Totnes and Surrounding South Hams area
Totnes sits on the edge of the beautiful River Dart between Dartmoor and Dartmouth. It is splendid walking, cycling and touring countryside and is within 30 minutes drive to some great beaches. e.g. Slapton and Blackpool Sands. There are many enchanting villages and historic sites to be visited in the locality and there is the Sharpham vineyard famous for its wine and cheese. With a mainline railway station and excellent bus services, a car is not essential. The river provides many activities including ferry/cruise trips, sailing and canoeing courses and motor boat hire at nearby Dittisham. Or why not try the popular one-day Round Robin tour on a historic coal-fired paddle steamer, steam train and heritage bus in the surrounding area. Totnes is also a perfect base for trips further afield such as the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. There are festivals, a variety of cultural activities, courses and markets all year round ( Christmas markets are exceptional!)
Totnes is a unique country town with a growing reputation worldwide as a Transition town - an inspirational model for community living. It even has its own currency! It has a vibrant atmosphere and is full of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. There are a number of market days with a variety of stalls including food, clothes, jewellery and an antique/flea market every Friday and Saturday, an Elizabethan market in the summer months and every third Sunday a famous food market. It is an arts hub with links nationally and internationally within the world of art, music, theatre, comedy and dance. There are many art galleries and craft shops to explore both in Totnes, nearby Dartmouth, Dartington and Dartington Hall.
Its history dates back to Saxon times and is overlooked by an imposing Norman Castle.There is so much to see - whether it is exploring the narrow, winding streets or visiting the historic Guildhall, the fashion and textile museum, Garden Trail or Agatha Christies house at nearby Greenaway.
Totnes is on the main railway line (only 10 minutes walk to the house). There are also good bus links to other destinations.
Slideshow of Totnes and surrounding area (mouse over large picture for captions)
Totnes is a unique country town with a growing reputation worldwide as a Transition town - an inspirational model for community living. It even has its own currency! It has a vibrant atmosphere and is full of independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. There are a number of market days with a variety of stalls including food, clothes, jewellery and an antique/flea market every Friday and Saturday, an Elizabethan market in the summer months and every third Sunday a famous food market. It is an arts hub with links nationally and internationally within the world of art, music, theatre, comedy and dance. There are many art galleries and craft shops to explore both in Totnes, nearby Dartmouth, Dartington and Dartington Hall.
Its history dates back to Saxon times and is overlooked by an imposing Norman Castle.There is so much to see - whether it is exploring the narrow, winding streets or visiting the historic Guildhall, the fashion and textile museum, Garden Trail or Agatha Christies house at nearby Greenaway.
Totnes is on the main railway line (only 10 minutes walk to the house). There are also good bus links to other destinations.
Slideshow of Totnes and surrounding area (mouse over large picture for captions)