Browsing leisure activities within 10 miles of Mellstock House

Croyde Burrows Beach Car Park, Moor Lane, Croyde Bay, Devon, EX33 1NZ, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 890400, Email, www.surfsouthwest.com

Learn to surf with UK's premier surf schools at Croyde and Saunton. British Surfing Assn. Level 4 Centre. Surfing GB 'Centre of Excellence.' Established in 1996. Open every day from Mid March to end October. Courses from £28 per person

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 871 360, Email, www.woolacombe.com/waves

Waves, in Woolacombe, is a 'paint it yourself' ceramic studio and cafe with a wide selection of pottery to decorate. It's easy for anyone from young children to grown-ups to create their own masterpiece.

Keypitts, Oxen Park Lane, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RW, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 862247, Email, www.keypitts.com

Over 180 acre all-terrain quad bike, horse riding. Beautiful scenic routes around private grounds. Sale of electric quad bikes

9 The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01271 879727, Email, www.ilfracombeprincess.co.uk

Spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises aboard one of the most technologically advanced passenger vessels in the UK. Frequent sights of seals, porpoises and dolphins. Come and enjoy one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in England!

Golden Coast Holiday Village, Station Road, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7HW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01271 872 011, Email, www.woolacombe.com/bowling

Ten pin bowling for the entire family open to all our guests and local residents. 8 Lanes of genuine American ten pin bowling.

Unit 4 Barnstaple Trade Centre, Whiddon Valley, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 8RY, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01271 328328, Email

North Devon's largest indoor playcentre, Open every day of the year for parties, playtime, fun and food.

Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01598 763 221, Email, www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor

Calvert Trust Exmoor delivers exciting, challenging and enjoyable outdoor activity adventures to all ages and abilities. Come and visit us for 3, 4 or 7 nights or just come for the day and discover it's what you can do that counts!

Saunton Sands Beach Shop, Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LG, (10 miles, 16kms), Tel: 01271 890771, Email, www.sauntonbeach.info/

Dog friendly year round and perfect for families and watersports enthusiasts. Saunton Sands is one of the biggest gems in the North Devon crown.

Bath Place, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8AN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01271 879882, Email, www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk

This award-winning beach established in 1823 and was a popuular Victorian tourist destination. Steeped in history, Tunnels Beaches makes a fascinating visit for all ages...

Lower Dean Farm, Dean, Trentishoe, Parracombe, EX31 4PJ, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01598 763565, Email, www.deanridingstables.co.uk

Riding holidays and superb hacking across Exmoor, with breathtaking moorland and coastal view, on quality well schooled horses and ponies.

The Boat House, Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7BA, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 871 337, Email, www.nickthorn.com

Situated RIGHT on Woolacombe's award winning blue flag beach. Surf hire and surf tuition at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels.

PO Box 575, Silverton, Devon, EX5 4WT, (8 miles, 14kms), Tel: 07960 630 900, Email, www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Treasure Trails are the quirky, fun & informative way to help you explore some of Devon’s hidden treats! Solve a Murder Mystery; Follow a Treasure Hunt; Carry out a Spy Mission! Fun Daycation for all the family!

Putsborough, Georgeham, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LB, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01271 816400, Email, www.brauntontic.co.uk

The long sweeping sands of Putsborough are renowned for their cleanliness and beauty. It is very popular with families as it offers vast golden sands as well as plenty of rock pools to explore, ideal for children.

Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 8LW, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01598 752225, Email, www.lynton-lynmouth-tourism.co.uk

A wonderfully secluded beach, Lee Bay lies hidden below the magnificent Lee Abbey, on the Exmoor coast. Historic lime kilns and the monk's chapel give character and mystery.

Motehoe, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7EG, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01271 870553, Email, www.woolacombetourism.co.uk/

Rockham is a quiet beach free from the madding crowds. Visits require a quite difficult walk of approximately 2km down to the sea, but well worth a visit for the fit and able!

Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

Moderate to difficult circular walk. While not especially long, the walk does include a couple of short sharp climbs so should not be approached too lightly. 5 miles (7kms)

Walk Route: Circular - Moderate/Difficult

Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9DT, (3 miles, 6kms)

This ancient cove was a popular bay for smugglers. High sided cliffs drop down to a small rocky bay with shingle and sand. This bay is sheltered and peaceful.

Lynmouth, North Devon, EX35 6EQ, (9 miles, 15kms), Tel: 01598 752225, Email, www.visitlynton.co.uk/attractions/beaches

Picturesque harbour set in an area known as 'The little Switzerland of England'. Lynmouth opens to a pebbled beach with abrupt scenery. Surrounded by beautiful National Park this beach is frequented more often by walkers than sun bathers.

Combe Martin, Nr Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 0AR, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), Tel: 01271 883319, Email, www.visitcombemartin.com/

Combe Martin is a superb family beach, a favourite of many locals, understandably as it is located within the Heritage Coast and in an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. It boasts some of the finest scenery.

Woolacombe, Nr Braunton, North Devon, EX34 7DL, (8 miles, 12kms)

Woolacombe Beach is one of the finest beaches in the West Country with numerous awards. It's a big favourite for families and surfers, attracting thousands of people each summer.

Saunton, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1LQ, (10 miles, 16kms), www.sauntonbeach.info/

Saunton Sands is a three mile long expanse of sandy beach popular with surfers and ideal for families.

Hele, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9RD, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01271 863001, Email, www.visitilfracombe.co.uk

Hele is in North Devon, just over one mile from Illfracombe on the A399 towards Combe Martin (about one hour drive from the M5).

Crock Point, Lee bay, Lynton, EX35 6B7, (9 miles, 14kms), Tel: 01392 360050, www.southwestcoastpath.com

A short walk around Crock Point, with views across the tiny cove below to Duty Point Tower, above Lee Abbey, returning through peaceful woodland past gently flowing streams with splashing waterfalls.

The Quay, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9EQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01271 863969, www.ilfracombepilotgigclub.org/

Gig racing is open to teams of Under-14's, Under-16's, Ladies 'A' and 'B' crews, Mens 'A' and 'B' crews as well as mixed and veteran participants