The English Riviera — Sea, Style & So Much More
Welcome to Torquay — the jewel of Devon’s English Riviera. Curved bays, palm-lined promenades, a working harbour buzzing with boats, and a backdrop of red Devon cliffs; it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever go abroad. Whether you’re here for a long weekend, a family summer holiday, or an extended stay for work, Torquay has far more depth than its postcard reputation suggests.
Continue reading “Your Complete Guide to Torquay”Moor to sea, market town, magnificently individual — unlike anywhere else in Devon.
Totnes is unlike anywhere else in Devon — and quite possibly anywhere else in England. Set halfway between Dartmoor and the sea on the banks of the River Dart, this ancient market town has an international reputation for its fiercely independent spirit, extraordinary food scene, brilliant high street and a community that has always done things its own way.
Dating back to 907 AD, Totnes is one of Devon’s oldest towns, with a Norman castle at its summit, a medieval high street climbing steeply below it and the river at its feet. Whether you spend an afternoon or a whole day here, you will find far more than you expect and almost certainly want to come back.
And remember — if you’d like us to arrange river cruises, vineyard visits, restaurant reservations or activity bookings during your stay, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.
Continue reading “Your Complete Guide to Totnes”Golden sands, turquoise waters, effortless glamour — Devon at its most extraordinary.
There is a moment when you come over the final hill before Salcombe and the estuary opens up below you — all glittering water, golden sand and bobbing yachts — when you genuinely have to remind yourself you are still in England. Salcombe regularly tops polls as one of the most beautiful towns in Britain, and rightly so.
This is Devon at its most glamorous and also its most relaxed. The narrow streets of Fore Street and Island Street are packed with brilliant independent shops, galleries and restaurants. The beaches are exceptional. The sailing is world-class. And the seafood — particularly the local crab — is some of the finest you will find anywhere in the country.
And remember — if you’d like us to arrange anything during your stay, from watersports hire and boat trips to restaurant reservations and the famous gin blending experience, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.
Continue reading “Your Complete Guide to Salcombe”The English Riviera’s classic seaside town — golden sands, a Victorian pier, a world-class zoo and one of the finest steam railways in Britain.
Welcome to Paignton, the warm heart of the English Riviera. While neighbouring towns draw visitors with fine dining and sailing glamour, Paignton delivers something rarer: genuine, unpretentious seaside joy. Wide golden beaches, a Victorian pleasure pier, Britain’s best coastal steam railway and a world-class zoo all sit within easy reach of each other. Whether you’re here for a family holiday or a quiet escape, Paignton has far more to offer than its cheerful, traditional reputation suggests.
As your hosts at The Hosting Company, we want your time here to feel genuinely special. This guide is packed with the places we’d recommend to friends, the tips the locals keep to themselves, and everything you need to make the most of Paignton and the surrounding area.
And remember — if you’d like us to arrange anything during your stay, from restaurant reservations and boat trips to activity bookings and tickets, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.
Continue reading “Your Complete Guide to Paignton”Ancient harbour, living town, timeless beauty — one of the most strikingly beautiful small towns in England.
There are harbour towns, and then there is Dartmouth. Tucked into the steep hillsides of the River Dart estuary, this is one of the most strikingly beautiful small towns in England — a place where medieval streets tumble down to a working waterfront, the river is always busy with boats, and the food and drink scene has quietly become one of the best in the South West.
Whether you are staying for a few days or settling in for a longer visit, Dartmouth rewards those who take their time with it. Walk to the castle before the crowds arrive, take a river cruise up to Totnes, eat exceptionally well in the evening, and let the rhythm of a genuine harbour town get under your skin.
And remember — if you’d like us to arrange anything during your stay, from restaurant bookings and boat trips to guided walks and river cruises, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.
Continue reading “Your Complete Guide to Dartmouth”England’s seafood coast, harbour heart, hidden gem — a genuine working fishing port with extraordinary natural beauty on its doorstep.
Brixham is the real thing. While neighbouring towns on the English Riviera attract summer holidaymakers, Brixham remains fundamentally itself — a working fishing harbour that has been at the centre of Devon’s maritime life for centuries, where the catch of the day is still landed every morning at one of the busiest fish markets in England and the harbour is always full of noise and colour.
But Brixham is far more than its fishing heritage. The town has quietly become one of Devon’s most interesting places to visit, with exceptional seafood restaurants, a vibrant street art scene, extraordinary coastal walking on Berry Head and a warmth of welcome that the bigger resorts can rarely match.
And remember — if you’d like us to arrange anything during your stay, from restaurant bookings and boat trips to guided walks and local experiences, just ask. We’re here to make every detail feel effortless.
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