Torquay - of course!
A pleasant walk through Torre Abbey Gardens takes you to the palm tree lined sea front promenade with a Mediterranean style harbour. There are many things to see & do in Torquay - the heart of the English Riviera.
(5 mins drive / 20 min walk)
Cockington
Take a walk back in time through narrow streets, lined with thatched houses, a forge, water mill & cricket pitch. Cockington Court craft centre & church lie at its centre. If the weather is good it's a nice circular walk. Ideal for a cream tea.
(6 mins drive / 20 min walk)
Babbacombe & St Maryschurch
Small villages with independent shops, side range of tea rooms, retaurants, stunning sea views and a number of interesting attractions. Try Hanburys chips, model village, Bygones & Oddicombe beach railway whilst there.
(7 mins drive)
Paignton
A typical seaside town with a long sandy beach, paddler friendly water & a pier. Large multiplex cinema for rainy days. Paignton Zoo is worth a visit, or catch the steam train here.
(13 mins drive / take a ferry)
Newton Abbot
Traditional town centre with lots of shops including independent retailers. Trago Mills is nearby if you're into bargain shopping.
(16 mins drive)
Totnes
Has its own currency! Exchange Sterling to spend Totnes pounds in the town. You can't change back to Sterling but you may choose to keep as a souvenir. A Bohemian feel to this small town full of tea shops, antiques, crafts and independent retailers.
(17 mins drive)
Brixham
A colourful & bustling fishing port with a full size replica of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind. Sample the catch of the day at the countless restaurants & seafood stalls. Brixham Heritage Museum & Pirates Experience are here.
(21 mins drive / take a ferry)
Dartmouth
Drive, or better still take the stream train & ferry. Ancient narrow streets house boutique shops, art galleries & delicatessens. Try Bayards Cove for lunch. Trips up the Dart River & Dartmouth Castle is also here.
(44 mins drive / take a steam train)
Salcombe
Trendy town, good for shopping, coffee shops & bistros. Best to park outside town & walk in. Original Jack Wills shop was opened there. Home to Salcombe Ice Cream.
(50 mins drive)