Meadfoot Beach + South West coast path
The Guest House is a short
walk from the warm and sheltered Meadfoot Beach,
where you can idle away many hours on one of Torquay's
finest bays.
There are plenty of walks close by, either through
the wonderful Devon woodlands and moors or along
the Torbay section of the South West coast path
across Daddyhole Plain or around Hope's Nose.
Visit the Official Site: www.swcp.org.uk
See the BBC 'Walk Through Time' site: www.bbc.co.uk/devon
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Golf In And Around Torbay Area
The Meadfoot Bay Hotel introduces The Devon Golfing
Academy. Hotel owner Chris Waters Class AA. PGA
Golf Professional will shortly open a state of
the art indoor golf studio incorperating a golf
simulator.
Golf lessons will be available as well as Golf
Simulation hire by individuals or groups (play
real life stress free golf on some of the
worlds top courses). Drinks and Lite Bite food
menu will also be available.
Golf holidays can be tailored to suit all needs
ranging from individuals looking for a Weekend
Break and a round of golf, to full Golf Society
Days. Please just let us know your requirements
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Dartmoor National Park
Dartmoor, designated a National Park in 1951 is
within easy reach. It is a beautiful moorland landscape
with wooded valleys and wind swept Tors. There are
600 miles of public rights of way and ideal to explore
by car, foot, cycle or on horseback. Dartmoor is
a rich habitat for wildlife and has a wealth of
archaeological remains.
Visit the Official Site:
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Torquay
harbour
Torquay harbour is just 10 minutes walk from the
hotel. The pretty harbour is surrounded by a good
variety of shops, restaurants and pubs and close
by are Torquay's Princess Theatre, Museum and Torre
Abbey. Visit Torquay's newest attraction - Living
Coasts, where you can take a journey around the
coastlines of the world and see penguins, fur seals,
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Totnes, Dartmouth
+ Dartington
A few miles away on the beautiful
river Dart lie Totnes and Dartmouth, historic
towns of great character. Dartington Hall, near
Totnes, is well worth a visit with its lovely
gardens and open-air Shakespeare performances
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Cockington
Only a mile from Torquay seafront, Cockington is
a journey into a bygone age, In an idyllic village
setting you can wander around thatched cottages,
watch the blacksmith at work in the forge, enjoy
a cream tea and stroll through acres of woodland
and gardens. At the heart of the estate stands
Cockington Court, a 17th Century manor house
with its craft demonstrations, a Norman church
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Exeter and Plymouth
Further a field, yet no more that forty minutes
by car, are the cities of Exeter and Plymouth.
One of the best ways to discover Exeter is to
join one of the free guided walking tours, which
explore different aspects of the city's history.
Plymouth is home to the National Maritime Aquariums,
Britain's foremost aquarium set up for education,
conservation and research. For Gin lovers a visit
to Black Friars Distillers, home of Plymouth Gin,
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Brixham and Paignton
Brixham and Paignton, the two other towns of Torbay,
have their own appeal and many attractions such
as one of England's biggest zoos, steam trains
and Water Park. We recommend a boat trip across
the bay, to appreciate the views that led to Torquay
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National Trust
The national trust has a number of properties
in South Devon, with gardens and houses open to
the public.
Among the many attractions are:
Coleton Fishacre - a garden by the sea
Compton Castle - a 14th century fortified manor
house
Buckland Abbey - Associated with Sir Francis Drake
Castle Drogo - A 20th century castle
Visit the
Official South West Site: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/regions/devoncornwall
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Agatha Christie
One of Torquay's most famous inhabitants was Agatha
Christie. A must for fans of her books, you can
walk the "Agatha Christie Mile" starting
at the Tourist Info Centre.
Her home, "Greenway House", was recently
acquired by the National Trust and the gardens
are open to the public during certain months. |
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Toad's Theatre
The Little Theatre promises to be a
great night out with something to
entertain everyone, from well-known
classics, thrillers & comedies
to ground-breaking works which offer
challenges to audiences & performers alike.
www.toadstheatre.co.uk
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