Clip ‘n Climb Exeter
Visit Website Great fun especially for a rainy day or to help children burn off excess energy! There are 26 different climbs and no experience is necessary. And the…
Head Out & Explore
Whilst you can easily spend a day (or days!) tucked away at Weavers Yurt… if you’re looking to head out there are heaps of options…
The beauty of our location is that it’s so quiet & tranquil. Yet you’re conveniently only a 10min drive from the M5, making day trips quick and easy.
Set at the foothills of the Blackdown Hills, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we’re spoilt for local beauty. Weavers Yurt has an ideal position, making easy access to the whole of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, including Exmouth with its two miles of sandy beaches to Lyme Regis with its famous harbour. North Devon, Barnstaple and Minehead are within easy reach, as is South Devon, Somerset and parts of Cornwall.
What would you like to do?
Click on the tabs below for some ideas!
Activities
Indulge
Beaches
Eating Out
Family Days Out
Walks
Walks from Yurt
Gardens
History
Rainy Days
South Devon Railway Steam Train
Visit Website Train enthusiasts will love this Steam Train experience! South Devon Railway is a former Great Western Railway branch line. The 14mile round trip runs along the the…
Ten Pin Bowling
If you fancy Ten Pin Bowling you can head to Exeter City or Exmouth Beach Front. Exmouth On the Beach front, Ocean Exmouth has Ten Pin Bowling, plus a…
Crabbing
Crabbing is great fun and a classic seaside activity! The nearest places from here are Exmouth, Teignmouth & Axmouth What you’ll need to go crabbing: Crabbing Gear Bucket: Bigger is…
Wildwood Escot
visit website Lot’s to see & do here. There’s an authentic Saxon Village, amazing animals (including wolfs & bears), a huge maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, Traversing…
Gliding
Visit Website There’s an amazing Gliding club close by. In fact you can often see the gliders flying over from Weavers Yurt. If you want to experience gliding then…
Killerton House National Trust
Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
(20min drive)
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Coffee shop & cafe
Scenic Flights
Visit Website Yes you can actually fly a plane! Or sit back and be flown & enjoy a scenic flight. Close by in Dunkeswell, Devon & Somerset Flight Training…
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Visit Website Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂 Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ Distance:…
The Bear Trail
Visit Website Hilarious & muddy day out. This assault course is suitable for all ages and abilities, make sure you wear old clothes and bring a towel! Their ‘Bear…
Pecorama
Visit Website A great family day out. Ride on the award-winning miniature steam trains for a mile through their grounds, over bridges, and through a dark tunnel. Beautiful gardens…
Skydiving
Visit Website If you want to jump out of a plane and go skydiving, then you easily can! And it’s very close by in Dunkeswell, Blackdown Hills ANOB. Address:…
Quad Biking
Visit Website Quad biking for all the family. Children under 6 can ride with an adult. If you’ve never tried a quad before, you can get full tuition on…
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Visit Website Leisure Center with Swimming Pool, toddler pool & tennis courts, ***Check times for public swimming before going! Address: Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Jampot Cottage, Bolham Rd, Tiverton…
Massage at the Yurt
Visit Website Contact Sharon from The Zen Den directly if you’d like to arrange a private yoga class and or a massage here in the comfort of the yurt!…
Private Yoga at the Yurt
Visit Website Contact Sharon from The Zen Den directly if you’d like to arrange a private yoga class and or a massage here in the comfort of the yurt!…
Exmouth Beach
Exmouth Beach offers long stretches of sandy beach with views over the Exe estuary. Great for adults and children. There’s loads of places to eat or get ice cream…
Sidmouth Beach
Sidmouth beach has a long pebbled beach and one area that is sandy for most of the tide (to the right hand side if standing looking at the ocean)….
Branscombe Beach
A pretty long 1 mile of pebbled beach. Branscombe Beach begins below the picturesque village of Branscombe and continues east to Beer Head There’s a small river pool which is safe…
Charmouth Beach
If you like fossil hunting this is the place to go 🙂 There’s also a walk from Charmouth to Lyme Regis, with food and parking at both ends. Address:…
Beer Beach
Beer is a fab little fishing village with quaint shops and art galleries. There are some great pubs for food, especially fish and chips. Whilst it’s a pebbly beach,…
Lyme Regis Beach
A big stretch of pebbly beach (ideal for throwing stones in the sea!). There’s a sandy beach zone to the right when looking out at sea. Lot’s of tourist…
The Aviator Coffee Bar & Restaurant
Visit Website I love this cafe overlooking Dunkeswell Airfield and our children do too 🙂 If you can, get a seat by the window so you can watch the planes…
Heron Farm Vineyard & Cafe
Visit Website Award winning vineyard with wonderful food and the cafe garden is really beautiful. For children there’s a playground with lots of room to run around, plus a…
The Pig at Combe
Visit Website A wonderful restaurant especially for special occasions. Set inside a large Elizabethan House, it’s beautifully decorated, has a great ambience and friendly staff. The food is sourced…
Blacksmiths Arms
Visit Website Friendly traditional village pub with great home cooked food and excellent reviews. Address: Blacksmiths Arms, Plymtree, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2JU Phone: 01884 277474 Distance: 10min drive photo…
The Six Bells Inn
Visit Website In the centre of Payhembury village, The Six Bells Inn offers a very warm welcome. Local ales, good portions. Address: Payhembury, Honiton EX14 3HR Phone: 01404 841261…
Keepers Cottage Inn
Visit Website Great traditional pub with local ales & large portions! Address: Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2EB Distance: 5min drive / 30min walk photo credit: flickr by Alison Day
Bridwell Park & The Orangery Cafe
Visit Website This is a gorgeous cafe to visit. Set in the grounds of Bridwell Park, there are stunning views over their grounds and if coming with children you…
Greendale Farm Shop
Visit Website Very large farm shop (including fresh fish) and a great cafe. The added bonus here is that it’s an easy pull in stop with children. There’s a…
Swans Neck Cafe, Halberton Court
Visit Website This is a great place if you want to combine a walk and a cafe. You can do the Swans Neck Circular Walk along Tiverton Canal (really…
The Drewe Arms, Broadhembury
A cosy, family-run pub in the beautiful thatched village of Broadhembury. They take pride in there food and whilst the portions aren’t huge, they are rich and very filling….
The Yellow Deli
Visit Website An unusual cafe that is so beautifully decorated it’s an experience to visit. Yummy food includes hot steamed sandwiches which I’ve not experienced anywhere else! The walls…
Bicton Park
Visit Website Beautiful Botanical Gardens set in 64 acres. Plus lots of activities for children. Making it a fun day out for garden lovers and families. There are many…
Clip ‘n Climb Exeter
Visit Website Great fun especially for a rainy day or to help children burn off excess energy! There are 26 different climbs and no experience is necessary. And the…
South Devon Railway Steam Train
Visit Website Train enthusiasts will love this Steam Train experience! South Devon Railway is a former Great Western Railway branch line. The 14mile round trip runs along the the…
Ten Pin Bowling
If you fancy Ten Pin Bowling you can head to Exeter City or Exmouth Beach Front. Exmouth On the Beach front, Ocean Exmouth has Ten Pin Bowling, plus a…
Crabbing
Crabbing is great fun and a classic seaside activity! The nearest places from here are Exmouth, Teignmouth & Axmouth What you’ll need to go crabbing: Crabbing Gear Bucket: Bigger is…
Wildwood Escot
visit website Lot’s to see & do here. There’s an authentic Saxon Village, amazing animals (including wolfs & bears), a huge maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, Traversing…
Killerton House National Trust
Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
(20min drive)
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Coffee shop & cafe
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Visit Website Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂 Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ Distance:…
Seaton Tramway
Visit Website There’s something fun about riding on these narrow heritage trams. You go through 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley estuary and through two…
Queen’s Drive Space Playground
FREE – This Jurassic themed children’s playground is great. It’s on the sea front so good one to combine with an Exmouth Beach trip. There’s a seating area, food…
The Bear Trail
Visit Website Hilarious & muddy day out. This assault course is suitable for all ages and abilities, make sure you wear old clothes and bring a towel! Their ‘Bear…
Pecorama
Visit Website A great family day out. Ride on the award-winning miniature steam trains for a mile through their grounds, over bridges, and through a dark tunnel. Beautiful gardens…
Donkey Sanctuary
Visit Website Everyone loves Donkeys! Take the tree-lined walking routes around the sanctuary to see the different donkey enclosures, if they come over to the fencing you can stroke…
Crealy Theme Park
Visit Website If you’re looking for a theme park, then Crealy will fit the bill. There’s over 60 rides and attractions. indoor soft & adventure play areas, live animal…
Coldharbour Mill
Visit Website One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. They offer both working and static exhibits. Plus there’s 12 acres…
Swans Neck Circular Walk
This is a great walk with gorgeous views along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton. It’s mostly flat and nearly all of it is off road. It’s a 2¼…
Hembury Fort
Beautiful walk through a woodland trail. It’s a magical place. There are great views of the surrounding countryside & even to the coast of a clear day. In Spring…
Walks from the Yurt
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Medium Loop Walk 2.9km
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Longer Loop Walk 4km
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Wildwood Escot
visit website Lot’s to see & do here. There’s an authentic Saxon Village, amazing animals (including wolfs & bears), a huge maze, outdoor Adventure Play, indoor Soft Play, Traversing…
Culmstock Beacon
A wildlife haven with stunning views. On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer. Wild ponies can…
Rhododendron Woods, Blackdown Hills ANOB
Google Map Route from Yurt We love this woodland! It can be seen through the trees from the stream by the yurt. Full of trails and paths for exploring…
Killerton House National Trust
Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
(20min drive)
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Coffee shop & cafe
Swans Neck Cafe, Halberton Court
Visit Website This is a great place if you want to combine a walk and a cafe. You can do the Swans Neck Circular Walk along Tiverton Canal (really…
Short Loop Walk 1km
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Medium Loop Walk 2.9km
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Longer Loop Walk 4km
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Walks from the Yurt
There are lots of beautiful walks straight from the Yurt. 3 pubs are within walking distance (1.4-2miles)
Keepers Cottage Inn
Visit Website Great traditional pub with local ales & large portions! Address: Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2EB Distance: 5min drive / 30min walk photo credit: flickr by Alison Day
Rhododendron Woods, Blackdown Hills ANOB
Google Map Route from Yurt We love this woodland! It can be seen through the trees from the stream by the yurt. Full of trails and paths for exploring…
The Drewe Arms, Broadhembury
A cosy, family-run pub in the beautiful thatched village of Broadhembury. They take pride in there food and whilst the portions aren’t huge, they are rich and very filling….
Bicton Park
Visit Website Beautiful Botanical Gardens set in 64 acres. Plus lots of activities for children. Making it a fun day out for garden lovers and families. There are many…
Killerton House National Trust
Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
(20min drive)
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Coffee shop & cafe
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Visit Website Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂 Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ Distance:…
Hembury Fort
Beautiful walk through a woodland trail. It’s a magical place. There are great views of the surrounding countryside & even to the coast of a clear day. In Spring…
Culmstock Beacon
A wildlife haven with stunning views. On the edge of the Blackdowns it has some of the most stunning views that inland Devon has to offer. Wild ponies can…
Killerton House National Trust
Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE
(20min drive)
Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Coffee shop & cafe
Knightshayes Gardens National Trust
Visit Website Beautiful National Trust house and gardens. It’s on the way to Tiverton and lovely for a day out 🙂 Address: Knightshayes, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ Distance:…
Seaton Tramway
Visit Website There’s something fun about riding on these narrow heritage trams. You go through 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley estuary and through two…
Coldharbour Mill
Visit Website One of the oldest woollen mills in the UK having been in continuous production since 1797. They offer both working and static exhibits. Plus there’s 12 acres…
Ten Pin Bowling
If you fancy Ten Pin Bowling you can head to Exeter City or Exmouth Beach Front. Exmouth On the Beach front, Ocean Exmouth has Ten Pin Bowling, plus a…
Clip ‘n Climb Exeter
Visit Website Great fun especially for a rainy day or to help children burn off excess energy! There are 26 different climbs and no experience is necessary. And the…
South Devon Railway Steam Train
Visit Website Train enthusiasts will love this Steam Train experience! South Devon Railway is a former Great Western Railway branch line. The 14mile round trip runs along the the…
Crealy Theme Park
Visit Website If you’re looking for a theme park, then Crealy will fit the bill. There’s over 60 rides and attractions. indoor soft & adventure play areas, live animal…
Exe Valley Leisure Centre
Visit Website Leisure Center with Swimming Pool, toddler pool & tennis courts, ***Check times for public swimming before going! Address: Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Jampot Cottage, Bolham Rd, Tiverton…