Local Amenities and Attractions

(for location of Dawlish Warren Holiday Villa - click here)

Devon is the heart of the West Country, a beautiful part of Britain where you'll find anything and everything you're looking for - sea, sand, sun (of course!), countryside and the wide spaces of Dartmoor.

Dawlish Warren is an ideal holiday destination; easy to access and easy to access all it has to offer ........
Fun, excitement, relaxation, sport, entertainment and tranquillity - the choice is yours, Dawlish Warren either has it or it's nearby.

Blue Flag Award Winning Beach - a short level walk from your villa to safe, clean waters sandy beaches and lifeguards on duty in the season. There is access for the disabled to the beach.

 

Renowned Nature Reserve - 500 acres of protected land, a natural habitat for plants, insects and of the birds. A birdwatchers paradise.
The visitor centre offers information and advice; guided walks take place throughout the year.

Coastal Walks - If walking is your passion this area forms part of the South West Coastal Path. You can walk to Dawlish or along the Exe estuary to Starcross and further; or walk through Haldon forests and heath land.

Railways, scenery and steam trains - if these spark your enthusiasm this part of Devon is heaven for you. You can hop on a train at Dawlish Warren and 'let the train take the strain' while you relish the experience.

Amenities - apart from the many amenities on Welcome Family Park, Dawlish Warren Village has everything you need; plenty of eateries, pubs, curio shops, provision stores and amusements. If you want to stay put you can.

North, south, east and west, all within easy reach by car, or public transport you will find...

A short distance south, Dawlish, famous for its black swans, is set in a valley with central lawns, gardens (beautifully lit at night) and a brook tumbling down from countryside to the sea. A charming town to visit.

The Georgian coastal town of Teignmouth is next with large grassed area of 'The Den', a lawn bowls green, a wonderful play park for children, exceptional crazy golf and of course the pier and lido.
Walk along the mile long promenade to The Point, marvel at the cargo boats being manoeuvred through the narrow channel to the small port, and arrive at the Back Beach. Enjoy a leisurely drink and watch down the estuary as the sun sets over the moors.
A small passenger ferry will take you across to Shaldon, a quaint village with many hidden charms to find.

A little further south is Torquay, 'The English Riviera' boasting all the attractions of a large resort.

Next is the seaside town of Paignton with 75 acre Paignton Zoo; following on is the picturesque fishing port of Brixham.

Inland, the ancient market town of Totnes is well worth investigating and while you're there why not take a riverboat cruise down the River Dart to Dartmouth, famous for its naval college, and a hive of boating activity and interest.

To the west is Dartmoor, rugged landscape, tors and valleys, outstandingly beautiful!

Plymouth City is also within in easy reach; Plymouth Hoe and Sound are a magnificent sight.

North and within half an hour is the county city of Exeter. On the River Exe it has many ancient buildings including a beautiful cathedral, a very good shopping centre with the recently opened Princesshay Shopping Mall and good
entertainment venues.

East and across the River Exe is Exmouth, an attractive small coastal town with strong sailing interests. It can be reached by passenger ferry from Starcross, or if you're in the car you can meander along the coast, through the countryside and take in some hidden villages until Sidmouth is reached. Still under an hour!

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