Top Things to do in Devon
The 10 Best Room Escape Games 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. Live Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 598 reviews
Live escape rooms are rooms which require players to escape from inprisonment by exploiting their surroundings. Use the clues to move through the rooms and escape in a battle against the clock.
Reviewed By 21darcyb
Very good brain teasers for absolutely everyone!! Highly recommend! Also very nice people! Try beat this time ????
2. Red House Mysteries Exeter
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5.0 based on 205 reviews
Home to Exeter's most exciting Escape the Room games and running large scale theme events and treasure hunts around the South West, Red House Mysteries are here to intrigue, inspire and thrill.
Reviewed By Berti8780 - Chard, United Kingdom
From the minute we got into the reception it transported you back in time very well thought out and great rooms puzzles well recommended!!! #Completed
3. Roomsmiths Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 142 reviews
Roomsmiths is a live escape rooms experience, work together as a team to solve the puzzles to escape your confines. With 60 minutes on the clock, will you beat The Roomsmiths and emerge as victors?
Reviewed By andyL1234567
Had a lot of fun and would suggest anyone debating doing the naked eye to go ahead and book, a lot of fun!
4. Devon Escape
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
60 minutes to work together as a team to solve a series of clues and puzzles in order to complete the objective and escape from a locked room. Take on a diamond heist in Professor Enright's Enigma, solve a murder and kidnapping in Death on Dartmoor, or go back to 1942 and save Devon from possible German occupation in D-Day for Devon. Will you manage it in time?
Reviewed By hooper3256 - Torquay, United Kingdom
We had an excellent time at Devon escapes from the minute we walked in to the time we left was great Emma was a gem!! We did the D-Day for Devon it was amazing i would highly recommend this room and place roll on the next room Death on Dartmoor!! Thanks again for a great experience ????
5. Flight Simulator Exeter
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Jetsim is an airline flight simulator experience in Devon. My name is Matt Briggs and I've been fascinated about the idea of flying since childhood. I have been lucky enough to have been taught and inspired by two of the worlds most amazing aviators. It is with that privilege in mind that I aspire to share the best in good airmanship delivering an Airline Pilot Experience - ideal for 1 to 5 people
6. Trapped Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
Trapped Escape Rooms... The Bletchley Blueprints are missing! Step back in time to 1942… Alastair Dennington the renowned cryptologist needs your help! Working for a secret government department on a small project to crack the ENIGMA machine, he needs you to collect the blueprints from his private residence in Devon. The documents are hidden in the flat somewhere behind a series of cryptic puzzles for you to solve. They must be found before they fall into the hands of the enemy. Get the plans and key, get out as soon as you can. Templars the Secret Service A rogue agent is destroying the secret service from within, you must delve deep into the world of espionage to expose the perpetrator, your cover is an unassuming tailors shop but all is not what it seems… Through a series of puzzles and tasks, you must uncover hidden files which pertain to the agent’s identity, be quick – intelligence has informed you that the agent will return in 60 minutes!
Reviewed By Laravbarlow
Words can't quite describe how fantastic our escape room experience was! From the moment you arrive right through to when you finish (or have lots of help to finish...!) you are fully immersed into the World that is created for you. We did the Templar room and it was outstanding. We were absolutely hopeless, but we had enough clues to work most of it out! It's so well crafted, the clues lead you in in sequential order and it's unbelievably creative. I've done three other escape rooms in the past and can say that this is hands down the best one I've ever done. We can't wait to come back and fail miserably to escape the other room!! Thank you thank you thank you!!
7. Escape Paignton
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Torbays Premier Escape Room. Locked In A Mysterious Room With 60 Minutes To Get Out. Do You Have What It Takes To Escape?
Reviewed By aliem1993 - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Travelled from Plymouth for this escape room and it didn’t disappoint! A challenging and fun activity to do. There was lots going on and a big variety of puzzles. Would highly recommend it!
8. Escape The Game
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Escape The Game is an interactive activity based in Bovey Tracey where you are given 60 minutes to unravel a mystery by solving puzzles and clues in order to 'Escape The Game' and win. 'Circus Heist' is a circus themed escape room and 'Santa Escape' is a festive family friendly game.
Reviewed By Angenozza - South Devon, United Kingdom
If you have never done an escape room you need to do it!! I can’t recommend this little business enough. We played ‘Back to School’ and the puzzles were really fun- pitched at a level that made you think! My 12 & 10 year old loved taking part and could help solve some of the padlock codes. Professional & extremely covid secure. Based in Bovey Tracey. Let’s support local in these tough times. A fun team building exercise. Can’t wait to do another one. Thanks Leanne
9. Abbotescapes
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
From the gamesmasters and set designers of The First EscapeRooms in Torbay. Following our success of our Detective Office and Asylum games. We have relocated to NewtonAbbot to bring you to new interactive, clue finding , puzzle solving, code breaking immersive ESCAPE ROOMS. In one of the oldest listed pubs in NewtonAbbot, come and discover the fun as it unfolds in The Hidden Tavern or The Chapel!
10. Red House Mysteries Torquay
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Red House Mysteries' escape rooms are immersive, narrative driven stories, in which you not only have to find the clues and solve the puzzles to escape within an hour but also follow the story and solve the mystery at the same time. Games are run for teams of 2 to 6 people so they are suited to everyone from stag parties, birthdays to office team building days.
Reviewed By 322adeled - Totton, United Kingdom
On the last train to Paris ... this afternoon was the most fantastic experience. Such a well thought out, authentic theme set the scene for well structured and imaginative puzzles and challenges. This escape room is the highest quality in every way; Gemma was a perfect host, reassuring and affirming, the setting was totally immersive, believable and atmospheric, the hour evokes excitement, challenge and satisfaction. Thank you for a top quality experience.
