Emma's Guidebook
Picnic area
Picnic, cafe, tennis, golf
Phear park is a short walk from the property. It’s a relaxed space in the heart of Exmouth. Perfect for golf, tennis, playgrounds, picnics and has a lovely cafe called Bumble and tee.
Phear Park Leisure
Moorfield RoadPhear park is a short walk from the property. It’s a relaxed space in the heart of Exmouth. Perfect for golf, tennis, playgrounds, picnics and has a lovely cafe called Bumble and tee.
Sightseeing
This is a must see, the walks along the river are very picturesque and full of wildlife.
Stop at Otterton Mill for a cream tea and feed the ducks.
Take a walk at sunset or sunrise when you maybe lucky enough to see the beavers when they are most active.
Visit Bicton with award winning world heritage botanical gardens. This is one of our most favourite places.
Otterton
This is a must see, the walks along the river are very picturesque and full of wildlife.
Stop at Otterton Mill for a cream tea and feed the ducks.
Take a walk at sunset or sunrise when you maybe lucky enough to see the beavers when they are most active.
Visit Bicton with award winning world heritage botanical gardens. This is one of our most favourite places.
An 18th century, sixteen sided house, part of the National trust. It’s very quirky and a must see. Booking required
31 locals recommend
National Trust - A la Ronde
Summer LaneAn 18th century, sixteen sided house, part of the National trust. It’s very quirky and a must see. Booking required
A great way to add a day trip to your holiday, with a boat trip around beaches and coves.
With trips available most days. Enjoy a River exe cruise, mini coastal, Jurassic coast, trips to Torquay or Brixham or a cream tea river cruise. You may be lucky enough to sea our resident seal
36 locals recommend
Stuart Line Cruises
Pier HeadA great way to add a day trip to your holiday, with a boat trip around beaches and coves.
With trips available most days. Enjoy a River exe cruise, mini coastal, Jurassic coast, trips to Torquay or Brixham or a cream tea river cruise. You may be lucky enough to sea our resident seal
Visit the beautiful 18th century formal gardens and green houses. With play areas for children, restaurant and gift shop.
60 locals recommend
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
Visit the beautiful 18th century formal gardens and green houses. With play areas for children, restaurant and gift shop.
Rent a bike from Exmouth cycles and enjoy the beautiful cycle tracks along Exmouth sea front.
There is a 16 mile mainly flat cycle track and walk way which runs around the entire Exe estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish Warren with stunning views along the river Exe.
Another cycle track starting in littleham will take you into Budleigh salterton.
8 locals recommend
Exmouth Cycles
1a Victoria RdRent a bike from Exmouth cycles and enjoy the beautiful cycle tracks along Exmouth sea front.
There is a 16 mile mainly flat cycle track and walk way which runs around the entire Exe estuary linking Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish Warren with stunning views along the river Exe.
Another cycle track starting in littleham will take you into Budleigh salterton.
If you love walking, then the coastal paths is a must. The views are beautiful. Plan your route to stop off for lunch, or take a picnic. You won’t be disappointed
S W Coast Path, Exmouth, UK
If you love walking, then the coastal paths is a must. The views are beautiful. Plan your route to stop off for lunch, or take a picnic. You won’t be disappointed
Fitness centre
Fitness, swimming and tennis centre
Exmouth sports centre has a range of activities. Two heated swimming pools the largest being 25 metres long. Booking is essential.
Their secondary unit is Exmouth tennis and fitness centre on Withycombe village rd,
6 locals recommend
LED Exmouth Leisure Centre
Exmouth sports centre has a range of activities. Two heated swimming pools the largest being 25 metres long. Booking is essential.
Their secondary unit is Exmouth tennis and fitness centre on Withycombe village rd,
Birds of prey
Handling and information
A family run centre offering courses and experiences all year round. Appointment only
Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre
West Down LaneA family run centre offering courses and experiences all year round. Appointment only
Bowling
Bowling, children’s play centre and restaurant
Book a bowling alley and a bit to eat at Ocean. Beach front with great views.
20 locals recommend
Ocean
Queen's DriveBook a bowling alley and a bit to eat at Ocean. Beach front with great views.
Water sports
Kayak and SUP lessons
Wind surfing, paddle boarding and open kayaking. From beginners to advanced students.
For hire and lessons
7 locals recommend
Exmouth Watersports & Activity Centre
The Royal AvenueWind surfing, paddle boarding and open kayaking. From beginners to advanced students.
For hire and lessons
Food scene
Lovely location, very friendly staff and great food. One of those places you just feel comfortable in.
19 locals recommend
The Point Bar & Grill
Pier HeadLovely location, very friendly staff and great food. One of those places you just feel comfortable in.
Michael Caines newly developed Michelin star beach bar and restaurant. Pricey but worth it to treat yourself. With great views of the ocean
22 locals recommend
Mickeys Beach Bar & Restaurant
Queen's DriveMichael Caines newly developed Michelin star beach bar and restaurant. Pricey but worth it to treat yourself. With great views of the ocean
Krispies
57 Exeter RdAward winning fish and chips
Very quirky cafe floating out on the Exe. Ring ahead to book a table and a taxi boat will be available to drop you off and pick you up.
71 locals recommend
River Exe Cafe
Very quirky cafe floating out on the Exe. Ring ahead to book a table and a taxi boat will be available to drop you off and pick you up.
A truly yummy vegan restaurant, staff are amazingly kind with great value for money. Great reviews
Sundowners
15 StrandA truly yummy vegan restaurant, staff are amazingly kind with great value for money. Great reviews
Great food, atmosphere and location. We often book here for family get togethers
9 locals recommend
The Mexican
17-19 ParadeGreat food, atmosphere and location. We often book here for family get togethers
The staff go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need and are happy with your order, so very welcoming to their adorable cafe on Exmouth seafront. Always worth a visit for great customer service and delicious food.
7 locals recommend
Aby's Catering
EsplanadeThe staff go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need and are happy with your order, so very welcoming to their adorable cafe on Exmouth seafront. Always worth a visit for great customer service and delicious food.
A retail centre with stores selling West Country produce, including food stuff and clothing.
Darts farm started 50 years ago as a humble farm shop which has organically evolved into the unique lifestyle shopping destination it is today.
Explore the farm visiting the animals and winding your way through the vegetable fields over looking the wetlands.
99 locals recommend
Darts Farm Restaurant
A retail centre with stores selling West Country produce, including food stuff and clothing.
Darts farm started 50 years ago as a humble farm shop which has organically evolved into the unique lifestyle shopping destination it is today.
Explore the farm visiting the animals and winding your way through the vegetable fields over looking the wetlands.
The Saddlers
Exmouth RoadHas a lovely beer garden and famous for their roast dinners
A great place right in the heart of Exmouth. Like Tapas and cocktails? This place is right up your street. Indoor and outdoor seating
22 locals recommend
Spoken
43 StrandA great place right in the heart of Exmouth. Like Tapas and cocktails? This place is right up your street. Indoor and outdoor seating
This place sells yummy sharing platters and cocktails, it’s great just to pop in for drink too as it’s right in the centre of Exmouth town.
A personal favourite when I have a catch up with the girls. Indoor and outdoor seating.
9 locals recommend
Franklins
StrandThis place sells yummy sharing platters and cocktails, it’s great just to pop in for drink too as it’s right in the centre of Exmouth town.
A personal favourite when I have a catch up with the girls. Indoor and outdoor seating.
This is my favourite pub along the beach, the food is devine and atmosphere is so welcoming, it’s 5 stars from us.
We love taking a stroll along the Marina after lunch
7 locals recommend
The Beach Pub
Victoria RoadThis is my favourite pub along the beach, the food is devine and atmosphere is so welcoming, it’s 5 stars from us.
We love taking a stroll along the Marina after lunch