The Lidl store on New Street in Great Torrington (postcode EX38 8BX) sits around 10 miles from Venn Lakes and offers a full-size supermarket solution for stocking up before or during your stay. The store features wide aisles, fresh fruit & vegetables, chilled and frozen sections, bakery items throughout the day, and regular non-food special offers aligned with the wider Lidl brand.
A charming 15th-century thatched inn in the village of Iddesleigh, The Duke of York is 5.3 miles from your base at Venn Lakes and offers a countryside pub experience with character and comfort. With original low ceilings, exposed beams, and inglenook fireplaces, this established inn creates a warm atmosphere for both food and drinks.
Situated about 4.3 miles from your stay at Venn Lakes, The Globe Inn in the village of Beaford provides a warm and authentic country-pub experience. The building itself is Grade II listed, a piece of historic architecture in the heart of Devon countryside.
Only 3.3 miles from your stay at Venn Lakes, the SPAR store on Church Street in Dolton is a handy local convenience shop perfect for everyday essentials.
The Royal Oak in Dolton sits in the heart of the village and offers a traditional Devon countryside pub experience, just about 3.0 miles from Venn Lakes. With warm, welcoming décor, open fires in colder months and a bar well-stocked with local ales, it makes a perfect stop for couples, anglers or those wanting a relaxing evening after lakeside time.
Located approximately 3.0 miles from your stay at Venn Lakes, Winkleigh Wag & Walk offers a dedicated and secure dog-walking field at Moortown Farm, Winkleigh (EX19 8HA). The six-acre site features 6 ft high fencing, robust agility equipment, ramps, tunnels, jumps and mounds.
Located just 2.1 miles from your stay at Venn Lakes, Scribbleton offers an indoor role-play wonderland designed especially for under-5s—and their families. Its colourful “little town” features eleven imaginative sets including a post-office, vet-clinic, fire-station and supermarket, all built to encourage creativity and exploration.
Seventeen miles from Venn Lakes, Meldon Reservoir offers big Dartmoor views, easy access paths, and a choice of walks ranging from short lakeside loops to longer routes towards High Willhays and Yes Tor. The setting includes the dramatic Meldon Viaduct and the steep West Okement valley, which gives plenty of photo stops and picnic spots.
Located about 4.0 miles from your holiday accommodation at Venn Lakes, Winkleigh Woods offers a refreshing outdoor escape from the lakeside. The woodland loop lies just off Bude Hill in Winkleigh (postcode EX19 8LD) and presents a fairly accessible walk through mixed trees and quiet natural scenery.
The Ram’s Head Inn in the pretty village of Dolton is a great destination for an evening out or a cosy lunch amid your getaway. The pub, restaurant and accommodation venue is housed in a traditional building on South Street, offering rustic charm with contemporary touches.
