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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....

Walkies with Hedley

Walkies with Hedley on a chilly November morning. The canal was frozen but the walk was lovely and a very festive Robin posed for the camera. The Ted Hughes Poetry Trail has been created at Stover Country Park to celebrate his poetry and long-standing links with Devon. Visitors to the Trail can read examples of Hughes’ finest poems relating to the natural world. These poems have been chosen with the help of Carol Hughes to relate to the wildlife to be seen and heard around the Country Park. The Park features sixteen specially-designed ‘poetry posts’, each displaying a poem by Ted Hughes on a theme relating to the natural world. There is also a short Chil...

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...

Christmas in beautiful Shaldon

Providence Cottage. Celebrate Christmas in Shaldon- 23 - 30 December. Now: £974  Sleeps 6/7 | 3 Bedrooms | Close to the beach and other village amenities | Decked Courtyard | Beds made up for arrival | Hand and bath towels provided| Dog friendly  Providence Cottage is a charming character property, light and extremely comfortable with many character features. It is situated in Horse Lane, close to the beach, Shaldon to teignmouth ferry and all the village amenities are within a few minutes walk. The front door leads into the dining room with large dining table and chairs. Through to the lounge, with comfortable modern furniture, TV/DVD with a co...

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...