Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty Torquay is only a few minutes drive from the rugged countryside of Dartmoor National Park. It has a climate unrivalled on the mainland of Britain with sandy beaches which are EU Blue Flag approved - the area is known as the English Riviera.

Cockington Village

Adjacent to Torre Abbey and less than half a mile from the apartments is the English Riviera Centre. The centre boasts a heated indoor swimming pool with a wave machine and a flume to provide fun and entertainment for all the family.

The charming olde-world village of Cockington is only a stroll away through pleasant Devon lanes.

 
Some of the other local attractions you may wish to visit during your stay are listed below:
  • Babbacombe Model Village
    Award-winning gardens, unique by day and night - a photographer's paradise. Marvel at the Village when the sun has set - thousands of lights create an entrancing spectacle.
  • Becky Falls
    Cascading Waterfalls & Woodland Estate 750 feet above the sea, high on Dartmoor, and ancient unspoilt secluded wooded valley with waterfalls tumbling over huge granite rocks.
  • Buckfast Abbey
    A living Benedictine Monastery, destroyed by Henry VIII, but rebuilt by the monks themselves in the earlier part of this century. Tranquil gardens, gifts, Tonic Wine and honey made at the Monastery.
  • Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
    Discover a different world. "Tropical rain forests" with ponds and waterfalls, tropical plants & flowers, exotic fruits. Landscaped Otter Sanctuary, with plenty of water features.
  • Cardew Teapottery
    Home of the world's most collectable teapots at Bovey Tracey. See the teapots being painstakingly produced on a nine acre woodland site minutes from the A38. Fascinating free factory tour.
  • Crealy Park
    M5 Exit 30 - Bumper Boats, Relax at the Lake, Travel on Trains, Encounter Animals, Go-Karts, Pony Rides, Bubbling Pools, Picnic Meadows, steep and scary slides and lots more - Party Time!
  • Dartmoor Wildlife Park
    Over 1000 incredible creatures in 30 acres of beautiful Devon countryside - falconry centre, flying displays, big cat feeds, seal feeds, licensed restaurant, gift shop, picnic area, adventure playground.
  • Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway
    Travel behind classic steam engines through spectacular countryside.
  • English Heritage
    Explore and enjoy the Castles of Devon. 1,000 years of history, Norman times to World War II, Dark deeds, Heroic exploits, Dartmouth, Okehampton, Totnes and Berry Pomeroy Castles.
  • Exeter Tourist Information
    Cathedral, Historic Quayside, St.George's Hall/Market, Spacex Gallery, St Nicholas Priory, Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Underground Passages, Phoenix Arts Theatre and lots more.
  • Hedgehog Hospital
    Prickly Ball Farm, as seen on national TV. Hands-on conservation environment preservation. Hedgehog Village, Hospital, Friendly Garden. Meet, touch, learn. Pigs, Ducks, Donkeys, Chicks.
  • Kents Cavern
    Britain's oldest scheduled ancient monument, site of the earliest evidence of humans in Britain. Dramatic Sound & Light Show, Stone Age Remains, Cave by Firelight, Cave Exhibition.
  • Paignton Zoo
    Meet the stars of the BBC series "Zoo Keepers". See Flamingo Lagoon, Brook-Side Aviary, Big Cat Forest (featuring lions and tigers.), Ape Centre, Savannah home for elephants and giraffes.
  • National Marine Aquarium
    The World of Seahorses, Coastal Waters, Coral Seas, Sharks, Moorland Stream, Shop, Cafe. A complete day of discovery. Expert talks & presentations.
  • Quaywest
    Get Wet Go Wild. Thrilling waterslides & pools, Go-Karts, Amusement Rides, Beach Sports, Bumper Boats, Crazy Golf and lots more at Goodrington Sands
  • Torre Abbey
    Historic House, Ancient Monastery, Beautiful Gardens, Famous Paintings, Special Exhibitions, Antiques Hunt, by the seafront in Torquay - 800 years of history!
The English Riviera
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