There is beautiful countryside, a long characterful coastline and the wilds of Dartmoor to explore. The beaches on the north coast (e.g. Saunton, Croyde, Woolacoombe) are generally more open and spacious, windy and wilder - ideal for surfing. Those on the south coast (e.g. Branscombe, Exmouth,) are more sheltered. Mid Devon offers a good, central base from which to see all of these.

Crediton is on the Tarka line, a single track railway with a regular service that connects Exeter to the North coast and the many inns and villages in between. Crediton also has a leisure centre with swimming pool, gym, squash courts, fitness studio. It is a town that remains - as yet - unaffected by the influence of the big supermarket. It holds a monthly farmers' market that brings in a great variety of local produce. There are small shops and good butchers, a bookshop, a deli, antiques and bric-a-brac and much more.

Castle Drogo and the National Trust property, Killerton House and gardens are within a short drive. The Two Moors Way, a 106 mile mapped walk between Lynton and Tavistock, passes within a reasonable distance. Exeter has a good shopping centre as well as a museum, theatre, cinema and restaurants.