The Oak Lodge sits in the grounds of Budleigh Riding School which caters for all standards and ages of rider from 3 years upwards.See our website www.devonriding.co.uk for all our information or talk to us for individual quotes.
The local opportunities are endless for walking, hiking and off road cycling in the locality. With 2 reservoirs within a half mile walk and thousands of acres of heathland and woodland on the commons with fantastic views over the coastline, all practically on the doorstep of the Oak Lodge and Riding School,
Golf
There are 2 golf courses within 3 miles of Oak Lodge – the first is East Devon Golf Course situated in a wonderful location overlooking the coastline Budleigh Salterton to Exmouth and the second is Woodbury Park on the edge of Woodbury Common. Woodbury Park also has swimming, gym facilities etc. Why not combine a business team building day with a round of golf, if horse riding isn't your thing!
Watersports
Exmouth is famed for its sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing with tuition available for all. There is a watersports centre for fun activities such as water skiing and wake boarding on the Estuary at Exmouth.
Swimming Pools
There are indoor swimming pools at Ladram Bay, Otterton, Exmouth and Sidmouth among others.
Fishing
Coarse fishing is available on Squabmoor reservoir just a 10–20 minute walk away across the common or a less than 5 minute drive. A temporary permit is required and available from Budleigh Salterton Tourist Office or Post Office at the back of the Co-op. River fishing is available on the river Otter and deep sea fishing at Exmouth and Beer. Why not take a break for lunch and pop on over to The Oak Lodge Café for hearty home-made food to keep you going all day!
Bird Watching
The area is renowned for its birdlife including more rare species right on the doorstep on the heathland such as Dartford Warbler and Night Jar as well as more common birdlife such as hundreds of Avocets wintering near the Exe Estuary, and flocks of ducks and waders - The heathland area surrounding The Oak Lodge Café is managed jointly by the RSPB as a special conservation site!
