Ella's

Ella's is a modest gallery space tucked away in Devon that punches above its weight if you know what you're walking into. You'll find contemporary art, craft pieces, and local work - the kind of place where the owner actually knows every piece on the walls and can tell you something genuine about each artist. It's not vast, so you won't need to spend hours here, but it's the sort of stop that rewards a proper look rather than a quick shuffle through.

Who gets the most from it? Art lovers, obviously, but also anyone staying at the nearby holiday parks - Haven Devon Cliffs, Dawlish Sands, Cofton Holidays - who fancies something low-key on a rainy afternoon. Kids might find it a bit much unless they're already into galleries, but it's small enough that even a reluctant teenager won't complain too loudly about being dragged along.

Admission details are thin on the ground online, so ring ahead or just turn up - galleries like this often operate on a casual basis. Allow 30 to 45 minutes to actually look at things rather than just glance at them. The real appeal is that it's unpretentious. No roped-off velvet sections, no hoity-toity atmosphere. Just good work from people who care about what they do. Worth a detour if you're staying nearby, though don't come expecting an exhaustive collection or international names. It's a proper local space, and that's rather the point.