Fish Quay opens in Teignmouth

A £1.1 million Fish Quay has opened in Teignmouth, South Devon, that was built to help boost fishing, leisure and tourism industries in Teignmouth and surrounding areas. Close to our Devon holiday cottages, the quay will be the great place for recreational fishing.

The regeneration scheme aims to boost the livelihoods of the local South Devon fishermen, help retain the fishing heritage of the area and encourage visitors with new facilities and boats.

Benefits of walking on the beach 

We are so lucky to have so many beautiful beaches in South Devon, with so many just a stone’s throw from our South Devon holiday cottages.

Watersports to do in South Devon

Water sports are fun for all the family and there are tonnes of water sports to get involved with around Teignmouth, which is close to our South Devon Holiday cottages. If you are looking for either a day of fun, or a couple days learning a new skill, this is the place to be.

Enjoy wine and mead from South Devon

Lyme Bay is a small West Country winery located in South Devon, in the stunning Axe Valley. Their stunning range wines, ciders, meads and more are an example of quality English beverages.

Check out these attractions to see across Dartmoor 

Enjoy a short break holiday at our cottages in South Devon and take a trip up to Dartmoor National Park. This stunning part of the county has many attractions to keep you busy, and here are some of the top places to visit during your stay:

Shaldon Zoo has welcomed two new cute monkeys

Two new monkeys have arrived at Shaldon Zoo this month. The Douroucouli monkeys are called Dusk and Dawn, and have settled in well to their new home.

The Top 5 Best Pubs in Teignmouth

Our guests here at Cottages South West often ask us the extremely important question, ‘What are the best pubs in Teignmouth?’. So we have put together our top five best pubs in Teignmouth to answer their burning and truly vital request! 

Another Food Blog!

So we are blogging about food, yet again. No surprise there, but one big surprise to us is that people are unsure where to head for the best places to experience Devon’s seafood. This could be due to locals trying to keep the local ocean delicacies to themselves or perhaps you are yet to be pointed in the direction of the mouth-watering taste bud sensation that is Devon’s seafood scene. We have put together a few of our all-time favourites, guaranteed to keep all visitors to Devon satisfied.