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In South Devon, holiday cottages provide a great way for you to see everything the region has to offer. You can stay in accommodation that’s comfortable and convenient. And you can suit yourself when it comes to meals and exploration. Local museums Some of the most fascinating places to explore are South Devon’s local museums. Among these are the Cookworthy Museum of Rural Life at Kingsbridge; the RNLI Station and Museum at Teignmouth; and the Totnes Elizabethan House Museum. If you have children with you, they may enjoy the Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum. Here they can operate the levers of a Great Western Railway signal box. Other good family destinations are the Dartmoor Prison Museum, and the House of Marbles and Teign Valley Glass. At the latter you can watch glass blowers at work and buy a unique set of marbles. Gardens Staying in South Devon holiday cottages also gives you the chance to visit some of the area’s many gardens. It’s hard to choose between them, but among the best are Overbecks Museum and Garden at Salcombe; Lukesland Gardens at Ivybridge; and Blackpool Gardens at Dartmouth. To avoid disappointment, do check the months the gardens are open and the times. Links to writers Many writers have lived and worked in South Devon – or have visited the region regularly. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, had a friend with a home in Buckfastleigh. Sir Arthur often came to see his friend, and used Dartmoor as the setting for his famous story, the Hound of the Baskervilles. The poet John Keats lived for a while at 20 Northumberland Terrace in Teignmouth. This property has since become “Keats’ House” and is a public museum. If you’re fond of tracing such literary connections, why not use one of the many available South Devon holiday cottages to see the places that have inspired authors for years? Arts and crafts Besides writing, there are other creative occupations in South Devon. If you like traditional rural crafts, visit the Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey. And if you enjoy artists and artistic events that include the local environment in their work, go to the Centre for Contemporary Arts and the Natural World at Haldon Hills. These are just a handful of ideas for things to do when you stay in South Devon holiday cottages. Book your cottage now and enjoy a break that’s both relaxing and fascinating.
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