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What a difference ...

What a difference a day makes. This weeks storm washed this blue motor boat up high and dry on The Ness rocks. This is what was left of the boat 24 hours later. On my way home a small crabbing trawler was heading out to a very rough sea. Brave people....

A Pooches Paradise

Dog Friendly - Why Shaldon And Devon Are The Perfect Destination For You And Your Pooch   If you are planning a holiday to the coast this spring or summer and cannot bare to leave your pups at home- Then do not fear! The picturesque village of Shaldon and the county of Devon is the idyllic location for coastal dog walks, exploring beautiful countryside, eating at outstanding eateries and much much more.  Dog Friendly Properties Here at Cottages South West we offer a wide range of dog friendly properties to accommodate everyone, from large 5-bedroom home from homes with views over the estuary, to small apartments right by the beach.  Below is a picture of...

Fish Quay opens in teignmouth

Fish Quay opens in teignmouth   A £1.1 million Fish Quay has opened in teignmouth, South Devon, that was built to help boost fishing, leisure and tourism industries in teignmouth and surrounding areas. Close to our Devon holiday cottages, the quay will be the great place for recreational fishing. The regeneration scheme aims to boost the livelihoods of the local South Devon fishermen, help retain the fishing heritage of the area and encourage visitors with new facilities and boats. The wooden jetty has been replaced with a new pontoon, as well new equipment for fisherman to process their catches. There has also been an improvement in landing facil...

Our Top Recommends For Must Visit Towns in Devon

Our Top Recommendations For Must Visit Towns in Devon    Devon’s charming history, exceptional and raw beauty, vast and mixed landscape have created an abundance of fabulous places to visit and explore. Read our suggestions for the must-visit towns in Devon.   Totnes   Located in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and encircled by woods and flowing streams, Totnes is a blossoming hub of eccentric, vibrant and unforgettable experience. Totnes is recognised for its progressive bohemian vibe, drawing people from all walks of life to experience its music, art and alternative health forms. With a long history, Totnes still runs its fabulou...

Watersports to do in South Devon

Watersports to do in South Devon   Water sports are fun for all the family and there are tonnes of water sports to get involved with around teignmouth, which is close to our South Devon holiday cottages. If you are looking for either a day of fun, or a couple days learning a new skill, this is the place to be.   Windsurfing Whether a novice or an expert at windsurfing there are courses in teignmouth that provide one on one tuition to help you get to grips with the sport. teignmouth Bay has fantastic conditions for surfing, and if you are young or old, windsurfing is a fun sport to take part in.   Sailing courses If you are looking to do a...

£250K Vacum

If you have visited Shaldon before you will be aware that it’s situated at the mouth of the River Teign. Across the River is teignmouth which has a thriving port with coasters coming and going according to the tides.  Its main export is ball clay, which is mined locally at Kingsteignton. Imports include animal feed, fertilizer, timber, building materials, stone and coal. There are over 800 shipping movements a year handling more than 600 thousand tonnes of cargo. Keeping the channel navigable is an ongoing challenge and usually it’s done by a small dredger The Manning on a daily basis. teignmouth Harbour Commission have invested have spent &pou...