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Blackadon Barn Cottages Self Catering Accommodation in South Devon

Links to organisations and businesses we feel will add to your enjoyment while staying in one of our South Devon self catering holiday Cottages. South Hams self catering holiday cottages offering self catering south Devon Holidays and guided tours of Devon and West Cornwall. Working closely with the Dartmoor National Park and the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.


 We have developed itineraries which we hope will provide a way for you of maximizing your holiday at Blackadon Barn Cottages self catering Holiday cottage in South Devon. Please ask for the itinerary which meet your needs.

Links to businesses & organisations in South Devon

Photos of Blackadon Barn Cottages and South Devon Updated regularly http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdwh/

Information on Ivybridge  www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk

All things Dartmoor  www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk

History of Pymouth http://www.plymouthbarbican.com/barbicanhistory.html

Drake's Trail - A new collection of Walks and cycle routes just north of Plymouth www.drakestrail.co.uk/

See several types of chillis being grown and taste the excellent range of products. www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk 

Artist Friend - well worth a look http://www.amandapellatt.co.uk/

Buckfast Abbey - a restful place  www.buckfast.org.uk 

The new Dar tmoor website www.dartmoor.co.uk

The miniture pony centre  - an ideal place to visit while on Dartmoor www.miniatureponycentre.com

Dartmoor Preservation Society- http://www.dartmoorpreservation.com

East Devon & Dorset coast for old fossils !! www.worldheritagecoast.net

Exeter Cathedral www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Pennywell Farm is a must for visitors to South Devon who wish to experience the traditional farm life of the area.     www.pennywellfarm.co.uk 

The best place to buy local top quality Devon meat is our Local Butchers in Ivybridge or have sent to your home.  www.gribblesbutchers.co.uk

 Fancy a runa long the coast at East Prawle / Torcross http://endurancelife.co.uk/

Lukesland Gardens near Ivybridge www.lukesland.co.uk

A great place for A Devon Tea  www.oldmilltearoom.co.uk

Adventure Park near Exeter www.crealy.co.uk

Dartmoor Zoo / Ben's Zoo  - A great day out  for all the family  www.dartmoorzoo.co.uk

An excellent website for walking on Dartmoor www.richkni.co.uk/dartmoor/index.html

Excellent for Photographs of Devon www.devoncam.co.uk/

Canoe Tamar here. http://www.canoetamar.co.uk/

"The most comprehensive resource on the web for books on walking in Dartmoor and throughout Britain", www.bestwalks.com

A good site to find books or maps on the area.                     http://www.cicerone.co.uk

The Turtley Corn Mill - http://www.eatoutdevon.com/devon-restaurant/details-restaurant.php?pv=1543

www.devon-holiday.com/south-devon-cottages.html

The UK's premier self-drive fishing boat charter      www.stonefisher-charters.co.uk 

Treasure Trails- In and around Devon An interesting way to explore the area http://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/trails/shop

Try the cycle routes and free cycle transport offered by the Dartmoor National Park  called Freewheeler http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk/sal-prince-parta.pdf

Tony Cobley photographer in Ivybridge www.tonycobley.com

Walks for Health http://www.whi.org.uk/details.asp?key=F15|1|3588565742891|p|856|0&parentkey=F15|0|51814641913|p|81|0

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http://www.thetoptensite.com/Travel_Index.html

www.devon-holiday.com/links/dartmoor-cottages.html

http://www.bedandbreakfast-pages.com/register.asp / www.SelfCatering-Directory.co.uk

www.backcentre.co.uk

Our new Letterboxing Friends from the USA   http://markandsuepepe.blogspot.com/

B & B in Ivybridge  www.corner-house.info

www.dartleisure.co.uk

http://www.kimbland-farm-devon.co.uk

www.devon-holiday.com/self-catering/south-dev3.htm

 

 Other links

Equestrian Centre - Exeter - Devon
Full, part and holiday livery for horses and ponies. Just 10 minutes drive from Exeter 43 acre equestrian centre surrounded by well managed, good quality grazing set in beautiful Devon countryside.

4x4 Off-Road Driving Trax & Trails - Specialising in Off-Road four wheel drive driver tuition and 'Driving Experiences'. Instructors are very experienced and speak 'off-road' and '4x4' fluently!

Holidays in Devon Information and links to over 2000 Devon holiday websites - accommodation - towns and villages - pubs and restaurants - attractions, museums, houses and gardens - activities, golf, riding, walking, surfing, watersports - art, crafts and antiques.

Kingsbridge Farmhouse - Historic manor farmhouse on traditional family in sheltered valley near Salcombe.

South Devon B&B and Self Catering - Quality graded Self catering and B&B in South Devon, ideal for exploring Dartmoor, Plymouth, the South Devon coast and The Eden Project.

DARTMOOR FARM ACCOMMODATION - . All properties ideal for exploring Dartmoor, West Devon and Cornwall. Quality self catering and B&B bed and breakfast.

Outdoor Sports in the South West - The Outdoor Sport and Leisure Directory - Camping, Canoeing, Caving, Country Sports, Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Kites, Motor Sports, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Shooting, Skiing, Surfing, Walking and much more!

Thatched Holiday Cottage near Exeter Highstone is a thatched holiday cottage just east of Exeter - East Devon. The self catering is surround by countryside yet situated in a central location. The self catering accommodation has old beams and exposed stonework. Weekend Breaks. Small dogs are accepted.

Rose Cottage - Set in the beautiful Taw Valley on a working farm in Devon. Dogs Welcome This stone holiday cottage is attached to the farmhouse but completely private.

Self Catering at Croyde Bay - Pickwell Barnton - Farm Holidays in North Devon. Walk across our fields for magnificent views of the three miles of golden sands between Baggy and Morte points

North Devon Farm Holidays - B&B and Self Catering North Devon farmers offer you a very warm and friendly welcome to their quality graded farm accommodation - both self catering and B&B

Large Holiday House nr Holsworthy - Surrounded by magnificent views of the beautiful countryside, Thorne Park is a 96 acre working farm situated a short distance from Holsworthy in Devon

Country Ways - Self Catering Cottages - Devon - Beautifully converted old stone barns hidden away on a small devon farm with lovely gardens and magnificent views.

Bulleigh Park Farmhouse B&B - Angela and Phil Dallyn welcome you to their award winning 4 diamond Devon farmhouse bed & breakfast and self catering cottage and lodge accommodation where every guest is special

Brambles Guest Accommodation Hidden and unspoilt, Whitnage, near Tiverton in Devon, is a quiet rural hamlet approached along traditional narrow high-banked lanes. Originally dating back to the mid 1500's, Brambles Bed and Breakfast is perfect for a relaxing break in picturesque surroundings.

Oaklands bed and breakfast This lovely B&B accommodation is situated in a leafy tranquil location on the edge of the attractive town of Bovey Tracey. A great location for Dartmoor and somewhere to relax and unwind or explore South Devon's lovely countryside and less than 25 minutes away from the coast.

Cider Cottage - North Tawton - Devon    Cider Cottage is a lovely thatched holiday cottage on a farm just north of Dartmoor. Self Catering for 4 people - dogs welcome

Farmer Lamb Farmer Lamb Rare Breed, Naturally Coloured, Jacob, White & Icelandic Sheepskin Rugs and Lambskin Rugs are SO SO BEAUTIFUL! We only sell the very cream of the crop!

Nichols Nymet House - Dartmoor - If you are looking for a peaceful break in beautiful countryside close to Dartmoor in Devon, we welcome you to Nichols Nymet House, a listed Georgian Manor House built in 1816. Enjoy our bed and breakfast, or a stay in one of our self catering holidaycottages.

Luxury Self Catering nr Exeter Elegant self catering holiday apartments in historic manor house on 700 acre estate nr Exeter Devon.Quality self catering at a reasonable price.

Farwood Barton Holiday Cottages - East Devon - close to the Jurassic Coast, in forgotten East Devon countryside. Two new spacious, comfortable barn conversions, with fantastic views, dogs welcome

Cottages in southern Cornwall www.cornwallscottages.co.uk

 Colcharton Farm Highly recommended farmhouse accommodation situated only 2 miles from Tavistock. Ideal for exploring Dartmoor and Cornwall

www.drumcottage.co.uk Title Self Catering Dartmouth at Drum Cottage Description Self catering Dartmouth at Drum Cottage. sleeping 6+1 in an attractive 3 bedroomed grade II listed cottage, located in the centre of Dartmouth, just a short level walk from all the major attractions. Drum Cottage includes Dart Marina Spa membership, a parking permit and Wi-Fi internet access.


http://www.lowerthorntonfarm.co.uk

 Lower Thornton Farm nr Exeter  -  A warm welcome awaits you at our family run B&B, Bed and Breakfast accommodation. Nestling under the Haldon Hills near the historic Cathedral City of Exeter, Devon.

Jarvis Hayes Farmhouse bed and breakfast - B&B accommodation at Broadclyst. Warm, friendly welcome awaits you at this 15th Century farmhouse situated, 4 miles from the historic cathedral city of Exeter, within walking distance of the village of Broadclyst and local public houses.

http://www.jarvishayes-exeter.co.uk/

Andrew Perry Dartmoor Photograpy www.dartmoorpics.co.uk 

 

January 2012

21 Jan Stoke Gabriel Wassail 2012

Traditional cider apple blessing celebration in Stoke Gabriel's community orchard. Including Folk music, morris dancing, story telling and more.

February 2012

14 - 19 Feb          Holiday on Ice- Westpoint Exeter

March 2012

10 Mar Moretonhampstead Festival of Food, Drink and Arts

Banish the New Year blues with a celebration of the best of South West food and drink...!

6 - 10 March DARTMOUTH’S COMEDY FESTIVAL

April 2012 16 Mar  - 1 April Vibraphonic Music Festival

19 - 21 April Maltings Beer Festival

27 - 30 April Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival

May 2012

5 - 6 May The Brixham Pirate Festival

11 - 13 May 2012 Dart Music Festival

12 May East Allington Whacky Races.

13 May 10-man canoes racing for the Tuckenhay Cup, Maltsters Arms at Tuckenhay

17 - 19 Devon County Show at West point in Exeter

20 May OLYMPIC TOURCH travels Yealmpton - Modbury - Kingsbridge - West Charleton - Chillington - Torcross - Stike Fleming - Dartmouth - Totnes - Paignton - Torquay - Teignmouth – Exeter

 25 - 28 May Hunting of the Earl of Rone

26 May - 2 Jun Brixham Heritage Festival - 2012

June 2012

1 - 3 June Ashburton Blues Festival lineup includes - Eric Bibb, Elkie Brooks, and Andy Fairweather Low Support and fringe include: The Revolutionaires, The Wildcards, Steve 'Bigman' Clayton, The Franck Ash Band, Vince Lee, Rattlin Bone, The David Raphael Band, Paint It Blue, more to be announced

8 Jun Dawlish Air ShowDawlish with its glorious bay and a dramatic coastline, is the perfect setting for the spectacle that is, "Dawlish Carnival Air Show".

 

24 Jun Dartmoor Classic Cyclosportive Held on Sunday 27th June, the Cyclosportive offers 100m and 100k routes over Dartmoor. The 'Depart Village' (Kingsteignton) boasts live music and entertainment, stalls and refreshment for everyone.

 

July 2012

6 Jul Eden Project – Music event Plan B

6 - 16 July Way With Words Dartington

8 - 13 July Merlin Rocket Week - Salcombe

20 - 22 July Chagstock

21 Jul Haytor Hella Bovey Tracey Six miles of breathtaking off-road running in the heart of glorious Dartmoor.

28 Jul Marldon Apple Pie Fair The fair was revived in 1955 & became Marldon Apple Pie Fair & has been an annual event ever since. It's a great fun day out for all ages with a Carnival procession, music, a hog roast, beer tent & of course plenty of mouthwatering apple pies!

29 Jul 21 - 28 Totnes Agricultural Show The Totnes Show is the biggest one-day show in the country. It is a celebration of everything rural with demonstrations or rural crafts by balcksmiths, thatchers and the sale of local food and drink.

July Kingsbridge Fair Week

30 Jul To 5 Aug South Devon Crab Festival

A week of crabby fun for everyone. All over South Devon there will be events, tastings, demonstrations, crabbing competitions and beach events to enjoy.

 

August 2012

British Firework Championship 14 – 15 August 2012

24 - 29 Aug Torbay Week

25 - 28 Aug Torbay Regatta

30 Aug - 1 Sep Dartmouth Royal Regatta

September 2012

9 - 16 Sep Agatha Christie week

11 Sep Widecombe FairThis year's Widecombe see Uncle Tom Cobley on his grey mare leading the Grand Parade of vintage machinery and prize winning horses and ponies

 

Weekly Events

1. Tavistock Pannier Market

Tavistock, Pannier Market.The historic Pannier Market.
Tues:Craft, Antiques, & Collectables.
Wednesday and Thursday: Mixed
Friday: Traditional Charter Market .
Saturdays: Every first, Aladdin’s Cave. Every Second, Craft.

1. Buckfastleigh Community Market Local produce and Fair Trade refreshments.

Thursdays

Events in the Totnes Area www.totnesinformation.co.uk/events

Theatre Royal Plymouth   www.theatreroyal.com

Princess Theatre Torquay www.princesstheatre.org.uk

Film locations in Devon & Cornwall www.destinationsouthwest.co.uk/film.htm

www.plymouthgin.com

Plymouth Discovery Tours
Madeira Rd, Plymouth, PL1 2LR
07743 794234
www.plymouthdiscoverytours.co.uk
View Info, Map & Reviews via Google
In an action packed hour Plymouth Discovery Tours will promote this dynamic and vibrant city with its ever changing face and relive its colourful historical past.

Plymouth Ghost Walks
Meeting Place outside Barbican Tourist Information Centre
07747 739605
Facebook Group
Dare you take a journey into the haunted past of Plymouth with your Ghost Walk guide Kevin Hynes. Kevin will show you why this ancient port has such a wide array of supernatural phenomena.‎
For more information:
www.hauntedplymouth.com

 

Mt Edgcumbe Combined Ticket

Enjoy a lhr harbour cruise and visit Mt Edgcumbe House and Earls Garden for £10 adult £6 child. A great value ticket. House only open Sunday through to Thursday

Normal departures 11.00, 12.30hrs, 14.00hrs and 15.30hrs weather, tide and other circumstances permitting.

The River Tamar, Dockyard & Warships Cruise.

Departures regularly from the historical Mayflower Steps on Plymouths famous Barbican

A one hour Cruise passing the famous Plymouth Hoe, Smeatons Tower, Drakes Island, and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, continuing up the River Tamar, passing the Warships and Submarines. A full commentary given, highlighting points of interest and updates on visiting Naval Craft.

Departure Times From Plymouth ( Mayflower Steps) Daily Cruises from Mayflower Steps normally depart @ 11.00hrs.12.30hrs,14.00hrs and 15.30hrs

Adult £6.50 Child £4 Under 5 free of charge