Watergate Bay in Cornwall - a resort for all tastes and all seasons

We've posted a new page on the website covering everything there is to know about Watergate Bay in Cornwall.

Watergate Bay is a few miles east of Newquay, and has a great two-mile beach, a classy hotel, self-catering accommodation, a couple of bars, and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant.

Click here to find out more about Watergate Bay in Cornwall

Cycling the Granite Way

It was a beautiful sunny day in Devon today - ideal for a spot of cycling.

The Granite Way is a delightful cycleway linking Lydford with Okehampton in Devon. Some of it is on main roads, but the majority is on a thankfully mainly flat disused rail track. It's about 11 miles from Lydford to Okehampton and vice-versa.

There are plenty of nice picnic spots along the route, and a couple of pubs too!

You can download a leaflet about the Granite way here

http://www.simplydevonandcornwall.com/

Late rates on summer breaks in Devon and Cornwall

If you've not yet booked your summer break, Devon and Cornwall offer good value this summer particularly with the exchange rate making Euro-zone destinations a less attractive choice this year.

We've hand-picked a few deals for you:

(all prices are per room per night, based on two people sharing, on selected dates only, subject to availability)

> St Rita Hotel, Plymouth, Devon - from £50.00 - click here

> Victoria Inn, near St Austell, Cornwall - from £52.50 - click here

> Cape Cornwall Golf & Country Club, near Penzance, Cornwall - from £60 - click here

> Palm Grove Hotel, Torquay, Devon - from £60.00 - click here

> Exeter Court Hotel, Exeter, Devon - from £69.00 - click here

> Atlantic House Hotel, Bude, Cornwall - from £69.00 - click here

> Hotel California, Newquay, Cornwall - from £80.00 - click here

Or for a full choice of Devon and Cornwall hotels, often with good last-minute prices - click here

http://www.simplydevonandcornwall.com/

Rip Curl Boardmasters

The countdown to Europe’s biggest surf, skate and music festival has officially begun. The Rip Curl Boardmasters in association with Relentless Energy Drink will return for a 27th year to Newquay from 4th – 10th August 2008 for its biggest event to date and an epic week of world class action sports and music.

http://www.ripcurlboardmasters.com/

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Lounging Around at Plymouth Airport

Plymouth City Airport has opened a new Executive Lounge to serve business customers flying with home-based airline Air Southwest. The new lounge provides a quiet and comfortable hideaway for business customers, and is a delightful escape from the usual airport hubbub.

Plymouth Airport has seen a bit of a boost recently, with new flights to Glasgow, Newcastle, Cork and Dublin (and a winter-only service to Grenoble for skiers).

http://www.airsouthwest.com/

http://www.plymouthairport.com/

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