Top Things to do in Devon
The 10 Best Health/Fitness Clubs & Gyms in Devon, England
From the wilds of Dartmoor to the wooded hillsides of the Lyn Valley, Devon is undoubtedly one of England's most beautiful counties. Its overwhelmingly rural landscape means that catered accommodation is restricted to over-subscribed Bed and Breakfasts and hotels which are mostly concentrated in towns like Exeter and Barnstaple.
Devon is a great location for a family holiday in the great outdoors, with everything from beach resorts at Ilfracombe to rambling in the hills of Exmoor and tors of Dartmoor. It is a large county, but whether you want to follow the Tarka Trail, or walk down the Doone Valley, you can be sure there will be cottages open for holiday rentals nearby.
Most of Devon's holiday rental cottages started as farm buildings of some sort, and planning restrictions mean that many of them retain their rural charm on the outside. However, the cottages are generally renovated to 21st Century standards inside, with double glazing, TV, washing machines and fully-equipped kitchens. Families are well catered for in the higher end properties with games rooms, sometimes including full-size pool tables and large gardens for children to explore.
Despite the unpredictability of Devon's weather even during the summer months, the comfort of these properties gives great peace of mind. Moreover, a week's holiday rental of a cottage in Devon can cost as little as £300 - £400. During the peak season you can spend as much as £900 a month for one of the larger or more luxurious cottages, which still works out to be cheaper than a lot of hotels, especially if you have to book several rooms to accommodate a family of four or five.
To get the best of Devon's startling countryside and its friendly communities, renting a holiday cottage near Lynton and Lynmouth can be a good start. It is a useful base from which to explore North Devon, and is within walking distance of several beauty spots, such as Watersmeet (complete with a small but impressive waterfall) and the Valley of the Rocks. Separated by a steep cliff, you can travel up a funicular railway from coastal Lynmouth to clifftop Lynton, with plenty of stunning walks, shopping opportunities and several beaches and boat trips to nearby coastal attractions.
The twin villages also boast a concentration of well-equipped holiday cottages, from modest fisherman's cottages on the path to Watersmeet to grander hillside houses on the way to the Valley of the Rocks. Whatever your budget, Lynton and Lynmouth can provide some tempting accommodation options for your first Devon holiday.
Restaurants in Devon
1. Bay Fitness
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
All inclusive reboot and team building retreats in the South of France and in Croyde Bay, North Devon. Reboot retreats include sunrise yoga, Cycling, Hiking, Personal training, Tandem massage, Surf or Surf lesson options, Fantastic nutrient dense food. Personal training, Fitness and Yoga classes in Croyde, Braunton and Georgeham. Personal training. Surf specific fitness training. Sport specific strength and conditioning and coaching. Stand Up paddle board PT and Yoga.
Reviewed By Gem18001 - Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
I went on this last year (In May) after my friend invited me and so glad I did. It was a great week of yoga, exercise, eating, sunbathing and meeting some new people. Andy and Bex are great hosts and knew the area well (in Biarritz, France) and you don’t need to go with someone, you’d be made to feel more than welcome on your own. The activities are all really well planned and the chef they hired for the week was amazing. I still dream about the tarte aux chocolat! The morning yoga and smoothies were such a brill way to start the day and I came back from the week feeling like a new person. I’d 100% recommend booking their Reboot Retreat as a way to have a hol and come back feeling rested and relaxed whilst also enjoying yourself too.
2. Black Sheep Fitness - Day Sessions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Human performance and Movement Specialist. For everyday life when pain and dysfunction is a limiting factor as to how well you move or feel, you need to see someone who has the skill, knowledge and passion to get you out of pain. There are numerous reasons why your body may not work as well as it should but by using various methods all with the aim to get you to move better and with less restriction you can take control of your life and achieve goals you previously thought were out of reach. With a large private studio and swimming pool, we work with individuals to address specific needs and get results beyond their imagination.
3. Iron Stride Athletic
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Personal Training | Nutrition Coaching | Lifestyle Planning Tough * Agile * Purposeful Iron Stride Athletic helps you identify your goal, why you train, what you're prepared to work for, and then we make sure you get it. Stronger and better prepared - Pete Simon (Founder) * Close to Plymouth City Centre. * Come and try our range of fitness services * Scheduled to fit around your busy life. * Professional coaches dedicated to your results. * Free Parking.
Reviewed By Kelly02 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Amazing place , a gym where I feel comfortable and able to focus on exercise and my well being. I've attended classes and now taking part in personal training for weight loss and most importantly pain and mobility in my feet caused by plantar fasciitis the results have been incredible. Always made to feel so Welcome and can honestly say this place is changing my life for the better.
4. Devon Academy of Complementary Therapies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Devon Academy specialises in training men and women from all walks of life looking for a change of career who want to become a msssage therapist. Most of our students are mature students in full time employment and our courses are run through online elearning and practical weekend or week day modules.
Reviewed By chickenada - Devon, United Kingdom
I have just completed an Online Deep Tissue Massage Course with Devon Academy and it was one of the most intereting and useful skills to learn. During lockdown I was looking for a new course to study and having this course all online and having an accredited course ws wonderful. Gail was so helpful and answeered all my questions. I can definitely recommend this course and this college
5. Puregym
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By U8048GYmarkg
This gym is fantastic. I’ve visited 4 times so far and will carry on! £18.99 a month with no contract... you get a PIN number to enter and then the place is yours. It can get busy at obvious times (after work etc) but I have not had a bad experience with the people there. It makes it easier to work out alone as you don’t feel like anyone notices you as there are so many other members. Has everything you could need and more. Free classes all week. The changing facilities are good and clean. The showers are really good! Take a padlock for a locker and you are set to go! Love it.
6. Plymouth Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
At our Plymouth Fitness & Wellbeing Gym we're serious about helping you reach your fitness goals. With us you also have access to a range of onsite health specialists, including personal trainers, a physiotherapist and a physiologist. We host free monthly 'Meet our experts' events held in gym, where you can learn about a variety of subjects from wearable technology to digestive health. We also of
7. Plymouth Life Centre
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 208 reviews
Start your fitness journey at Everyone Active’s Plymouth Life Centre, for Plymouth’s premier fitness facility with, a climbing centre, group fitness studios and swimming pools including waterslides. The Plymouth Life Centre is more than just a sports centre, it’s one of the country’s leading sporting venues. It features one of the city’s largest fitness centres, with 150 individual stations, while our aquatic facilities are second-to-none. There’s an Olympic-size main swimming pool, along with one of the country’s leading diving pools. There’s also a host of group fitness classes to enjoy, one of the country’s best indoor climbing walls, a health suite and a versatile sports hall to enjoy as well.
8. Exeter Sports Academy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Fizz Fitness
10. Parklands Leisure Centre
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