36 holes of championship links golf, set in the heart of North Devon beautiful Saunton Golf Club, East course ranked in the top 100 in Britain and Royal North Devon Golf at Westward Ho!, the oldest golf club in England. The closest to Somers Hiscott are those located Libbaton Golf Club , Chittlehamholt and Portmore Golf Club. There is no need to be a member at any of these golf courses, with visitors welcome to pay and play on the day. Hire facilities are also available at the ground. For something a little more relaxed, there is the 9 hole golf course at the High Bullen Golf Course situated in Chittlehamholt. The wonderful countryside course has gorgeous scenery, and after a round of golf, why not spend time enjoying some of the other onsite leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a gym. 

The Tarka Trail is one of England's longest traffic free pathways suitable for both walkers and cyclists of all ages and abilities. The route, which is just over 30 miles long, begins in Braunton and finishes in Meeth. Most of the path uses the former railway line and has been tarmacked making it ideal for families with young children.   The Tarka Trail provides some of the best views of the North Devon countryside as you travel alongside mud flats and salt marshes and through woodlands and meadows. There are also wonderful sculptures and shelters to dicover along the way. The trail starts in England's largest surfing village, Braunton, which is included in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that protects Braunton Burrows. From the village the route is very easy to follow with good signs marking the way. The trail travels along The River Taw to Barnstaple before heading to The River Torridge Estuary where you can enjoy a meal at The Boat House Instow or Le Petit Monde Bideford. A firm favourite with Tarka Trail visitors is the The Puffing Billy on the edge of Torrington. This former railway station is now a relaxed pub set alongside the trail and features a goods brake van, a coal truck and a buffet carriage on a restored section of the railway line.  After the Puffing Billy walkers and cyclists can either leave the line and finish in Great Torrington or continue on to Meeth.

There are several excellent family friendly attractions within easy reach of Somers Hiscott. Just outside of Bideford is The Big Sheep, which was recently voted Devon's best large attraction. Open all year round the park offers a great day out, no matter what the weather. To keep the little ones entertained at The Big Sheep there is sheep racing, lamb feeding (season dependent), jumping pillows, an indoor play centre and a farm safari.  Winner of North Devon's top day out with the kids award is The Milky Way. This large adventure park includes the Cosmic Typhoon roller coaster and North Devon's biggest indoor adventure play area complete with assault courses and slides suitable for both adults and children. There are also live shows to enjoy.

Near Combe Martin are two further attractions guaranteed to entertain the children. Watermouth Castle is packed full of treasures inside and out. Overlooking Watermouth Cove the castle hosts a water and lights show that was originally designed for the 1951 Festival of Britain on the South Bank of the Thames. Outside there are stunning gardens with a maze and jumping fountains, an area packed with gnomes and several rides suitable for young children.  The second attraction close to Combe Martin is the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, which has been welcoming guests for more than 25 years. The independently-run park is home to lions, wolves, sea lions and exotic birds, as well as many more animals. There is also an impressive range of life sized animatronic dinosaurs. The Wildlife Park offers animal experiences to its visitors, including swimming with the sea lions and shadowing a keeper.

Other nearby attractions well worth a visit and open throughout the year, include Arlington Court, a Regency house with large horse drawn carriage collection and beautiful gardens, Exmoor Zoo, home to the Exmoor beast and many other rare and endangered animals, and Dartington Crystal, where you can spend the day watching experts blow glass or give it a go yourself.  Located in Yarnscombe is Survival Paintball, the largest of its kind in the South West. Whatever your age or fitness level, Survival Paintball has something to guarantee you a memorable visit.

If you would prefer to enjoy a more relaxed and colourful day out then visit one of the beautiful gardens that are hidden within North Devon's countryside. Just a short drive from Somers Hiscott is RHS Rosemoor, which were originally created by Lady Anne Berry and includes a gorgeous ornamental garden filled with roses and perennials. Other nearby gardens include Castle Hill in Filleigh, where a 50 acre family friendly garden awaits, and Marwood Hill near Barnstaple, which covers 20 acres and features a combination of lakes and peaceful gardens set within a beautiful valley.  Hartland Abbey Gold Award Winner North Devon Journal 'Best Country House and/or Garden in North Devon'. From 1157-1539 the Augustinian canons lived and gardened in this hidden paradise.  Light lunches and cream teas served.  Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca was filmed here in 2019 along with Malory Towers/Enid Blyton.