South West England's famous rural countryside is the perfect place to get away from it all. Forget the stresses and strains of every day life and come and experience beautiful landscapes, pretty villages and a slow, relaxing pace of life.
In recent years many farms across the region have diversified to offer visitors unique accommodation in some magical locations. Kids will love meeting, feeding and cuddling farmyard animals, and the fresh country air will do everyone the world of good. You could even choose to help out on the farm, milk some cows, herd some sheep and really earn your breakfast!
You'll be able to sample some of the finest fresh food that this country produces, whether you choose to dine at an ancient country pub or pick up your own ingredients at a local famers market for a barbecue or picnic.
Exploring our landscape by bike or on horseback is a great way to get some exercise, and you could try an exciting outdoor activity such as rock climbing or canoeing too. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground then there are centuries old walking paths criss-crossing the region that lead to some stunning viewpoints simply not accessible by car.
Quaint English villages offer a fascinating insight into country life unchanged in many years. Explore cobbled streets, thatched cottages, ancient churches and lovely local pubs, and if that all sound like too much exercise then an afternoon fishing in the glourious sunshine is the perfect way to lose track of time.
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