by Jennie | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorised
Have fun with the family on a canoe safari with Singing Paddles. There are excursions most days and the two hour family safaris on the River Avon are fun for all ages. Most of the excursions start at Bowcombe Creek, just outside Kingsbridge, so about a 15 minute...
by Jennie | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
November is a wonderful time to be in Devon. The crowds have gone but most shops and restaurants are still open. Blustery walks along the South West Coast Path are fantastic at this time of year and the colours from the hedgerows are just gorgeous....
by Jennie | Apr 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
The South Sands Ferry runs daily from the end of March to the end of October. It’s always a lovely trip pottering through the Salcombe estuary and ending up at South Sands where you can grab a coffee and a snack at Bo’s Beach Cafe or something more...
by Jennie | Mar 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
Fun for all the family at The Thurlestone Hotel this East Sunday, 2nd April. You can enjoy a delicious traditional Sunday lunch followed by an Easter Egg hunt for the children in the family. Booking is...
by Jennie | Oct 26, 2017 | Uncategorised
A spooky trail, craft activities and story telling are on this weekend at Overbeck’s House, the National Trust property just above South Sands. The cost is £3 per child on top of the usual admission charges. Make a morning of it by taking the South Sands Ferry...
by Jennie | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorised
This fantastic Food Festival, now in its 15th year, is taking place between Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd October. There is plenty to do for everyone, including a family area, sponsored by Coast and Country Cottages. Entry to the Festival is free and more information...
by Jennie | Aug 10, 2017 | Uncategorised
There’s a 2 day vintage working rally this coming weekend (12th & 13th August) at Sorley Cross, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4AF. As well as over 100 vintage tractors and a dog show, there are lots of fun activities. Traditional Craft marquee Fully licensed bar...
by Jennie | Jul 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
From this Sunday 17th July, Startpoint Lighthouse will be open every day except Fridays and Saturdays, with tours on the hour from 11am – 4pm. It’s a gentle walk down from the car park to the lighthouse and worth the climb up to the top of the building to...
by Jennie | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorised
Head to the Thurlestone Hotel on Sunday 9th July from 3pm – 6pm for an afternoon of Gin, Jazz and Canapes. Tickets are £10 each and include a Salcombe Gin and Fever Tree tonic or a Gin cocktail on arrival. To buy your ticket call the Thurlestone Hotel...
by Jennie | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorised
Friday 30th June is National Cream Tea Day and where better to enjoy a cream tea than in glorious Devon. Visit the beautiful Buckland Tout-Saints hotel (20 minutes from Leylands) for a delicious cream tea and add a glass of fizz for fun.
