| offering flat-screen tvs, the conservative, simply furnished room have tea and coffeemaking facilities, and balconies with sea views. overlooking plymouth sound, this modest waterfront hotel is steps from plymouth mount batten landing for ferries to the city of plymouth, and 5 miles from both the national marine aquarium and barbican harbour. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a relaxed lounge bar and a restaurant, plus an outdoor terrace. parking is complimentary
Exeter Airport 1 hr 1
Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park (53 min)
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Park and garden National Trust - Buckland Abbey (37 min)
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Collection of imposing Royal Navy buildings from the early 1800s, now housing restaurants & shops. Hoe Park (15 min)
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Art deco National Trust - Antony (54 min)
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Family-owned zoo in 33 acres of parkland with endangered animals and a conservation centre. | 
