Create unforgettable family experiences and get close to natural wonders at Dartmoor Zoo (1 hour from Melrose Cottage). If your little one’s heart’s desire is to see a lion, tiger, monkey or any one of the huge range of animals you can find at, then...
Diggerland (45 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) allows both children and adults alike to ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. This will be a big hit with the machinery obsessed youngsters you may have in your midst....
You will never forget your first ride on a real life pony! Garlands farm (25 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) is set in around 30 acres and surrounded by beautiful forestry. They offer tots and children’s horse riding lessons and forest rides. Whilst you’re waiting...
Crealy Adventure Park (35 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) is Devon’s biggest family theme park. You will not be bored here, as Crealy offers a wide selection of over 60 outdoor rides and attractions – this is really very suitable for any age. In addition...
Kids can’t get enough of getting “hands-on” with animals, and The Miniature Pony Centre (30 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) has plenty to offer. You and your mini-me can meet and interact with miniature Shetland ponies and their foals, miniature pigs, a Suffolk Punch horse...
Chagford Swimming Pool (a short 20 minutes drive from Melrose Cottage) is the largest river fed, open air swimming pool in the South West. Enjoy incredible views over the Dartmoor countryside at this delightful 1930s lido. You won’t find a pool like this anywhere else!...
Drake’s farm (a short 20 minute drive from Melrose Cottage) is a particular favourite for younger children, providing a covered sandpit play area and a small petting zoo with pigs, sheep, and chickens. Don’t forget to take some coins to buy animal feed so that...
You and your family will be in good hands to do any number of the exciting activities on offer including kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, gorge walking....