Originally Posted by cheers (Post 10642191)

Aires,
I've been reading about them extending the railway out your way so I was wondering if you have been on the railway since you moved there?

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10643932)

Yes, they extended the railway to here recently . . . in the mid 19th century! :thumbsup:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquay_railway_station

I've certainly been on the railway since I moved here, it is quicker and less tiring than walking hundreds of miles. ;)

I live about 800 yards to the right of the harbour picture shown.
http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/info...nglish-riviera

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10643932)

Yes, they extended the railway to here recently . . . in the mid 19th century! :thumbsup:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torquay_railway_station

I've certainly been on the railway since I moved here, it is quicker and less tiring than walking hundreds of miles. ;)

I live about 800 yards to the right of the harbour picture shown.
http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/info...nglish-riviera

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10642729)

Sadly my family won't have a clue what you want or who you are knocking on the front door and looking for some lunch :lol:
I can recommend the Afon Conwy for lunch, right off the motorway A55 (at Llandudno Junction) before you head into the tunnel under Conwy, we've been there for Sunday dinner a couple of times and loved it. Its Brewers Faire and a Premier Inn next to it.
http://www.brewersfayre.co.uk/brewer...fon-conwy.html

Or Fish and Chips at the Archway in Conwy it's right next to the castle wall and the arch that the old road goes through
http://www.bigreddirectory.com/archw...hip-shop-conwy

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10644090)

Lucky you, it looks gorgeous. Do you have a view of the water and boats?

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10644338)

Unfortunately not, I am on the side of a hill but the twists in the hilly terrain get in the way. However it takes just minutes to walk downhill to the harbour.

Here is another nearby view of Torquay's coastine. Imagine waking up to this in the morning. http://www.johncouch.co.uk/i/brochures/355_brochure.pdf

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 10644663)

What a gorgeous view, although I don't care for the modern apartment in the photo. Much prefer English or Scottish homes with some period charm ;) I think I have been watching too much Escape to the Country :D

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10644813)

I would love to live in a modern place, though I've stayed with family members in their big houses of character in the country.

I've been to Babbacombe for a walkabout this afternoon, and used the cliff railway to go down to Oddicombe Beach. The cliff has eroded quite badly, and a house at the top is in danger of total destruction.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ba...w=1024&bih=644

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10644813)

I would love to live in a modern place, though I've stayed with family members in their big houses of character in the country.

I've been to Babbacombe for a walkabout this afternoon, and used the cliff railway to go down to Oddicombe Beach. The cliff has eroded quite badly, and a house at the top is in danger of total destruction.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ba...w=1024&bih=644

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 10644663)

What a gorgeous view, although I don't care for the modern apartment in the photo. Much prefer English or Scottish homes with some period charm ;) I think I have been watching too much Escape to the Country :D

Originally Posted by WhoFan63 (Post 10644930)

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I was watching ETTC yesterday and it's only made me want to get on that plane NOW ! :rofl: I just love watching that show. If ever I won the lottery and had the money to do it, I'd love to buy a house that was a mixture of historical and modern. I'd love beamed ceilings, stonework and character and yet a modern kitchen. After watching the show I've seen so many houses that I would grab in a heartbeat yet the people decide for the other one.. :rofl:

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 10644931)

Me, too! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Fish n Chips 56 (Post 10644101)

Gosh Mummy I was in this part of the world a year ago, we did the Orme thing, a lovely view of the mountains.

Ive been a fan of Brewers Fayre for 20 years, its my kinda food, not too expensive and usually good, Gammon Egg n Chips can keep me quite happy, the steak pies are good too, I wont talk about the puddings, Yum Yum, Im so English when it comes to food.

Originally Posted by aries (Post 10644338)

Unfortunately not, I am on the side of a hill but the twists in the hilly terrain get in the way. However it takes just minutes to walk downhill to the harbour.

Here is another nearby view of Torquay's coastine. Imagine waking up to this in the morning. http://www.johncouch.co.uk/i/brochures/355_brochure.pdf

Originally Posted by windsong (Post 10644922)

You know, when I look at the glorious photos in your link, I think I could live anywhere, modern or old, that would allow me to see such beautiful views :D