Shaldon and Teignmouth estuary Westcountry Devon England UK SCO 0957
One of the prettiest villages in Devon must surely be Shaldon, situated between Torquay and Teignmouth, nestling on the estuary where the river Teign meets the sea. The 7-mile coastal drive from Torquay is very pretty, with countryside to the left and magnificent sea views on the right. On a clear day, Portland Bill is visible (no mean feat as it is almost 50 miles away). The population of Shaldon is currently 1,500 mostly living along the riverside down tiny lanes leading to beautiful thatched cottages or terraced houses painted in every conceivable colour you could think of. It is a very entertaining pastime to find the cottage with the prettiest name. Names such as "Sea Peep", "Forever Cottage", "The White House" or "Corner Cottage ". It is reminiscent of an old English village with a green where bowls are still played. The Clock Tower on the green is dedicated to the memory of local men who died during the 2 World Wars. Even the lanes have wonderful old names, such as Salty Lane, Arch Lane and Horse Lane, to name but a few! If you take the next turning after the Clipper Gift Shop and Café you will soon arrive at "Salthaven" which a lovely old stone cottage with all manner of pottery wildlife appearing to scale it's façade. By the front door is a wishing well, the proceeds of which provide corn for the swans which frequent the river and beaches. Shaldon may be small but it has a very big heart and also everything you could want from a day out, banks, post office, butchers, Spar shop, 6 pubs if you are thirsty, bakery and many old English tea shops serving the famous Devon Cream Tea! There is even an up market boutique, the Tom Thumb (the reason being apparent when you step inside). There are also gift shops and the jewellery shop will even mail your purchases to you when you get home! If you wish to attend Sunday Mass, there is a Methodist and a Catholic Church in the centre of the village. SCO 0957
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Location: Shaldon and Teignmouth Westcountry Devon England UK
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