"My 80's summer holidays" Devon by deeper_blue

Devon Travel Guide: 1,709 reviews and 3,363 photos

Devon is lovely part of England to visit. Popular with British holiday makers in the summer months. It's got great beaches, and an old traditional feel to it.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beaches, relaxing part of the country.
Cons:Sometimes too quiet

Last visit to Devon: Aug 1988
Intro Updated Apr 1, 2003
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More childhood memories Hotels (2)

Back in the 80's I would go every August with my family to Barton Hall. Now run by different management, it is now a... more travel advice

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Devon lies in the South West of England in between Cornwall and Somerset. You can take a train to Exeter direct from... more travel advice

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I stayed in a caravan park in the late 80's with my parents, that is now sadly shut down. The area (close to Teignmouth)... more travel advice

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Comments (5)

ranger49 Jul 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM Report Abuse

One of my grandsons aged 8, had a PGL holiday at Barton Hall last year -abseiling -the lot . I sed to think PGL stood for Parents Get Lost. His Mum thought it looked very "basic" but he had a great time.
Bwana_Brown Feb 1, 2006 at 1:22 PM Report Abuse

Devon is a great part of England! Been there a few times while driving from London to Cornwall! Barton Hall looks like it was quite the old Manor House at one time!
traveldave Jan 3, 2005 at 4:16 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a great place to spend vacations. In the UK, I've only been to London, so it would be nice to see some of the country's smaller towns and countryside.
craic Jul 11, 2004 at 8:10 PM Report Abuse

Golly. It looks just like Fawlty Towers.
MarvintheMartian Mar 8, 2004 at 4:43 PM Report Abuse

Being born in Tour-Key I never really thought about the pronounciation that much! :-)