VISITING THE SOUTH WEST! Where to go, what to do!

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Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay in Torbay area.

Post by mister munkey » Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:14 pm

Hi there SW peeps. Thought I'd dip my toes into your neck of the woods as I need some tips.

Our little entourage are going to a party in Torquay next weekend, July 11th. We're taking the friday & monday off work to make a proper weekend out of it.

Question being, where would be the best site (fairly) close to town, in terms of views, atmosphere & friendlyness?
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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by samuel » Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:22 pm

The Deer Park is a lovely site and very close to Torquay. We stayed there a couple of years back and it was very good, Bar and outside swimming pool.

http://www.deerparkinn.co.uk
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Post by the janner vanner » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:01 am

I agree with Tim on that one, we stayed there the same time as he did, great site plenty to see in the area, great pub on site and not far from Dartmouth, enjoy your week end Chris and family
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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by Tony C » Sat Jul 04, 2009 9:59 am

Hello Mr M,
http://www.uptonmanorfarm.co.uk/
This site is only a few minutes drive from Torquay, it has really good reviews, I've not stayed here myself as it's only a short distance from my home. Dearpark is also excellent but does involve either using the Dartmouth ferry or a drive through Totnes which can be very congested.
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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by Tony C » Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:02 am

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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by maxheadroom » Sat Jul 04, 2009 12:22 pm

Munkey,
Don't forget if you want a cup of tea on the way or back, we are 1 mile from J11a M5 :D

Have a great time you four....
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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by mister munkey » Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:42 pm

Smoke me a kipper Max - We'll be there for teatime.

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Post by maxheadroom » Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:51 pm

Cider chilling & wine on the way :D :D
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Re: Nipping Down Your Way, Need Somewhere Splendid To Stay.

Post by Roberus » Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:58 pm

If I'm not too late try here http://www.dornafield.com/ .... about 3 miles from Torquay but located in some lovely countryside...cycle past there many time. HTH.
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Post by sajafi » Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:25 pm

i would like to take the family away for a weekend but not to fare and i would like to find a sight that hase a fly fishing lake and that will take dogs

if anyone has any ideas please let me know

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Re: fly fishing

Post by lizard » Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:30 pm

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Re: fly fishing

Post by sajafi » Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:55 pm

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :shock:

i do have a flat cap somwhere though :D
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Re: fly fishing

Post by Alison01326 » Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:39 am

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Re: fly fishing

Post by bongoing-mad-simon » Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:47 am

Hi sajafi, have a look at the Innis inn and fly fishery-and camp site, it's just down the road from me, never been there but it's only 1 mile from the eden project and near to St.Austell for shopping , new cinema etc- may be ideal :)
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Re: fly fishing

Post by cabte » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:21 pm

Trevedra farm is a nice camp that allow dogs no fly pond but there but one about 2 mins down the road called Drift Reservoir,
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