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Shellhaven

Torquay, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.3 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.1 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Maidencombe: Excellent bathing water 0.4 mi · Environment Agency

Shellhaven
Shellhaven is a spacious cottage in Torquay that sleeps up to twelve, making it a good choice for larger family groups or gatherings of friends. A bus stop is close by, and Maidencombe beach, with excellent water quality, is just 0.4 miles from the property.

Days out are easily arranged, with Shaldon Zoo, Torquay Museum and Dinosaur World all within about three miles. For food, The Babbacombe Inn and The Buccaneer Inn are both 1.6 miles away. Torre station, 2.3 miles off, gives an option for those travelling without a car.

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  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop

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Everything within reach of Shellhaven — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Torquay Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.7 mi

Torquay Museum

Torquay Museum tells the story of 400 million years of Torbay's heritage through hands-on, family-fr...

Dinosaur World

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.8 mi

Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World is an indoor exhibition in Torquay harbour where you can walk among life-size dinosau...

Teign Heritage Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.4 mi

Teign Heritage Centre

Museum in Devon, United Kingdom

Bishopsteignton Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.6 mi

Bishopsteignton Museum

Bishopsteignton Museum, run by Bishopsteignton Heritage, is a small local history resource in Bishop...

Newton Abbot Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.6 mi

Newton Abbot Museum

Newton Abbot Museum sits in a restored Victorian church, Newton's Place, and tells the story of the...

Splashdown Quaywest

💦 Water Parks · 5.6 mi

Splashdown Quaywest

Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands B...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Compton Castle

Castle & Heritage · 4.1 mi

Compton Castle

Bradley Manor

National Trust · 5 mi

Bradley Manor

Castle & Heritage · 5.6 mi

Castle Duke (historic hill fort)

Greenway House

National Trust · 8.8 mi

Greenway House

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Thatched Tavern Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.4 mi

Thatched Tavern Inn

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The Babbacombe Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.6 mi

The Babbacombe Inn

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The Buccaneer Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.6 mi

The Buccaneer Inn

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The Church House Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.6 mi

The Church House Inn

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The Old Engine House

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.9 mi

The Old Engine House

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The Kents

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 2.5 mi

The Kents

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