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trishh6

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PostPosted: 04 Feb 2006 03:58 pm Post subject: Devon Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

With flybe now doing cheap flights from Belfast to Exeter, I fancy a week in that part of the world for a change.

Would like to know what self catering cottages are like around the area. We'd like something near the coast, not tooooooooo far to drive from exeter . Anyone any any ideas? I don't know that part of England at all, so be grateful for any suggestions Smile

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PostPosted: 05 Feb 2006 09:27 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Have a look here trish..

http://www.welcomecottages.com/welu_homepage.html

or here...

http://www.holidaycottages4u.com/Devon-Cottages.html
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PostPosted: 05 Feb 2006 05:47 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Cheers guest

I'll have a look at those and see whats on offer Smile

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PostPosted: 05 Feb 2006 10:13 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

trish,

Do you want somewhere quet, lively, a place for adults and children alike?

I live in Torbay and depending on where you want to go and what you want to do, can also have a bearing on where you would like to stay?

Debbie Very Happy
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PostPosted: 05 Feb 2006 11:32 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Hi Debbie

Ideally we'd be after somewhere not too far from a beach, with plenty to see and do for the boys, ages 12 and 8. We'll hire a car so that we can drive out and see other places. So really somewhere that's quite lively, near the sea, and with nice wee villages & scenery to visit, around it. Oh and a nice cottage, though we might consider a caravan if the standard was good. I hate caravans normally but there seems to be a lot around the coastal areas. Am I asking too much?

Looking at those links guest gave me, it looks beautiful.

Any info you have would be great, debbie.

Thanks Smile
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PostPosted: 06 Feb 2006 02:21 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

trish,

Well I live in Paignton and it is very central for most things. Not to noisy (well most of the time anyway) Wink Torquay is the more busier noisier of the two. Brixham is a lovely place, but not to live, and I could not holiday there as I find it too quiet, but okay to visit Laughing

There are plenty of places to visit. Teignmlouth-lovely place. You have the moors, Dartmouth again a lovely place. You can take a ferry from this side of the water over to Dartmouth, it is only five mins, and again it is a lovely place, if a little expensive! Very Happy

Paignton has some lovely beaches. Preston Beach, Goodrington. My girls are ten and eleven and are never short of anything to do.

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PostPosted: 07 Feb 2006 05:01 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Debbie

Thanks so much for that info, I realllllllllllly wanna go now, its sounds exactly the kind of thing we're looking for Very Happy

How far of a drive is it from Exeter airport to Paignton? Or do you think we should base ourselves in Torquay? Is there much distance between the two?

Thanks again for your help, it's great to have info from someone who knows the area so well Smile

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PostPosted: 07 Feb 2006 10:29 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

trish,

Depending really on traffic Exeter to Paignton is approx 35 mins. From Paignton to Torquay is 5 to 10 mins along the sea front.

Paignton is in the middle of Brixham, Paignton, Goodrington, and is a good base as well to stay.

If your children do want something a little more livlier Wink then Torquay may be the better bet.

Good luck.

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PostPosted: 10 Feb 2006 04:17 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Cheers Debbie!

Thanks for all your help Very Happy

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PostPosted: 19 Feb 2006 06:52 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

Pigntons really good for kids/families...weve stayed there in the past. Debbie, weve booked a place at Illfracombe..so your gardens safe! Wink
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PostPosted: 27 Feb 2006 02:33 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster

guest wrote:
Pigntons really good for kids/families...weve stayed there in the past. Debbie, weve booked a place at Illfracombe..so your gardens safe! Wink

Wont bother cutting the grass then! Laughing

Trish

Debbie & guest

Thanks for the info

Chelseagirl

Can anyone recommend a decent hotel, guest house, b & b, in Paignton, near beach etc...

Or even a holiday park if they are any near beach, kids might like that?
Don't know about the adults

For 4 adults and 2 kids 3 & 10.

Thanks

CG

Guest1

See if there is anything of use here, CG... http://www.english-riviera.co.uk/indexgo.htm

Paignton

guest,

I think CG is now FED UP of looking at holiday apartments and hotels

I have PM'd her with several, no poor girl loads of links and they are all full

Guest1

She wants a tent then.......we'll be in Ilfracoombe in July.

Chelseagirl

Thanks for the link guest, I havce had lots of links from Paignton

she has been very helpful.

I have now booked up with Blue Chip Vacations.

www.bluechipvacations.com

So Paignton here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you soon Debs

Paignton

Chelseagirl

I don't drink coffee Debs so it'll have to be wine

or JD

I can't wait, I have my babysitters (parents) ready lol

Maid Marian

Paignton

Karen whats the date???

Only I need to stockup since Maid Marian has been

Maid Marian

Chelseagirl