Sidmouth

This picturesque & charming resort, located on the world Heritage 'Jurassic Coast' nestles between majestic red cliffs. The resort is famed for its wealth of fine architecture including splendid Georgian & Regency examples. The picturesque town centre has a wide range of individual shops including boutiques; antiques and delicatessens. The town is also renowned for it's gardens & floral decorations, receiving many accolades from Britain in Bloom in recent years.

Sports & Recreation

Golf

Whether a scratch player or beginner, the area offers a wide choice of 18 and 9 hole golf courses to suit all abilities.

Hotel guests are entitled to reduced green fees at Sidmouth Golf Club. The course enjoys wonderful sea views from its undulating fairways, and there are beautiful scenes to be savoured throughout the 18 holes. Almost unique amongst courses on this stretch of coast, they are enjoyed from a position usually sheltered from strong winds, and offer the perfect challenge for the golfing novice as well as the more accomplished golfer.

For further details visit (www.sidmouthgolfclub.eclipse.co.uk)

Tennis

Guests of the hotel may play at the nearby Tennis Club, offering grass and hard courts.

Cricket

Cricket can be enjoyed throughout July and August on what must surely be one of the most beautiful grounds in England, just yards from the hotel. Complimentary season tickets are available, entitling guests to deck-chair use and entry to the picturesque thatched clubhouse.

Sidmouth has two first class bowling greens; grass and hard court tennis; putting green; croquet lawns.

Entertainment

A full summer season of live weekly repertory entertainment is staged at Sidmouth's Manor Pavilion theatre. There is also a newly refurbished cinema where you can enjoy the latest releases.

For music with a view, Sidmouth Town Band performs concerts on Sunday evenings throughout the summer. These concerts take place in Connaught Gardens at the western end of the Esplanade, surrounded by floral displays and overlooking the Bay.

Places to visit

Ideally situated to explore the whole of glorious Devon, there are many places to visit nearby;

• Take a delightful stroll through the town & gardens of Sidmouth, or a costal walk along the famous World Heritage Coastline.
• Visit the nearby cathedral city of Exeter with its underground passages & historic quayside, now a riverside resort with shops and award-winning restaurants.
• Journey along country lanes through idyllic villages, stopping to enjoy lunch at one of the many quaint pubs.
• Browse the many antique, craft and gift shops.
• Travel by steam train or tram.
• Visit fine historic homes, castles and gardens.
• A trip to Honiton, famed for its lace making, pottery & antiques.
• Explore the beauty & wilderness of Dartmoor National Park.

World Heritage Jurassic Coast

Discover 185 million years of earth history along 95 miles of spectacular coastline. (www.jurassiccoast.com)

National Trust

Devon offers a complete spectrum of places of historic importance and outstanding natural beauty. (www.nationaltrust.org.uk)

Bicton Park

Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley. (www.bictongardens.co.uk)

Buckfast Abbey

Home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine monks. (www.buckfast.org.uk)

Dartmouth Railway

Holiday line steam trains run for seven miles along the spectacular Torbay coast. (www.paignton-steamrailway.co.uk)

Donkey Sanctuary

Just outside the town of Sidmouth, the Donkey Sanctuary is home to around 500 donkeys. (www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk)

Dartington Crystal

See at first hand how the crystal glassware is made. (www.dartington.co.uk)

Seaton Tramway

Ride an old fashioned tram between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon's glorious Axe Valley. (www.tram.co.uk)

Stuart Line Cruises

Discover the history and beauty of the South Devon Coast. Summer cruises along the new World Heritage Site. Year round cruises on the River Exe, famous for its wildlife. (www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk)

Woodlands Park

60 acres of action for all the family. (www.woodlands-leisure-park.co.uk)

Living Coasts

Unique aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life. (www.livingcoasts.org.uk)

Cantonteign Falls

One of England's natural wonders, found in the beautiful Teign Valley. (www.canonteignfalls.com)

Paignton Zoo

Home to some of the world's most endangered plants and animals. (www.paigntonzoo.org.uk)

Crealy Park

Family adventure park with animals, rides and play areas. (www.crealy.co.uk)

Quaywest

The premier waterpark in the South West. (www.quaywest.co.uk)