If the summer weather has felt like murder this year, avid fans of the novelist and playwright Agatha Christie will at least find reason to be cheerful as they make their annual pilgrimage to the wonderful seaside resort of Torquay between the 11th and 20th September. Over a week of events and exhibitions make up the International Agatha Christie Festival, ranging from film screenings ...

  Are we there yet? Most parents will be familiar with this classic line from the children in the back of the car. Could it be a sign that they’re getting bored? Even the happiest holiday cheer can turn cloudy if backseat passengers get fed up. So what can you do? Read on for our favourite travel tips and ways to keep your family occupied and entertained on car journeys this summer.&...

With Father’s Day fast approaching on the 21st of June, it’s time to start organising where to celebrate all things ‘Dad'.  Why not take Dad on a well-earned break to South Devon, where there is something for everyone to enjoy. Using our wonderful luxury cottages in Devon as a base for your adventures, you will find everything from bustling seaside towns to areas of outstanding...

For family days out in Devon, Torquay remains a destination with a good variety of attractions, shops eateries and of course the beach, with its red sand. You might not guess it from our luxury cottages in Devon, but we are very near Torquay. At just a fifteen minute drive, you can easily nip into the town and enjoy a busy day of activities and attractions, before escaping back to the idyllic peace...

With days lengthening and new flowers peering through the hedgerows, things are already feeling brighter here in Devon. In many ways, this is also a great time to visit. We’re still well outside peak season, making roads clearer and many attractions more peaceful, while at the same time prices tend to stay lower. Where are the best days out in Devon at this time of year? There are plenty...