rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
It's half an hour to Slapton Sands. Interesting place with some D Day history
Tell me tales of Totnes (a fortnight in March).
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There is an old street in Wreyland, which is next to Lustleigh which I think is the most beautiful. A whole set of middle aged cottages.
www.threepoundcottage.co.uk
4th Prettiest Street in Devon | Three Pound Cottage
Idaho
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The pooch will sleep well.
Boris Sprinkler
Dont be scared
Also it has a Mott and Bailey castle.
Treygo Mills near Newton Abbott is a shopping and entertainment extravaganza you never knew you were missing.
Treygo Mills near Newton Abbott is a shopping and entertainment extravaganza you never knew you were missing.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
If you go to Dartmouth there's a little ferry down the river to the castle from the town centre quay which saves on walking. Never actually been in the castle but there's a cafe and it's a lovely spot to just sit and enjoy the surroundings. Also several ferries across to Kingswear but there's not much on that side of the river unless you fancy the steam train to Paignton, which again, the trouble is you end up in Paignton.
I spent a fake sick day in Dartmouth last summer and it was very pleasant indeed.
I spent a fake sick day in Dartmouth last summer and it was very pleasant indeed.
danny la rouge
I have a cheese grater in the dishwasher.
This will be our 5th sit via the app, and it’s been great! We love it. It means we get a loan of dogs for a while, which I find therapeutic, and which helps fill the void left by our dear departed Sorrel. And we get to visit parts of the country we might not have considered before. Plus you get essentially free accommodation in some very nice homes. It’s been great for us.
danny la rouge
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We’ve been to the Cornwall one! It was…unique.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
I've been back in Devon for years but still haven't been to Trago because it can't possibly be as shit/amazing as I remember it being from my youth. And I think I've oversold it to Mrs Frank tbh.
The Falmouth one is crap, like Wilkos when they were two days away from closing for good.
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For Dartmoor tor views and remoteness, but only 2 mins from the car park - Bonehill rocks was our regular fresh air spot when the kids were little. You've then got Widdecombe in the moor down there road. If you want a decent meal:
www.rugglestoneinn.co.uk
The Rugglestone Inn - Widecombe in the Moor - Dartmoor
The Rugglestone Inn Widecombe in the Moor. Unspoilt unique Dartmoor Inn, log fires, home cooked food, fine cask ales. Cosy Accommodation
www.rugglestoneinn.co.uk
moochedit
I'm not feeding seagulls
My brother and sister in law are "dog sitters" but the dogs come to them.
danny la rouge
I have a cheese grater in the dishwasher.
That looks very pretty! I think that’s a cert.For Dartmoor tor views and remoteness, but only 2 mins from the car park - Bonehill rocks was our regular fresh air spot when the kids were little. You've then got Widdecombe in the moor down there road. If you want a decent meal:
The Rugglestone Inn - Widecombe in the Moor - Dartmoor
The Rugglestone Inn Widecombe in the Moor. Unspoilt unique Dartmoor Inn, log fires, home cooked food, fine cask ales. Cosy Accommodation
Idaho
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Brixham is the best of the Torbay towns. Working fishing port. Berry head is the remains of a Napoleonic era fort
www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk
Brixham - Visit South Devon
Brixham isn’t just about fishing. It’s still one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK and a working town, but it’s also a place where you can…
danny la rouge
I have a cheese grater in the dishwasher.
This is an app/website called Trusted Housesitters. You pay a small membership per year but for that you can have as many holidays as you want. I’ve heard of people who can WFH using it as continual accommodation, moving from one sit to the next continually.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
If you're interested in trains instead of driving, Teignmouth sea front and town centre are both spitting distance from the station which you can get to direct from Totnes. The station itself is a bit shit for accessibility though and IIRC there's an unavoidable set of stairs / footbridge. Dawlish station is right on the sea front and has a lift.
Nourish is a lovely vegetarian cafe in Teignmouth but it's both tiny and very popular so maybe phone up and book a table.
Nourish is a lovely vegetarian cafe in Teignmouth but it's both tiny and very popular so maybe phone up and book a table.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Luder's Patisserie in Teignmouth is also a must. Don't be fooled by the poncy French-sounding name, they do all the traditional sugary baked goods both very well and very cheap. I've done the hour plus round trip on the train before just to get a cherry almond slice.
moochedit
I'm not feeding seagulls
I think they originally used "the dogs trust" website but use something else now. Might be the one you mentioned. Not sure.
hash tag
Books, not bombs
Idaho
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Sorry. I never read properly
farmerbarleymow
I'm Petee's spirit animal
What date and time does the house party start Danny? March gives us plenty of time to book train tickets.
danny la rouge
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It’s all month “a few miles away just outside of Newton Abbot”.
Elpenor
The World Turned Upside Down
I’m actually away at present so might be happening now
Just to follow up on Berry Head, very nice cafe there which does veggie options and pretty certain it is fairly accessible. Usually windy and worth going on a clear day for the viewsBrixham is the best of the Torbay towns. Working fishing port. Berry head is the remains of a Napoleonic era fort
Brixham - Visit South Devon
Brixham isn’t just about fishing. It’s still one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK and a working town, but it’s also a place where you can…
Yeah anything called a Cornish pasty is probably made in Devon and not worth eating
Walking around the Dartington Hall estate
With 880 acres of verdant forests, abundant wildlife and clear rivers, the Dartington estate is a great place for a good walk.
www.dartington.org
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Walking around the Dartington Hall estate
With 880 acres of verdant forests, abundant wildlife and clear rivers, the Dartington estate is a great place for a good walk.
The Darlington estate is quite hilly.
hash tag
Books, not bombs
Oh danny la rouge you are in luck, it's still there
pixieland.co.uk
Two bridges is a lovely little spot
Home of the Garden Gnome Since 1947
Selling Gnomes since 1947 and sheepskin products since 1960
pixieland.co.uk
hash tag
Books, not bombs
A little local activity. Some might not involve much walking. I once stayed in a b&b in Widecombe ( another story )and the owner was a ranger who helped look after the boxes. Some of the are moved apparently, but I couldn't get my head round that one.
Letter boxing on Dartmoor
letterboxingondartmoor.co.uk
danny la rouge
I have a cheese grater in the dishwasher.
I’m impressed that they diversified 13 years after being founded, then decided that’s it; they’d found the perfect synergy of gnomes and <checks notes> sheepskin, and stuck with that ever since.Oh danny la rouge you are in luck, it's still there
Two bridges is a lovely little spotHome of the Garden Gnome Since 1947
Selling Gnomes since 1947 and sheepskin products since 1960
Ah I haven't been to the main part TBH. I was thinking of the access for all path. I walked it and helped advise on the audio description a few years ago. Info on this page.
Totnes-Dartington Access for All Path - Dartington Trust
This popular and attractive footpath and cycle route runs for two miles alongside the River Dart and is carefully designed to be suitable for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users and people with sight loss.
www.dartington.org
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
As someone who lives in Clapton, I find the idea of Slapton very appealing.
