ROSE COTTAGE, COCKINGTON, DEVON

Cockington is a hidden gem in the Torbay area. It is situated just outside of Torquay as you head towards Paignton. Signposted off the main seafront road, Cockington Lane transports you back in time.  As you enter Cockington, you notice the thatched cottages, stone walls, glorious country gardens and narrow roads occupied by walkers, cyclists and horses.
Rose Cottage Tea Rooms certainly catches your eyes and ears as you walk past.  The low stone wall leads your eyes into the stunning and immaculate garden. With a beautiful display of flora, ornamental ponds, meandering stone paths, little bridges and a wishing well it is the perfect garden to explore and escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st century living.  In the centre of the garden there is a pagoda and a piano. You can enjoy impressive cream teas with tuneful jazz accompaniment.

DARTMOOR, DEVON

Dartmoor is an area of moorland in south Devon, England. Protected by National Park status as Dartmoor National Park, it covers 954 square kilometres.

The moorland is capped with many exposed granite hilltops known as tors, providing habitats for Dartmoor wildlife. The highest point is High Willhays, 621m above sea level. The entire area is rich in antiquities and archaeology.

Parts of Dartmoor have been used as military firing ranges for over 200 years. The public enjoy extensive access rights to Dartmoor (including restricted access to the firing ranges) and it is a popular tourist destination.

TORQUAY, DEVON

Let's go to the beach!! Brightly coloured beach huts are an essential part of the British coast. They go together with ice creams, sandcastles and the unreliable British weather. Recently the spirit of nostalgia for the British coast has meant that beach huts, in some locations, can sell for more money than houses in other areas. This picture was taken in Torquay in South Devon. Torquay has been one of the UK 's top holiday destinations since Victorian Times when the gentry promenaded, bathing huts were wheeled down to the beaches and anyone who was anyone had an attractive villa overlooking the sea.

DAWLISH, DEVON

Dawlish is a pretty resort, on the south Devon coastline, between Torquay and the city of Exeter. Dawlish has excellent rail links, with a mainline station situated right on the sea front.

The town itself has a quiet, relaxing feel to it - full of charm and loaded with atmosphere. Dawlish, was once the haunt of such literary giants as Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Charles Dickens used the town as the birthplace of Nicholas Nickleby...