This page contains an overview of things you can do while staying at Travers. It also contains a number of links to other websites and further information. There is also an information pack for your use at the house with leaflets, maps and walks.

Beaches

The closest beaches are Cellars and Stoke (about 1.5 miles). There are superb stretches of sand at Mothecombe (5 miles), Wonwell (about 8 miles), Bigbury with its renowned art deco Burgh Island Hotel (12 miles) and Bantham (15 miles) which is very popular with surfers and wind-surfers.

South Hams beach info- www.southhams.gov.uk/ksp-leisure-beaches.htm

South Devon beach info - www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/site/beaches

Walking

There are many great walks from the house, one of the most spectacular being a section of The South West Coastal Path. This can be picked up in the village, or at the top of our lane, and from which there are breathtaking views in both directions along the coast.

Downloadable walks & trails - www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/text.asp?PageId=32%20

Details of circular cliff path walk that passes Travers - www.bbc.co.uk/devon/outdoors/walks/noss_mayo.shtml

Activities

The area is probably best known for sailing, boating and fishing and small craft can be launched at Noss Hard, just outside The Ship Inn. Boats are available for hire in Newton Ferrers.

Two public tennis courts and a children’s playground are 5 minutes’ walk away, at the bottom of our lane.

There is a riding school at Newton Ferrers and golf courses at Bigbury (14 miles) and Thurlestone (19 miles).

Wildlife & environmental forums - www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk

Birdwatching - www.naturesouthwest.co.uk/main/en/activitysearch-BIRD1-Birdwatching.html

For a rainy day

Saltram House, a National Trust property is at Plympton (8.5 miles).

The excellent National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is worth a detour.

Plymouth boasts two theatres and a multiplex cinema.

Further afield, there are many attractions that can be found via the following links.

Various attractions in Devon - www.lotstodo.co.uk/index.asp

South Devon Steam Railway - www.southdevonrailway.org/

National Trust - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/

Shopping

It is possible to pick up everyday food supplies and alcoholic and soft drinks from the Co-op in Newton Ferrers. There is also a post office/general store/newsagent, butcher and a dispensing chemist.

Sainsbury, Tesco and Morrisons superstores are all within a ten mile radius.

Other useful links

Newton Ferrers & Noss Mayo general information site - www.newtonnoss.co.uk/

Dartmoor National Park - www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/

South Devon Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty - www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/

Map of South Devon - www.devon.gov.uk/south_devon_area_map_(2)-2.pdf