{"id":19033,"date":"2018-07-20T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/?p=19033"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:41:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T11:41:22","slug":"south-devon-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/south-devon-story","title":{"rendered":"Attention kids: Tell us your South Devon Story!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Devon is the perfect environment for children, and provides the ultimate opportunity to reconnect with life\u2019s simple pleasures. With pristine beaches, rolling countryside and enchanting woodland to explore, not to mention several award-winning attractions, the region is a giant playground for families. With so much on offer, from stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and coasteering to learning tales of old, searching for wildlife, and building sandcastles, you\u2019ll be sure to earn those much loved sandy toes, salty hair and muddy knees.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"callout\"><p>For a limited two week period only, (23rd July &#8211; 6th August), Coast &amp; Country Cottages are offering <strong>20% off all South Devon holidays<\/strong> throughout July and August.<strong> To book your discounted family break, enter the promotional code KIDS20 when booking. <\/strong>Terms and conditions apply: week long holidays in July and August only, cannot be used with any other offer.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"in-copy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/south-devon\/\">Book your family summer holiday now, with 20% off!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s more, we are running an exciting children\u2019s competition too&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Coast &amp; Country Cottages very own \u2018Salty the sea dog\u2019 loves nothing more than spending sunny days at the beach, riding waves, building sandcastles and eating ice-cream. He loves summer, so much so, that he wants to hear all about your favourite South Devon moment\u2026<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"fancy-quote\"><p>Charlie, aged 4:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love ice creams at the beach, finding shells and digging big holes! Once we found a hermit crab and a starfish in the rockpools. And you can see the cows, sheep and ponies from the beach\u201d (Thurlestone Sands)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Send us an image of yourself in action, one that really catches the moment, no matter how big or small. Regardless of whether it\u2019s discovering a wild swim spot, toasting marshmallows on the barbecue, or simply staying up late to watch the sunset, we want to hear about it. Alongside this, write a sentence or two about your favourite thing to do in South Devon, or your best memory of the area, and you will be in for a chance to win a fantastic children\u2019s holiday hamper, positively brimming with toys, vouchers and yummy treats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/danjasperkip.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/07\/danjasperkip.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"fancy-quote\"><p>Jasper, aged 4:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I really, really loved jumping in the waves, and even went under the water! Then, I practised throwing the ball for my dog Kip, and played catch with daddy. Then we cooked chicken wraps on our stove&#8221; (Bantham Beach)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To enter, ask your parent or guardian to send your South Devon story to <a href=\"mailto:marketing@coastandcountry.co.uk\">marketing@coastandcountry.co.uk<\/a>, or send a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coastandcountrycottages\/\">private message on Facebook<\/a> to the Coast &amp; Country Cottages team. The competition is aimed towards children aged between 4 &#8211; 13 years, and the winner will be announced after August 6th. Salty can\u2019t wait to hear about your favourite South Devon moment!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/crabbing-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/06\/crabbing-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"fancy-divider\" \/>\n<p><a class=\"in-copy-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/holidays-for-young-families\/\">Book your family break and write your own South Devon story<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"callout\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/square-Moult-Hill-Barn.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/07\/square-Moult-Hill-Barn.jpg\" \/><\/a>For the best of both coast and countryside, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/cottage-details\/moultb\/\">Moult Hill Barn<\/a> is an idyllic property, located in a tranquil countryside location and yet just a 10-15 minute walk to South Sands \u2013 perfect for building sandcastles and paddleboarding! Families often love to hop on board the South Sands Ferry for short, fun ride to the popular harbour town of Salcombe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"callout\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SQUARE-OLD-MALT.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/07\/SQUARE-OLD-MALT.jpg\" \/><\/a>Set by the peaceful Creekside location in South Pool, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/cottage-details\/oldmal\/\">The Old Malt House<\/a> is just a few steps from the tidal estuary. Pack buckets, spades and crabbing lines, because a holiday in this wonderful property will find you relaxing by the water trying to find these hidden crustaceans! Feeling a little more energetic? Boats, canoes and paddleboards can be launched from the nearby pontoon, for days exploring South Devon by water!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"callout\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/square-Vantage-Point-hot-tub.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2018\/07\/square-Vantage-Point-hot-tub.jpg\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/cottage-details\/vanpoi\/\">Vantage Point<\/a> is set in the exclusive development of luxury holiday homes at Hillfield Village. Sleeping 8, this four-bedroom contemporary property is the perfect base for an entertaining break, with an array of leisure facilities such as an all-weather tennis court, at your doorstep \u2013 as well as your very own sauna and large hot tub!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Devon is the perfect environment for children, and provides the ultimate opportunity to reconnect with life\u2019s simple pleasures. With pristine beaches, rolling countryside and enchanting woodland to explore, not to mention several award-winning attractions, the region is a giant playground for families. 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