Situated on a glorious section of the south Devon coastline is The Osborne timeshare apartments in Torquay, UK. They are positioned in a stunning Regency crescent with beautiful views across the bay at Meadfoot Beach. Whether you want a short break of a longer vacation, staying at this location will afford you access to many of the most popular attractions that south Devon has to offer.

The South Devon Steam Railway is located near Buckfastleigh and is beside the River Dart. The line was built by the South Devon Railway and opened in 1872. It was later taken over by a trust, so for all those who have never had the opportunity of travelling on a genuine steam train, then this would be an ideal trip for them.

Paignton Zoo is one of the top animal parks in the UK, having a conservation and development program and offering a really good day out for people of all ages. It is located on the outskirts of Paignton.

One of the most ancient sites in the UK is located very close to The Osborne and this is Kents Cavern. It was home to some of the earliest people to live in Britain some 700,000 years ago. It was only discovered in the last century and is an ideal place to see where wild animals, as well as some of the UK’s earliest ancesters lived and died. It is a perfect day out for wet weather, being right on the doorstep of The Osborne.

Probably most people are only too keen to see films and other media that concentrates on marine life, so perhaps a trip to Plymouth National Marine Aquarium will grab the attention of these people, as it houses Europe’s deepest tank at 10.5m and holding 2.5 million litres of warm seawater. Contained in here are moray eels and sharks. There are many other attractions at this aquarium to suit all ages.

Most people have heard of Agatha Christie and her home, Greenway, is one of this area’s great attractions, although it limits visitors to 40,000 per year, being open for most of the holiday season. The estate looks out over the River Dart and comprises over 300 acres, of which 30 acres is opened up to the visiting public. Agatha Christie purchased the estate in 1938, being born in Torquay in 1890. She died in 1976. The estate is often used as a backdrop for her many stories.

For those feeling adventurous, there is the Becky Falls Woodland Park. Voted as Devon’s Top Beauty Spot, there is something here for everyone to take pleasure in. It is set within a stunning ancient valley, with the falls having attracted visitors for over a century. Located on Dartmoor it is particularly good for children to visit, as there are children’s activities each day with prizes being given. The location has remained relatively unchanged, so people often talk about visiting one of the most untouched parts of Dartmoor.

If you require Torquay holiday accommodation, or a Devon self catering apartment, then look no further than The Osborne Torquay, as all of the places mentioned in this article are readily accessible from here.