three course traditional Sunday Lunch for £30.00 per person and a little gift for mum. Booking is essential please call 01548 560382

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£25 per person

Sunday 22nd March

Mothers Day Afrernoon Tea

Spoil your mum with our delicious Thurlestone Full Afternoon Tea,
served in our award winning restaurant The Trevilder

3.30pm—5.00pm

Includes a Thurlestone Full Afternoon Tea ,
a present and a glass of fizz for mum

£25 per person

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

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Free to attend

Save the date

Wedding Fayre

On Sunday 15th March we will be holding a Wedding Fayre with Andrew Bowley Photography.

11am - 2pm

Watch this space for more information

£30 per person

Thursday 19th March

Ladies Lunch

Spring Flowers 11:30 am onwards
£30 per person
Includes:
demonstration, a two course lunch and a glass of fizz
Booking is essential please call 01548 560382 or email reception@thurlestone.co.uk

From £270 per Room

1 Night Winter Spa Break

Escape to the rural surroundings of the Thurlestone Hotel with our popular 1 night winter spa break from £270 per room. Available Sunday to Thursday. Package to include dinner, bed and breakfast and a 25 minute spa treatment each