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Torquay harbour at Dawn


Staverton Bridge. This magnificent medieval packhorse bridge was built circa 1413 and boasts 14 starlings (passing places).


The river Dart at Staverton.

 

     
 

Local Information

 
 

Few, if any counties match the wealth of diversity in Devonshire. Whether you want to ramble through nature's creations, or indulge in more active sport, you couldn't have a better range of opportunities.

SPORT:
Golf: Kingston now offers half price Green Fees at a range of courses within easy reach. Dinnaton Golf Club, Elfordleigh, Yelverton,Wrangaton, Dartmouth Golf and Country Club and Dainton Park Golf Club.

Also available are:
Fishing, coarse and sea; Horseriding; There are  two riding establishments that we recommend; Hayes Farm Riding Centre with 300 acres @ Ideford Luton 01626 852941, about 25mins drive, or Shilstone Rocks @ Widdicombe 01364 621281, about 30 mins drive;Sailing; Clay Pigeon shooting, Carriage Driving.

LEISURE:
The River Dart: described as "the most beautiful river in England";
River trips:
to Dartmouth;
Beaches:
Blackpool Sands, Slapton Sands, Hope Cove, Thurlestone, Bigbury-on-Sea and many more.
Walking:
on Dartmoor, "England's last unspoilt wilderness"; locally and along the coastal path.

SIGHTSEEING:
Historic Towns:
Totnes, Dartmouth, Salcombe, Exeter, Plymouth; Historic houses, castles and gardens:
there are numerous in the area, including Dartington Hall, Buckland Abbey, Castle Drogo, RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Saltram House;

Steam trains: The Primrose Line; Totnes to Buckfastleigh via Staverton; Paignton to Kingswear.

Buckfast Abbey: the country's most famous working Benedictine Monastery.

Dartington: Vvisit the famous gardens, and shop for glassware at special factory prices, and many other goods.

These are just a sample of the attractions that the area around Kingston has to offer. We'll be happy to help you plan your excursions or sporting activities - when you're not luxuriating in the surroundings of your very own home in Devon.

 

Tel : +44 (0)1803 762235 | info@kingston-estate.co.uk