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Some may, but we’re not giving up on summer just
yet! And even when the sun doesn’t shine, the beautiful
West Country has lots of alternatives
to those lovely hot beach days for which we all long. So
take your minds off the weather forecast
for a while and have a look at what else there is on offer.
If you haven’t booked your holiday yet and don’t
fancy airport delays, we still have a few holiday
homes for the August weeks, one
or two even in Cornwall. So have a look at
our website
or give us a call, we are ever ready to
help you with holiday homes we’ve seen and to answer
any queries you may have.
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You needn’t go to Machu Picchu - on Dartmoor you
can go trekking with these lovely beasts through the hidden
valleys and tors of the moor. Expeditions start
not far from the lovely moorland village of Widecombe.
http://www.dartmoorllamawalks.co.uk/dlw/
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Also on Dartmoor, there is a wealth of walks and
tours available from the National Park. See their
website - www.discoverdartmoor.com
– or phone them on 01822 890414.
We have over 80 properties on Dartmoor to choose from, some
still with spaces in August. Take a look at:
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In Somerset you’ll find Cothay Manor
near Wellington, a beautiful, small medieval house
with a romantic garden of great age with
links to the Wars of the Roses.
www.cothaymanor.co.uk/
And again in Somerset, the village of Wedmore
on the Somerset Levels has been enjoying a Harvest
Home festival for the past 85 years. This year
it’s on August 17th.
www.wedmoreharvesthome.co.uk
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| …has attractions for the holidays. A magical
mythical voyage from Bude to St Germans, their
new giant floor game explores Cornwall’s many mystic
monsters and spooky spirits. With
huge toadstools, various forfeits and a wishing well along
the way, you’ll encounter a number of crazy characters
during your race to the finish line.
Or grab some bait and go crabbing -
from July 21st. They’ll give you the bait, line
and bucket, expert help and a safe and friendly place
to test your crabbing skills - they’ll
even do the messy bits! Lasts 45mins and runs weather
permitting.
Stay nearby at
S18
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And how about a bit of fishing? At this
time of year our coastal waters are so full of mackerel
that catching them is child’s play. In many coastal
towns you'll find mackerel fishing boat trips
on offer to help you do just that. It's an often under-rated,
delicious fish that deserves your attention.
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Appledore and Instow Regatta - August 5th-12th
Falmouth Regatta Week – August 11th-18th
Beer Regatta - August 12th-19th
Salcombe Town Regatta - 12th -18th August with fireworks
on 16th
Fowey Royal Regatta – August 19th-25th
Bideford Regatta - August 26th
Dartmouth
Regatta - August 30th- September 1st
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Combe
Martin Carnival Week - August 4th-11th
Hartland Carnival Week - August 5th-12th
Dawlish Carnival
- August 11th-18th
Ilfracombe Carnival - August 23rd-24th
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Sidmouth Folk Week - August 3rd-10th
South Zeal 30th Dartmoor Folk Festival - August 10th-12th
Bideford Folk Festival - August 13th-19th
Blackdown Beer and Music Festival - August 17th and18th
Location: Cherry Hayes Farm, Devon - Tel: 01460 234221
Burnham-on-Sea Folk Festival - August 31st-September 2nd
…and Bude Jazz Festival - August 25th-September
3rd
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Roll back the years and boogy away to the sounds of The
Jam (reformed after 25 years) and Echo and the Bunnymen
at the Falmouth Bay Events Square Live
on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th
August. Tickets £25 per day or if you fancy
getting a party together, one free ticket for every 10 you
purchase. More details at
www.falmouthbayeventssquarelive.co.uk
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Medieval Extravaganza at Chapelton Barton
- August 18th and 19th
Jousting and archery displays, Ye Olde Red-tail Falconers,
craft stalls, children's rides and more. 4 miles south
of Barnstaple (via A377 or by rail to Chapelton Station).
Organiser: 01769 560998.
Padstow to Rock Charity Swim - August 25th
Like lemmings into the sea the hardy volunteers go and,
fortunately, emerge on the other side intact and in good
spirits. Anyone can enter the swim, though it is recommended
for strong swimmers only and the entry fee is £25.
It’s all for a good cause and you do get a pasty
for your effort!! Spectators can view from Padstow or
Rock and the more support for the swimmers, the better!!
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The event is held on August Bank Holiday Monday and involves
the entire port of Newlyn, the quays, market and related
land being taken over by stalls and stands.
The event is very popular and thousands of visitors attend.
In addition to the more commercial side, there’s an
extensive programme of music in the marquee,
water-based events and some vessels are open to the public
and, of course, lots of fish to buy and try…
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Pasty Day is celebrated with live local bands,
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Sitting bumper to bumper inching your way along the A30
towards your holiday in Cornwall should now be a thing of
the past thanks to the opening of the newly dualled A30
which takes the road round this notorious bottle-neck and
wings you on your way to the end of Cornwall.
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| The 2008 Helpful Holidays brochure is
nearing completion and you can get a look now at some of
the new holiday homes we have on our website. There’s
a lovely barn conversion near Totnes
(L69)
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We’re well aware of how difficult things may
be in your area and perhaps the problems you may have
faced in getting to the West Country in recent weeks.
We do hope that wherever you’re going on holiday
in the coming weeks, your journey will be smooth and your
stay relaxing and fun.
Best wishes
Moray Bowater
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