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| Not long until the holidays now. Yours
may be arranged already, but if not, we’d love to
welcome you to the wonderful West
Country to drink in some terrific views,
marvel at the dramatic coast, sample delicious local
food, put your feet up, tune in to a quieter pace of life
and relax in our wonderful corner of England.
Sunshine may have been in short supply recently but a
chap from the Met Office (Exeter based!) has said things
tended to average themselves out over the year. That should
mean we’re due a bit of the shiny stuff –
like now please!
If you’d like some ‘weather insurance’
– how about a place with an indoor pool or games
room? Some are still available for the holidays and so
are lots of other lovely cottages close to ‘things
to do’.
Read on for more …
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There are some excellent agricultural shows
during July. Stithians,
near Truro, is on the 16th, Launceston’s
is on the 19th, Totnes and District is
on the 26th and the Mid Devon Show is held
near Tiverton on the 28th. All feature
large classes of livestock exhibits, horses, dogs and, of
course, lots of lovely bits to eat and drink. There is also
the South Western Game and Country Show
at the Exeter Westpoint Show Ground on
the 21st and 22nd.
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... to Killerton House near Exeter
which is the venue for a series of open air concerts
during the summer. On July 14th, it’s
an opportunity for all you big band and jazz
fans to enjoy yourselves with bands like Big Band Boogie
Jazz, King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys. Booking hotline:
01392 881345/883137
For handy places to stay nearby have a look at ...
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Tavistock Food and Drink Festival
takes place on July 28th and 29th. Tavistock is truly
the food centre of the South West, having
won the Best Food Town in the South West
competition 2006 – 2007. During the two days there
will be celebrity chef demonstrations
in a new 200 seat demonstration theatre plus hundreds
of top quality regional exhibitors, a Farmers' Market
in Bedford Square, Children’s Food Tent, live music
and a new large seating and eating area.
www.tavistockfoodfestival.co.uk
One of our new properties is in Tavistock and currently
has availability for the week beginning 28th ...
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People fly in from all over the place for this annual
event and park their planes close to a
display of classic cars, giving you a great
opportunity for a close-up view of everything.
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This event, run by Lieutenant Commander Rob Lawson,
has become hugely popular. Over the weekend there are
2 heats which take 30-45 minutes each and there are great
views to be had from the amphitheatre formed
by the Lantern and Capstone Hills. The
event is part of a National Championship and the Devon
Cup and attracted 10,000 spectators last year.
If you fancy this, why not stay at Chilsworthy ...
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Following this successful first-time event last year,
the 2007 Festival promises a day packed full of maritime-themed
entertainment for all the family, including juggling,
theatre, sea shanties, Punch & Judy, crabbing competition,
beach hog roast, and much, much more.
The Josefine of Watchet, a beautifully
restored, traditional Danish sailing vessel, will
arrive at Clovelly the evening of Friday July 20th and stay
until the 24th or 25th. To book a sail, please call 07971
376172. Tickets cost £29 inc. free entry to village.
www.sailjosefine.co.uk
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The Fowey Classics are a combination
of beautiful yachts and friendly
participants in a rally of traditional
and classic boats, including replicas and modern
classics.
The cottage below at Mawnan Smith is currently available
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| …and had loads of fun at the Ashcombe Adventure
Centre a couple of weeks ago... the pictures tell
the story!!
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Richard Baker is the owner of Honey
House (
J140)
and has received an award from the Royal Institute of Chartered
Surveyors for the restoration of a 12th Century
water mill at Combebow which was in a serious state
of disrepair. The Royal Institute have described the work
as an ‘absolute gem’.
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We’ve taken on an amazing number
of new holiday homes over the last few weeks and, because
they've only just joined us, they may offer you the chance
of finding somewhere to go in the summer months.
Do have a look at
R47,
L621,
R48
and A614
below. There is always someone in our team happy to help
fill in any details you can’t quite
discern from our descriptions and give you more
of a feel for the one you’re interested in.
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Newton Ferrers |
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| Calstock |
Chagford |
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The MCS (Marine Conservation Society)
is a charity that cares for our seas, shores and
its wildlife. We are working with them in 2007
to raise money for their various projects. If
you'd like to donate we suggest £1
with bookings. £700 has been raised
so far this year and we'll match the total
raised at the end of the year.
We hope you enjoy a peaceful and happy holiday,
wherever you decide to go.
Best wishes
Moray Bowater
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