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.
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