Newhouse Barton’s position, close to the towns of Newton Abbot and Totnes, makes it an ideal centre from which to explore South Devon. The surrounding area provides a wealth of variety in landscape, from the vast expanse of Dartmoor to the scenic Dart Estuary.
Why not visit some of the best blue flag beaches in the country down in Devon especially with at least 4 of the beaches being within the Torbay area, included in that list are:-
Bigbury on Sea
Blackpool Sands
Challaborough
Dawlish Warren
Breakwater Beach
Broadsands Beach
Meadfoot Beach
Oddicombe Beach
We love good food down here in South Devon and we like to celebrate the best produce from the South West. There are many wonderful events taking place this year including the following:
Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2013 - 26th-28th April
Torq - Eat - 4th May 2013
Devon County Show - 16th - 18th May 2013
Dartington Food Fair - 26th & 27th May 2013
Totnes & District Agricultural Show - 28th July 2013
Dartmouth Royal Regatta - 29th - 31st August 2013
Abbfest - 20th - 22nd September 2013
Dartmouth Food Festival - 25th - 27th October 2013
Wheeldon Farm Off Road Bike Centre, Totnes
Torquay and Paignton are very popular seaside resorts where boat trips and sea sports prove popular attractions. Paignton has its large zoo and botanical gardens which cover 75 acres.
Neighbouring Torquay, with its palm trees emanates an almost Mediterranean feel, with its spacious harbour alive with colourful yachts and cabin cruisers.
The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway runs along seven miles of spectacular Torbay coast.
Why not take a boat trip from the pretty naval town of Dartmouth to Medieval Totnes, a train ride from Totnes to Buckfastleigh and then a visit to Buckfast Abbey before returning to Dartmouth.
The picturesque fishing port of Brixham lies quietly serving as England’s major fishing port for 300 years. A fine full-size replica of the Golden Hinde takes its place.
Plenty to See and Do
Miles of Good walks
Fishing Ports
Boat trips and Boat Hire
Nature trails
Sailing
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Excellent Golf Courses
Horseriding
Fishing
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Horticultural Gardens
Blue Flag Beaches
Torq - Eat - 4th May 2013
Devon County Show - 16th - 18th May 2013
Devon has so much to celebrate - stunning scenery, fabulous food & drink and rural crafts and innovation. If you want to see all of this in one place and experience a great day out with all the family - then this is the event for you. Headlining the programme in the main arena are the spectacular JCB Dancing Diggers - they'll be performing their gravity-defying routine, which includes handstands! Savage skills - the UK's leading free style mountain bike stunt team, headed up by former world champion Ben Savage will also be performing and helping visitors to have a go themselves on a specially designed course. With 6 entertainment rings hosting practically non stop entertainment and plenty of opportunity to sample the very best of the food and drink that Devon has to offer, this is definately an event you wont want to miss.
Dartington Food Fair - 26th & 27th May 2013
Experience a great family fun day out on the famous Dartington Hall Estate located a mile from Totnes in the beautiful South Hams area of Devon. The festivities include demonstrations from top regional chefs cooking up a storm in the demonstration kitchen. Also back for 2013 is the Devon Cider Bar. Hands on fun for all to enjoy, young and old, live music to listen to, and the ever popular Food & Drink pavillion with over 50 local producers from Devon & the West Country. Located only 16 minutes away from Newhouse Barton Cottages - you wouldn't want to miss it.
Totnes & District Agricultural Show - 28th July 2013
Totnes show is over 90 years old and is one of the biggest one day shows in the country. Every year the show attracts thousands of visitors, young and old and there is something for all of them. There will be exciting demonstrations, displays and parades aswell as a home & handicrafts marquee, craft tent, Food Hall and trade stands offering a wide choice of goods and services. This is another event for the whole family that you won't want to miss.
Dartmouth Royal Regatta - 29th - 31st August 2013
The pretty medieval town of Dartmouth has a stong maritime history and is host to the very popular Dartmouth Regatta. Whether you're there to compete or sit back and watch the fun while sipping a pimms, there's lots for the whole family to see and do during the Regatta week. A combination of serious competition sailing and fun on the water, there are also rowing events, exhibitions, the illuminated river procession, a fete & funfair, and even air displays by the legendary Red Arrows. This is a fantastic experience for the whole family - you surely wouldn't want to miss it!
Abbfest - 20th - 22nd September 2013
Abbfest has become a tradition for many, marking the end of the summer with a fun packed weekend celebration of all that's great about Devon. Taking place at Fermoys Garden Centre in Ipplepen only 5 minutes from Newhouse Barton Cottages, this very popular event draws in over 6000 visitors. It features almost every beer and cider in Devon (that's over 130!) and showcases over 60 local food & craft producers, giving visitors the chance to try a wide range of delicious local fayre from sausages to shellfish and pate to porkpies. There will be cookery demonstrations from top chefs including the joint winner of Masterchef: the professionals 2012 - Anton Piotrowski from the Treby Arms, sparkwell, Devon. There will also be plenty of live music to listen to throughout the weekend and a brilliant childrens play area making this a fun filled event for all the family.
Dartmouth Food Festival - 25th - 27th October 2013
