The
Southern Cross was originally a Devonshire Long House, standing as it has for
centuries within it's own wooded grounds.
Though
recently refurbished to provide modern facilities for the comfort of our
guests, it retains all it's olde world charm.
Step
back in time as you enter the enchanting, walled, country garden, where you may
dine at your leisure from bone china tableware, among tall scented flowers,
with a backcloth of stately poplar, eucalyptus, maple and spruce.
Relax
in the guest lounge, quietly read, watch a film, play games - all provided.
We
serve Cream Teas, lunches and snacks throughout the day and are licenced. Pubs
and restaurants providing evening meals are close by.
Ideal
for exploring, Southern Cross is located in the Otter Valley, an AONB, within
the Jurassic coastline. Close by are the seaside towns of Sidmouth, Beer,
Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth, with wonderfully diverse beeches.
Rising
from the Otter valley are open heaths & commons with RSPB reserves and
rolling tree-topped hills, providing a wealth of wonderful countryside walking.
We
are less than 1 hours drive to Dartmoor, Exmoor, Dorset and Cornwall. It’s Just
11 miles to the vibrant Cathedral city of Exeter with the Quayside, Arts,
Theatre, Museums & Galleries.
