Category Archives: South Hams

19
Mar 2012
Posted by Katie

Buckland Tout Saints Hotel… a magical experience!

Buckland Tout Saints

Buckland Tout Saints

From when you turn off and drive up to the car park there is something magical about Buckland Tout Saints Hotel from the off.  Situated only a short drive from the beautiful town of Salcombe it is one of South Devon’s finest hotels.

Steeped in woodland you walk through to discover this luxury country house hotel in what is the most beautiful of secluded spots. It really is the perfect place for a romantic retreat, your very special wedding day or even a luxurious venue for “ladies that lunch”.
The exterior of the hotel which is a …

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14
Feb 2012
Posted by Mike

Stunning new book for Coast Path

South West Coast Path

South West Coast Path

Adam Burton’s latest book focuses on the South West Coast Path and contains some simply stunning images.   Published by Francis Lincoln, the book showcases the National Trail which stretches 630 miles from Exmoor, to Lands End the on to Poole harbour.

Adams work has appeared on over 200 magazine and book covers including a year in Exmoor and has been rated ‘superb’ by BBC Countryfile Magazine,

Adam said, “Photographing for this book gave me the perfect opportunity to visit some of the world’s finest coastal locations, when the majestic scenery is showcased in glorious …

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31
Jan 2012
Posted by Mike

Fingals – our South Hams county retreat

Fingals Hotel

Fingals Hotel

South Devon has plenty of charm and the South Hams has to be my favourite place to explore.

Back in 2005 TV’s French Leave followed the antics of celebrity chef John Burton Race, his wife and 8 children as they spent a year in France. The sequel series followed the family returning to Dartmouth to renovate and open the New Angel restaurant, (now under new management as Angelique’).

I confess that this programme tempted us to book a table at the then New Angel some time later and at the same time we discovered Dartmouth and the …

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16
Dec 2011
Posted by Mike

The South West Coast Path

Vally of Rocks, Lynmouth

Vally of Rocks, Lynmouth

To find our about the most popular walking route in the South West we caught up with Bryan Cath, Chairman of the South West Coast Path Association.

Tell us about the South West Coast Path?

I have been the Chairman of the South West Coast Path Association for the last 10 years. The Association is there for the user of the path. It raises money towards improving the path for the enjoyment of the walker. It works closely with the relevant County Councils to ensure the path is complete and well maintained. Why not find out …

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