Higher Kellacott Holiday Cottages in West Devon - couples rural retreat

Escape to the beautiful Devon Countryside and enjoy a peaceful Couple's Retreat at Higher Kellacott
where you can rest and revive surrounded by the beauty of nature

    

Nestled in the heart of beautiful West Devon countryside, our smallholding is located in a quiet hamlet surrounded by fields and woodland with panoramic views to Dartmoor and beyond. Our two holiday cottages have been designed exclusively for couples seeking a peaceful escape to the country for a holiday or short break. Both cottages have been restored to the highest standards, offering the perfect blend of original features, charm and modern home comforts, with a touch of luxury to ensure guests have a memorable stay. 

  • The Old Barn holiday cottage. Luxury one bedroom ideal for a couples rural retreat, West Devon

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The barn stands on the highest point of the smallholding, taking full advantage its position to show off fine views to Dartmoor and the renowned Nearly Home Trees. The upstairs living space, with separate kitchen and dining area features a vaulted ceiling and many original features. The ground floor has a large bedroom with exposed stone wall and luxurious bathroom. A large upper deck with glass balustrade provides a wonderful area to enjoy the outdoors from dawn till dusk.

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  • Higher Kellacott Cottage holiday cottage. Cosy one bedroom cottage perfect for a couples rural retreat, West Devon

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This pretty cottage has a large south-facing patio surrounded by gardens and open fields, offering beautiful views towards Dartmoor. The property offers spacious living accommodation, perfect for relaxing after a day out exploring. French windows open from the sunny sitting room onto a sun-drenched patio, an idyllic spot for al fresco dining. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom and a luxurious bathroom ensures a comfortable stay.

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Booking Conditions

Seasons & Length of Stay

 

  • Both properties are open all year, allowing bookings for up to 3 weeks
  • High Season - July and August
  • 2 or 3 short breaks are available from September till June
  • Higher Kellacott Cottages are strictly non-smoking properties .

 

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Payment Terms

  • A 35% deposit will be payable for bookings more than 28 days in the future
  • The balance payment will be payable 28 days from the start date of your booking.
To check availability view the online calendar above. If you have any queries about a particular date, please don't hesitate to email us.
Guest Reviews

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    "We had a fabulous short break in The Old Barn. The thougth, care & attention to detail, which has gone into creating such beautifully furnished and immaculate accommodation is clear to see. We have loved sitting on the extensive balcony, soaking up the relaxing Devonshire countryside views & watching the sheep graze & play. We hope to return." Hannah, April 2026.

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    The Old Barn 

    "What a wonderful, quiet getaway. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Georgina & David were wonderful hosts. Our dog Freya absolutely loved watching the sheep and Misty out of the window. Your fresh produce was a delight for breakfast and your recommendations of The Tors at Belstone was a fab pub lunch. The Old Barn is beautiful, we're so glad we found you. Thany you again for such a lovely stay!" Chrissy & Ben. Berkshire. February 2024.

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    The Cottage.

    "We had such a beautiful stay at Georgina and David’s cottage with our dog Freddie. The house was so cosy and spotless, could not fault a thing. We had everything we needed and more during our stay and are already planning when we can next come down from Scotland and stay again. Thank you again." Samantha. April 2026.

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    The Old Barn

    "An absolute oasis of peace and beauty. From the setting in the midst of wonderful countryside to the absolute top notch furnishings there isn't a better place to be for quality time away from home. There isn't anything that needs to be done to make the Old Barn any more perfect, Absolutely everything needed was there. The kitchen was well equip, the lounge space a haven to relax in accompanied by the sweeping view from the balcony. The bedroom housed the most comfortable bed I've slept in and the bathroom has an amazing shower and a huge bath you can really relax in. I can't sing the praises of the property and the wonderful hosts loud enough. Looking forward to our next stay here." John & Leah, April 

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    The Cottage 

    “Thank you for a wonderful week. The Cottage and surroundings have provided us with everything we need together with an abundance of beautiful views, the most pleasurable of relaxing hours on site, comfort, warmth and a real home from home Equipped with everything you could want and more. Above and beyond is an undertatement. Thank you for making our stay so inviting and memorable". Sally & Andy. April 2025.

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    "Such a relaxing and wholesome few days. The cooking facilities really made it a special time, home away from home. We were welcomed and greeted by David and Georgina, who were absolutely lovely. Super special watching the little lambs every morning from the balcony. The Old Barn truly is a special place. Very welcoming and well detailed throughout. Made the perfect escape. Thank you so much, we look forward to returning." Chelsea & Rosie. Lincolnshire. April 2024.

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  • Louise & Stuart, Australia

    The Cottage

    "Thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful and homely cottage. This getaway was exactly what we needed - a peaceful escape from the noise and rush of city life. Your cottage provided the perfect sanctuary. The Cottage is spotless and thoughtfully prepared, and every detail showed how much care and love you put into making your guests feel at home". Ali & Nafisah. November 2025.

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    The Cottage

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our four night stay at the cottage at Higher Kellacott Cottage. Our time there was a highlight of our trip to England. The location was gorgeous. Georgina and David were warm and friendly - the perfect hosts. We were lucky to arrive during lambing season and had the opportunity to hold one of the lambs and meet her family! The cottage was sparkling clean with every convenience. Georgina offers, for a fee, her homemade food and we happily partook of her croissants and vegetarian cottage pie. Georgina and David gave us wonderful advice about Dartmoor and we explored the moor and the Cornwall coast. We would love to go back to Higher Kellacott." Charles and Karen, USA. May 2024.

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    The Old Barn 

    "An absolutely beautiful place to stay - The Old Barn is equipped with everything you need and more! Georgina and David have been the most welcoming hosts, where nothing it too much trouble. We really enjoyed this part of the country and our stay has been made extra special by returning to the stunning views from the balcony - sharing them with the sheep, geese and chickens! Thank you for a lovely stay in an amazing place, we hope to be back soon". Stephen and Tina, Kent. September 2023.

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    The Cottage

    "The cottage is in a beautiful location with views of the sunrise over Dartmoor and is perfectly located for exploring both Devon and Cornwall, whether you wish to visit the coast or take a walk on the moor. It is fully equipped with everything you need, is beautifully decorated and was spotlessly clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend a stay here - the super king size bed is the most comfortable we have ever slept in too!! Special thanks to Georgina for making it a wonderful stay in her beautiful cottage." Helen & Tony, Tewkesbury. Summer 2022.

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    The Old Barn

    "Thank you for your great work to build The Old Barn. We loved it and the surroundings with the sheep, geese and hens in our garden:) It was really nice to discover your beautiful countryside and coastline. We also enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. Thanks." Fiona and Adrian, Switzerland. August 2023.

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    The Old Barn 

    "Thank you for a lovely holiday home, it's absolutely gorgeous! We love the upper decking and the view of the sheep, hens and geese; it's great to watch them in the mornings when we wake up! It was equipped with everything you could possibly need, thank you for helping me beforehand with questions I had and thank you for the coffee too! We had the honour of meeting your gorgeous Labrador too, who is absolutely a big cutie :) Thanks again, i'm sure we will be back! Hannah and Alex. South Devon. August 2023.

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    The Old Barn: "A beautiful place to stay to get some peace and quiet. The Old Barn has everything you need and is perfectly located. We had a great few days exploring, got lost on the Moors and visited The Tors pub in Belstone, for a wonderful on Sunday. Thanks to Georgina and David for great recommendations. We will hopefully be back soon." Lucy, February 2024.

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    The Cottage 

    "What can I say - Sparkling clean accommodation and very well located for visiting Devon and Cornwall. The cottage had everything we needed and more with extra touches here and there. Fresh flowers and fruit and Georgina was on hand to check us in and show us around. Beautiful surroundings with amazing views and a great nights sleep thanks to the huge bed and very comfortable mattress. Everything is so well thought out and fixtures and fittings are top notch. We wish we could have stayed longer, but will be back." John & Michelle, Kent. 2023

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What We Offer

Amenities & Complimentary

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On site EV Charger. Charge 50p per KW hour. Both cottages are fully equipped with a range of amenities.  Click below for details.

  • Cottage Amenities

    • Onsite parking opposite cottage
    • Free superfast broadband/WiFi
    • Electric heating (included in price)
    • Egyptian cotton linen and towels provided
    • Invigorated Water Filter Jug
    • Electric toaster & kettle
    • Electric hob, oven & microwave 
    • Espresso machine & French press
    • Fridge with ice box 
    • Food processor
    • Egg boiler
    • Pots, pans & ovenware
    • Crockery, cutlery & glassware
    • Dining table
    • Electric feature fire
    • HD Smart TV with Freeview & Netflix
    • DVD player
    • Books & games compendium
    • Bluetooth speaker
    • Dining table & chairs
    • Zanussi washer/dryer 
    • Airer, iron & ironing board
    • Clothes pegs & wasking line
    • Hair dryer
    • Outside dining table & sun loungers

  • Barn Amenities

    • Onsite parking opposite barn
    • Free superfast broadband/WiFi
    • Oil fired heating (included in price)
    • Egyptian cotton linen and towels provided
    • Invigorated Water Filter Jug
    • Electric toaster & kettle
    • Slow cooker
    • Electric hob, oven & microwave 
    • Espresso machine & French press
    • Fridge 
    • Upright freezer (utility)
    • Food processor
    • Egg boiler
    • Pots, pans & ovenware
    • Crockery, cutlery & glassware
    • Dining table & chairs
    • Electric feature fire
    • HD Smart TV with Freeview & Netflix
    • Books & games compendium
    • Bose speaker
    • Bosch washing machine (utility)
    • Dryer (utility)
    • Airer, iron & ironing board
    • Clothes pegs & wasking line
    • Hair dryer
    • Outside dining table & sun loungers
    • Hammock

  • Kitchen Consumables

    • A selection of teas, coffee, including ground & instant, hot chocolate
    • Cooking condiments, including olive oil, vinegar
    • Sea salt & mixed peppercorns
    • Herbs & spices
    • Kitchen roll
    • Kitchen foil, baking paper & clingfilm
    • Bayliss & Harding liquid hand soap
    • Ecover washing up liquid
    • Ecover cleaner
    • Dishwasher tablets
    • Ecover laundry detergent

  • Bathroom Consumables

    • Bayliss & Harding bath & shower products
    • Himalayan Bath Salts
    • Shampoo & conditioner
    • Toilet tissue
    • Tissues
    • Ecover cleaner

  • Additional Amenities

    • Barbecue
    • Shared outside seating area with sunloungers
    • Table tennis table
    • Yoga mat (on request)
    • Portable air conditioning unit is available during very hot weather.

On Site Experiences

  • Beekeeping Experiences, West Devon

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Guests are welcome to use our beehouse during their stay. Please ask for details. We have these experiences, which are bookable either in advance or during your stay.

  • Private Beekeeping Experience


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  • Feed our Sheep & Lambs

    • This free experience can be arranged during your stay
    • Meet and feed our friendly sheep. 

Home Produce

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Enjoy a Continental Breakfast for two. We also offer a small selection of home produced breakfast essentials.
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    • Freshly Made Sourdough

      White or wholegrain sourdough loaves available to purchase. Order in advance minimum 2 days, please. 

      • White sourdough with sesame & poppy seed crust - round or oval £4.75
      • Wholegrain aincient grains sourdough - round or oval £5.75
      • White sandwich sourdough loaf with sesame crust £5.00

    • Continental Breakfast

      This breakfast for two includes: 

      • Selection of croissants and pastries
      • West country butter or non dairy option
      • Two preserves - strawberry/apricot or honey
      • £10 - order in advance
      • Available from 8am till 9.30am

      Enjoy with your choice of hot beverage, or why not make it a Celebration Continental Breakfast for £20, including a fresh strawberries and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco

    • Breakfast Essentials

      • Freshly made Wholegrain or White Bread - £3.00 *
      • Freshly made sourdough - from £4.75 *
      • Gluten free bread made to order - £7.50 *
      • Local free range eggs
      • Selection of preserves, marmalade & honey - from £3.50

      * Ordered in advance

    Dog Friendly

    • Dog friendly holiday cottages, West Devon

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    Enjoy a holiday or short break with your dogs, with many walks and dog friendly pubs to explore only a short drive away. Click below for details.

    • Capacity & Fees

      Considering the space available in each cottage we are happy to welcome: 

      • One small to medium dog in The Cottage 
      • Up to two dogs in The Old Barn

      The dog fee for all bookings is £30.

    • Facilities for Dogs

      • Each property has a dedicated space for dog beds
      • Feed & water bowls are available on request
      • We provide dog towels as required
      • Dog waste bins & bags are provided
      • Details of many dog friendly pubs available
      • There is a fully enclosed paddock for guests to exercise dogs off the lead
      • Although neither cottage has an attached garden, we provide a very pretty enclosed garden with seating area for guests to enjoy where dogs can be let off the lead
      • The Old Barn has a dog gate available so that dogs can be let out onto the upper deck.

    • House Rules for Dogs

      We request that all dog owners please consider the following house rules before booking one of our cottages: 

      • Due to the high quality furnishings and bedding that we provide for our guests to enjoy, we ask owners not to allow their dogs on any furniture or in the bedroom 
      • Dogs must be kept under control at all times when outside the cottage as we have sheep, hens and geese on our property. We also have a black Labrador and a cat
      • Dogs are not to be left unattended in the property at any time. 

    Tourist Attractions & Experiences

    On Site & Under an Hour's drive

    • Alder Vineyard tour

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      Discover English wine making heritage  on an Alder Vineyard tour with wine tasting

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      Private on site beekeeping experience - available when booked in advance. 

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      Meet our friendly sheep and ram

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      Enjoy the beaty and mystery of Tintagel Castle

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      The beautiful National Trust Cotehele House, Gardens & Quay are well worth a visit

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      Take a day trip to Port Isaac on the north Cornish coast

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    • Burley Down Woods near Lydford

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      Enjoy a wander through Burley Down Woods near Lydrod

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      Enjoy some sun, sea & sand at Bude beach, with coastal path walks & a 50m sea pool

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      Local town Tavistock's popular indoor pannier market for rainy day exxursions

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      Enjoy a scenic drvie over Bodmin more, with Jamaica Inn and Bodmin Gaol for stopovers

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      Nine Maidens walk near Belstone, followed by a visit to The Tors Inn, a very popular dog friendly pub

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      Fancy a dip in the River Tavy, near Peter Tavy

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      Choose a section of the South West Coast Path

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      The popular National Trust Lydford Gorge walk with White Lady Waterfall 

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      Off road cycling routes include the Granite Way, Camel Trail, Roadford Lake & Tamar Valley Cycling routes

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      Enjoy spectacular views from Dartmoor's Highest Peak, High Willhays Tor

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    Further Afield

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      Don't miss the causeway walk at low tide on a visit to St Michael's Mount

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      The Lost Gardens of Heligan & Trebah Gardens near Falmouth 

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      Agatha Christie's Greenway House, Torquay

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      Kent Cavern Caves, Torquay are a guest recommendation

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      Delve into Cornwall's fascinating tin mining heritage

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      Burgh Island is only accessible by the causeway or sea tractor

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      Clovelly is a very pretty harbour village near Bideford

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      Polzeath & Watergate Bay surfing & body boarding beaches

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    Location
    Located in a small hamlet on a very quiet country road, we are just 2 miles from the A30, providing excellent access to major tourist destinations and local landmarks. The map below pinpoints our location in Kellacott. On leaving the A30, there is a short drive along a country road, which means our guests not only have the benefit of being surrounded by beautiful countryside, but being just under 2 miles from the A30, they also have ease of access when travelling to various day excursions, eating out or accessing local amenities.  
    Plan Your Stay

     Dining Out

    If you'd like eat out while your staying at Higher Kellacott, there is a great choice of pubs, hotels and restaurants close to home and further afield, with many using local produce to produce an excellent range of freshly prepared home cooked dishes for you to choose from. It is advisable to book in advance, so please ring to book a table to avoid disappointment.

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      The Dartmoor Inn, Lydford

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      The Tors, Belstone

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      The Springer Spaniel, Treburley, near Launceston

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      The Arundell Arms, Lifton, offers an a la carte menu for a special occasion

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      Taw River Inn, Sticklepath

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      Restaurant G's, Launceston

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      The Three Crowns, Chagford

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      The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay

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    Food Shopping & Fuelling your Car

    A small selection of local options for you to consider when planning your food shopping, prior to your arriving at Kellacott, including the award winning Strawberry Fields Farm Shop and Homeleigh Garden Centre. Okehampton and Launceston are the most local towns for a range of supermarkets and garages. EV charging facilities are available on site, opposite the Cottage entrance. For further details, read more

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      On site Electric Vehicle Charger - 50p per KW hour

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      Strawberry Fields Farm Shop, Lifton

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      Nearest petrol stations - Lifton, Launceston & Okehampton

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      Warren Butchers, Launceston

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    Out & About

    Walks Near & Far

    There are wonderful views to Dartmoor from Higher Kellacott, with three of its highest peaks visible from both cottages. Just a 20 minute drive will take you to the National Park, from where you can enjoy either short circular routes or longer more demanding hikes. Read more
    The South West Coastal Path is the UK's longest national trail. To explore the Devon & Cornwall coastline, read more 
    There are also nearby walks, including Lydford Gorge, Burley Down Woods & some further afield. Read more

    Culture & History

    If your interests lie with culture and history, you will be spoilt for choice as there are many local towns, National Trust properties, museums, gardens and other tourist destinations to choose from. 
    Dartmoor's rich and varied history spans thousands of years, leaving a multitude of landmarks and archeological remains to explore. Lydford, one of Dartmoor's most ancient settlements including some Saxon town remains, is under a 30 minute drive. Read more

    Sun, Sea & Sand 

    Higher Kellacott is a fantastic base for venturing to a number of excellent coastal towns, resorts and beaches for some sun, sea and sand. Travel south to Burgh Island, west to St Michael's Mount or north west to Tintagel or Clovelly. 
    There are a number of renowned surfing beaches within reach on the north coast, including Newquay, Polzeath, Bude and Watergate Bay, where the Extreme Academy is based. 

    Get Active & Adventurous

    If you'd like some adventure during your stay, whether your interests lie with cycling, climbing or horseriding, there are many venues for you to explore. Popular off road cycle routes include the Granite Way and Tarka Trails, as well as the nearby Roadford Lake. Read more
    Roadford Lake also hosts a number of watersports for you to try out.
    There are a number of indoor outdoor activity centres, where climbing, tree top walks and caving, amongst others.