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The south-west of England is arguably the most beautiful corner of the British Isles. Traditionally English, our holiday cottages in Devon & Cornwall are perfect to visit England as it used to be - with sleepy backwaters and quiet harbours, where a Blackberry is a fruit and rush hour
INTRODUCTION
Cottages in the south-west of England are in some of the most beautiful counties of the country, noted for their rugged coastlines dotted with quaint fishing harbours and beach walks, wild moorland and bustling market towns. Though easily accessible either by train from London or by plane to Bristol or Exeter, the region feels a million miles away from the cares and pace of city life.
The coastline is perhaps the regions biggest attraction – with family friendly beaches, deserted coves, little fishing hamlets and renowned surfing. Though the region hosts a number of well-known beach resorts, it is the natural beauty of the isolated cliffs and inlets which deserves particular attention.
The coast supports a lively seafood industry and notable restaurants thrive on the fresh produce. Rick Stein notably put Padstow on the gastronomic map and Jamie Oliver followed in his wake with Fifteen in Watergate Bay. It’s not only the fresh seafood that makes the south-west such a culinary discovery – the mild climate encourages lush green fields and orchards which result in fine, locally grown fruit and vegetables and dairy produce such as English cheeses and clotted cream.
South-west England enjoys the mildest of English weather, with warm currents swept from the Caribbean resulting in beautiful gardens rich with exotic plants. Some of England’s best-known botanical attractions are located in this region, such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Buckland Abbey and The Eden Project.
In addition to its natural attractions, the south-west enjoys a lively social scene which includes international events as well as quirky customs dating back centuries, such as pot walloping, worm charming and pixie banishing…
Speak to one of our experts today about our cottages in the south-west of England.
VILLAS IN SOUTH-WEST ENGLAND
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Splash CottageLocation : South-West England,Great BritainDevon | Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 4 Splash Cottage is an authentic delightful thatched cottage, delightfully restored to 21st century comfort, yet retaining its character. The cottage is located in the pretty Devon hamlet of Ponsworthy, in the heart of Dartmoo(...) |
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Sweeton ManorLocation : South-West England,Great BritainDevon | Bedrooms: 6 | Sleeps: 12 + 2 Sweeton Manor is a property of character and charm set amidst wonderful Dartmoor National Park scenery in a wild and wonderful part of Devon. It has easy access to the moors for walking and cycling, a short drive from the south coast w(...) |
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The SmithyLocation : South-West England,Great BritainDevon | Bedrooms: 2 | Sleeps: 4 As the name suggests, The Smithy was formerly a working forge, now delightfully restored to 21st century comfort, yet retaining its character. The cottage is located in the pretty Devon village of Ponsworthy, in the heart of Dartmoor. Its location ma(...) |
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Treverra CottageLocation : South-West England,Great BritainCornwall | Bedrooms: 4 | Sleeps: 8 Visitors to Treverra soon discover what the Cornwall addiction is all about. If Cornwall is a shoulder-dropping sigh of relief to be out of the fast lane for a while, Treverra’s position on its dreamy 14 acre estate above Rock, its tranquillity, its views(...) |
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PRACTICAL INFO
Great Britain operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
English is the principal language across Great Britain.
Great Britain’s unit of currency is the Pound Sterling, divided into 100 Pence.
In Great Britain, travellers cheques are sometimes accepted as payment in larger department stored but can be easily converted into local currency at banks. Hotels, shops, restaurants and many other venues accept all major credit cards and ATM access is widespread. American Express is less widely accepted. Exchange currency only at authorised outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
A charge for service is often added to restaurant bills but, if it’s not, a typical gratuity would be equal to 10 - 15% of the total. In pubs, tipping lounge staff is at your discretion but is generally not common practice. When paying taxi fares, it is usual to tip up to 10% and round up to the nearest pound.
The British weather has a bad reputation but in actual fact rainy days are nowhere near as common as you may expect. The seasons are marked: In summer, days are bright and usually sunny: Spring and autumn can be cool in the evenings and rain showers are more common; In winter snow is rare but it can be cold and frosty.
While jeans are acceptable, “smart casual” attire in Britain often means stylish trousers or skirt outfit for women and a shirt with collar and trousers for men. Cotton and other light fabrics are comfortable choices for summertime. Spring and autumn temperatures dictate medium-weight clothing selections and in winter warm pullovers are required.
For the countryside, bring comfortable walking shoes with low or no heels. An umbrella or light raincoat may come in handy.
For up to date information on latest health and vaccination recommendations, please contact your doctor.
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