Log Cabins & Lodges in South West England

Here you can lace up your walking shoes and head out on some of the most sublime nature trails in all of Britain! All 114km of Dorset´s stunning Jurassic Coast can be explored on foot via the South West Coast Path, 1014 km of waymarked trail that meanders along the contours of the stunning coastline of South West England from Poole in Dorset to Minehead in Somerset! Pack a picnic and head inland to walk the breathtaking Blackdown Hills or explore Dartmoor National Park! These are just one of the dozens of breathtaking inland trails awaiting your discovery in this gorgeous part of Britain!

The East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty´s lovely beaches are backed by dramatic Triassic Age sandstone cliffs. In South East England you are perfectly located to discover stunning golden sand beaches and gorgeous secluded coves all along the coast. The idyllic, quintessential seaside town of Weymouth is known as one of the top ten beach destinations in Europe where you can enjoy sublime views, fantastic swimming and wonderful local eateries while Cornwall´s Newquay offers you the best surf breaks in Britain!

Enjoy a splendid day trip to one of the most vibrant and historically appealing cities in Britain! Here the brooding, historical Exeter City Walls surround the famous Gothic Exeter Cathedral with the ramparts of Exeter Castle overlooking the town. Visit the lovely quayside, and quaint, cobbled Gandy Street to browse lovely independent shops. Exeter is firmly on the map as a foodie capital in the South West and you will be spoiled for choice with all your dining options here!

Come away to Weymouth on the remarkably lovely Dorset seashore and discover one of the most beautiful villages on Dorset's Jurassic Coast! With a wide sandy beach dotted with cheerfully painted beach huts, elegant Georgian houses and a causeway leading to quaint Portland Island where you can admire a lighthouse and wonderful bird life, Weymouth offers visitors a delightful English seaside town holiday experience!

Head on down to Newquay´s renowned Fiscal Beach known as one of the best surfing beaches in Europe! This stunning beach is backed by dramatic rocks and cliffs and features a magnificent stretch of wide sand. This is quite simply the perfect beach for surfers, sunseekers and families alike! Enjoy lovely seafront facilities such as equipment hire, boutiques, restaurants and cafes. If you have never tried surfing this is your chance to sign up for surf lessons in the warm Cornwall sunshine!

Lace up your walking shoes and head out on a nature trail like no other! In the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find 55 km of coastal paths and an expansive network of bridleways and trails through woodland, open heath and river valleys! If you are very adventurous you can tackle the famous 2-3 day East Devon Way where you can walk the linear East West route from Exmouth to Lyme Regis or try shorter circular routes.

The pace of life in Cornwall is absolutely delightfully slow and this splendid coastal region offers so much for visitors seeking a relaxed seaside holiday with plenty of scenic nature attractions! The Lizard Peninsula is on the southernmost tip of Cornwall and is a 5.5 hour drive from London and 2 hours west of Plymouth. This pristine nature paradise is a prime location for magnificent beaches with aquamarine water, wonderful surf spots such as Poldhu Cove and serene Cornish villages where time appears to have stood still with tearooms serving cream teas!

Head to Britain's largest aquarium on Plymouth's waterfront for an incredible undersea safari adventure and be amazed at nine absolutely stunning, themed undersea marine display zones that include the Plymouth Coast, magnificent reefs and other fascinating marine biomes. You can grab a tasty bite to eat at the onsite Waves Cafe that overlooks the beautiful scenery of Portsmouth´s Barbican Harbour when you have finished admiring the sea creatures!

Cornwall has long been a haven for artists and there is no shortage of places for art lovers to visit! Some of the best local options include the sleek, modern St Ives Tate Gallery, a landmark seafront architectural wonder. The Falmouth Art Gallery in Falmouth offers a sizable collection of automata or moving artworks for visitors to appreciate that are great fun to operate. Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens near Penzance is a 22 acre outdoor gallery set in a gorgeous subtropical garden. Spend a few relaxing hours nearby visiting graceful Penlee House to admire gorgeous, vintage landscape paintings and learn about 6000 years of West Cornish history!