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In The Area
Walks:
Enjoy a stroll around the lakes or a more energetic walk around our nature trail, linking up to longer hikes through the forest. Children can enjoy the freedom of exploring our wood, wild life pond and walks within the security of Kingslake boundaries.
footpath through the wood
Spring blossom and flowers around the lakes - and a good catch!
Cycling:
The Tarka trail is close by for cyclists and walkers as are a number of new footpaths, cycle tracks and bridleways which have been newly developed by the 'Ruby Country' initiative in the Holsworthy /Hatherleigh area; promoting local produce, pubs and restaurants on the routes.
Local bike hire companies can deliver bikes to your holiday cottage or cycle trail during your holiday
Gardens:
If you are interested in gardens then Winsford Walled Garden is well worth a visit. Approx. 4 miles away, Winsford is a restored Victorian walled garden with an abundance of fascinating plants. There are many other beautiful gardens to visit in Devon and nearby Cornwall, with the Eden Project about an hour's drive from Kingslake.
Eden Project
Eden Project
Sea: The beautiful clean beaches at Bude and Widemouth Bay are approx. 25 minutes away, with sand, surf and the usual amenities but without the extreme commercialism. Westwood Ho! and the beautiful beaches of the North Devon coast are approx. 45 minutes away. You can enjoy beautiful coastal walks for most of the year, going from Bude either north or south. Riding: We are close to Dartmoor where you can Pony Trek or hire a horse and there are local riding stables in Holsworthy and Okehampton. Have a look at Skaigh stables - www.skaighstables.co.uk in the Okehampton area.
Locally: Villages offer a mixture of delights including a Farm Museum, Honey Farm, Farm Parks, cream teas etc.
Pubs and Shops: There are a number of pubs in the area all serving excellent meals in a friendly atmosphere. Local shops are also 2 miles away with more shops in Holsworthy and bigger supermarkets in Okehampton, Bude and Launceston.
Visit The Torridge Inn at Black Torrington for an excellent Sunday Lunch or during the week for coffee, lunch or evening meal www.thetorridgeinn.co.uk
Fishing Bait and Tackle: Bait is sold on site, supplied by the nearest shop in Okehampton; others in Bude and Launceston
Holsworthy: a small bustling Market Town is 10 minutes away, Street Market Wednesday, Cattle Market Wednesday and Thursday, Fitness Gym, Leisure Centre, Victorian Museum.
Hatherleigh: a small historic Market Town, 10 minutes away. Market Day Tuesday. Pottery, cream teas, art and craft shops, quaint old pubs.
Tally Ho Inn Launceston: a pretty, historic town 30 minutes away, with a castle and some interesting shops.
Dartmoor:
Kingslake is within 25 minutes drive of Dartmoor with all its attractions: the Wildlife Park, Becky Falls; the Miniature Pony and Animal Farm, Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary, Pony trekking, walking and birdwatching.
We are centrally located so that many of Devon's attractions are within an hour's drive. Cornwall is also close by.
Lydford Gorge with its famous White Lady Waterfall and Devil’s Cauldron which is renowned for its scenic beauty is a must. There are historic buildings and grounds such as Buckland Abbey and Castle Drogo; the Historic town of Torrington with its re-enactments of the Fire of London; Dartington Glass; Farm Parks, Zoos, Museums, Craft Centres, Pixie Land, Vineyards, Wildlife Parks and others too numerous to mention. People return year after year and still find something new.
Buckland Abbey As you can see Kingslake is central to many different places with something to suit all tastes. Come and enjoy yourself. We look forward to welcoming you.
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