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SUMMER Numerous beaches and
coves to visit, picnics (we can provide them) water-sports, going
out on boat trips or mackerel-fishing in July. Take the children
to explore the rockpools or go crabbing near the beach huts. There is
so much to do and watch from sailing competitions to firework displays
and festivals. Wander round the Marinas or just sit annd laze on the
beach. Mackerel fishing boat trips from Brisham and Paignton July and
August.
AUTUMN is lovely! The days are
shorter but can get quite hot in mid-day. Generally the
temperatures are of course lower than summer and the humidity is less
so ideal weather for getting out and about! Autumn is ideal for
walking and exploring, easy to park and not crowded as in the
summer and many attractions are open through to the end of October or
all year. In Autum visit places like Bicton Park Botanical Gardens for
the beautiful autumnal colours (open all year) and Coleton Fishacre
(NT) on the doorstep.
WINTER: have a great Christmas
shopping break. Huge choice of shopping from out of town retail
parks with the usual large stores like M&S and Next to quaint
small shops in the old town of Totnes, or art and craft exhibitions and
galleries. Several garden centres and craft centres and markets all
within easy travelling distance. OR Visit the new up-market
shopping centre of Princess Hayes in Exeter. We also have Christmas
Packages ( see seasonal breaks).
Of course there are rainy days throughout the
year. But even then there is plenty to do and see. There are
inside activities like the Leisure Pool at the Riviera Centre, Kent's
Cavern whatever the weather, Museums and historic houses, plays and
cinema and a host of other things. You won't be stuck in watching the
rain run down the windows and wondering what on earth you could so on
such a day!
So much to do and so little time to do it in! Many guests who stay for two nights wish they had booked for much longer - in fact they do so on their next visit!
Look at some of what is on offer below! (Many more LINKs at bottom of this page)
Local activities include :
sailing, wind-surfing, sea-kayaking, fishing, cycle hire, golf, pitch
and putt, indoor sports centre, gym, sub-aqua, go-carts,
quad-bikes, pony-trekking.
Day trips: Lands End, North Devon Coast including Tintagel (all by car or coach). Or visit the Eden Project www.edenproject.co.uk
Boat trips to Dartmouth, along the coast and fishing trips.
For animal lovers: Visit Paignton Zoo, the minature pony centre, Living Coasts www.livingcoasts.org.uk,the national marine aquarium at Plymouth www.national-aquarium.co.uk
For ghost hunters: ghost walks in
Brixham and visit the haunted castles of Berry-Pomeroy (Info ring 01801
866618) or Crompton Castle (National Trust) ( as on TVs Most Haunted)
Or do something unusual eg A Picnic Boat www.thepicnicboat.co.uk or a jeep safari on Dartmoor www.dartmoorsafaris.co.uk or go to jail - yes- visit Dartmoor Heritage Centre www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk
Enjoy gardens such as
Greenway – Agatha Christie’s Home; Coleton Fishacre (Art
Deco), and Overbeck ( all NT)and many garden centres and nuseries
including Orchid Paradise www.orchids.co.uk
Historic sites such as Sir Francis’ Drakes home, Buckland Abbey (NT), Buckfast Abbey www.buckfast.org.uk, Castle Drogo(NT) and Cockington village
Historic towns such as Totnes with its Elizabethan market days, Dartmouth and its naval traditions
You can take retail therapy at Trago Mills, Torquay and Dartington Craft Centre.
Slightly further afield, explore beaches like the
beautiful award winning Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands (WWII historic
site) or visit Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island. famous for its
Art Deco hotel as featured in Agatha Christies "Evil under the
Sun". BBC's Poirot Collection.
Organic food lovers:
Anytime of the year is good as there is a great diversity of food
around. Special events and tours and meals at Riverford
organic farm www.riverford.co.uk .
Fantastic organic meal there. ( and includes organic meat- you won't
want to eat for a week afterwards). BOOK IN ADVANCE. Check website for
events bookable.
October is food festival month in Devon. Lots of special tastings and events.
Or you could just relax on a sun
bed in our garden. You can borrow parasols, buckets, spades
and fishing nets, windbreaks etc- all free for
guests’ use. Never a boring moment!
So you can see that Paignton is not just the place for a family
holiday. Whether you like rock pools or golf, whether you're an Agatha
Christie fan or watersport enthusiast, a nature lover, a photographer,
a painter or a walker the area has something to offer you. Visit some
of the LINKs below to find out about special events, festivals and
activites.
We've put a LINK in to a local caravan park
for people like grandparents who who want to stay near their
families on holiday but not with them or for those who have dogs
in the group as the caravan parks do not allow dogs.
You're always welcome at Amber House Hotel..
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