Shaldon and Dawlish information

One of Devon's oldest seaside resorts, Teignmouth retains much of the quaint charm which has attracted generations of visitors. Its long sandy beach offers safe bathing and the Grand Pier is a traditional seaside 'fun spot'. The six acre public garden in the Den provides an opportunity for relaxation or if you're feeling energetic there is tennis, golf, walks and of course water sports.

Dawlish is most famous for its rich red sandstone cliffs and for the black swans on its brook which runs through the pretty gardens of the town centre to the sea. There is an excellent town museum as well as a sandy beach. Next along the coast is Dawlish Warren with its award winning sandy beach and its Nature Reserve and just a few miles further on is Starcross which enjoys an enviable position overlooking the Exe estuary.

When the railway first came to this area in 1846 the trains were run on a revolutionary 'Atmospheric' system which required a pumping station every few miles and the last complete one stands next to the Exe in Starcross. From here you can take the ferry to Exmouth or a short drive will take you to the magnificent Powderham Castle or to the historic cathedral city of Exeter. Powderham Castle, Kenton, Near Starcross Overlooking the Exe Estuary, Powderham is a magnificent Medieval Castle set amidst fine natural parkland. It has been the family seat of the Earl of Devon for 600 years, though it is perhaps best known as the setting for the film 'Remains of the Day'. Although extensively damaged during the Civil War, subsequent restoration work has restored it to its former glory. The grounds offer plenty to see and do including the 18th Century Woodland Garden, the Smithy and the herd of Fallow Deer. Inside the Castle the fabulous Halls and State Rooms are filled with lavish furnishings and tapestries.

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