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Devon delights
By Junior on 03/08/2011 17:33:57
Devon, a fascinating destination to travel to
Renowned for its sweeping coastal views and lush hills, Devon is one UK destination benefitting from the ash cloud as bookings are up 70 per cent. From fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast to cycle trails, there is simply loads to do. Visit
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Boutique living in Babbacombe
By Junior on 11/08/2011 17:36:50
For a stylish Devon break, try The Cary Arms, a boutique-style hotel located on the beach in Babbacombe
including Devon beef, Lyme Bay lobster and line-caught seafood. A cottage for four costs £400 per night and you can even take the dog. Tel: 01803 327110; www.caryarms.co.ukSee our UK section for lots more superb travel ideas.
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A very English affair
By Junior on 10/08/2011 16:07:02
Mariners is a single storey wing of Coleridge House, an elegant country house just two miles from the golden sweep of Slapton Sands in Devon
Recently refurbished with high-quality contemporary furnishings throughout, it sleeps up to six people. There’s a private courtyard with barbecue, and guests are free to explore the grounds’ manicured lawns, woodland and summer house; an adjoining footpath leads to the beach. The...
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Homes for the holidays
By Junior on 09/08/2011 15:13:01
CV Travel has a collection of British holiday houses in Devon, The Cotswolds, Herefordshire, Wales and East Anglia in beautiful locations
There are town houses, manor houses, converted barns and an old mill that are packed with character as well as facilities including croquet lawns, indoor pools and Nintendo Wiis. There’s also the option of a chef and babysitting. For example, Woodlands House in Herefordshire is a...
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10 of the Best UK Beaches
By Suzanne Milne on 13/08/2010 13:28:51
Nothing beats a day of play on a beach. So grab your bucket and spade and get set for fun!
the western fringe. Only the road separates the sea from beach shops, a charming café and a pub with an excellent restaurant. Public toilets are adjacent to the beach. Visit www.cornwall-online.co.uk3. Blackpool Sands, Devon This award-winning beach is one
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Weekend breaks away from the kids
By Junior on 15/08/2011 14:56:57
Of course you love your children, but once in a while you've got to make space for a lazy weekend without your little ones
they’ve died and gone to heaven. Alternatively, The Cary Arms is one of the most sophisticated hotels in Devon. Nestling on the cliff at Babbacombe Bay, there are eight rooms in the main house, all individual and uplifting with New England meets British
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Charming UK farms
By Junior on 23/08/2011 17:16:50
From meeting cows to exploring forests, Feather Down Farms offer great outdoor experiences for families at 26 locations across the UK
A typical “tent” has beds, a stove and toilets, but 2011 sees a little more luxury at Billingsmoor Farm in Devon and Manor Farm in Hampshire. The Feather Down and Frills package includes a private hot tub and shower set up outside your tent
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Junior's guide to exciting ranches
By Junior on 16/08/2011 10:14:18
A horseback ride exploring Navajo culture, a raft down the Vallecito Lake...a Wild West holiday is a winning family holiday idea
and activities. Flights from £565 per person.Closer to home, and less harsh on your purse, farm stays in the West Country will enchant your children. Helpful Holidays offers a range of Devon farm cottages. Stay near Honiton in East Devon and help out
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Little Britain
By Junior on 26/08/2011 16:55:13
You’ll find all the ingredients you need to give your child a memorable holiday close to home. Discover the best these isles have to offer…
-bedroom lodge. Fixit and Mixit Cottages, DevonTwo exceptionally quaint cottages on a working dairy farm that is hidden in a country valley near Kingsbridge, south Devon. The cottages have all been converted from huge barns and have shared use of a heated indoor
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The world's greatest zoos
By Junior on 16/08/2011 16:21:16
Get excited over exotic animals and have fun feeding farmyard creatures - here is Junior's guide to the best zoos around the globe
in a cottage or converted farm building. Farm and Cottage have some lovely properties in the southwest. Thelbridge Farm in Great Torrington, North Devon, is a charming 16th-century property, which you can explore by arrangement with the farmer. Prices
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