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S TAY C AT I O N Sidmouth Harbour Hotel Manor Road, Sidmouth Devon

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An oasis set amongst the jewel of the East Devon coast which is Sidmouth. The 'Harbour' provides chic and luxurious accommodation with beautiful views and excellent amenities.

The recent investment by the Harbour Hotels group into what was formerly the Westcli Hotel has brought a much needed injection, bringing the hotel bang up-to-date with not just a total rebuild of the hotel, but increased room capacity. To say they've made a great job

of the rebuild would be an understatement, it's now a chic, modern, luxurious and spacious hotel with superb facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa / gymnasium and sophisticated lounge and dining areas that are elevated to allow glorious views of the

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bay. What's equally great if you're visiting Sidmouth, is the position of the hotel which is directly opposite Connaught Gardens and Jacobs Ladder, meaning that your walks straight out of the hotel are superb.

It's vitally important on many levels that the hotels within Devon come up to a high standard, that way visitors will be more tempted to return if they've had a great experience.

What's equally important is that we have enough hotel capacity to cater

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for those looking to stay in Devon, so it has been great to see how this hotel's been transformed beyond all recognition to provide ďŹ rst class accommodation for visitors.

On arrival at the hotel, you can't help but be impressed by the spacious and modern reception area, and walking through to the combined lounge/bar/dining area you're treated to what I consider to be one of the most elegant dining spaces in Devon in which to relax (see above).

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Charming terrace, pool and gardens overlooking the sea and bay

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pool/garden area and the bay.

Dining at the Harbour's Upper Deck Bar & Restaurant is a most pleasurable experience having great ambiance, panoramic views and excellent food, complemented with a comprehensive selection of wines. The menu provided a good range of dishes prepared from carefully chosen local produce and incorporating plenty of fish based options, which is what you'd wish to see considering the hotel's coastal aspect. All fish options tasted (see photos at bottom) were excellent, as indeed were all the dishes sampled from the restaurant.

The bedroom provided was well-appointed, and because of the Hotel's very recent redevelopment, everything within the room was newly commissioned. The en-suite bathroom was modern, stylish and well designed and within the Sidmouth Harbour Hotel is beautifully positioned to enjoy Sidmouth bedroom all mod cons were straight out of the front door. This is evening of the Red Arrows at hand, with particular comdisplay in 2016 in the Harbour's garden. mendation to their choice of what was a very comfortable The whole front of this space is floor to ceiling glass bed - always extremely important for an enjoyable doors which open out in the warmer months onto stay. Of course it helps considerably when your room enjoys excellent sea views. a large balcony, affording superb views across the

In terms of visiting Sidmouth, it's important to tell you that if you've briefly driven round Sidmouth in the past, you've probably missed much of what the town has to offer and to rectify this we've included a feature on Sidmouth complete with a map of the town (overleaf ), so you don't miss the best bits.

If you're visiting from another part of Devon, or even from further afield, you will not be disappointed with your stay at the Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, it provides an excellent package of luxurious accommodation, dining and leisure facilities, also having great amenity from which you can enjoy Sidmouth. Top marks to the team at the Sidmouth Harbour, it's highly commended.

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SIDMOUTH Sidmouth's undou btedly the jewel of the East Devon coast

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Sidmouth's a great place for families, not too commercialised, no busy roads to navigate and plenty of walks, either on the outskirts or in the town and plenty of places to grab an ice cream, a cool drink or even a fresh crab sandwich

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There's lots of rich countryside to access, don't be surprised if you see some of these

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• Take a walk along the Esplanade and up to the Byes and along the river Sid. • Visit Connaught Gardens and Jacob's Ladder.

• Enjoy great shopping, don't miss Chapter ladies fashion boutique 2 and White & Son shoes 1 .

• Treat yourself to a beauty therapy at Seabrease 4 .

• Try superb seafood dishes at Neil's Restaurant 7 .

• Browse bestsellers at Winstones book shop 10 .

• Try an art class at East Devon Art 3 .

• Enjoy sea views and chic dining right on the Esplanade at The Bedford Hotel (Pynes 5 ).

• Take a trip to visit the famous Donkey Sanctuary (about 3 miles 15 ).

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There really is so much to do and see at Sidmouth, you're spoilt for choice, whether you're a day visitor from another part of Devon (it's a big county!), or from further afield. It's said that the visitor trend these days is shifting towards shorter, but more frequent visits, which is particularly easy for Devon residents looking to explore their county. When the weather's fine, is there anywhere better, particularly when you consider all the hassle, cost and danger

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There's sandy beaches, rockpools, exotic cliff-top gardens, verdant walks and unspoilt countryside, elegant regency buildings and architecture, a myriad of restaurants and coffee shops in the vibrant town that also provides the visitor with a great shopping experience.

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just how great a place it is to visit. See many more high quality images of Sidmouth at: www.devonshiremagazine.co.uk/devon/towns/ eastdevon/sidmouth You are also able to find out What's On in Sidmouth because Sidmouth has its very own events website including a dedicated low signal strength mobile version (It's a good idea to add it to your mobile browser's favourites pre-visit), brought to you exclusively by Devonshire magazine: www.hubcast.co.uk/sidmouth

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Sidmouth's magnificent red cliffs Surrounded by the magnificent red cliffs of the Jurassic coastline, Sidmouth's long seafront is punctuated

by Connaught Gardens and Jacob's Ladder. There are many relaxing strolls close at hand, and if you're keen on walking, you can follow the coastal path up Peak Hill (from where the above image was captured) for extensive views also in a westward direction over the Otter valley and beyond.

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Connaught Gardens and Jacob's Ladder At the western end of Sidmouth, just a short walk over the road from Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, sits Connaught Gardens and Jacob's Ladder.

1. The white steps of Jacob's Ladder up to Connaught Gardens and the Clock Tower Cafe, which was previously a lime kiln. At low tide the beach is sandy and there are great rock pools skirting the cliffs, ideal for the family to explore and paddle.

2. The cliff top path in Connaught Gardens looking eastwards towards the town - the views are splendid on a fine day.

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3. The quaint gardens allow for peaceful strolls with many benches available to sit on and relax. During summertime the stage hosts many events including the Sidmouth Town Band and occasionally outdoor theatre productions.

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4. Connaught gardens display a colourful array of flowers and sub-tropical plants, here we can see roses scaling the walls next to the Clock Tower Cafe.

5. The view westward towards Peak Hill.

The archway leads out to Jacob's Ladder and the precipitous drop down to the town's Western Beach.

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These products are also available to buy for home use.

Why not pop in for a free consultation.

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A GREAT DAY OUT

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 Interest free finance available knowledgeable staff.

Demonstrato r Electric Bikes Available

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Our bar snacks and evening dinner are made with delicious Devon produce, and there’s plenty of room to relax in our Regency Drawing Room or sunny veranda.

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St Giles' and St Nicholas' church in the town centre (actually it's at the top of Church Street which makes sense I suppose). Ladies, if the retail therapy urge takes you, don't miss a visit to Chapter fashion boutique just outside the church gates

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Regency architectural splendour - Coburg Terrace, very grand, once graced by royalty, it sits proudly looking across the cricket field and out to sea

The Western Beach

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A proper old folly by Peter Orlando Hutchinson - find out more about him at Sidmouth Museum

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There are many beaches to enjoy in Sidmouth during the summer and if you fancy a peaceful walk, you're really spoilt for choice, with walks at Peak Hill, Salcombe Hill, Core Hill, also river walks along the river Sid up along the Byes. It really doesn't get much better than Sidmouth in terms of English seaside holidays. If you're travelling from another part of Devon, I urge you to stay a night or two so you have time to discover what Sidmouth has to offer and allow yourself time to properly unwind. If you've been reading the online version of this magazine from afar, it's worth a visit to www.devonshiremagazine.co.uk/devon/towns/eastdevon/sidmouth/ where there are many more images of Sidmouth

Viewed from Peak Hill, Sidmouth nestling in the valley bottom. On a clear day you can see across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill, the view is magnificent

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Some great rock-pooling to be had at low tide, bring your net and bucket

The mighty river Sid - well more of a stream really, but large trout can be caught if you have tenacity and patience!

Planes The Red Arrows make a visit to Sidmouth in the Summer - they always seem to be in a great hurry

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Listening to music in Pynes during Sidmouth Folk Week

Kennaway House - many interesting events are staged here throughout the year. To find out what's events are on in Sidmouth, all you need to do is go to the Hubcast website. There's a dedicated mobile version just for Sidmouth which has tons of events listed www.hubcast.co.uk/sidmouth What's On in Sidmou th?

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Sidmouth Museum, entry is free and there's much interesting stuff to browse for history buffs

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The Abbeyfield Sidmouth Society Assisted living in private rental rooms and apartments for independent elderly.

• No capital outlay or hidden charges • Choice of accommodation in Abbeyfield Court, Cotmaton House, or Culver House • Affordable, all-inclusive monthly rentals of between £900 to £1600 • Two home-cooked meals daily, with helpful staff on hand to assist. Visitors welcome to join us for meals at a nominal cost • Full 24-hour cover, including emergency call system

• Comfortable dining and lounge areas; attractive communal gardens • Guest flat facilities for visiting friends or family • Agency carers by private arrangement, in case of personal care needs • Activities, coffee mornings, days outings, theatre/ cinema trips etc..

• Proximity to town’s shops, amenities and seafront promenade

For enquiries contact our registered office at Abbeyfield Court on 01395 515366, or the Admissions Officer, Val Fursey 01395 516260 email valfursey@gmail.com Details of accommodation provided can be found at our website REGISTERED AS A COMPANY BY LIMITED GUARANTEE NO. 762159 AND AS A CHARITY NO. 229545

david hughes artist My service is to paint unique original pet portraits in a fashionable ʻpop artʼ style, each portrait painted and framed from a supplied (acceptable) photo of their pet. Traditional portraits of loved ones are also available, both making ideal gifts.

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Enjoy the confidence of beautiful teeth

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Winstone's Book Review: Me and Mister P by local author, Maria Farrer

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You know when you've read a truly gorgeous book when it leaves a warm glow of happiness inside you. 'Me and Mister P' by Maria Farrer with illustrations

by Daniel Rieley does just that.

All Arthur wants is a normal family but no, he's ended up with the brother from Weirdsville.

Liam is so embarrassing, but Mum and Dad can't see that and give him all the attention.

Leaving Arthur with zero! Zilch!

A big fat NOTHING! At the end of his tether Arthur can't see any solutions to his problems and thinks the only way out is to run away. But when he finds an enormous, funny polar bear standing on his door step he finds that life is about to change for the better in the strangest of ways. Prepare to meet MISTER P because there are times when only a polar bear will do.

This book is warm and funny in equal spades. Maria captures perfectly the frustration felt by Arthur towards his brother who

is different and struggles to fit into a world filled with strange places, loud noises and crowds.

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The White & Son team

And while in Sidmouth

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Sidmouth can be considered the jewel in the East Devon crown, with a unique mixture of independent shops and a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. Sidmouth has become a destination town for a short break or a day trip with shopping and lunch.

Following their display area and shop expansion last year, White and Son Shoes in Fore Street have this year increased the range of ladies and mens shoes. Wide fitting, casual or comfort, waterproof or dressy, this is a shoe shop that has it all.

In the 1880s the great grandfather of Steve White, the owner of White & Son Shoes in Sidmouth, opened the family shoe shop in Dorchester. Four generations later the family owned shoe shop continues to bring a lifetime of experience and knowledge to its shop in Fore Street, Sidmouth. Steve White and his late wife Gail purchased the former Ivor Coram shoe shop in 2011, increasing both the range and

choice of quality footwear brands available in Sidmouth. Following a major shop refit and expansion in 2016 the shop probably offers the widest selection of quality footwear in Devon.

Every season the White & Son team visit the major footwear exhibitions, personally seeking out new brands and styles. Listening to customer wants and wishes during the preceding season helps the team to choose from such a huge range of styles and brands.

The choice of familiar and class leading brands on display in the revamped shop will exceed your wildest dreams. Customers are amazed at the wide and comprehensive choice of

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sandals and shoes from well known brands such as Rieker, Josef Seibel, DB Wider Fit Shoes, Van Dal, Pikolinos, Waldlaufer, ARA, HB Shoes and many more.

Following a large number of customer requests, White & Son Shoes are pleased to announce the return of the instantly recognisable ECCO brand to Sidmouth. With an enviable reputation for quality and styling, soft leathers and leading edge footwear technology, ECCO are a welcome addition to the vast range in the shop.

Founded in 1963, ECCO has come a long way over the past 50 years - from a small shoe factory in Bredebro, Denmark with just a few employees, to a modern, global shoe enterprise

with 19,500 employees and sales of over 20 million pairs per year across 87 countries.

Something for everyone, both womenʼs and menʼs styles, be it sandals, a sporty trainer style or one of ECCOʼs classic range, why not treat your feet to an ECCO experience.

featuring the GOGA Max high rebound insole and GOGA Pillars for every step. It is easy to see why Skechers have won so many prestigious awards for this well known and respected brand.

The award winning Skechers brand continues to be enjoyed by those customers who appreciate its light weight, unbelievable comfort available in a range of styles and colours. With a choice of over 70 different styles and colours in stock, White & Son Shoes is the independent shoe shop that can satisfy your Skecher desires.

If you are a customer looking for footwear with great arch support, have flat feet or collapsed arches or maybe wearing orthotics, the internationally renowned Vionic Shoes could be just what you have been looking for.

How many times have you had to reject flip flops or sandals because they lack the benefits you require? The new Vionic range available at White and Son Shoes could well be the answer to your footwear problems.

Go Walk 4 is an all new addition to the Skechers range, available in over 10 different colours;

White and Son Shoes in Sidmouth are a Shoe Shop, not a shop that sells shoes.

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Coastal Community Celebration 10am to 5pm - Free Entry.

Sea Fest Variety Night

Film premiere: Working the Sea (40 mins) This film is all about Sidmouthʼs fishing heritage from between the wars until present day, glimpsed through the focus of a well-known local fishing family, the Bagwells. Produced by Butterfly Effect Films.

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Letting your holiday home?

Saunton View in Saunton Sands is a single storey detached property set within the grounds of the owner’s own Yellow Cottage and Bendalong are home, with wonderful far reaching views both just minutes away from the beach over the ocean and the impressive three Marsdens Cottages is one of Devon’s lettingofcompanies with more than in Croyde.

Yellow leading Cottage independent was originally holiday The company, which isDevon based in mile expanse dunes at Braunton Devon of farmhouse outbuilding made Braunton and has nearly 400 cottages Burrows, a designated 40 years’ experience.

Here area some the reasons why our home owners choose – and UNESCO remain – with us. of characteristic cob construction. It throughout North Devon and Exmoor Biosphere Reserve. was known as the ‘donkey barn’• Strong online presence across multiple websites and for its customers to choose from, was • High booking levels and competitive commission

Keeper’s Cottage is in a quiet country the ‘donkey ramp’ has been fondly kept inundated last month with requests from rates result in the best income for you lane that leads directly onto Exmoor in the garden. The cottage has • Experienced, knowledgeable and trusted local team been homeowners wanting to get an idea on • Bespoke services to suit your needs – we can Common. Recently refurbished to a lovingly restored by the owners• Guaranteed income for cancelled bookings and whether their property would make a manage as much or as little as you’d like us to high standard offering very comfortable, additional comforts including a hot tub good holiday let.

• No registration fees contemporary living, the cottage has the • We are a local, Devon-based agency backed by the national and wood burner. marketing expertise of a much larger company • Free, no-obligation visit to discuss your needs Business development managers Gloria most spectacular Exmoor and sea views.

Bendalong is a well presented, detached O’Connell and Oliver McCarron added And last, but certainly not least, there is holiday bungalow in a corner plot with five new properties to their portfolio in

By The Sea in Ilfracombe. With the most a fully enclosed garden and a glazed the first 12 days of January. wonderful panoramic sea views, this porch, complete with rocking chairs – “The amount of visits we made was stylish third floor apartment in Cheyne making it perfect for peaceful relaxation unbelievable,” said Gloria. “We’ve Beach apartments, a Victorian terrace whatever the weather. taken on properties in Croyde, The new year brought an influx of new properties to the holiday letting market for North Devon’s well-respected Marsdens Devon Cottages.

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