Local Information
The Local Area
The Aveland House is located in Babbacombe and a short walk from St
Marychurch, if you would like more information on the history of the
area please visit the
torbytes website,
where more information can also be found about the history of Torbay as
a whole.
Information on the St Marychurch District Action Group who oversee
horticultural and environmental improvement projects on publicly owned
land throughout Torbay, including Tessier Garden in Babbacombe, can be
found at their
website with further
information about Tessier Garden, including opening times, from the
Tessier Garden Friends Group.
Local Transport
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2010 Events
Information on the 2010 Babbacombe festival in June can be found at the
Babbacombe website. Before you book your stay with us check out the
events and festivals taking place in the
English Riviera during 2010 which can be found by following the link to
the English Riviera website, more information on
events and entertainment can also be found by following the
separate link.
Fairtrade
The Aveland House promotes using Fairtrade produce in all its food
within the hotel where possible, we also encourage our guests to support
other businesses who promote the use of Fairtrade products. The Torbay
Fairtrade Directory provides a list of
cafes and restaurants and
shops and supermarkets
within Torbay who also support the Fairtrade Campaign.
Access information for English Riviera, including accessible
restaurants, pubs, petrol stations, taxis and equipment hire, click
here.
Local Transport Information
Walking
There is no better way of getting to know an area than through the soles
of your feet, whether a short stroll or something a little bit more
energetic. This approach is certainly true with regard to getting to
know the English Riviera and its surrounding area.
There is a walk for everyone to experience and enjoy, from the energetic
young family to perhaps someone who is physically impaired and requires
wheelchair-friendly access. The English Riviera Tourist Board has put
together a series of 16 beautiful walks in Torbay and the surrounding
area, which take in some of the finest viewpoints in the country.
The English Riviera is encompassed by beautiful countryside, mysterious
estuaries, tranquil villages and romantic moorland, all offering a great
variety of walking experiences.
Details of nine popular walks around Torbay, produced by the English
Riviera Tourist Board, can be downloaded from here.
The Torbay Coral Coast walk can also be found on the
BBC website. Details of the John Musgrave
Heritage Trail, a 35 mile trail which takes in a large section of the
South Devon landscape can be obtained from tourist information centres
in the area or from the South Devon Ramblers
Association.
Cycling
Cycling is a sustainable and healthy activity for all the family and a
great way of getting some fresh air and exercise whilst also doing a
spot of sightseeing. With more and more people taking to two wheels, now
is the perfect time to explore the beautiful surroundings of the English
Riviera and let a bike take you to places off the beaten track.
While Torquay may be built on seven hills, the road following the
natural curve of the Bay are generally very flat and boast some stunning
views offering a range of cycling routes to suit all ages, abilities and
experience.
Bike hire is available from:
Cycle Hire
20 Dartmouth Road,
Paignton,
Devon,
TQ4 5AQ
Tel: 01803 521068
Torbay participates in Bike Week every June and offers a full range of activities from demonstration days to family cycle rides and mountain bike tasters. For more information visit www.bikeweek.org.uk.
The Aveland House has secure storage facilities for bikes during your stay, please let us know your requirements when booking or contact us for more information.
Diving
Within 5 minutes walk of The Aveland House is Babbacombe Beach, one of
the South West's leading diver training and scuba diving venues. The
ease of entry, underwater topography and sheltered conditions, combined
with the excellent and convenient shore side facilities have made it a
household name for diver training organisations throughout the south of
England.
For more information on diving at Babbacombe please
click here. For all your diving equipment,
Nitrox and training courses we would recommend
divers down also located in Babbacombe.
The Aveland House has secure storage facilities for your equipment
during your stay, we also have off road parking for small boats if
required, please let us know your requirements when booking or contact
us for more information.
Fishing
As you'd expect from a seaside resort like the English Riviera, the
fishing opportunities are endless. There is unrestricted sea fishing off
many of the beaches and headlands on the English Riviera and plenty of
tackle shops ready to furnish you with equipment and advice.
Popular species found around the Bay include bass, flatties, mackerel,
bull huss, mullet, dogfish, pollock, garfish and conger. All three
harbours at Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offer a range of Torbay
angling trips including specialist wreck and shark fishing for the more
keen angler.
For more information on fishing in the Torbay area, torbayfishing.com is
a great locally run website giving information on places to fish,
beginners guides, forums and even information on identifying your catch.
The Aveland House has secure storage facilities for your equipment
during your stay, we also have off road parking for small boats if
required, please let us know your requirements when booking or contact
us for more information.
Golf
If you fancy a golfing break then the English Riviera will
provide you with the perfect round! With everything from pirate-themed
crazy golf to 18 world-class holes with stunning views across the Bay,
the English Riviera has all your golf needs down to a tee.
Torquay Golf Club
(5 minutes from Aveland House)
18 Hole, Par: 69/72
Delightful parkland course, with stunning views over Lyme Bay, Torbay
and Dartmoor.
Handicap certificates required.
website: www.torquaygolfclub.org.uk
Churston Golf Club
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18 Hole, Par: 70
Situated in a staggering position on the top of the cliffs at the
western end of Torbay, lying midway between Paignton and Brixham, the
ground is boldly undulating in character and packed with natural
features.
website: www.churstongolf.com
The Aveland House has secure storage facilities for your equipment
during your stay, please let us know your requirements when booking or
contact us for more information.