Dawlish is a pretty resort, on the south Devon coastline, between the main holiday destination of Torquay and the city of Exeter. The town's location, makes it the ideal base for touring this idyllic part of the country. Dawlish has excellent rail links, with a mainline station situated right on the sea front - as well as good road links to the A38 and the M5.

The town itself has a quiet, relaxing feel to it - full of charm and loaded with atmosphere. Dawlish, was once the haunt of such literary giants as Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. Charles Dickens used the town as the birthplace of Nicholas Nickleby.

At the heart of the town is the central open space called The Lawn, an attractive public park, with an avenue of mature chestnut trees, stunningly colourful flower beds, accented by exotic cacti, tropical plants and evocative tall palms.

The Lawn is the ideal spot for the family, providing a safe environment for families to play, relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the park. This is the place to find a shady corner, where you can sit and relax in a truly spectacular spot. At night, a myriad of coloured lights running along the length of the water course are switched on, converting the area into a wonderland where you can enjoy a romantic evening stroll.

Dawlish has a good selection of cafes, inns, restaurants, galleries, shops and though much of the centre has been commercialised, you can still find some fine examples of Regency Period buildings. Dawlish is relaxing, yet it still bristles with activity. The town has a comprehensive programme of entertainment's and events through out the summer months, based around the band stand in the park. With a theatre, museum and art gallery, along with a obstacle golf course, fishing and boating trips, Dawlish offers something for everyone.