Escot Park (Devon)

A couple of months ago we hired a cottage in Somerset for a week from Hoseasons. We had a very relaxing time and the weather was surprisingly good for a UK holiday. We took our dog, Tattie, along with us and she enjoyed all the new sights, sounds and smells. However, one of Hoseasons' rules (and with most other on holiday rental companies, I hasten to add), is that you never leave your pet unattended in the property whilst you go out. This can pose somewhat of a problem, as you are forced to take your pet with you everywhere you go...and a lot of places you may wish to visit are not going to be dog friendly. Therefore, before we set off I did a bit of research into ...  Read the complete review

I have lived near Escot park all of my life and I am ashamed to say that I had never been until recently. I was invited to go here during half term, five of us went (two adults, three children) and I have to say what a great day out we had here, I was pleasantly surprised. I always thought it was just a posh house with nice garden (national trust type thing) and I could not have been more wrong, its a country park for families to enjoy. There is loads to do here, you have a maze to complete (yes we got well and truly lost in this one), there are animals to see and learn about, they have fish in the Aquatic Centre (to look at and buy), they have a ...  Read the complete review

I don't want to come across like a snob, but I have to tell you - in general I don't like theme parks. I grit my teeth at the sight of a ball pool, my shoulders tense at the thought of queuing for a rollercoaster, I will never enjoy a meal whilst sitting on primary coloured plastic chairs, and seeing signs in Zoos begging visitors not to hammer on the glass of the monkey enclosure makes me ashamed of the human race. Having said this, I have children, and we like a day out! Thankfully, whether by nature or by nurture, my children tend to prefer the 'quality' end of theme parks too. Some readers may have read my recent review of Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park - ...  Read the complete review