Brilliant venue for classes of all kinds : from memoir writing,…read moreto drawing to yoga. A lovely cafe. & all of it at reasonable prices. Beautiful outdoor garden in the summer too. In the heart of the special town that is Kingsbridge on the estuary.

If you want a slice of heaven:come here. Nestled in the…read moreSouth Hams of glorious Devon is Dartington. The mediaeval Hall & gardens play host to a Festival of Literature in July : Ways With Words & to a month of classical music in August : The Dartington Music Fesitval. I've seen such greats as Stravinsky strolling the lanes around the Hall in August.It is a simple pleasure of mine to take a blanket & a good bottle of wine & sit with a friend outside the Hall listening to marvellous music on a summer evening. There are 3 huge car parks & 3 buses a day Station is Totnes, 3 hours from London Paddington. If you want something more commercial, or even entertainment for children,drive down to the Cider Press on the Estate (see my review elsewhere)

Beautiful gardens to rival some of the best in the country, and they are free. I'm currently laying…read moredown in a serene secluded spot listening to bird song. Nearby there are wonderful tiered gardens, windy paths and amazing views and prospects. There's also a Henry Moore too. It's July and the Way with words literary festival is on, a middle class festival of delight but definitely worth checking out if you are here then for talks, events and pop up food spots.

This charity shop is small but has an amazing selection of treasures inside. You can find anything…read morefrom the classic old clothes to make up your retro wardrobe or brand new items of clothing that are just a lot cheaper than you would find in any normal shop. This shop also stocks new jewellery and woolly hats etc that I presume are made by patrons of the charity or local people but are of a very high standard and would make a perfect little gift for someone!! This is well worth a look if you ever pass this point of town.

I studied an Access course here and although the facilities are dated, the quality of the courses…read moredelivered are second to none. The staff are amazing, so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Parking is available and it is a quiet place to study.

Destroyed. The food was so good even my kids liked it. And we're American! Great selection of…read morethings to eat. Service was warm and friendly and they love a good smile and a warm "Thank you" in return. Don't neglect this place and help them support their community. Food prices are on par for the quality and freshness. Coffee's suited these American palates with ease. I hope you enjoy this place as much as my family did.

This comment is about the cafe, I have not done any of the walks or activities there are to do at…read moreOccombe Farm. Whilst the menu is limited, this is a great place for lunch or a really gorgeous slice of cake and a coffee. With views out across the farmland and a rustic canteen feel about the place you imagine Hugh Fearlessly-eats-it-all will pop in at any moment! There's a feel good factor about the cafe - I hope they build on this. Nothing pretentious, just local produce cooked well. I would like to see more on thier specials board. The large full English was great, especially the White pudding. More expensive than anywhere else, but value for money becuase it was really quality meat. Only dissapointment was the breakfast comes with a hot drink and when we asked to swap it for a glass of juice, we had to pay about 80p extra..... Hate it when places do that! Would certainly reccomend this cafe to everyone.

If you have any young children, this place is a God-send. The staff are superfriendly and they run…read moremother-toddler groups pretty much everyday of the week. They also have baby signing classes (Wednesday afternoons), a session with a speech therapist (Wednesday mornings) and my personal favourite, a "Time For Me" session every Friday afternoons where the staff run a creche while mums do their own thing in a separate room - be it watch a film or do arts and crafts. And the best bit? Each session only costs £1 per family! The Time For Me costs £1.50.

Sharpham House is a majestic Palladian villa with great views…read morealong the river Dart, dating back to the 1700s. Its name came from Clemens de Scharpenhamm, the owner of the original manor house that was located here. A later owner, Captain Philemon Pownoll,who was a high seas adventurer, made his name in 1762 by capturing a Spanish treasure galleon. With the wealth he secured from this haul, the Captain appointed an architect Sir Robert Taylor to design a new mansion & lovely gardens. These days all sorts of cultural activiies take place here;the view is breathtaking across the river Dart. The interior has a famous cantilevered staircase, matched only in beauty by the much larger one at the National Liberal Club in London. The House & the boathouse are available for hire, & rooms for B&B. Call to enquire.

the is one of the busiest rental places towards the end of the newton abbot highstreet, always…read morebuilders and other tradesmen in there fetching their goods for the day, very professional looking place and worth considering for renting items.