Cockington Country Park Reviews Summary

Accessibility and Paths

Pros:

• "Really lovely country park, the paths are all wide and clean which is really good for wheelchair users."
• "There are expansive grounds, tarmacked paths and cross-country walks. All very accessible."

Cons:

• "The paths are steep and very pot holed in places."
• "Parking is at the place as well."

Arts, Crafts, and Demonstrations

Pros:

• "A great place to spend time and in good weather the day, with a craft market with live demonstrations and glass blowing etc."
• "Been a fair few times back in the COVID days and it's a lot nicer now with more people occupying the area and being able to watch the blacksmith was a bonus!"
• "The craft workshops are an added bonus, tempted by the blacksmith's products!"

Cons:

• "We were looking for the craft workshops but failed. There was signage but not enough to know where or if it was open."

Food and Tea Rooms

Pros:

• "Great day out at this peace country park. The glass works are interesting and great presents for their to take back home."
• "Loved it here, lovely gardens to walk around with plenty of open spaces for the dogs to charge about. Loved the craft centre with its lovely shops, a great little find!"

Cons:

• "Was disappointed that our favourite Afternoon Tea venue has closed and now for sale sign of the times, over the road is a new Café opened with substandard Scones."
• "The cafe is over priced, but delivers what you would want from a cafe."

Parking and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Parking was £4.50 for a all day ticket lesser stays slightly less. We enjoyed our day inland when the coast had a strong breeze, enjoyable visit."

Cons:

• "Just make sure you have change for the carpark because the card machine doesn't work."
• "Only problem we had was the card machine in car park wasn't working and we didn't have enough change."

Nature and Scenery

Pros:

• "A stunning Country Park. Only a mile from the sea front. There is a couple of carparks and on a bus route."
• "Stunning! A beautiful country park with its secret paths through wooded areas leading to unexpected surreal looking lakes with ducks on."

Cons:

• "Walked from Torquay, takes about 2 hours there and back, beautiful place to visit with a range of craft and art shops."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "This was a truly great gem of a find! Nestled in South Devon, this picturesque village has all the hallmarks of both antiquated and yet modern feel."
• "Fabulous country estate and associated thatched cottages village. Dog friendly parkland, arboretum, and wooded areas."

Cons:

• "It was lovely but there was no reason to close up the visitor center when more than 20 guests showed up in the afternoon."
• "Very pretty a beautiful bar & restaurant with friendly staff had lovely pancakes, blueberry, strawberry with yoghurt & honey yummy lots to look around."