Cities, Seaside & Country Towns

Cities, Seaside & Country Towns...

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For high street shopping, theatres and cinemas the bustling Cathedral cites of Truro, Exeter and Plymouth are where to head for. Whilst smaller country and coastal towns give you the chance to really get to know the character of Cornwall & Devon.

Some of the buildings date back to Victorian times and beyond, and the architecture and history is well worth exploring with the help of Red Badge or Blue Badge Guides.

With a huge choice of coffee houses, restaurants, bistros and delis you will find plenty of rest stops in-between exploring the many shop filled lanes, taking in the sights and sampling the distinctive culture.

Branscombe

Branscombe

Branscombe is a picturesque village that sweeps down a beautiful valley to the sea at Branscombe Mouth.

Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth, in South Devon, is placed at the mouth of the estuary of the River Dart and is one of deepest ports along the south coast. Designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’, it is a perfect place to enjoy a day out while on holiday.

Exeter

Exeter

Exeter is located in the Southwest of England and is situated on the River Exe in the county of Devonshire.

Lynton & Lynmouth

Lynton & Lynmouth

Situated on the North Devon coastline Lynton and Lynmouth are joined by the world famous Cliff Railway. Lynmouth is nestled at the foot of the cliffs with Lynton perched 500 feet above.

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is a stunning coastal town with white washed houses, grand Victorian villas and terraces.

Truro

Truro

The bustling cathedral city of Truro is the main shopping town of Cornwall and much of the centre of the city has been converted to pedestrian areas.

Padstow

Padstow

Padstow, situated on the North Cornish coast, between Bude and Newquay, is an ´Old World´ fishing port with great charm and character.

Fowey

Fowey

Situated on the south coast of Cornwall between Looe and Mevagissey, Fowey is not only an historic town but also a commercial seaport.

Launceston

Launceston

Launceston, just off the main A30 at the eastern end of Cornwall, is proud to be known as the "Gateway to Cornwall".

Mousehole

Mousehole

Mousehole is one of the most beautifully picturesque fishing villages on the south coast of Cornwall between Penzance and Land’s End.

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh is a thriving little market town with an ancient history, with many of its older buildings remaining.

Seaton

Seaton

The coastal resort of Seaton is tucked away in a corner of East Devon at the mouth of the River Axe, in the beautiful, unspoilt Axe Valley.

Dawlish

Dawlish

Dawlish has been a popular seaside resort since the 18th Century and is situated on Brunel’s most scenic South Devon Coast Railway.

Ivybridge

Ivybridge

Ivybridge was originally a mill town with the River Erme providing the power for three mills – one of which still exists today.

Modbury

Modbury

Modbury is a small town dating from the 8th century lying in a hollow, surrounded by rolling hills, woodland and winding country lanes.

Penzance

Penzance

Located on the shoreline of Mounts Bay and looking over to St Michael’s Mount, stands the ancient market town of Penzance in Cornwall’s largest and most westerly borough.

St Ives

St Ives

St Ives is one of the most loved, visited and photographed picturesque seaside resorts in England.

Bigbury on Sea

Bigbury on Sea

Situated in Bigbury Bay on the South Devon Coast in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Babbacombe

Babbacombe

Babbacombe is situated adjacent to Torquay, with its own promenade which enjoys stunning coastal views across Lyme Bay as far as Dorset and even Portland Bill.

Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe must be one of the most beautiful harbour towns in the world, situated in the South Hams, at Devon´s most southerly tip.

Tavistock

Tavistock

Tavistock lies on the south west edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon UK, approximately 24 miles north of the city of Plymouth.

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