Best picnic spot
Head to the coast, and find the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve, and walk along its beautiful cliffs and dramatic dunes before hitting the hamper. On a sunny day you may want to hit the sea and work up an appetite with some swimming.
Best beaches
Mothecombe Beach is a private fine-sanded stretch of coast perfect for sheltered bathing; only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Head to the mouth of the Erme.
Best walks
See above.
Shopping
The Riverford Farm Shop at Kitley in Yealmpton (www.riverfordfarmshop.co.uk; 01752 880925) is a great place to go to pick up your perishables. You can always go for the easy options too and get ready-made deli snacks.
Activities
If you have nippers with you, embrace your coastal location and immerse the kids in an all-swimming all-dancing oceanographic experience at the National Marine Aquarium (www.national-aquarium.co.uk).
Smith Tip
For a perfect Sunridge moment, crack open a local beer – an Otter Ale or Jail Ale p’rhaps – and kickback on the landing deck overhanging the lake and listen to the fish jumping in the water.
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Smith extra at Sunridge Lodge
Mini hamper stocked with seasonal local produce (past treats include homemade scones and Devonshire ale)
