Tag Archives: devon

04
Jan 2013
Posted by James

Colmer Lodge; the perfect family cottage


Amazing Outdoor Pool

Amazing Outdoor Pool

Planning your summer holidays for 2013? Looking for somewhere that the whole family can enjoy? Then you need look no further than Colmer Lodge in Kingsbridge, South Devon. Hidden away in a huge 23 acre-estate it’s a supremely idyllic place to relax and spend some quality time.

With both a large heated outdoor pool, as well as an indoor option the property is bound to impress. It’ll be a surprise if you want to leave the cottage with the option of heading in to the on-site gym, having a game on the tennis court or just playing …

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15
Nov 2012
Posted by Jessica

Christmas in the Countryside at the Fox & Hounds Country Hotel!


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The Fox & Hound Hotel

Christmas is a magical time of the year and there are always plenty of choices when it comes to places to visit during the holidays, but how do you know exactly where to go? If you are looking for a highly recommended, lovely place to spend a relaxing festive break with or without the family, then head to Fox & Hounds Country Hotel.  With a beautiful setting on the River Taw, the Fox & Hounds Country Hotel is a highly rated, award winning hotel. They offer good quality accommodation whilst maintaining an unpretentious family run …

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02
Nov 2012
Posted by Jessica

Toby’s dog friendly walk from Branscombe to Beer


Combe House Dog Walk

Toby’s on another great walk!

It’s November, the first signs of winter are here, and Toby from Combe House is back one of his favourite walks. This time, Toby walks Branscombe to Beer along the South West Coastal Path. This very scenic walk is beautiful, but does require a reasonable level of fitness of both dog and walker. With the colder temperatures and steep climbs at both ends of the walk, this walk is not for the faint hearted or over exuberant dog. There are impressive drops which can make for a more dangerous course. If you are up for …

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15
Oct 2012
Posted by James

5 of the Best Treats for a Seriously Spooky Halloween in Devon!


Halloween in Devon

Spooky Halloween in Devon!

Pumpkins, trick-or-treat and frightful fancy dress; Halloween is an annual event that elicits some of the best ideas for how to spook friends and family! In Devon, the spooky traditions stretch back hundreds of years, with it being known that the last witch hangings in England were performed on three witches from Bideford in 1682; giving the town a rather spooky past…

However, while witchcraft may have its place in Devon’s history, Halloween in 2012 makes for a much more fun and entertaining spectacle at a number of locations across the county.

Perhaps the best thing …

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03
Oct 2012
Posted by Jessica

Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks


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Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park!

Located in one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom and on the tide line of one of the most remarkable beaches Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks is a Holiday haven for the whole family. The position off the stunning North Devon coast is hard to exceed! Surrounded by beautiful National Trust countryside and situated only minutes from Woolacombe and its an illustrious three mile long beach which has been awarded a Blue Flag for over 20 years. The parks include favourites like heated indoor pools, sports activities, kids clubs with fun-packed entertainment. Parks include …

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03
Oct 2012
Posted by James

The Day of the Wedding at Bovey Castle


Bovey Castle

Beautiful Bovey Castle

Check out Katie’s account of second day staying at Bovey Castle for the wedding last Saturday…

After a fabulous night’s sleep in our beautiful room at Bovey Castle we awoke to the sun streaming through the windows. We took a look outside and the sun rising over the golf course was very re-freshing. We grabbed our swimming kit and thought we would head to breakfast followed by a stroll around the grounds and a quick swim before we donned our glad rags for the reason we were all here in this magnificent setting – the wedding!

Breakfast

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19
Sep 2012
Posted by James

Be Inspired…


St. Michael’s Mount

Be Inspired by our images…

Be Inspired! Our new photo feature…

Here at Stay In we think the best way to discover the South West is to see it. That’s why we’re beginning a new campaign to inspire our visitors through imagery of the places our Stay-In team know and love.

On our facebook page we’ll be sharing a photo of somewhere in the South West and using it to inspire the destinations you might want to visit next.

Head over to our Facebook page now to check out the new feature and let us know what you think of …

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03
Sep 2012
Posted by James

Toby’s Walks 4: Harpford Common above Sidmouth


Toby the Dalmatian

Toby’s Walking Guide

Toby the Dalmatian from Combe House, is back this week with his third walk near the beautiful Country House Hotel. This week he’s off to Harpford Common above Sidmouth!

1. From Combe, turn right at the bottom of the drive, and go up Parsonage Lane. When the road forks, take the turn and follow the lane until you meet the A375 and turn right towards Sidmouth. Then turn right again at Putt’s Corner, where the Hare and Hounds pub is. Drive straight along looking for a left turn signposted East Hill Strips and drive to the …

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29
Aug 2012
Posted by James

The Totnes Show


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Totnes – A first class show!

This bank-holiday weekend our Account Manager Katie spent her Sunday at the Totnes Show in South Devon. She reported back with the following:

“On Sunday, I had the pleasure of going down to the Totnes Show. Having been postponed once due to the poor weather they re-scheduled for the August Bank Holiday and they couldn’t have been luckier – the sky was blue and cloudless and the heat was turned up a notch! It was however very wet underfoot and wellies had to be worn but this added to the fun of the day!

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22
Aug 2012
Posted by James

Congratulations Clovelly!


Clovelly

Colourful Clovelly

Every year CountryfileMagazine hold a number of Awards for the best locations around the UK. This year’s winner in the ‘Best heritage attraction’ category is Devon’s very own Clovelly!

The voting is based on visitor experience and voted for all around the country, with the famous North Devon fishing village beating off a lot of competition to carry off the award.

As everyone knows, Clovelly doesn’t allow cars in to the village, making it an idyllic example of times gone by. A huge number of cottages line the steep streets and a number of fishing boats sit at …

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