Salcombe Crabfest 2024: All You Need to Know
Salcombe’s crab fishing industry is coming out of its shell from 10am on Sunday 5th May to celebrate Crabfest...
by Maria Makepeace / Events
The countdown to welcoming in 2023 is well underway and you’ll find a wealth of things to do this New Year’s Eve in South Devon.
We’ve collated our top favourite ways to bring in the new year, so you can plan the perfect celebrations.
Here is a selection of our favourite ways to celebrate the arrival of 2023 in South Devon:
Although New Year’s Eve may be traditionally an evening celebration, at Coast & Country Cottages, we believe in making the most of the full day! That’s why we’ve created a selection of things to do from brunch till the stroke of midnight.
Here are a selection of things to do throughout the day, on the run-up to your New Year’s Eve party or night in:
Dining al fresco is one of our all-time favourite things to do, no matter the season, and we’re confident that you’ll want to include it in your plans for the last day of the year.
Contrary to popular belief, cooking an outdoor feast in the depth of a British winter is relatively easy (provided the snow and rain hold off). However, we do suggest keeping it fairly simple and pre-cooking some bits always helps too. But nothing beats a freshly cooked hotdog with a warm marshmallow chaser, especially when consumed on South Devon’s sandy shores.
Don’t forget to bring a festive tipple to enjoy alongside your delicious feast. Read our South Devon Beach Bible to find your perfect spot this New Year’s Eve.
As an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it comes as no surprise that South Devon is considered Mother Nature’s playground. You’ll find an incredible array of exciting and exhilarating outdoor activities to enjoy in abundance.
From kayaking, cold-water swimming, and surfing to walking the South West Coast Path, exploring Dartmoor, and climbing up tors, you’ll find something that everyone will enjoy. So why not release some of those feel-good endorphins and read some of our outdoor activity guides for more inspiration?
When it comes to family-friendly attractions, South Devon is positively packed with its offering, and best of all, many are open on New Year’s Eve. So why not treat the whole family to a fun and action-packed day out? Here are some of our favourite things to do on New Year’s Eve, suitable for all the family.
Why not treat yourself and your children to a wonderful experience at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth or Princess Theatre, Torquay? With Goldilocks and the Three Bears or Beauty & the Beast pantomimes to choose from, you can enjoy a star cast, excellent sets, and incredible costumes to help you keep the festive spirit alive.
Every year, the team at Saltram National Trust hang up thousands of twinkling lights, festive wreaths and baubles, and impressive Christmas trees ready for Santa and his reindeer.
The popular display and all its extravagant decorations wow families during the run-up to Christmas to create a magical Georgian-style ball. Enjoy a family New Years’ Eve celebration to remember, with an afternoon full of Christmas magic. To find out more, and to book your tickets, visit the National Trust website.
Put on your creative hat and head down to China Blue where you and your kids can have a ball painting pottery. If you’re looking for lovely memories to take home with you, they also allow you and your family to try your hand at hand and foot plaques for your newborns.
If you’re like many others and want to bring the new year in with a bang, some bubbly, and surrounded by loved ones all having a good time, then why not host your own party? Or better yet, book tickets for one of the many celebrations happening across South Devon.
It’s all about the glitz, glamour, and gin this year at Borringdon Hall and their New Year’s Eve ball is sure to be all of that and more. Start your evening celebrations with a Champagne reception and pre-dinner jazz, before tucking into an exquisite four-course dinner. Then dance your way into 2023.
Going to clubs or big fancy parties might not be everyone’s cup of tea. So why not do something a little bit different and host your own gathering of your nearest and dearest? From hosting a wine-tasting to an all-out games night, there are plenty of things you can do to welcome in the new year with your loved ones close by.
There is no denying that one of the most enjoyable aspects of any holiday is the opportunity to gorge on delicious food and relax in the comfort of your self-catering cottage. So why should New Year’s Eve in South Devon be any different?
South Devon is a food lovers’ paradise, so why not sit back and let someone else take care of the food this New Year’s Eve? Enjoy a South Devon Food Hamper filled with a selection of cheeses and wines from Sharpham, or take a look at the selection of handmade deli hampers from Aune Valley.
Despite all the highs and lows this year might have brought, we believe there has never been a better time for a winter retreat. So bunker down and spend New Year’s Eve in South Devon, or book a holiday to look forward to in 2023.
Regardless of whether you’re in search of a traditional coastal cottage just a stone’s throw from the beach or a luxury property that boasts a bubbling hot tub and warming open fire, we are certain you’ll find something to suit your every need.
We have plenty of properties for couples, large groups, small groups, and families as well as a wide selection of dog-friendly properties so your furry friends can celebrate with you.
Book your South Devon holiday today!
by Maria Makepeace / Events
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