Get Wild about Devon

Wherever you find yourself in Devon, you’ll never be far from an abundance of wildlife. With 210 sites of special scientific interest, dozens of nature reserves and 33,000 miles of hedgerow (more than any other county!) the variety of flora & fauna, birds and wild animals to discover is breathtaking.

With the new ‘Get Wild about Devon’ wildlife scheme tourism businesses in Devon who are serious about proactively improving wildlife as part of their business operation receive a free wildlife audit of their business detailing the types of species and habitats that can be found along with other useful and interesting wildlife information.

Tourism businesses getting Wild about Devon: 

Self-catering and B&B accommodation
Blackadon Barn Cottages, South Devon
Beer Mill Farm, North Devon
The Old Kennels, East Devon
Coombe Farm Trust, Heart of Devon
Quoit-at-Cross, Heart of Devon
Hembury Court, East Devon
Wheatland Farm, North Devon
Mazzard Farm, East Devon
Huxtable Farm, North Devon
Little Comfort Farm, North Devon
Yapham Coastal Cottages, North Devon
Higher Bodley Farm, Exmoor, North Devon
Highdown Organic Farm, Exeter
West Lake Farm, North Devon
East Hook Farm, Dartmoor
Lovehayne Cottages, East Devon
Millbrook Cottages, North Devon
Lower Coombe Royal, South Devon
Knowle Farm, South Devon
Higher Wiscombe, East Devon
Buckland Tout Saints Hotel, South Devon

Holiday Parks
Brightlycott Barton, North Devon
Ruda Holiday Park, North Devon
Hoburne Torbay, English Riviera
Cofton Country Holidays, South Devon

Attractions
Seaton Tramway, East Devon
Crealy Great Adventure Park, Exeter
Devon Wildlife Centre, South Devon

Activity providers
Skern Lodge, North Devon
Whitestrand Boat Hire, South Devon

. Higher Wiscombe

Self-catering accommodation
Colyton, East Devon

Higher Wiscombe opened in October 2005 and is situated at the heart of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the head of the peaceful Southleigh valley, just a few miles from the World Heritage coastline at Beer, Sidmouth and Branscombe, nestle three luxurious cottages, all with stunning rural views. Thatched and Flint both sleep six with The Old Winery sleeping twenty in Five Star luxury.

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. Knowle Farm

Self-catering accommodation
Totnes, South Devon

Set in 44 acres of wonderful countryside with woodland and riverside walks Knowle Farm has six beautifully converted barns overlooking lovely farmland views. Our donkey, Dartmoor pony, alpacas and sheep mingle with wild birds around the pool and river whilst buzzards soar above. Knowle Farm, in the heart of South Devon, is a paradise for little children - open your cottage door and the chickens and ducks will be waiting to be fed. Don't forget the pigs and rabbits!

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. Lower Coombe Royal

Self-catering accommodation
Kingsbridge, South Devon

A magnificent country house in its own private valley in the heart of the South Hams near Kingsbridge, South Devon. Here you will find luxury five star self catering accommodation in one of the most secluded yet convenient settings in the South Hams. 

Each luxury self catering cottage opens straight out onto the magnificent and of historical note, 8 acre gardens, largely planted in the 19th Century and full of camellias and more exotic flowers, shrubs and trees.

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. Millbrook Cottages

Approached by a private driveway,Millbrook has been carefully restored and converted on the original site of the water-driven corn mill formally known as Pulley Mills. Millbrook is situated within a 32 acre estate which has previously been awarded first prize by the Conservation Foundation. The estate comprises of 3 lakes, a stream which runs through it, woods to explore, and with large grass areas for picnics, sun bathing or just to relax on. The lakes are well stocked so you could try out your fishing skills and see if you can catch a trout.

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. Lovehayne Cottages

Leave the bustling world behind for a while; enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our comfortable and spacious cottages hidden away in a peaceful valley, yet only ten minutes drive to the spectacular World Heritage Jurassic Coast. Lovehayne is a working sheep farm and you are welcome to walk over the farm and meet the sheep or help with farming activities if you wish. There are also horses, ponies, ducks, guinea fowl and bantams living on the farm.

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. Devon Wildlife Centre

Family attraction
Newton Abbot, South Devon

Children's farm which helps support a hedgehog hospital which rescues hundreds of hedgehogs a year. Visit a hedgehog hospital, learn about this delightful wild animal. Meet some patients, see some treatments and see baby hedgehogs bottle feeding; look at the hedgerow village, a halfway house for hedgehogs before release back to the wild; stroll in the wildlife garden, buy some garden plants; a coffee shop and a shop full of gifts and toys, and homes for hedgehogs, birds etc. Take a pony and cart ride, cuddle a rabbit or Guinea pig, walk a goat and bottle feed a lamb.

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. East Hook Farm Holiday Cottages

Self-catering accommodation
Okehampton, Dartmoor

In the heart of glorious Devon with beautiful 6 mile panoramic views of Dartmoor, idyllic country cottages with wonderful charm and ambience in a quiet and peaceful setting.
Outstanding location on the Tarka Trail and Cycleway 27. Devon Coast to Coast. Plus on the fringe of Abbeyford Woods, a Forestry Commission plantation of 378 acres, abundant with many different kinds of birds, red and roe deer, squirrels, badgers, foxes etc.

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. Cofton Country Holidays

Holiday park
Dawlish, South Devon

Cofton is set in a peaceful valley offering eighty acres of Devon countryside to explore. With rolling meadows, open parkland, mature woods and fishing lakes within the grounds, you’ll struggle to find a more beautiful setting for your holiday.
We’re just minutes from Dawlish Warren’s Blue Flag beach and convenient for visitor attractions and local towns.

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. Hoburne Torbay

Holiday park
Paignton, English Riviera

With mile upon mile of stunning coastline, crystal blue sea and picturesque fishing villages nearby, it’s easy to see why Hoburne Torbay is such a popular Devon holiday park.

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. West Lake Farm - Orchard Keeper's Cottage

Self-catering accommodation
Beaworthy, Ruby Country (North Devon)

Award winning organic farm in heart of Ruby Country where apple juices are made. There are 13 acres to explore with two large wildlife ponds. Wildflowers are in abundance with birdsong the only noise. West Lake has gained Devon Wildlife 'Gold Award for land management'.

The farm lies between moors and coast ideally situated for a variety of adventures.

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. Highdown Organic Farm

Self-catering accommodation
Bradninch, Exeter

Highdown Farm is a family run organic farm in the heart of Devonshire countryside, only 10 miles from the pleasant Exeter Cathedral and within easy reach of the coast and moors. There is an abundance of wildlife on the farm and you will be very welcome to take a stroll through the fields or by the river to see if you can spot the badgers, foxes, rabbit, buzzards etc. We also invite you to watch our organic dairy cows being milked and depending on the time of year, there may be new born calves and baby lambs to see.

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. Crealy Great Adventure Park

Family attraction
Exeter
Maximum funtime is guaranteed at Devon’s Crealy, now bigger and better with great new attractions! Enter Crealy’s magical Realms of dinosaurs, pirates and runaway trains with 100 acres of countryside, water, sand-lands, race tracks, bridges, slides, pony paddocks, lake-land and treetop adventures! With over 75,000 sq ft of indoor play at Crealy the fun never stops!

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. Ruda Holiday Park

Holiday park accommodation
Braunton, North Devon

Ruda has it all! Golden sands on a blue flag beach, world class surf and outstanding park facilities, set in the charming hamlet of Croyde. The beautiful North Devon Coastline, with stunning cliff top views and secluded coves, is home to one of the West Country’s premier holiday parks.

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. Seaton Tramway

Attraction
Seaton & Colyton, East Devon

Our trams run every day throughout the season. See wildlife and discover Devon's hidden secrets, find out about our history and travel in our "time machines"! Start your journey at Seaton and ride inland to Colyton, one of Devon's hidden jewels, or start at Colyton and arrive at Seaton, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.Visit our Gift shop at Colyton Station an Aladdin's cave stocked with a variety of exciting gifts to suit all pockets and interests.

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. Higher Bodley Farm

Self-catering accommodation
Parracombe, Exmoor

Situated in the foothills of coastal Exmoor. Higher Bodley makes the perfect base for exploring the wonders of beautiful unspoilt Exmoor. Higher Bodley is a real working farm with a large flock of breeding sheep, a herd of suckling cows and a small herd of Highland cattle.

Wildlife is plentiful both on the 1400 acres of the farm and the surrounding countryside. The walking is fabulous, together with cycling and horse riding (we have facilities for your own horses, are own are kept on the site).

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. Yapham Coastal Cottages

Self-catering accommodation
Hartland, North Devon

On the beautiful, unspoilt Hartland Peninsula in a stunning tranquil coastal location with fabulous views across the valley and towards the sea. Our cottages are set on the slopes of an ancient sheltered wooded valley. The grounds are for you to walk around; through our newly planted orchard, down 'Primrose alley' into our two acre beautiful woodland accompanied by wild pheasants and buzzards overhead.

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. Little Comfort Farm

Self-catering accommodation
Braunton, North Devon

An working organic family farm with five speacious cottages. An idyllic nature trail leads through stream meadows and ancient woodland where children can run and play or learn to fish in the well stocked coarse fishing lake.Delicious home produce and succulent meat is available from the farmhouse, including home-made ready meals!

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. Skern Lodge

Outdoor activities, training & events
Appledore, North Devon

Offering a large selection of land and water-based adventurous activities for all ages and abilities. Skern Lodge has been providing a large range of activites training and events for over 30 years.Welcoming both individuals and groups of all sizes for the day or for residential courses.

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. Huxtable Farm

Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Barnstaple, North Devon

Off the beaten track, half a mile from the nearest road, escape to this traditional Medieval (1520) Devon Longhouse. Set within it's own 80 acres of environmentally friendly farmed rolling countryside, woodland & gardens including a Devon Wildlife trail. An ideal hideaway for exploring Exmoor National Park North Devon's coast, Clovelly, Lynton & Lynmouth.

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. Mazzard Farm

Self-Catering Accommodation
Ottery St Mary, East Devon

Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages is a small cottage complex, situated 5 miles off the Jurassic coast in East Devon, just North of Sidmouth. East Devon is one of Britain's most beautiful holiday spots, and recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 

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. Wheatland Farm

Self-catering Accommodation
Winkleigh, North Devon

At Wheatland Farm we're lucky enough to have a 7-acre private nature reserve, which visiting wildlife lovers can enjoy and explore. Natural England (the government agency responsible for conserving the UK's wildlife) calls Popehouse Moor 'one of the best examples of the Culm grasslands of north Devon and north-east Cornwall' and has designated it a Site of Special Scientific Interest, marking it out as amongst the country's very best wildlife and geological sites.

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. Brightlycott Barton

Caravan & Camping site
nr Barnstaple, North Devon

Brightlycott Barton is a 4 acre south facing caravan and camping site near Barnstaple in North Devon with excellent panoramic views. The site consists of 20 level pitches with electric hook-ups (16amp) plus an area for tents. There is an indoor games room and a swing frame for younger children. The new ablution block includes 6 showers, a room with facilities for the disabled and laundry and wash up facilities.Barnstaple town, which is 2 miles from the campsite, has a historic pannier market, a leisure centre and an indoor tennis centre – Tarka Tennis. The tarka cycle way can be joined at Barnstaple. There are many lovely beaches in the area, the nearest being approx. 7 miles from the campsite.

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. Hembury Court

Self-catering accommodation
Broadhembury, East Devon

Robert and Mandy are proud to welcome you to their Devon luxury holiday cottages. Hembury Court has four 5 star holiday cottages which are situated on their organic farm in East Devon on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. The tranquil location makes it the perfect place to get away from it all. At Hembury Court we are committed to a more sustainable future and we try to do everything we can to reduce our negative impact on the environment without compromising on your experience as a visitor.

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. Quoit at Cross

Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Stoodleigh, Heart of Devon

Peaceful, organic farmstead in the centre of a beautiful conservation village. Relax and enjoy the wildlife garden and pond. Plenty of local footpaths to walk and enjoy the countryside, very comfortable en-suite bedrooms and a home-from-home ambience.

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. Combe Farm Trust

Self-catering accommodation
Tiverton, Heart of Devon

Middle Coombe is an outstandingly beautiful, magical 16th cent Grade II* listed, semi-fortified, detached, thatched hallhouse (photographed in Pevsners), deep in its own gentle valley, amid large beautiful gardens, with spectacular views across 200 acres of organic working farm (Red Devon/Aberdeen Angus cattle), recently planted orchard with old Devon varieties of cider apple, and 240 acres of mixed sustainable woodlands with many rare plants, red deer and badgers.

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. The Old Kennels

B&B accommodation
Dunkeswell, East Devon

At the turn of this century, The Old Kennels is home to our sheep, cats, wild ducks and breeding herd of Alpacas (who are kept solely for their fibre).  We hope you will enjoy the serenity of our surroundings and our programme of events. The Old Kennels is a flint barn, originally being part of the Stentwood Estate built by Squire Eccles in the 1890’s. Classes are held in the garden room, studio or on the lawn, as is appropriate to the class and the weather.

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. Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel

Country house hotel accommodation
Kingsbridge, South Devon

Buckland Tout-Saints hotel can be found in the heart of the South Devon countryside just outside Kingsbridge and not far from the popular sailingentre of Salcombe, the historic town of Dartmouth and the medieval town of Totnes.  This luxury country house Hotel is delightfully secluded amidst four and a half acres of beautifully tended gardens. There is also a woodland garden with many fine specimen trees and a plethora of flora & fauna.

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. Whitestrand Boat Hire

Self-Drive Boat Hire, Coastal Rib Rides, Mackerel Fishing Trips etc
Salcombe, South Devon

Whitestrand is a friendly family-run business, offering excellent customer service and safe, quality boats for hire in Salcombe. We combine our local knowledge and passion for sustainable boating with strong marine conservation values to offer much more than just boat hire.

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. Beer Mill Farm

Self-catering accommodation
Nr Holsworthy, North Devon

Large, detached holiday accomodation, South Beer Farmhouse and The Stone Barn, on the North Cornwall/Devon border, close to the coast and moors. Beer Mill Nature Trails is a network of routes throughout the land for the use of all our holiday guests and local interest/school groups. We have created a private wildlife reserve where we are gradually rebuilding the traditional devon banks and hedgerows, restoring and creating wildlife habitat including culme grassland,for such creatures as owls, bats, badgers, foxes, rabbits, deer and we hope to encourage the return of other wildlife such as otters, hare and dormice and the marsh fritillary butterfly.

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. Blackadon Barn Cottages

Self-catering accommodation
Ivybridge, South Devon

The granite built Victorian barns set in 4 peaceful acres surround a cobbled courtyard. The barns are part of Blackadon Farm which is situated on the slopes of Ugborough Beacon inside Dartmoor National Park. Outside views are enjoyed over the undulating countryside of the South Hams and the Erme estuary to the sea. Within a few steps from the back of the farm you are on Dartmoor .

Wildlife information.. coming soon