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We are staying in Exeter in November on a girls weekend. We are looking for somewhere to go on a Saturday night. Ideally somewhere that is open late with music that we can dance to but not a full on club, a bar with music and an area for dancing would be great but with the option to sit and chat as well. Anyone know what the Monkey Suit is like? Or any other suggestions welcome.

I'm traveling from Chicago to Tavistock for a family wedding next week, and plan, at this point, to take one of the local buses from the National Express bus station to Tavistock. I want to have a plan B in case I'm too exhausted to drag my baggage to the bus stop. What is the approximate fare to take a taxi from the station in Plymouth City Center to Tavistock?

Hi, what indoor activities is there in dawlisg or near by?

Am shortly taking a short break at Ilfracombe, having never visited before. As traveling via train, I have a pick up from Barnstable to Ilfracombe on my outward journey but would like to know the best transport from Ilfracombe to Barnstable train station on my return. Thank you for any help.

My partner and I are looking for a place to stay in Devon for around 10 days that is relatively 'central'. By this I mean we will be in the middle of a travel web North and South and on relatively good roads. We are considering Beer (because we prefer small, but not too small) and Exeter (because it seems central). We are wary of picking somewhere that looks accessible, but from which we will have to spend 30-45 minutes on tiny laneways just to get out / in. A year or so back we stayed in Falmouth in Cornall, which was exactly what we wanted - a good size with lots of pubs and restaurants, beautiful and a good choice of accommodation. It was also easy to get just about anywhere in Cornwall from there. We fell in love and are looking for similar in Devon. Any suggestions? Also, specifically, what are roads in and out of Beer like? Thanks :).

Hello, I am planning a trip to the UK and I am taking my 75 year old father back to meet up with his sister and husband. I would like to book a property that can sleep up to 8 people. My question is where is the best place to stay in Devon, it would be good if we could get somewhere close to shops, resturants and pubs so that they could take short walks. I have been looking but it is very confusing. There will be my aunt & Uncle..in there seventies, my father, my cousin, myself and partner in there 50's....any idea ? we plan to visit in September thanks Brian...Australia

Hello, Can anyone suggest a picturesque spot which is a good place to stop and have a picnic near Teignmouth? I am sure the whole area is full of beautiful spots but any places that you have been to would be most welcome Thanks

Probably a silly question but my wife and I would like to know if we need to pack insect repellent when we come to SW England in July? Do you have mosquitoes , sandflys or wasps? Alas I'm allergic and swell up a bit if bitten :(

My wife and I have 2 weeks in a rental car going round the south west starting and finishing in Southampton in July before joining the Celebrity Eclipse cruise into the Baltic. We would like any tips on routes to take and recomended B&Bs / Farm Stays along the way. We want to avoid motorways as much as posible. We realize July is peak season so if you know of places that wont be too crowded would be great! Thanks

How much would a Taxi/Cab, cost from St David's Train Station to Haven Hoildays, Sandy Bay. 5 Adults,5 lugguage,in September. Thanks Tom.

Hello. I plan to stay in Exeter from July 25th to September 30th, so I am looking for accommodation during the summer. Therefore I'd like to know where I can find a list of accommodations for rent. Most sites (like accommodationforstudents.com... require me to be a student at the University of Exeter, so that I can log in and apply for rooms. Or the rooms are only available during the academic year. Now I am becoming a bit desperate and I am looking for other sites/sources to find a suitable place to stay. I really appreciate any helpful advice. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone stayed at The Ruby in Holsworthy? I can't find any reviews anywhere. Please help.

Please can you advise me of the closest car park when catching the boat over to Lundy Island. Many thanks

Hello and happy New Year, I will be staying in Devon in middle January, arriving on the 15th, I am planning to meet a VT member in Exeter for a drink on the 15th (evening). My other plans are to visit Exmouth (I will probably be staying with my sister) and Barnstaple, a place I know little about execept it's the country town of North Devon. If the South Devon Railway is running from Totnes to Buckfastleigh is running I may go there on the 16th. Can anyone advise me of a good eating place in Barnstaple please. It is always nice meeting VT people. Please see the meeting page Jonathan Barker

Hello. I am going to stay in Exeter for about 3-4 months and therefore I am looking for a cheap possibility to stay in contact with my friends and to call people in the UK. I think a prepaid-SIM suits my needs. Can anyone recommend a good provider or has experience with Nomi or TalkMobile? Furthermore I need internet access (most probably mobile broadband) and I would be glad for any suggestions. Thanks and regards, homunculus

hi VTers i'm going to Exeter on 19-21 November for work (photography), and was wondering if there's anyone heading to Exeter around that time. i'm looking for a female VTer to share the accommodation expenses. the hotel rate for a double is around £100-£130, central exeter please let me know if interested or advise of any alternative otherwise many thanks

Me and my Nan are coming down next week and staying at the Premier Inn, Plymouth East. I need to know how we go about from getting from the Bretonside Bus Station to the Premier Inn, and then from the Premier Inn to Derriford Hospital??? Any information would be gratefully recieved!!!

Hello VT-ers, Could someone kindly let me know the following questions: a) Approx costs of a taxi from Exeter Airport to Premier Inn at: Premier Inn 398 Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 6HE, United Kingdom b) Is this only a 10 minute ride? c) Are taxi's metered and easily available outside Exeter Airport? Cheers Glen

Please can you advise if there are facilities for left luggage in the centre of Exeter. We would only require to leave our cases for a few hours, en route from Jersey to Taunton. Hopefully you can help us. All best wishes, Janet Barker

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Can anyone help my mum and dad had there honeymoon in cliff walk. hotel had rock in its name this was 53 years ago i would like them to have a weekend back there .Can anyone tell me if that hotel is still there maybe with a new name ,if not is there a nice hotel in that area . THANK YOU

My friend is arriving at Exeter St Davids station next week and will need a can to get to his final destination. Is there a company at the station and do you think he needs to pre book ? Do you have any names and/or contacts please ? Thanks you. Nicola Hutin

Hi All, I'm taking my husband to Devon for our anniversary, he has family there that he hasn't seen for ages. Obviously I'd rather go to Paris or somewhere but an unable to fly at present. I wondered if anyone could recommend a good hotel in Plymouth? I'm wanting something a bit special seeing as it's our anniversary, at least 3 stars if possible. I could trawl through all teh hotel websites but I'd love to find somewhere with a personal recommendation. Thanks.

hi plz plz can u help me im going on holiday at woolacombe bay holiday village and really really would like to know what bus i have to catch to get there from exeter paris st bus station and what number bus it is thank you kelzx80

Hi guys, I will be spending a few days in Torquay next week. Can someone please let me any good sight-seeing places to go? And I would like to spend a night in the budget hotel there. Any good recommedation? Thanks in advance. Ciao!

I'm going to be staying in Totnes with my wife and daughter for about three months this Autumn and I am wondering if anybody knows the best way to go about looking for a place rent. By the way, I'm from the US and I'm not exactly sure what "self-contained accomodation" means! Thanks for any replies!

How do I get from St. Davids railway station to Exeter Airport on Monday 31st December, to be there for 10am?

I’m working in Plymouth next week (Mon-Fri) I’ve been before but I really don’t know the place. I will be finished by mid-afternoon and looking for something to do in the evening, music (folk in particular) theatre or just good pubs, anything I aint fussy. Anyone got any ideas or I am expecting too much it being mid week and early November?

We are driving from Gatwick to Cornwall and back September 2008. We will stay in about 5 key locations and make day trips out to see as much as we can. Any advice or suggestions on Cornwall, Dorset and Devon will be appreciated.

Hi, I am planning a trip around the south of England and I would very much like to spend a night in Lundy. However, time is quite limited and we can only spend either the 12th or the 13th of April there, and there seems to be no boat service to the island on these dates (its a thursday and a friday). Does anybody know if you can get smaller, charter boats to take you to the island? I have found one website about this but they don't give much info at all.. Any help would be appreciated.