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Hi
Ive been promising to take the wife away for a while now
She fancies the south coast somewhere
Mountain biking is not on the agenda
Cliff top walks
stunning views
good pubs.....are

Thought about cornwall /devon
But any recommendations would be nice
A recommended place to stay would be great to

Many thanks


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 8:24 am
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Purbecks, Corfe Castle (views, steam train), Weymouth (harbour area really nice, eat there, wander etc) Portland Bill (*great walk/bike loop round bill, sculpture park, pub at bill is rubbish), Old Harry Rocks on coast very scenic, Lulworth Cove + Durdle Dor
Square and Compass at Worth Maltravers food/atmos
(edit I think one of bill lighthouses does B+B poss)

Devon - Lynton/Lynmouth - Exmoor, cliffs, Valley of the rocks, Porlock, Porlock Hill, coastal path, Hunters INN at Watersmeet (and walks from there)


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 9:11 am
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Another vote for the Purbecks.

Hills, cliffs, sea, pubs, tearooms and proper ice cream. Mmmmm ๐Ÿ™‚

You won't be disappointed with Lynton/Lynmouth either though, but the Purbecks offers more in the way of big rolling hills and huge views.

We stayed here a couple of years back, http://www.nordenhouse.com/


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 9:26 am
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You won't be disappointed with Lynton/Lynmouth either though, but the Purbecks offers more in the way of big rolling hills and huge views.

Lynton/Lynmouth are right on the edge of Exmoor. Which has the odd hill and view.


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 11:01 am
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Isle of Wight? It's a ferry ride away - makes it feel like a proper holiday.

Clifftop walks? Check.
Downland walks? Check.
Flat estuary walks? Check.
Nice little hideaway pubs all over the place? Check.
S****y cream teas at boutique hotels? Check.

I live in Cowes but if I was coming here on holiday I'd stay somewhere round the southern tip of the island, Ventnor, Steephill Cove or Niton, which has the most spectacular landscape and a benign microclimate.

Probably prefer Devon myself, as well, but the IOW is one you might not have considered.


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 11:26 am
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If you have not been Tintagel is worth a visit. There is a cliff top walk to Boscastle and you can get the bus back.


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 2:48 pm
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New Forest, Brockenhurst or somewhere round there.

We went during that hot week in March & it was great.


 
Posted : 02/06/2012 2:52 pm