18
May 2012
Posted by kyle

Sidmouth Harbour….proud to be English


Sidmouth Harbour Hotel

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel

With all the hype that is coming with the Queens diamond jubilee some of us are lost for ideas on how to celebrate this long awaited occasion. Last year we saw how united the country became with the celebration of Will and Kate’s wedding, it’s now time for the royal family to have another go.

Whether you’re a fan of the monarch or not, I think we can all agree that our Queen has been a great ambassador for this country. Therefore we need to make sure we do what we do best and celebrate. For all …

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17
May 2012
Posted by kyle

We can try and replace Mother Nature


Wavesurfer

Wavesurfer

For the locals and tourists, one of the reasons we love the South West is for the rare chance to experience the sport of surfing. Sadly though the last SIX weeks have been awful, with barely a ripple hitting the beach it is clear that frustration is starting to grow in the area.

Surfing is a great sport that should be attempted by everyone however it is a sport that sadly isn’t always on your doorstep. Reliant on many factors whether it is the swell, wind or working hours you learn very quickly that you have to make the …

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15
May 2012
Posted by Holly

Fantastic summer offers at The Cavendish, Torquay

The Cavendish Hotel

The Cavendish Hotel

It’s time to start thinking about that Summer break and there are some fab deals to be had across the UK but what better place than Devon! We came across one in particular that we thought we would share…The Cavendish Hotel in Torquay is a family run hotel perfect for families.With indoor and outdoor pools and a brand new kids play area in the hotel garden set up for the summer it caters for the whole family! The beach is a short walk away and with ample to do in Torquay you will be sure to have …

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11
May 2012
Posted by Holly

Woolacombe the perfect holiday destination

Woolacombe bay

Woolacombe Bay

Woolacombe is definitely one of the best holiday destinations in Devon. With its rolling countryside, quaint shops and cafes and most importantly it’s blue flag sandy beach it offers the perfect seaside holiday.

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks offer something for everyone and you will be spoilt for choice! There are 4 parks to choose from but you are free to use the facilities of all and they even provide an interlinking bus! With action packed parks to parks that are slightly quieter and rurally set you will find something that all the family enjoy….even the dog as they …

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09
May 2012
Posted by Katie

Keep on running…

Bideford 10K

Bideford 10K

Well we are in May & the Bideford 10k is next week… I don’t think any of us thought it would actually come but our numbers have arrived and it would seem that this is really happening!

We have joined forces with Farm & Cottage Holidays to raise money for the Childrens Holiday Foundation which is a fantastic local charity and we are thrilled to be able to help.

The run itself is 10 kilometers of waterside running which to be fair isn’t all bad… A run out from Bideford to Instow with views over to Barnstaple and …

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08
May 2012
Posted by Katie

Toybox Travels!

Win a holiday!

Win a holiday!

At Stay in Devon we love to give people the chance to come and experience the beautiful county for themselves.

We are giving you all the chance to win a holiday for up to 6 people at a John Fowler Holiday Park which means you can truly relax and enjoy all there is to offer down here in the West Country. Not only that, but for all the kids in the group they will win a Trunki Toybox. We have partnered up with our friends at Trunki who we love as they just offer the most …

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01
May 2012
Posted by Mike

Ashburton Blues Festival

Ashburton Blues Festival

Ashburton Blues Festival

Only a month to go!

It’s exactly four weeks until the ASHBURTON BLUES FESTIVAL, on June 1, 2, and 3.

For those of you who have not yet bought your tickets, there’s still time.

Friday 1-Headlining: Andy Fairweather Low

Support –Steve ‘Big Man’Clayton and The Revolutionaires

Saturday 2-Headlining: Eric Bibb

Support – The Wildcards, and Johnny Whitehill and his Groove-a-Matics

Sunday 3 – Headlining: Elkie Brooks

Support – The Untouchables, and The Franck Ash Band

Fringe includes: David Raphael Band, Out of Ca$h, Paint It Blue, Sgt Fury, Bad Knees Blues Band, Victoria Klewin …

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20
Apr 2012
Posted by kyle

Just a standard life saving day!

Beach lifeguard course

Beach lifeguard course

During a cold February I thought to myself, how could I spend my time during these cold winter days? I know, I could spend a week in the Atlantic Ocean!

Having a passion for the water I spent some of my time off during the winter to get myself trained as a beach lifeguard. This picture was taken at Westward Ho during one of the training days. Look at the lovely weather!!

The course lasts 6 days including assessment and is taken by the St Ives RNLI legend that is John Sagar. I found the entire course …

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19
Apr 2012
Posted by Mike

The Magdalen Chapter opens 25 June 2012

Magdalen Chapter

Magdalen Chapter

Chapter Hotels’ second property, The Magdalen Chapter, will open on 25 June in the heart of Exeter, Devon, close to the city’s Norman cathedral and Gandy Street’s independent boutiques and historic quayside.

Previously the West England Eye Hospital, the 19th century building has been sympathetically restored by award winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley to become a contemporary 59-bedroom hotel.

Design transformation
Original Victorian features have been maintained throughout the building and striking new extensions have been added to create bright public spaces. Contemporary interiors, furniture and lighting by Russell Pinch, state-of-the-art technology, as well as modern art …

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18
Apr 2012
Posted by kyle

The Nation is getting ready…

2012 Olympics

2012 Olympics

All over Britain the hot topic of the day is once more directed to the Olympics. London’s 2012 Olympics has hit another mile stone today…..100 days remaining.

Honestly, did anyone think we would be in this position today? There seems to be a feeling of casualness at this time. Four years ago most Brits would have probably expected this to be a time of frantic last minute builds wish us all having to throw our pennies at a dry fund. Thankfully this is not the case; due to all the hard work behind the scenes us Brits can …

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