Devon (England)

The demise of the tram has always seemed a crying shame to me, what with all that ripping up of infrastructure that went on into the mid-1950’s, until Blackpool was ‘last mans standing’, and then more as a tourist attraction than a serious attempt at running public transport. It seems even more ironic that we are now discovering the ‘green credentials’ of trams, and re-stuffing all that infrastructure back into the ground; well, in Manchester, Sheffield, ...
...pencilled in by Ken L too)! The Seaton Tramway of which I write owes a lot to Eastbourne – yes I know it’s 100 miles along the coast in a different county, but the point is this. Eastbourne used to have a miniature tramway as a tourist attraction until pressures from road and housing developments caused its owners to look for another site. Enter the branch line closures of British Rail, in this case, the Seaton Junction to Seaton line via Colyton ...

BNibbles 11.02.2004 (13.02.2004) · Read full review
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...my mini break in Devon and not Skegness or Rhyl. The Packing: Make sure that you take clothing suitable for every type of weather. Unfortunately in England you are never sure what will happen. If you are staying in one of the holiday parks check first if they provide bed linen and if so do they charge. If you are travelling by car its easy to take your own. In self catering its a good idea to take a basics box with tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, ...
...the way. A30 for North Devon Other A roads lead all over the county. After this as long as you stick to major routes there are no difficulties, but beware of taking scenic routes among the numerous country lanes as there, signposting can be non existant and they can become very very narrow. I am not sure about public transport to get here but once here buses seem to be infrequent and expensive. Accomodation; Well you pay your money and you take ...

baeswoman 30.01.2005 (16.06.2005) · Read full review
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...you would expect, the ubiquitous Devon clotted cream. We both chose scampi and had very large glasses of an exceedingly tasty and aromatic red wine. We finished off with coffee. The meal was superb and cost us £20 including the drinks. The portions were very generous, too. The restaurant was lovely. There were many paintings on the wall, which John was itching to go and look at, but there were people eating in front of most of them, so he couldn't. ...
...be accessed from the A38 Devon Expressway, from where it is signposted. If you want to combine it with a bit of shopping, Plymouth anmd Exeter are both about half an hour away. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel for a night away or romantic weekend. Our total bill for one nights dinner, bed and breakfast, all drinks and a moring paper was £90. For a slightly more special night away we thought it was good value for money. After all, this was ...

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...half from Bideford in North Devon EX39. From London it is just 4hrs, M4 to Bristol then M5 south bound to junction 27,then follow the A361 all the way to the A39 (40 miles or so) then its just 9 miles to Westward Ho! My Dad has has lived there in this mostly quiet town for eight years, the air is clear (I have asthma and didnt once need my inhaler during our seven day stay) and the views are spectacular. The people are friendly, always aknowledging ...
...Park and the Royal North Devon Golf Course. Minature golf, Hockings Ice Cream Vans (the tastiest ice cream I have ever tasted). Shopping in the small parades of shops, mostly tourist orientated as this is a very busy tourist town during the high season, a surf shop, Co-Op, restaurants such as Country Cousins, a Fish & Chip shop (can't remember the name)and a few pubs that serve food and smaller cafe's where you can buy burgers, fish n chips, pizza ...

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...always wanted to go to Devon when I was little. I had seen pictures of thatched cottages with hay wagons passing along dusty country lanes. I had seen golden sands lapped by crystal clear water and fringed by palm trees. It seemed an awful long way to go though so it was some years before we ventured to pack our car with all required for a week's camping. Sure enough, it was a long way to go and the trip wasn't made any easier by roadworks on the ...
...An unusual tourist attraction in Devon is Dartmoor Prison. Actually it's a heritage centre a bit further up the road but was crammed full of the history of the jail. It showed some of the drugs and home made weapons found by officers over the years. There was a huge selection of goods made by the prisoners and for sale to anyone who wanted a different garden ornament. A good talking point with friends at your annual barbie. The scenery over Dartmoor ...

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Riviera Bay Holiday Camp, Brixham We had a 3 night weekend break at this site last month, and I wish to warn anyone tempted to book a holiday there - the accomodation is just the pits and it really does spoil what should be a relaxing stay in a beautiful part of the country. On the positive - The site overlooks St Mary's Bay, which is beautiful. The entertainment laid on, like bowling and a night club, looks reasonable. The staff at reception are ...
...variety of drinks and food, which looks eatable but relies very heavily on pork/bacon, so we didn't sample it. On the negative - apart from the chalets - the take away was expensive and staffed by very disinterested youngsters, and the resulting food was tastless and poor value. The shop is scruffy and very very hot in warm weather, so I am sure the 'fresh' food soon isn't. It is the chalets that beggar belief. They are in long rows and make Hi ...

Zimmo 23.09.2008 (22.09.2008) · Read full review
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...boat, and admire the wonderful Devon coast. Pleasure steams depart from the harbour to Lundy Island which is ten miles away, if you visit you have to go to Lundy Island, as it is rich in history. There is a very old lighthouse, a 13th century castle, and many more old and interesting building; you can even stay on the Island in a self-catering cottage. There is also regular diving around the Island. If you like walking why not follow the coastal ...
...to buy a bottle of Devon Scrumpy, if you visit Hancocks Devon Cider, you can purchase a few bottles, and also watch it being made. Accommodation. -------------- There is plenty of good accommodation in Ilfracombe. My favourite hotel is the Granville Hotel, which is set of a hill, overlooking the town. All bedrooms have satellite, there is a large car park, licensed bar, great food and even live entertainment on most nights, the rates are very ...

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I went to Devon (The English Riviera) for a short break during the summer, we stayed in a small fishing village called Brixham, and I absolutely loved the place. The village itself was gorgous, it looked like one of those fishing villages you see on a jigsaw cover, with the colourful little houses, hundreds of yachts, fishing boats, etc moored up. The people in the village where very friendly, the only downfall of Brixham was those MASSIVE HILLS, ...
...in all I would recommend Devon to anyone who fancies a nice relaxing Holiday, but does`nt fancy going abroad, as apart from not having too much night-life, the place is gorgous, the beaches are very clean, and the people are ever so friendly. I was lucky as the week we where there, happened to be the ONLY week we had Lots of sun, and I ended up getting LOTS of Sunburn... I Dont really know what it would be like if the weather was cold, as I`ve ...

brianlfc 29.12.2000 · Read full review
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If anyone is thinking of venturing away from home over summer but don't fancy going abroad because of the cost and risk, try visiting Croyde Bay in North Devon. I personally have been visiting this part of the world for 17 years now and I'm 18 this summer. Croyde Bay is ideal for the 18-30 range its a bit quieter than Newquay and a bit of a lack of a nightlife but when the weather is good things pick up. It has some of the best beaches in the country ...
...stay in a caravan park called "Ruda holiday park", it has all the trimmings and is pretty hard to faulter. Theres an amusement arcade for the younger ones, a sort of SPAR type shop, a big swimming pool with slides and stuff, a big club which includes things for all ages from childrens entertainment to a makeshift nightclub which goes on into the early hours. Despite it's cheesiness it is the perfect place to meet people and make friends. If your ...

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...you will find maps of Devon and friendly staff catering for all ages. **** Travelling **** If you are thinking of staying in Dartmouth, it is very advisable that you have a car or some means for long distance travelling. Most holiday camps are just outside of the centre down many narrow country lanes, which are very secluded. There are some pretty hotels on the waterfront but you will pay the price. Most web sites give information of directions to ...
...to follow. I also suggest you drive very slowly as the narrow windy roads are just waiting for accidents. Try sounding your horn on corners. There are many elderly drivers and overtaking them is not advisable due to the vast number of tractors and speeding cameras at every bend. If you wish to park in the centre of Dartmouth, try leaving early as parking spaces are limited and are quickly taken by shop staff and delivery vans. Parking is cheap but ...

spoilt_little_br 18.10.2002 · Read full review
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...at several caravan parks in Devon over the years, and have also stayed at the sister sites owned by the same company that runs Riviera Bay. We've never had complaints before about any of them. But the basic accommodation on this site can't be recommended. Most of the people staying in the cheaper chalets were elderly, perhaps because these are a cheap option if you have to live on a pension. But "cheap" shouldn't mean shabby and uncomfortable, to ...

jools61 08.08.2005 (15.11.2009) · Read full review
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Welcome Holiday Park is a great holiday park for all the family. There is something for everyone. The park is clean and tidy. The Entertainment Staff are extremely friendly. The Neptune Centre is an indoor complex which has four heated pools although it can be quite busy during the summer months. The children have the Jolly Roger Club which keeps them entertained for hours. There are lots of organised games and competitions for them like Treasure ...
...own clubhouse where they can spend the evening playing games, watching videos. On arrival the kids are told whether they are Priates or Smugglers depending on your accomodation number. The Priates and Summglers compete in games and comps against each other during the week and gain points for their team. There is Crazy Golf, Adventure Playgrounds and a Football Pitch. My children really enjoyed the activities that were organised. In the evening you ...

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...course there is the traditional Devon Cream tea, fresh sea food and virtually anything else that you wish to taste. Accomodation is easily avaliable, from Caravan sites, camping, to small guest houses and larger hotels, but book well ahead in the season, as not only do I love Devon but several others do as well. ...

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Up until a few months ago, i had the pleasure of living in Torquay. I had lived there for over 2 years and i can say it's one of the most picture-esque places i have ever seen. So i have decided to write a review on the place and hopefully you will find it interesting (angusreid). Well to start off with, the weather is often very nice. The summer is hot and sunny with very little rain and the winters are mild but with a very fresh sea breeze! I ...
...summer as the winter makes the place seem a little bit dull and dreary if you don't know what to look for. There are plenty of beaches here if tanning yourself until you go crispy is your thing. My favourite is Oddicombe beach. It is relativly small but it's quite private, has a snack bar and boasts a cable car (open in the summer). Another good one is Meadfoot beach. It's bigger than Oddicombe but does have a few more pebbles! From here you can ...

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...then have been in north Devon either in Illfracombe, Combe Martin or Woolacombe, well known for its' surf, and we simply love it there! One of the advantages is that, as my husband has been holidaying there since he was five months old he knows the area really well and since getting a car so many more places are now accessible - as with many places in the country public transport is not always that brilliant. We love taking the children to the beach ...
...and of course the famous Devon cream tea which costs around £2.50 and is simply fabulous! Illfracombe has a lovely old harbour, the quay where you can take fishing trips, tours around the costline or, if you have the money, to nearby Lundy Island with its colony of Puffins. The town is really beautiful on a warm summer's night when the ligts turn it into a fairy land! There are also plenty of pubs, most of which welcome children, cafes and resturants ...

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