With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore all that Plymouth, 20 miles away, has to offer. National Marine Aquarium, Hoe Park and Royal William Yard alone make the drive out worth it. Locals are also likely to point you in the direction of Exeter, 25 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Exeter Cathedral. (But we’re also huge fans of Exeter Northcott Theatre and Exeter Golf and Country Club.)