Useful Information for your stay at Long Barn Holiday Cottages

Getting here

By air

Make your journey to Devon smooth and convenient with flights to our nearby airports:

Exeter Airport - Your closest option, just 30 minutes from Long Barn. It has regular flights from London, Manchester and many European cities

Bristol Airport - A 1.5-hour drive

By train

South Devon is well-connected by rail, with several stations near Long Barn:

Newton Abbot Station - 15 minutes away
Torquay Station - 20 minutes away
Exeter St. David's - 30 minutes away

Services are operated by:

Great Western Railway - Direct routes from London Paddington

CrossCountry - Connections from the Midlands and North

South Western Railway - Services from London Waterloo

Book your tickets through Trainline for the best deals.

By coach

National Express Coaches - The 501 runs from London to Totnes, the 102 goes from Birmingham to Plymouth, while the 404 goes from Penzance into Torquay.

Exploring South Devon

Beautiful beaches

Devon's coastline is dotted with award-winning beaches, perfect for family days out, including these nearby Blue Flag beaches:

Dawlish Warren - Great for families, 2 miles of sandy beach
Meadfoot, Torquay - Peaceful shingle beach with stunning views
Odicombe - A steep path leads to the beach, which is also accessible via cliff railway
Broadsands - Sheltered red sandy beach
Breakwater - Historic lighthouse and coastal walks
Blackpool Sands - Crystal clear waters, water sports available
Bigbury on Sea - Famous for sea tractor to Burgh Island

Horse racing

Experience the thrill of the race at:

Newton Abbot Racecourse: Just 10 minutes from Long Barn, this racecourse has National Hunt racing from March to October. It also has lots of family-friendly events and themed race days.

Exeter Racecourse: Known as one of the UK's most progressive tracks, with spectacular views of Haldon Forest

The English Riviera

Discover the charm of Torbay's coastal towns:

Torquay - Palm trees, marina, and fine dining
Paignton - Family attractions and golden beaches
Brixham - Working fishing harbour and seafood restaurants

Other must-visit destinations

Dartmoor National Park - 15 minutes from Long Barn, the dramatic tors are perfect for hiking or just a lovely pub lunch!

Exeter - Historic cathedral city

Plymouth - Maritime history and modern shopping

Dartmouth - Picturesque naval town