Out and About Torquay is perfect as a base to discover South Devon. Dramatic coastline and wonderful Devon countryside, charming villages, thatched cottages and welcoming pubs. Nearby Cockington Country Park boasts a 1000 year old church, manor house with arts and crafts including glass blowing, traditional pub and old village, all in beautiful gardens. The newly refurbished Torre Abbey is a few minutes’ walk. Regular boat trips offer excursions to Brixham or historic Dartmouth and up the river to ‘Bohemian’ Totnes, Devon’s 'funky' town with its soulful atmosphere, laid-back lifestyle and charming, Elizabethan architecture. Just off the coast road from Torquay to Shaldon is Maidencombe, a beautiful little cove and home of the Thatched Tavern. Shaldon, with its pristine village & Teignmouth with pleasant beach and old pubs. Unspoilt Sidmouth on the Jurassic coast is a classic regency resort and not far from Torquay and Exeter. Other places to explore: Dartmouth, Salcombe and Blackpool Sands. On Dartmoor: Widecombe on the Moor, Ashburton, Tavistock and Princetown. Torquay's waterfront and marina is the focus of life in the town, which is graced by the palm-lined promenade and seafront gardens. The harbour has many pavement cafés. There is an abundance of restaurants catering for every taste, including a Michelin Star restaurant. The location of The Daylesford makes town, coast and countryside equally accessible. A car is not a necessity as the town is within walking distance. Key routes are easily accessible from the Daylesford. We will be delighted to offer full advice to guests as to where to visit. The Daylesford – Delightfully different. Totnes Castle Links NHS Deals Card The Elephant Restaurant and Bar Babbacombe Model Village Countryside Trust English Nature Kents Cavern The National Trust Walking Westward The English Riviera Living Coasts Agatha Christie tours The Riviera Centre Princess Theatre Torquay Cockington Country Park Number 7 Fish Bistro Gas Power Uk Ltd Devon-accommodation.co.uk Bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk Torquay.com Laterooms.com Devon Online Conference Torquay London Tourists Guide UKHotelnet.com Eden Project The Little Theatre Babbacombe Theatre Princess Theatre Devon Cheese Occombe Farm Torbay Hospitality Association