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The Cream Of Devon

An October 2003 trip to Devon by Holiday Jo

Quote: What a pleasure this holiday was! We spent a week away by the coast eating Devon cream teas and fish and chips by the harbour. We stayed at the Osborne Club overlooking the sea.
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The Cream Of Devon Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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I would definitely recommend driving to this resort, as you need a car to appreciate the magnificent views and explore the coves of the south coast. A trip to the Eden Project is definitely recommended, as the biospheres are absolutely breathtaking and the man-made jungle is fascinating. I was plesantly surprised by Eden, as it was actually my partner who suggested it, but if the idea of lots of plants doesn't excite you, do not be put off - there is much, much more to see and do. Paignton is also very close by and worth visiting, as it's a typical old-fashioned seaside resort with a pier with old penny machines. Quick Tips: Don't be on a diet when you visit Devon - the food is just too...Read More
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Best Things Nearby:The town of Torquay is only a short drive away; you can walk there, but beware of the steep hills. In Torquay there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants all around the harbour so you can sit and watch the fishing boats. Paignton is about 10 miles away and is worth a visit as it still has an old-fashioned pier. Paignton also has a zoo which is worth a visit if you have your family with you. Also just a few hours drive is the Eden Project which is in St. Austell, read my activity listing for more information. Best Things About the Resort:Its location was amazing: our apartment overlooked the sea and we woke every morning to the waves splashing and sun s...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 2, 2004

The Osbourne Club
Torquay
Devon, England

Eden Project Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Eden Project"

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We spent a day at the Eden Project and, initially, it wasn’t something I was really looking forward to doing as my expectations of the place were not high. Once we arrived, we parked our car and had to walk about half a mile to the entrance -- you can get a bus, but we found them quite infrequent. When you have gone through the main doors, you enter the outdoor area and can just see two huge biomes; one is the humid tropics biome, the largest conservatory in the world, and one is the warm temperate biome. In the outdoor area, there are different exhibits set up and you are able to interact with them, which would be great for kids and also educational. When we went, the weather was quite col...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on February 13, 2004

Eden Project
Bodelva, St. Austell
Cornwall, England
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