Trains & Boats & Planes & Fishing in Devon

August the month of the Regatta & so much more
Spectacular entertainment for sailors and non-sailors alike - let's not forget the guys fishing in Devon – and the appearance of some familiar visitors overhead!

Ocean BMW Torbay Week 2008. Friday 22nd – Wednesday 27th August 2008

This is an exciting NEW event replacing the three existing Torbay regatta’s (Torquay, Brixham & Paignton). That means lots of good racing and plenty of shorebased excitement for visitors and spectators too! The setting couldn’t be better either, with the large sheltered bay providing fantastic sailing conditions in a climate that is noted as being much warmer than the rest of the UK. (I guess that's why most of you have chosen a devon Fishing Holiday).There will be plenty of live music at the Harbourside, including the Beach Boys Tribute Band, ‘Good Vibrations’. An all day Pirate day on Bank Holiday Monday promises to provide fun for all the family, organised by the Brixham Buccaneers ending with a fantastic firework display at Corbyn Head, Torquay and finally The Red Arrows will close the event with a stunning air display.

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th August 2008

The Dartmouth Regatta provides probably the most enjoyable entertainment throughout South Devon’s calendar! In a glorious setting over 200 crafts from Yachts to Dinghies compete in over 15 sailing events, local rowing clubs compete in Eights, Fours and Pairs fighting it out over the testing course. The Regatta committee have managed to put together one of the best public air displays in Europe – The Red Arrows will be performing on Saturday, The Typhoon, Lynx Pair, Merlin and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will all be putting on shows through the week. Plus Treasure Hunts, Regatta Rock, Crab Fishing Competitions, Children’s Fancy Dress Competition, Firework Displays, Tug of War and so much more! An ever popular event make it stress free by taking the Steam Train from Paignton Station to Kingswear where you’ll pick up the passenger ferry for the short cruise to Dartmouth passing the HMS Argyll, a Type 23 Frigate, the Regatta Guardship. Crikey so much to do but I bet the keen fishermaen amongst you will still set up a rig for a late evening fish when back at your self-catering cottage and fishing back at Newbarn Farm!

And for a spot of light entertainment……..Open-air cinema Hairspray. Thursday 21st August 2008

Skylight cinema is screening Hairspray on the beach! Enjoy this iconic movie under the stars. Get Ready for something big! Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. Come with your friends, or the whole family. Half the fun is bringing your own seating ... so relax on your bean-bag, picnic blanket, deckchair, pillow or even a hammock! Arrive from 20.40, film starts at 21.00 on Blackpool Sands. A great night's entertainment - exhausted from your hectic day of relaxing what better than heading back to your perfect holiday cottage (and fishing if you feel like it!) - Newbarn Farm!

All the above events are within easy reach of Newbarn Farm Cottages.

And now for some really good news…… we have availability for week commencing 23rd August 2008


Buzzards Bough – 2 bedrooms – sleeps 3 - £725
Dartmoor View – 3 bedrooms – sleeps 6 - £1200

Newbarn Farm - the best fishing in Devon (probably), the best Devon Fishing Holiday (probably) and the best Self-catering cottages and fishing ( you've guessed it - probably). But we believe it! So come and give us a try - you will have a ball - you not the fish!