It’ll begin with a yomp with my dog Ziggy up Easdon, a classic Dartmoor tor (hill), which has a 360-degree view of the moor, with wild Dartmoor ponies and birds of prey for company. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. Torquay's slightly more retiring neighbour has long hid her light under a beach hut. So, if sea views are what your life is missing, you might be interested to know which coastal towns in the UK have been named the very best locations to relocate to. The perfect day ends as it began: on a tor, only this time at Hound Tor, stargazing on a blanket, with a bottle of wine. If you have enough money to consider buying a house in this small community you really don't need to ask the price. All rights reserved. Undoubtedly one of Devon’s finest towns, Dartmouth has it all. The best hotels in Devon Where I tell my friends to stay Finding a stylish hotel by the sea in South Devon is surprisingly difficult, but South Sands , near Salcombe, is just that. The geology of the Valley of the Rocks in Exmoor is extraordinary, and the South West Coast Path, from Bolt Tail to Bolt Head (southwestcoastpath.com) is an exhilarating shot-in-the-arm. It's Brixham. Property here is eminently affordable, with a terraced home costing between £130,000 and £275,000. Its fish comes from passing boats, so the sea-to-plate interval can be as little as five minutes. Many of its bars cater for the nautically-inclined and Salcombe was recently in the news with the discovery of one of Britain's oldest wrecks. How the second lockdown affects UK holidays, Looking for Father Christmas? It has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a very decent provision of shops and restaurants, and a delightful promenade along the pristine beach, and you have the perfect seaside destination. Properties in the quirky, old town centre are very affordable, standing at £150,000 to £200,000, while larger properties in the green suburbs will set you back around £400,000. Consistently the most expensive place in Devon (and second only to Sandbanks in the UK) it shares many of the natural attractions of its near neighbour, with extra waterfront appeal. Noel Coward mentioned it in Blithe Spirit, which is as good an indicator of its character as any. I love the wilds and woods of Dartmoor - in particular the walk though Fingle Woods or Wistman’s Wood. Whitstable swooped in at the top spot, named the best seaside location to relocate to at number one. The places were ranked according to seven factors which included average temperature, house value and average rainfall. You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. Old Neptune Public House on the beach at Whitstable, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Lockdown got you thinking seaside towns are a better option than city living? While nothing counts more than the experience of actually living in an area, CompareMyMove has been looking at important statistics including average house prices, water quality and weather. Property comparison website CompareMyMove has compiled a list of the 150 best coastal places to relocate to - with several parts of the county making the cut. Situated on the South coast of Devon, Bigbury-on-sea is a perfect family destination, cherished for its soft, golden sands to sink your feet in to and rock pools to explore. 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Finding a stylish hotel by the sea in South Devon is surprisingly difficult, but South Sands, near Salcombe, is just that. Top of the league table were towns predictably within a commute of London - Deal in Kent and Bracklesham, near Wittering in West Sussex were ranked top. 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