Directions
BY CAR
From Exeter direction on the M5
| Continue on A38 | 18.4 miles |
| Take the A384 exit, singposted Totnes | 4.3 miles |
| Turn left at A385, Dartington to Totnes | 1.2 miles |
| Turn right at A381/Western By Pass
Continue to follow A381 |
5.8 miles |
| Turn left at A3122, towards Dartmouth
Destination will be on the right |
3 miles |
| Past Dartmouth Golf Club, 400 metres, tight left bend, next right signed The Brake |
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view from the front garden
The Brake is in the South Hams area of South Devon just 3 miles from the coast, 4 miles from Dartmouth and 9 miles from Totnes and Kingsbridge.
There are many miles of coastal footpaths to enjoy and explore, leading you to secluded coves, beaches and occasional pubs. We are blessed with a variety of beaches from the sandy surf to the traditional Devon pebble beach with Blackpool and Slapton the nearest ones. Slapton Ley Nature Reserve is nearby.The magical beauty of Dartmoor is only 40 minutes away where you can freely roam and discover Tors and villages hidden away in the valleys.
The South Hams is a very beautiful corner of the world with a wide range of activities for all the family. The towns of Totnes and Dartmouth are nearby. Each has its own unique quality. The market town of Totnes is well known for its alternative culture. It is a historic town with a thriving community and all the usual array of shops and restaurants. At the nearby Dartington Hall you can enjoy a wide programme of music and performance arts throughout the year. Dartmouth is a small harbour town overlooking the Dart estuary. It is very picturesque, full of history and yet provides the local community with everything that a town would require. The Brake is just down the road from Woodlands Leisure Park where the children can have loads of fun come rain or shine. Other towns such as Kingsbridge and Salcombe are not too far and offer a wide range of opportunity for the family. Click on links for more information on these places.
Links - click the green name link to visit the web site:
Embercombe - inspiring committed action for a truly sustainable world
Special Escapes - Alastair Sawday's listing of Jackson's Cabin
Discover Dartmouth - local information
Contact
Nick and Dolly Kary
The Brake
Wadstray
Blackawton
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 7DE
(44) 01803 712 303
(44) 07735 424 583
email: click here
News
There is a great opportunity available now to attend 1 day Creative Being workshops in north London. The first one is on Sunday 27 June 2010 at Sally Bourne Interiors which now has a new workshop space in Crouch End. We are very excited about creating a link between the weekend workshops from my studio at The Brake and what we hope will be ungoing workshops in London. For more details and information please click here.
