Devon - south hams area -any child friendly places worth visiting ?

[Cocobabe]

have booked a cottage in Moreleigh , i have 2 kids - dd -3.6 and ds 7mths.Going in June , where r the nicest beaches ?and does anyone recommened any gr8 places to see ?..it is also our wed anniversairy - mil will babysit (yay!)..so am looking somwhere romantic and nice to dine - if poss with gr8 views !...suggestions pls !

Not been to that area for 30 years! Having said that, I remember it being beautiful. There is the art deco hotel on Burgh Island which you reach by sea tractor when the tide's in
www.burghisland.com/
All beaches are lovely there. We used to stay at Challaborough. Here are some views:
www.chycor2.co.uk/westcountryviews/coastal/challaborough/challaborough.htm

puffling - thanks 4 the tip ! Beach looks superb ! - is parking easy at Challaborough ?

Nice restaurants abound in Dartmouth. The new Angel is rather fab, and on the waterfront. The George in Blackawton is an excellent pub. Oh, and the Pig Finca Cafe in Kingsbridge is really cool (and child friendly).

Beaches - Slapton Sands is probably your best bet.

We'll be in Blackawton in June, so if you see someone carrying a MN shopping list bag, it might well be me!

We're off to East Prawle in June !!

Pennywell Farm is brilliant - I'll link ...

Pennywell Farm

Oooh - we'll all be meandering around spotting MN merchandise - right - I'll be on Slapton Sands - the memorial end - on June 12th - You'll have to sidle up and say - "Is that you yeahinaminuite"!! - to which I'll reply "Bless my fanjo"

we went to and had a fantastic time

sorry, meant to put link in to www.pennywellfarm.co.uk but messed it up

S'OK - I'd already linked !!!

LOL yeahinaminute - we are actually there that week!

(tis Otis AKA littlelapin, BTW )

pennywell farm

Duh!!

but i have done my very first link ever!

Oh, and go to Burgh Island off Bigbury Bay too. You can walk to it (there is the Pilchard Inn when you get there) at low tide. At high tide you travel on a sea tractor! Bigbury bay is very good for rockpools and lovely sandy beach too.

Blackpool Sands-lovely beach.
Boat trip to Dartmouth castle
The New Angel in Dartmouth would be lovely place for romantic meal.

Pennywell farm. We took DD there for the day when we camped near Dartmouth. It's a really nice farm/park.

our kids loved the zoo
independant on Sat (7/4/07)had a thing about the River Dart.

Oh and Hope Cove is GREAT for children

challaborough parking is fine. Very narrow country lanes.

We tend to go to Bigbury because we can get free parking - do be careful of cars driving over to burgh island though.

The beach after Bigbury (opposite direction to challaborough) is lovely. Easy parking. Can't think what its called! Just past Aveton Gifford.

Salcombe is lovely to walk through. I'm always a fan of Totnes as well. There's Woodlands big family theme park type thing out near Dartmouth -although I've never been.

Dart valley railway at Buckfastleigh.

Oh and Sharpham Vineyards do wine and cheese tasting!

wow , all of your tips sounds great ! , my dd will love the farm ! ...already looking forward to checking out the beaches !- hope weather is good ! my mum is a shopacholic for unique, independant/crafty type shops ...any places have those kind of sweet non chain shops worth checking out ?

Dartmouth. actually, all over Devon!

Totnes for your mum's shopping needs.

Cocobabe, could you link to where you are staying? Just a friend of my dh's has some really nice holiday letting accommodation in Moreleigh, wonder if it is theirs?

www.helpfulholidays.com/property.asp?ref=L241&year=2007

Helenn - this is where we are staying

As well as pennywell you could try Woodlands Leisure Park at Blackawton.
Salcombe has LOADS to do for kids - take a ferry across the estuary to East Portlemouth beaches, crabcatching along Victoria quay, hire a boat, take a trip out to sea in an old lifeboat or just bring a bucket and spade and dig sand!
When in June are you going? The Salcombe festival is 9/10 June and there's usually lots to see and do then.
Unfortunately Sorley tunnel has closed down - even tho it is still advertised in quite a few brochures.
And no - I don't work in the tourist information centre - I just live here!!!!

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sorry forgot link!