Combe House
Combe House is one of the best country
house hotels in Devon, for making the most of the
West Country's many attractions. We are situated
just 5 minutes from Honiton and 15 from Exeter.
And remember - there are not many country hotels
in Devon which have the benefit of being set in
a glorious countryside location, yet just a stone's
throw from the seaside!
Amongst many things, Devon is famous for the recent
BBC TV Series 'Down to Earth' and Gittisham
itself was the setting for a Rosamunde Pilcher film.
Moving further afield, did you know that Tess of the
D'Urbervilles and Persuasion were filmed in Lyme
Regis?
Places
to visit within half an hour
Attractions slightly further
afield
For the Foodies
The Eden Project - the UK's Number
1 attraction
Places to visit within half
an hour
Gittisham Village - Stroll down
Combe's mile long winding drive and to back in time
to the quaint cob and thatched cottages, Norman
Church and babbling brook of Gittisham. Described
by Prince Charles as the 'ideal English village'
you'll feel as if you've entered a time warp.
Honiton Antique and Bric-a-Brac Trail - Honiton, the antique
town of the South West has over 38 shops to visit.
Visit the museum and discover its world famous collection
of lace. And do drop into the celebrated Pottery,
renowned for its pre war Collard period collection.
Lyme
Regis & Charmouth - the Jurassic coast
is England's only natural World Heritage Coast.
Try fossicking for dinosaus and ammonites for a few
hours!
Gourmet
Golf - Combe is within 25 minutes drive of
nine great courses, suitable for both beginners and
experienced players and all within easy distance of
each other. Play the Championship course at Woodbury
or visit Cornwall and play the famous Nicklaus course
at St Mellion.
Call us for a complete detailed list.
Great
Local Restaurants to visit are the Drewe Arms
at Broadhembury, The
Masons Arms at Branscombe and the
Jack in the Green at Rockbeare. All offer excellence
of cuisine, friendly service and delightful countryside
locations.
Otter
Nurseries - just five minutes from Combe,
this famous West Country Garden Centre is well worth
a visit. A huge range of plants, accessories and gifts
to take home.
Joshuas
Farm Shop (opposite Otter Nurseries) - organic
foods and treasures!
Sidmouth - for leisurely walks along the promenade
by the sea and shopping with quaint individual shops,
tea shops and traditional courtesy.
Beer - a quaint fishing village
with wonderful craft, art and pottery galleries.
Exeter
- the historic city of Exeter is just 20 minutes away.
Exeter Cathedral is a perfect example of English Gothic
with the longest uninterrupted vault of its kind in
the world. For shopping, browse the many colourful
market stalls and unique boutiques hidden down Exeter's
cobbled alleyways.
Fishing - From Sea to River. Beer
and Lyme Regis or deep sea fishing from Exmouth.
Ashcombe
Adventure Centre, near Dawlish - purpose built
for great outdoor entertainment. Try your hand at
Clay Pigeon Shooting (£25 per hour), Laser Clay
Shooting (£7.50), Archery (£7.50) or Fishing
(£4.50).
Forde
Abbey near Chard - Founded by Cistercian monks
over 800 years ago, Forde Abbey became one of the
richest and most learned monasteries in the country.
Alan Titchmarsh comments 'One of the greatest gardens
in the West Country'. Don't take his word for it -
visit and see for yourself!
The
Medieval Castle of Powderham
beside the River Exe. Dating back to 1390, its
lavishly furnished Halls, State Rooms and old Victorian
Walled Secret Garden are simply spectacular. And don't
miss the Farm Shop - the best showcase for West Country
fresh local produce.
Bicton
Park Botanical Gardens - Devon's most magnificent
Historic Gardens, and museum. Take a 25 minute relaxing
train ride around the gardens - you'll love the breathtaking
views.
Attractions slightly
further afield
The
famous Eden
Project - a scenic 1 hour 40 minute
drive away and heralded as 'the largest greenhouse
in the world'. Not to be missed.
The
Lost Gardens of Heligan - A 20 minute
drive from Eden and described by the Times as 'The
Garden Restoration of the Century'. A must to visit.
Trains,
Trams and Boats - Take a day excursion with Paignton
and Dartmouth Railway and River Link. Travel on the
steam train from Paignton (about 1 hour and 15 minutes
from Combe) to Kingswear, then cross on the passenger
ferry to explore Dartmouth before taking a one hour
circular river cruise.
OR take the Seaton
Tramway from Seaton to Colyton along the beautiful
Axe Estuary.
Paignton Zoo and Living Coasts
– an exciting opportunity to find out about
conservation and the world’s endangered species.
The National Maritime Museum
in Falmouth transports you into the world of small
boats and Cornish maritime history.
The Tate Gallery, St Ives -
Displays of modern and contemporary art, exhibitions,
event and activities. Also visit Barbara Hepworth’s
gallery and gardens in St Ives.
For
the Foodies
Northcote
Manor, Burrington - enjoy lunch at this lovely
18th century house when visiting the North Coast
The
Drewe Arms at Broadhembury - set in one of the
prettiest Devon villages, about 15 minutes drive from
Combe, this pub has won an award for the Best Seafood
Pub in Great Britain. For a mouthwateringly wonderful
lunch, its a must for all seafood lovers!
The New Angel, Dartmouth - John
Burton Race's celebrated quayside restaurant with
views over the harbour. Silky sauces, Devon Beef,
fabulous Dartmouth fish.
There's also The Carved Angel Café and Ask,
a great Italian restaurant to name but a few in
Exeter.
Golf Courses near Combe House
The following list has been compiled as a golf guide for our guests. We recommend that you contact the golf clubs direct to make your booking with the exception of Sidmouth Golf Club for which we can arrange special prices.
Honiton Golf Club: (Tel 01404 44422) A flat parkland course of around 6,000 yards, par 69. This is an elevated site two miles south of the town with some magnificent views, especially the 7th Tee and 9th Fairway. Friendly atmosphere, excellent catering and facilities. Signature hole is the par 3, 4th played over trees into a fast sloping green surrounded by woodland.
Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club: (Tel 01395 233382) A Championship Course developed by Nigel Mansell, this course has it all and is just five minutes away. Trees, lakes, lush fairways, immaculate buggy paths etc. The Clubhouse wants for nothing with a terrace overlooking the signature 18th, a par 3 over water to a sloping green surrounded by sand! Two course, The Oaks, 6571-yard par 72 and the 9 hole Acorn course with its second hole is perhaps one of the best in the county.
East Devon Golf Club: (Tel 01395 443370) Positioned on the cliff tops above Budleigh Salterton is this heathland course of 6214with par being just 70. Traditional clubhouse, good practice facilities and greens that would get away from the Olympic 100 metre gold medallist comprise a wonderful challenge not to be missed if at all possible.
Sidmouth Golf Club: (Tel 01395 513451) The first floor restaurant and bar gives you a choice of staring out across the English Channel or looking back over a course that would have tested all your skills! Steep but thoughtful with greens as fast as you will get in East Devon, this course is a challenge. Wonderful scenery leads you to the elevated tee of the 10th looking back over the last 9 fairways and forwards towards the next 9 holes and France! Special prices for Combe guests (please ask at reception).
The Warren Golf Club: (Tel 01626 862255). Never closing, seaside links course in its own peninsula forming the southern side of the mouth of the Exe. Flanked by a bird sanctuary on one side and racing tidal waters on the other, there is much to see if your golf is off! Flat, sandy fairways of over 5,900 yards provide an adequate test to match the par of 69.
Exeter Golf and Country Club. (Tel 01392 874139) Typical urban course set under the backdrop of the stately Clubhouse and only minutes from the heart of Exeter, with its wonderful Cathedral and City Walls. Only 6061 yards but its par of 62 gives away the standard of difficulty. Level and defined fairways give way to thick rough and encroaching out-of-bounds; accuracy is a must.
Tiverton Golf Club : (Tel 01884 252187) 6263 yards of lush, tree lined fairways weave their way around the re-built clubhouse which offers superb catering and bar facilities. The course is just 7 miles from Junction 27 (M5) some 3 miles west of Tiverton. Try to avoid the Canal on the Third and think very carefully playing into the cauldron of the 12th.
Taunton and Pickeridge Golf Club: (Tel 01803 421537) Tucked behind and above the exquisite village of Corfe, 4 miles south of Taunton, this is a course for all abilities. There are some quite tricky holes as well as reasonably simple ones – good course management will ensure a good score over the 5927 yards of undulating parkland! Quite superb clubhouse and facilities. Our highlighted hole is the 17th. A par 4…will you dare cut the corner?
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