Devon"s Majestic Castles
Devon holiday cottages are the accommodations of choice during ones visit to Devon.
A trip to Devon will not be complete if a guest does not take a tour to any of the grand castles of this English county.
A lot can be learned about Devon's heritage and culture from some of visits to its castles.
Followers of medieval history and facts would surely love and appreciate these colossal structures.
Visitors staying at Devon and Torquay holiday cottages should take advantage of touring as many castles, manors and fortresses because of the cottages extremely accessible locations.
Among the many to choose from here are some site for visitors to consider.
Exeter Castle Majority of Torquay holiday cottages are close to Exeter.
The Exeter Castle is not only a historical landmark it is also a venue for music and culture.
This castle is nestled on top of a basalt hill which also is sits igneous rock from an extinct volcano.
The castle towers over the nearby city with a height of almost one hundred fifty metres from the main street below.
Exeter Castle is not only a castle that has a chequered past it also plays host to different cultural events that relate to music, the arts and food and beverage expositions which operates the whole year round.
Guests of Devon holiday cottages can also arrange for private tours of the castle to avoid the crowds that frequent this popular structure.
The scenic country drive is always a pleasure one for guests staying at Torquay holiday cottages on their way to Exeter which makes the trip over seem shorter than it already is.
Dartmouth Castle Located at the head of the River Dart, is Dartmouth Castle.
This was the first castle to be constructed with artillery in mind in England.
Its purpose was to guard the narrow entry point of Dart Estuary and served as the protector of the port of Dartmouth which it did for more than six hundred years.
This castle took fifteen years to build.
Construction started in 1388 and was finished at around 1403.
Unfortunately only one round tower remains from its original state.
A section of a wall and the castle moat still exist.
Dartmouth is a short trip away from many Devon and Torquay holiday cottages so getting to this fortress is a very simple.
Exhibitions are held at the castle which traces back to its history and significance.
The castle is accessible through numerous paths of stone and pavement which slope and haves steps.
The steps lead mostly to the first level of the castle while the floors above can be accessed by climbing spiral staircases which are steep and narrow.
There is also a small riverside garden that is located on the grounds.
Guests staying at Devon holiday cottages and Torquay holiday cottages are encouraged to spend some time to relax and enjoy this magnificent castle while sitting on the benches at the garden.
A trip to Devon will not be complete if a guest does not take a tour to any of the grand castles of this English county.
A lot can be learned about Devon's heritage and culture from some of visits to its castles.
Followers of medieval history and facts would surely love and appreciate these colossal structures.
Visitors staying at Devon and Torquay holiday cottages should take advantage of touring as many castles, manors and fortresses because of the cottages extremely accessible locations.
Among the many to choose from here are some site for visitors to consider.
Exeter Castle Majority of Torquay holiday cottages are close to Exeter.
The Exeter Castle is not only a historical landmark it is also a venue for music and culture.
This castle is nestled on top of a basalt hill which also is sits igneous rock from an extinct volcano.
The castle towers over the nearby city with a height of almost one hundred fifty metres from the main street below.
Exeter Castle is not only a castle that has a chequered past it also plays host to different cultural events that relate to music, the arts and food and beverage expositions which operates the whole year round.
Guests of Devon holiday cottages can also arrange for private tours of the castle to avoid the crowds that frequent this popular structure.
The scenic country drive is always a pleasure one for guests staying at Torquay holiday cottages on their way to Exeter which makes the trip over seem shorter than it already is.
Dartmouth Castle Located at the head of the River Dart, is Dartmouth Castle.
This was the first castle to be constructed with artillery in mind in England.
Its purpose was to guard the narrow entry point of Dart Estuary and served as the protector of the port of Dartmouth which it did for more than six hundred years.
This castle took fifteen years to build.
Construction started in 1388 and was finished at around 1403.
Unfortunately only one round tower remains from its original state.
A section of a wall and the castle moat still exist.
Dartmouth is a short trip away from many Devon and Torquay holiday cottages so getting to this fortress is a very simple.
Exhibitions are held at the castle which traces back to its history and significance.
The castle is accessible through numerous paths of stone and pavement which slope and haves steps.
The steps lead mostly to the first level of the castle while the floors above can be accessed by climbing spiral staircases which are steep and narrow.
There is also a small riverside garden that is located on the grounds.
Guests staying at Devon holiday cottages and Torquay holiday cottages are encouraged to spend some time to relax and enjoy this magnificent castle while sitting on the benches at the garden.
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