August News from the Village..for the friends & guests of Hillfield's.
August is a month full of festivals, regattas, events and attractions whatever the weather. With a rich and ancient heritage Dartmouth and surrounding towns will amply repay a visit, each have a character all their own and are well worth exploring. We prefer to picture our area as a playground whether you are seeking the adrenaline-fuelled thrills of Woodlands and other activities such as hiking, cycling, impressive stately homes and country houses, all providing a rich resource for visitors to explore and enjoy. There's more to a day out than just getting into the car - the journey can be part of the fun. Taking a ferry, a walk, cycle ride or a steam train trip can be the highlight of the day and more enjoyable than the driving. Eating out are South Devon pastimes, the region offers an enticing choice of pubs, restaurants, bistros and cafes.
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Guest Recommended We had found the "Dartmouth Apprentice" by chance, (it is a few minutes walk from the Centre, heading into South Town) and had investigated this intriguing former church over morning coffee. Returning for dinner we were not disappointed. The building conversion is impressive though you should try to get a table with some views of the Dart. The menu is not vast and has an obvious Italian influence but there is something for all tastes. The food itself was simply excellent. Add in informal but deceptively professional service and the knowledge that you are supporting a worthwhile charity, this becomes good value at £30 per head. Brian & Margaret Cant We would welcome features from any of our guests reporting on the excellent service you received from local business's in the area. E-mail to bob@hillfieldcottages.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dartmouth Apprentice Wins Prestigious Award Dartmouth apprentice General Manager, Simon Warner, 28, has scooped the sought after Acorn Award presented by leading industry magazine ‘Caterer and Hotelkeeper’. The Acorn’s are awarded to 30 under 30’s each year for rising stars within the industry. Other than top industry managers previous winners include celebrity chefs Macro Pierre White, Gary Rhodes and local chef Michael Caines. Simon is the only person in the South West to have won the award this year. Having already held various roles within the area, including Operations Director of the successful seafood restaurant ‘The Oyster Shack in Bigbury’ and General Manager of the highly acclaimed and frequently awarded Rose and Crown and Seafood Restaurant in Yealmpton’, Simon is now the General Manager of the pioneering social enterprise business, Dartmouth Apprentice in Dartmouth. Part of the high profile London Charity, Training For Life the Dartmouth Apprentice seeks to return long term unemployed people back into employment by working within a commercially run restaurant whilst training for industry standard qualifications. more |
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Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2009 26th - 29th August The first Recorded Regatta in Dartmouth was in 1822. There were three sailing races, one six-oared gig race, and a military band played out at the Dartmouth Castle and 120 attended a ball. Today the regatta has turned into a huge extravaganza with air displays, music, rowing, tennis, running, yacht races, children's activities, a fun fair, fireworks, plus much much more for the whole family. Everyone should pay a visit to Dartmouth during regatta at least once. Official Opening Ceremony Wed 26 Aug The parade led by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines - Plymouth assembles at the Guildhall and will march to the Royal Avenue Gardens, where a maroon will be fired at 7.30 p.m. followed by the Beating Retreat & Ceremonial Sunset by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines - Plymouth, on the South Embankment Sailing Events Visiting Ships Wed 26 Aug The Regatta Committee look forward to the arrival of the Celebrity Cruise Liner The Azamara Journey on her first visit to Dartmouth. The Liner will be the largest Cruise Ship ever to moor in the River Dart. The Dartmouth Harbour Master Captain David White is looking forward to the challenge of bringing this vessel into the harbour at approximately 0900 hours and turning her in the vicinity of the Higher Ferry, before bringing her back to her mooring in the middle of the Harbour. leaving at 2200 hours. more Rowing Events HMS Tyne will be the Regatta Guard Ship this year. Tyne is the first of the River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built for Fishery Protection around the UK. These OPVs, including sister ships HMS Severn and HMS Mersey, are taking over from the Island Class. Air Display
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Rocket House Tea Rooms & Beach Garden Torcross Sea Front Slapton Beach Daughter, Bonni and Mum & Dad, Carol & Graham welcome you to their family run tea shop serving home-made food They serve English or American Style breakfasts, with big fluffy home-made pancakes & real maple syrup, using the very best local ingredients from 9-11.45. Or just a cup of freshly ground cappuccino with a home-made pecan and maple Danish…(come early on Sunday, there is usually a queue. From noon until 2.30 we serve home-made light lunches in summer and ‘heavier ones in winter’. Try one of their delicious soups, Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and Creamy Coconut is a speciality. Gorgeous light and fluffy home-made scones (made to their own recipe) are served all day with local clotted cream. Or try, their home-made marmalade Eccles cakes served warm with clotted cream. Whatever you have to eat we are sure you will enjoy! Whether it’s sitting in the garden on the decking looking out to sea or across to the Ley, the freshwater lake or inside in the ‘cutesy’ Cath Kidston style tea room. Open daily 9-5 in Summer…and all school holidays, closed Mondays in Winter…. |
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Crafty Tudors and Tudor Tales 2009 is the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession to the throne, and to celebrate the reign of one of history’s greatest monarchs, Dartmouth Castle is staging all new events at this picturesque Devon fortress that once formed a part of King Henry’s great chain of coastal defences. Every Monday and Tuesday in August, young visitors will get the chance to be a part of the Crafty Tudors & Tudor Tales. On Mondays, Crafty Tudors will see children of all ages being welcomed by castle staff to take part in a spot of Tudor craft making – parents can even help out too! Boys will get to be king for the day as they make themselves a Henry VIII style crown and accompanying beard for a decidedly regal look, while girls can try their hands at Tudor chic by making jewelry or creating a new signature style with their very own new bonnets. Young visitors can then return on Tuesdays in their stately attire the following day as the popular Rattle box puppet theatre will stage their 30 minute Tudor Tales at intervals throughout the day, presenting a vivid retelling of the lives of the Tudor family. What better way to get our younger visitors to explore Tudor life with a month of Crafty Tudors and Tudor Tales events. Not only will children get to find out all about the Tudors, they will also have the chance to show off their creative side and take home their hand-made Tudor-inspired wares! After enjoying the Tudor Tales and Crafts, families can take in the beautiful surroundings of Dartmouth Castle or even enjoy some refreshments at the tearoom nearby. The fortress has guarded the Dart Estuary and the nearby town of Dartmouth since 1366, and has been a part of England’s coastal defence through the Civil War up until after World War II. more |
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What on in South Devon in August - September!
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My Favourite Cottage by Paul If you are looking for high quality cottage or apartment accommodation with a stunning location and friendly and attentive owners, then a visit to Hillfield Cottages is an absolute must. My Wife and I discovered this superb holiday location several years ago and have now lost count regarding the number of subsequent visits. Every property has sumptuous furnishings, beautiful kitchens and bathrooms and all today’s essential appliances thus helping to achieve that ‘what a fabulous holiday’ feeling as you finally pull out of the drive and head home. Our favorite cottage has to be Court Cottage with two excellent bedrooms (both with en-suite), a superb lounge / diner / open plan kitchen, a ground floor decked patio area and a first floor balcony with open views across the tennis court. Court Cottages are a bit like Dr Who’s Tardis – compact looking from the outside, but step through the door and you are presented with ample space for up to 4 adults. Whether you are taking breakfast on the decking, cooking a meal in the great kitchen, relaxing in the whirlpool bath, using the networked hi-fi system, watching a dvd with cinema surround or simply walking in the beautiful local countryside, you will enjoy your stay – we do! more We would welcome features from any of our guests reporting on the accommodation at Hillfield's. E-mail to bob@hillfieldcottages.com Looking forward to meeting up at Hillield's again very soon Michael & Caroline The Hillfield Village Team. |
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