There are several thing you can do while staying at one of the Devon holiday cottages or the Torquay holiday cottages. Devon is a popular holiday destination. If you want to enjoy your holiday here in Devon, you should book one of the Devon holiday cottages or the Torquay holiday cottages. One of the attractions in Devon is the Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary. This place is worth visiting with the whole family and is not far from the Torquay holiday cottages and the Devon holiday cottages.
The Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary
The Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary is one of the must-visit attractions in Devon. The sanctuary is located in Buckfastleigh and is easily accessible from your Devon holiday cottage or the Torquay holiday cottages. You can walk around and explore the butterfly farm and otter sanctuary. The butterfly farm has several amazingly beautiful butterflies. The special tropical setting provides the butterflies a natural habitat. You will also see the otters swimming around in the special glass tanks. The sanctuary is designed in a way that allows visitors to see the otters and butterflies and enjoy them. Here are some of the attractions at the sanctuary.
Steam Train Ride
When you visit the otter sanctuary, you will also have the opportunity to take a ride on the steam train. You can enjoy a nice train ride along the River Dart. You can buy a discounted joint ticket at the otter sanctuary and enjoy a spectacular ride on the train.
Vintage Bus
When you buy a ticket to the otter sanctuary, you will also be able to take a ride on the vintage bus around the town of Buckfastleigh. You can enjoy this ride to Buckfast Abbey and around the whole town. You will need to check for the bus timings.
Riverside Walk
If the otters are asleep, you can seize the opportunity to take the Riverside Walk. The walk goes along the River Dart and also includes a play area and maze for children. All of these activities are at the South Devon Railway site and can be accessed with the ticket you purchased for the otter sanctuary.
Feeding Time
The feeding time for the otters is a fun-filled activity your children will enjoy. Feeding takes place at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. You can go along with the otter keeper and watch how he feeds the otters. He will also give a detailed explanation about each of the otters. If you have any questions, you can ask the keeper and he will be glad to answer them for you. There are three different species of otters at the sanctuary.
Butterflies
There are over 150,000 species of butterflies. The butterfly farm at the sanctuary is a great place to take your children. You will see different colourful butterflies form different parts of the world here. The sight is just beyond description. The plethora or colours is just spectacular. Visiting this sanctuary is a must if you are staying at the Devon holiday cottages or the Torquay holiday cottages.
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