Within 10 minutes walk
Kilkhampton Village is a bustling village on the main A39 road from Barnstaple to Wadebridge. Having two convenience stores, a Butchers, post office, Farm shop, several pubs and restaurants as well as takeaways.
Within 2 miles
Sandymouth beach. A quiet and un-commercialised National Trust beach. Just a National Trust Shop / Tea Shop and a parking attendant! Try your hand at driving a real tank at the military vehicle exhibition, or you may prefer a round of golf, walk the Coastal Path or simply admire the Cornish scenery.
Within 5 miles
Bude is a small country town by the sea. Apart from Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Boots, there are no other national chain shops, so shopping is a real pleasure with a proliferation of small independent retailers, plenty of places to eat and drink, play golf, learn to Surf or simply enjoy the sandy beach. Visit the Tamar Lakes, go fishing or explore the historic town at Stratton, laze on the beaches at Sandymouth, Crooklets and Widemouth Bay.
Further afield
Head north into Devon and visit Clovelly Village, Westward-Ho!, Bideford, Appledor and Barnstaple. Head East for 8 miles to Holsworthy, a bustling market town (Wednesday is market day) with a golf course Head South to Boscastle Harbour, Tintagel (King Arthur’s Castle), Camelford, Bodmin, Port Isaac (you could get to see Doc Martin!), Padstowe, Newquay, The Eden Project, etc.
Woodland Lodge is nestled in the wooded part of a Country Estate. The manor House was built in the 19th Century and once belonged to the Thynne family, relatives of the current Lord Bath (owner of Longleat House and Safari Park). Now our guests have FREE access to their Entertainment Suite with large sunken dance floor and a stage where a variety of family-oriented Cabaret acts perform nightly during your holiday.
For an additional charge you may visit their Sports & Leisure suite, pamper yourself with a Massage or Beauty Treatment or Treat yourself at the resident Hairdressers.
Here are just a few of the many attractions in Cornwall that are well worth a vist:
View the Bude Webcams – www.budewebcam.co.uk
The Big Sheep Fun Park, Abbotsham, Nr Bideford
This all-weather themed attraction is based around sheep, but apart from the live “Sheep Shows” and Sheep Racing, there duck shows, a lamb and pet centre and a massive children’s indoor play area.
www.thebigsheep.co.uk
The Milky Way Adventure Park, A39 Nr Clovelly, EX39 5RY
A Great attraction, whatever the weather. Apart from the indoor childrens activity and play centre, there are dodgems, rides and a railway. The Falconry centre displays many birds of prey and regularly gives flying displays.
www.themilkyway.co.uk
Docton Mill, Lymebridge, Nr Hartland, 01237 441369
The grounds of this old mill have been tamed, creating a beautiful relaxing stroll with a good old-fashioned tea rooms for a welcome cuppa.
www.doctonmill.co.uk
Bodmin & Wenford Railway, General Station, Bodmin 0845 125 9678
This is a full-size restored mainline railway connecting with the national rail network.
www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk
RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Great Torrington, 01805 624067
www.rhs.org.uk
Tintagel Castle, Tintagel (English Heritage 0870 333 1181)
www.tintagelweb.co.uk
Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road Bodmin, 01208 76292
www.bodminjail.org
Bradworthy Transport Museum, Higher Alsworthy Farm 01409 241597
www.bradworthy-transport-museum.co.uk
Launceston Steam Railway, Launceston 01566 755665
www.launcestonsr.co.uk
Prideaux Place, Padstow, 01841 532411
www.prideauxplace.co.uk
St Kitts Herbery, Staapark, Camelford, 01840 213442
www.stkittsherbery.co.uk
Tamar Lakes, Nr Kilkhampton 01566 771930
www.swlakestrust.org.uk
Cornish Shire Adventure Park, Trelow Farm, Wadebridge 01841 540276
Atlantis Adventure Park, Atlantic Village, Off A39, Bideford 01237 422544
Cornwall’s Crealy Adventure Park – www.crealy.co.uk
Trethorne Leisure Park, Kennards House, Launceston 01566 86324
www.trethorneleisure.com
Hidden Valley, Tredidon, St Thomas, Launceston 01566 86463
Harlequinns Leisure, Stucley Rd, Bude 01288 355366
Splash Leisure Centre, Stucley Road, Bude 01288 356191
The Eden Project – www.edenproject.com
Details of a wide range of activities and places of interest, fun and entertainment are contained in the “Guest Information File” in the Lodge. Should you have any specific interests not mentioned here, please use our enquiry form to request further information. I shall do my best to help.
