Gittisham Village - Stroll down Combe's mile long winding drive and to back in time to the quaint cob and thatched cottages, Norman Church and babbling brook of Gittisham. Described by Prince Charles as the 'ideal English village' you'll feel as if you've entered a time warp.

Honiton Antique and Bric-a-Brac Trail - Honiton, the antique town of the South West has over 38 shops to visit. Visit the museum and discover its world famous collection of lace. And do drop into the celebrated Pottery, renowned for its pre war Collard period collection.

Lyme Regis & Charmouth - the Jurassic coast is England's only natural World Heritage Coast. Try fossicking for dinosaus and ammonites for a few hours!

Gourmet Golf - Combe is within 25 minutes drive of nine great courses, suitable for both beginners and experienced players and all within easy distance of each other. Play the Championship course at Woodbury or visit Cornwall and play the famous Nicklaus course at St Mellion. Call us for a complete detailed list.

Great Local Restaurants to visit are the Drewe Arms at Broadhembury, The Masons Arms at Branscombe and the Jack in the Green at Rockbeare. All offer excellence of cuisine, friendly service and delightful countryside locations.

Otter Nurseries - just five minutes from Combe, this famous West Country Garden Centre is well worth a visit. A huge range of plants, accessories and gifts to take home.

Joshuas Farm Shop (opposite Otter Nurseries) - organic foods and treasures!

Sidmouth - for leisurely walks along the promenade by the sea and shopping with quaint individual shops, tea shops and traditional courtesy.

Beer - a quaint fishing village with wonderful craft, art and pottery galleries.

Exeter - the historic city of Exeter is just 20 minutes away. Exeter Cathedral is a perfect example of English Gothic with the longest uninterrupted vault of its kind in the world. For shopping, browse the many colourful market stalls and unique boutiques hidden down Exeter's cobbled alleyways.

Fishing - From Sea to River. Beer and Lyme Regis or deep sea fishing from Exmouth.

Ashcombe Adventure Centre, near Dawlish - purpose built for great outdoor entertainment. Try your hand at Clay Pigeon Shooting (£25 per hour), Laser Clay Shooting (£7.50), Archery (£7.50) or Fishing (£4.50).

Forde Abbey near Chard - Founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago, Forde Abbey became one of the richest and most learned monasteries in the country. Alan Titchmarsh comments 'One of the greatest gardens in the West Country'. Don't take his word for it - visit and see for yourself!

The Medieval Castle of Powderham beside the River Exe. Dating back to 1390, its lavishly furnished Halls, State Rooms and old Victorian Walled Secret Garden are simply spectacular. And don't miss the Farm Shop - the best showcase for West Country fresh local produce.

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens - Devon's most magnificent Historic Gardens, and museum. Take a 25 minute relaxing train ride around the gardens - you'll love the breathtaking views.

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