We are ready to leave NW London and make a move to the country with our kids (10;13). We're both born/bred Londoners and have spent 15 years building up a successful business which now runs with an MD at the helm but we're ready for a more peaceful lifestyle! We have family in Newton Ferrers and friends in Totnes so Devon is our choice. I have three questions if anyone can help?
1/ Is there a good, private school option (non-selective, traditional) for DD (13;Arty) and DS (10;Sporty)? If we got to Devon this winter they would be starting in Years 6 and 9 so a school which goes right through from junior to senior would be ideal.
2/ Which towns/villages have good train links into London for once-a-week trips?
3/ I hear some parts of Devon are rainy and some are not? We love Totnes (arty, hippy, independent shops) but hear this is in the rainy part! Anywhere similar but in the sunny part...?
Thank you...