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The sights Colourful fishing boats on long stretches of pebbled beaches are a sight throughout devon; Polperro fishing village in England’s South West; dartmouth Castle guards the entrance to the dart Estuary.
HISTORIC HOUSES
Hartland Abbey is a fascinating house. Built across a narrow, wooded valley leading to an Atlantic cove, Henry VIII gifted the Abbey to The keeper of his Wine Cellar, whose descendants live here today. Experience not only the stunning interiors, collections, beautiful gardens and walks but also the warmth and friendliness only found in a family home cherished for generations.
Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel: a complete family estate. The intimate Regency house contains treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, all collected by
the Chichesters. offering incident and contrast, the 19th-century picturesque garden is a perfect place to explore, picnic or play. There are working horses and carriage rides to keep the story alive.
Adult - $17.50
Family (2 adult, 2 child) - $46.30 Child - $8.75
ENDLESS VACATION 23
PLYMOUTH is one of the most lively and captivating locations to visit in Devon. With its rich maritime heritage and its status as the regional capital for culture.
If you’re a nautical enthusiast, then be sure to make a trip to Plymouth Hoe. This is one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. If you are willing to climb
93 steps up Smeaton’s Tower you can get fantastic views of Plymouth. Or if that sounds too hard you can hop on the Wheel of Plymouth. Also set against the backdrop of Plymouth’s picturesque harbour is Barbican, a bustling collection of specialist shops, cafes, restaurants, and world-class attractions in Devon. In addition, there’s Sutton Harbour, where you can visit the world-famous Plymouth Gin Distillery or drop in on the National Marine Aquarium.
CLOVELLY clings to a steep 400ft
cliff where donkeys were once used to transport people and goods up the steep cobbled streets. The Quay (stone platform for unloading and loading ships) here
dates back to the 14th Century and has a great deal of smuggling and pirate history associated with it. This picture-postcard, once bustling fishing village has kept its original charms. Colourful, flower bedecked cottages line the steep cobbled streets (where traffic is banned) and lead down to the ancient harbour below. High Street in Clovelly is steep and can be slippery - so do
wear sensible footwear. If you walk down you can take the fare-paying Land Rover service back to the top. Your entrance
fee to the village covers an audio-visual programme introducing you to Clovelly’s fascinating history, two museums – the Kingsley Museum and the Fisherman’s Cottage, Clovelly Court Gardens
and Parking. It’s good to know that a substantial part of your fee contributes to Clovelly’s ongoing restoration and maintenance program. Adult: $13 Child: $8.30 (ages 7 to16)
Family: $34.50 (2 adults, 2 children).
DARTMOUTH is home to Dartmouth Castle, one of the most beautifully located fortresses in England. For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has guarded the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary and the busy, vibrant port of Dartmouth. Climb to the top for dramatic views across the estuary and
see how it could be blocked in wartime by a heavy chain. There’s also plenty to do inside the castle and if the weather is fine, you
can make it a full day out with a riverboat trip from the town quay up to the castle, landing you a minute’s walk away from the castle entrance. After you have explored the castle, there is a riverside tearoom with light lunches and snacks. Entry: Adult $10.20, Child (5-15 years) $6.15, Concession
$9.20 and Family $26.40.