My brother used to live in Budleigh Salterton and last Autumn we rented a cottage in East Budleigh.......lovely area.

Just like many places in the UK really

I do not know how so many people can go through life and not realise what they have right on their own doorstep.

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Hi Tracey,

really pleased that your trip home lived up to your expectations, must be such a relief to have the decision made

Deb xx

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I agree, you don't realise until it's gone.

Deb.

Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay,also that it has confirmed that you want to return.

I looked at the Ottery valley on the net and thought, like you Tracyw, what a beautiful place,just stunning. Also was very surprised as to the price of houses in the area, I was always under the impression that Devon was very expensive.

Have read a few posts on here that have said,in the summer months it's a nightmare trying to shop and park,don't know how true this is.

All the very best on your return Tracyw, and I am sure you will be very happy living in such a beautiful place

Mmmm that is something I heard too, but, the way I look at it is this; we'll avoid the main public places where possible during the summer (July/Aug), we'll visit those in spring and autumn, we don't go to the beach here really so won't be worried about that in Devon. As for supermarket shopping, well, it'll get done when it gets done!

We have family in Exmouth who live a 5 mins walk from the beach and the town, so we'll go and park in their driveway and walk if we do decide to go to the beach. We'll have to learn the rat runs through the villages to avoid the main busy roads, and well basically....we'll have to adapt for those two months of the year 'cos I reckon living in Devon is worth the sacrifice!!

We've got family in Budleigh and yes, it's a lovely place.

Isn't it funny how you can live in a place all your life and not appreciate whats right under your nose? When I went back this time, it was as if I was looking at it with fresh eyes.

Yes I agree, to live in such a lovely place,will make it all worth while. All the very best to you and your family. Keep in touch when you arrive home and lets know how you are getting on.

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Beautifully put Tracey.

I am so glad you had a wonderful time, and these next 7 months will fly now you have made the decision to go home. How is your hubby feeling about it? I only ask because he was like my hubby and wanted to stay.

He's kind of resigned to the fact that we're going home. He's been on t'internet looking at jobs and houses etc, so he's showing willing!

I'm not saying he's jumping up and down with glee at the prospect of returning but he understands it's where I need to be and he just wants us all to be a happy family. And like he keep saying "Happy wife, happy life!" he's so right there

My OH is in UK at the moment. And he keeps emailing me houses on Rightmove, asking what I think....

Very lovely of him of course, but after about the gazillionth email I'm getting a bit cheesed off

He then suggested he just stays there and I pack up our lives here and follow on out! What with furniture, movers, schools, house, kids, flights - aarrgghh. No way. So I did what all sensible, self-respecting modern career women do..... and said no, I need him back here!!

(I think he was actually joking, but made me crawl a bit!)

Tracey you sound so happy

So pleased that you enjoyed your visit and that things are looking so positive for you.

Fab pics too!

I am jealous girl a walkers paradise around there, what a beautiful part of the coast, and has someone has said you walk around blind to the beauty on your own doorstop, but going abroad for a few years does make you realise that the grass is definitely not greener

Congratulations Tracey- must be a huge weight lifted off your shoulders deciding where to finally live ! Stay positive.

hey melaniee, how are you settling on sunshine coast? do you prefer it to perth?

Been reading up on all of your adventures Tracey!!1 so glad you enjoyed being back here, looks like you had a great adventure....

Do feel tho that house prices arnt dropping much, but there are some excellent deals out at the mo.

Will pm with my new address and phjone number, be great to meet up once your on home land again!!!

Kath and Gang....xxxx