Judy's Guidebook
Children's Activities
Great petting farm, kids activities, ten pin bowling, golf course and only 20 minutes from the house.
40 locals recommend
Trethorne Leisure Park
Great petting farm, kids activities, ten pin bowling, golf course and only 20 minutes from the house.
The Barn is a climbing wall centre suitable for all ages and abilities, but great for kids. Trainers available or just go for it and let the children climb the rock and you have coffee and watch them exhaust themselves. Only 6 miles from here.
Milton Abbot
The Barn is a climbing wall centre suitable for all ages and abilities, but great for kids. Trainers available or just go for it and let the children climb the rock and you have coffee and watch them exhaust themselves. Only 6 miles from here.
Swimming pool great for children with a flume (only open at certain times). About 25 minutes from the Barn.
14 locals recommend
Meadowlands Leisure Pool
Swimming pool great for children with a flume (only open at certain times). About 25 minutes from the Barn.
If you fancy tree surfing contact tree surfers.co.uk who run events from Tavistock Woodlands at Gulworthy. Around 20 minutes from here.
Gulworthy
If you fancy tree surfing contact tree surfers.co.uk who run events from Tavistock Woodlands at Gulworthy. Around 20 minutes from here.
Horse riding on Dartmoor is available at Cholwell Riding Stables, but please check availability prior to going. Around 25 minutes from here.
Mary Tavy
Horse riding on Dartmoor is available at Cholwell Riding Stables, but please check availability prior to going. Around 25 minutes from here.
Beaches
Nearest beach to the South of Beech Owl Barn, with lovely walks and a number of beaches. Be there in about 45 minutes from the Barn.
98 locals recommend
Whitsand Bay
Nearest beach to the South of Beech Owl Barn, with lovely walks and a number of beaches. Be there in about 45 minutes from the Barn.
Within easy reach of the house. Great walks from Hannafore Point, and the fishing port of Looe is worth a visit. Accessible by train from Liskeard, a lovely run through on the train and easy parking at Liskeard station.
209 locals recommend
Looe
Within easy reach of the house. Great walks from Hannafore Point, and the fishing port of Looe is worth a visit. Accessible by train from Liskeard, a lovely run through on the train and easy parking at Liskeard station.
40 minutes by car to the North of the House and great surfing beach with good facilities.
162 locals recommend
Widemouth Bay
40 minutes by car to the North of the House and great surfing beach with good facilities.
Padstow is an idyllic harbour town with the famous Rick Stein shops and restaurants as well as Fish and Chips. Allow about 1 hour 15 to get here. Good parking available in town or at the top of the hill if crowded.
436 locals recommend
Padstow
Padstow is an idyllic harbour town with the famous Rick Stein shops and restaurants as well as Fish and Chips. Allow about 1 hour 15 to get here. Good parking available in town or at the top of the hill if crowded.
Polkerris Beach
Sightseeing
Go up onto Bodmin Moor and park at the car park at Minions. Great views and walks from here. About 20 minutes from here.
150 locals recommend
Bodmin Moor
Go up onto Bodmin Moor and park at the car park at Minions. Great views and walks from here. About 20 minutes from here.
Brilliant cycle way from Wadebridge to Padstow with cycle hire available at the start of the trail in Wadebridge (you can start in Bodmin if you fancy a longer ride). Have a pasty in Padstow, or fish and chips from Rick Steins, then cycle back. Great views along the Camel Estuary. Allow 50 minutes to get to Wadebridge.
182 locals recommend
Camel Trail (Cycle Way)
Brilliant cycle way from Wadebridge to Padstow with cycle hire available at the start of the trail in Wadebridge (you can start in Bodmin if you fancy a longer ride). Have a pasty in Padstow, or fish and chips from Rick Steins, then cycle back. Great views along the Camel Estuary. Allow 50 minutes to get to Wadebridge.
Hire a bike and cycle from Okehampton to Lydford. Have lunch at the Castle Inn then cycle back. Great way to see Dartmoor. Allow 35 minutes to get there.
8 locals recommend
Granite Way Cycle Hire Shop
Hire a bike and cycle from Okehampton to Lydford. Have lunch at the Castle Inn then cycle back. Great way to see Dartmoor. Allow 35 minutes to get there.
Great family day out here but check availability. Historic venue if you want to know more about life in the 19th century. Just 9 miles from here.
6 locals recommend
Morwellham
Great family day out here but check availability. Historic venue if you want to know more about life in the 19th century. Just 9 miles from here.
National Trust
Cotehele is a lovely National Trust property with lovely House, Gardens, woodland walks and worth visiting the Quay and Mill whilst there. Just over 8 miles from here.
99 locals recommend
Cotehele House
Cotehele is a lovely National Trust property with lovely House, Gardens, woodland walks and worth visiting the Quay and Mill whilst there. Just over 8 miles from here.
Lovely house and gardens well worth a visit if you like historic places. Just 35 minutes across Bodmin moor on the A30 and call in at Jamaica inn on the way back.
119 locals recommend
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneLovely house and gardens well worth a visit if you like historic places. Just 35 minutes across Bodmin moor on the A30 and call in at Jamaica inn on the way back.
If you are visiting Plymouth why not pop in here. Lovely historic house only 22 miles from here.
62 locals recommend
National Trust - Saltram
If you are visiting Plymouth why not pop in here. Lovely historic house only 22 miles from here.
The home of Sir Francis Drake. A really interesting house. Only 30 minutes away by car.
51 locals recommend
Buckland Abbey
The home of Sir Francis Drake. A really interesting house. Only 30 minutes away by car.
Gardens
Fabulous and unique bio-domes which we recommend to visitors if you have never been before. Straight down the A30 past Bodmin Moor allow 50 minutes drive.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Fabulous and unique bio-domes which we recommend to visitors if you have never been before. Straight down the A30 past Bodmin Moor allow 50 minutes drive.
Really splendid gardens also owners of the Eden Project. Slightly over an hour to get here but if you like gardens well recommended.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Really splendid gardens also owners of the Eden Project. Slightly over an hour to get here but if you like gardens well recommended.
City advice
Don't miss
Lots to do and see in Plymouth !
Plymouth is well worth a visit to see the historic Barbican and the Hoe. Outdoor swimming available at Tinside Pool on the Hoe. Smeaton's Tower can also be climbed when open. The National Marine Aquarium is recommended for a rainy day activity with children but worth a visit any day.
Lots of shopping available at Charles Cross if you fancy. Lots of eateries available in the Royal William Yard. The Vue cinema complex also has pizza and other eateries.
Don't miss
Tavistock Pannier Market
Good to have a look around on a rainy day