Totnes ~ what's on your doorstep?
Totnes - home of The Great
Grubb B&B
www.totnesinformation.co.uk
Totnes, a town rich in history and culture,
is surrounded by natural beauty and is a beacon
for contemporary
living.
A vibrant market town,
the roots of Totnes can be discovered within its Norman castle, which
is open to the public all year round. You may also be interested
in 'Transition
Town Totnes' - Totnes' bid for an oil-free future.
Please see our recommendations page
for places to eat and drink, services and things to do; or you
can check below
for places to visit.
Sharpham Vineyard & Vineyard Cafe -
3 miles from The Great Grubb
www.sharpham.com &
www.thevineyardcafe.co.uk
Explore this rambling vineyard, situated on
the banks of the river Dart: You can sample a tasting of their excellent
award winning wine
and cheese and then stop for lunch in The vineyard café, where
Rosie and her team will provide you with excellent food and service,
whilst overlooking the Dart valley with it’s winding river and
lush green banks.
The Devon Bird of Prey Centre - 6 miles from
The Great Grubb
www.devonbirdofprey.co.uk
The Devon Bird of Prey Centre house an
extensive collection of Birds of Prey from all over the world.
Dartmoor National Park - 9 miles from
The Great Grubb
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Explore 368 square miles of rugged natural moorland.
Experience rivers and waterfalls, wild deer and wild ponies, trails,
tors, stone age
settlements and picturesque villages with traditional pubs.
The Dartington Hall - 2 miles from The
Great Grubb
www.dartingtonhall.com
Dating from the 14th Century, Dartington Hall,
with its listed buildings and glorious gardens, is a wonderful place
in which to simply explore, take in one of the many theatre and
music performances, watch a film in the intimate ‘Barn Cinema’ or sample the excellent food on offer at The White Heart.
Beaches:
There are numerous beautiful beaches in South
Devon and many visitors come to walk the costal path that stretches
around the whole of the
South West peninsula. Some of our favourite beaches include:
Mothercombe - 25
mins drive
Slapton sands - 30 mins drive
Bantham - 40 mins drive
Dartmouth - 12 miles from The
Great Grubb
www.discoverdartmouth.com
An historical naval town with a large yachting community and bustling
town centre with many pubs and restaurants. Make sure you explore Dartmouth
castle, dramatically situated on the cliff edge.
Plymouth - 30
mins drive from The Great Grubb
www.plymouth.gov.uk
If you need a city fix, Plymouth is an historical naval port and the
point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers. Plymouth contains many
shops, bars and restaurants. Make sure you explore the Barbican and
Plymouth Hoe; both are jewels of the city.
Exeter - 40 mins from The
Great Grubb
www.heartofdevon.com
Dating back to Roman times, Exeter is rich in
history and contains a beautiful cathedral. Explore the ancient city
walls, the contemporary
shopping centre and bustling nightlife.
