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Dartmouth – the perfect place to relocate

Dartmouth is one of the most beautiful towns in the country, but good looks aren’t all - the town has a strong sense of community and it’s not surprising that more and more people want to live there.

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Let’s Live on Dartmoor

With its spooky legends ranging from hairy hands and long-robed ladies, to Merripit pigs and reputed wild cats, Dartmoor has always exuded mystery and romance, but its towns, hamlets and villages exude a strong sense of community and many would live nowhere else.

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Let’s Move to Tavistock

Tavistock is centrally placed for Plymouth, Cornwall and West Devon, and just a stone’s throw from the moors. There are plenty of benefits in living in this small but thriving market town

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A weekend in Bideford

In the 16th century, Bideford was Britain’s third largest port. Now it is North Devon’s only remaining commercial port and is also a prime centre from which to explore this gorgeous area.

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48 Hours in Tiverton

Both a market town and a mill town, with a mix of buildings from the medieval to the modern, Tiverton is the largest and most varied settlement in Mid-Devon and makes an ideal base for exploring this tranquil area of the county

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A Weekend in Plymouth

Plymouth’s ancient quays and narrow cobbled streets contrast strikingly with its bold modern architecture. In the same way, its modern facilities, such as Plymouth Pavilions, the Theatre Royal and the National Marine Aquarium, are set alongside historic treasures including the Barbican and the Citadel. All are combined in the thriving city of today. If you spend 48 hours in the city, then there’s a wealth of places to visit and things to see.

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48 HOURS IN TOTNES - Devon Towns

Try a weekend in Totnes, a magnet for artists, craftspeople and seekers after enlightenment. There’s plenty going on in the town this September because it’s Festival Week and the programme offered is thoroughly eclectic.

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What the Locals Say About Lynton & Lynmouth

Living in Lynton or Lynmouth, the locals tell Robert Hesketh, is like being on holiday all the time

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Plymouth City Life

Plymouth has kept its spirit and its sense of history, but it is now prospering in a much wider sense. Fantastic new residential developments, an invigorated shopping area, new restaurants and places of entertainment means that the city is becoming an ever more attractive place to live..

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Take a city break in Exeter

Exeter has a huge amount to offer, especially at Christmas. The city is brilliantly lit and decorated, with an exciting arts programme, including pantomime, carols, concerts, music, dance, film and visual arts.

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Living in Lympstone

Don’t just moan, do something about it! It’s an adage that has served the community of Lympstone well, and shows why it’s a worthy winner of Devon Life’s Village of the Year award, sponsored by Strutt & Parker

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The Hartland area – location for the filming of ‘Sense and Sensibility’

The Hartland area of North Devon, recently on our screens through the BBC’s January production of ‘Sense and Sensibility’, is just far enough behind the times for visitors to feel that the 21st century has suddenly slipped away. It’s as rural as you can get, and the narrow lanes and lack of roaring traffic lend the place an air of graceful beatitude. But there’s a wealth of gentle pursuits to wear out even the most lackadaisical of pleasure seekers – it’s just done at a more leisured pace, that’s all!

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Devon Celebrity Interviews

Judi Spiers is one of Devon’s most engaging characters and not only can we hear her live on Radio Devon every day (9am-12 noon) but we can also read her latest celebrity interview every month in Devon Life.
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WALK THIS WAY! with Devon Life

Take time to discover the natural beauty of the Devon countryside with our selection of six wonderful Devon walks.
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Glorious Devon Gardens

View a selection of glorious Devon Life garden visits.
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Cook up a Treat! with Devon Life

Our regular monthly Masterchef series in Devon Life provides celebrated local chefs with the opportunity to present some of their favourite recipes and for us to try to re-create at home
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