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Seaside town in Devon, England
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Teignmouth is a coastal town in the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. It is on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign in an area of the South Devon coast that is famed for its red sandstone cliffs. It had a population of approx 15,000 in 2021.
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Small museum showing history of Teignmouth and Shaldon.
TAAG Centre
Community Arts Centre with gallery showing local artists. Also workshops and courses available (booking required, fees variable).
formerly Carlton Theatre
Contemporary performing arts centre featuring diverse live shows, films & a cafe/bar.
Good-sized outdoor heated swimming pool near seafront with lawns for sunbathing and refreshments. Qualified lifeguards on duty at all times. Children under 4 go free. Reduced rates after 2PM.
Intimate restaurant for traditional Italian dishes, plus a monthly Sunday brunch with live music.
Courtyard garden.
Smart and simple curry house with a menu of classic dishes and all-you-can-eat buffet evenings.
Award-winning cafe and bistro serving French and international cuisine.
Good fish and chips cafe.
Indian dishes. Vegetarian meals are available.
Sea view Diner
Cosy cafe with low prices
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals are available.
Mediterranean, Greek cuisines, also serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meals.
Good pub looking over the back beach. Outside seating. Great to see the sunset. Serves food.
This guest house has single, double, large double and triple rooms. Each of them has a bathroom with power showers, TV and DVD-player, tea/coffee facilities. An iron, hairdryer and trouser press by request. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available). For non-smoking guests. Staff speaks Scandinavian languages.
Guest house Seaway offers 5 rooms. Each of them has shower cabin (2 rooms has a bath and shower) tea/coffee facilities and hairdryer. An iron are available by request. Dogs are allowed in some rooms for additional £5 per night. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available).
Hotel has 6 apartments that rated for 1-4 guests, including children over six. All have TV, private shower facilities and kitchen with fridge, cooker and microwave. Well behaved dogs are welcome in selected flats at no additional charge. Prices higher in the summer. Also you can use one parking spot and Wi-Fi.
Licensed 3-star Georgian hotel located on the town's seafront. It has 10 rooms (single, double and family). Accommodations: parking, TV, tea and coffee maker, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included.
This hotel has single, club and family rooms. All rooms are non-smoking. Each of them has tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, dog beds, good lighting (additional lighting is available), talking clock, TV with audio description enabled, DVD and CD player + library (music, audio books). Hotel accommodation: wake-up calls, daily housekeeping, free parking and Wi-Fi, indoor swimming pool and restaurant.
17 bedrooms.
3 types of room. Breakfast is included (vegetarian and other dietary requirements are available). All Rooms are Non-smoking. Dogs are allowed (£20 per dog + some items by request). Also available WiFi Internet and free parking.
Penthouse apartments are near the seashore and have balcony with La Manche view, free Wi-Fi, 2 bathrooms, TV with good audio system, kitchen with facilities, underfloor heating.
By train
Teignmouth station is near the centre of town on the line from London Paddington to Penzance in Cornwall.
By plane
Teignmouth is from Exeter Airport (EXT) which has scheduled flights to many destinations in the UK and Europe.
Most of Teignmouth can easily be reached by foot. Taxis can be found near the train station. Buses leave from the centre of town for Exeter, Torquay and Newton Abbot.
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