Summer in South Devon

With so many things to do within the locality of Newbarn Farm - probaly one of the best Devon Fishing Holiday locations - it can be difficult to decide what to do whilst on holiday here. Well obviously not difficult for the keen angler who wishes to make the most of the quality self-catering cottage and fishing here at Newbarn Farm, but for those who unlike these members of their family would rather do a little something else!

To cross this divide we try on our day off take time out and sample some of the many Tourist attractions so we can recommend by first hand experience 'what to do'. One of our favourites for all the family is the Round Robin trip - a fantastic day out - picking up an open double decker bus from Paignton Bus Station, you will travel along the back roads to the Totnes Steamer Quay, taking in the glorious scenery of the South Downs, you will even pass the driveway to Newbarn Farm on route (you could even join the Round Robin here) just a short walk down the lane from your Devon Fishing Holiday Cottage. Once at the Steamer Quay in Totnes you will start the second leg of your journey, a fabulous, leisurely cruise up the River Dart, passing Sharpham Vineyard and the Mill Pond at Stoke Gabriel (a beautiful backdrop for crabbing) plus the opportunity to spot some wonderful bird life.

You will eventually find yourself heading for Dartmouth, famous for amongst other things the Royal Navy College (Prince William's home for the moment) and John Burton Race's 'New Angel' Restaurant (open for lunch). Here you will be able to spend as long as you wish browsing the shops, crabbing, lunching or just taking in the ambience of this lovely historic naval town. A quick jaunt on the passenger ferry across the river to Kingswear finds you at the old Train Station where the Steam Railway will journey you around the coast back to Paignton, passing Broadsands and Goodrington Sands on the way.

A perfect day out! Even better to finish the day off with a BBQ in our Garden Field and if the guys are still enjoying their fishing in Devon on the banks of one of Newbarn Farm lovely lakes, you could even give them a wave with glass in the other hand!