Great Britain boasts many wonderful holiday destinations and places of interest. It’s capital cities - London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast - offer vibrant scenes of culture and modernity, whilst it’s dramatic scenery - to be found in sites such as Cheddar Gorge, the Lake District and Giant’s Causeway - provide breathtaking countryside and some great hiking ground. 

A quintessential part of British culture, however, and one that is often overlooked, is the small village. Britain’s countryside is scattered with thousands of villages, many of which are exceptionally pretty and equipped with charming bed and breakfasts, public houses and small cafés. Many of these villages have a warm and welcoming community feel, lending themselves perfectly to the setting of a quiet countryside break. 

One such village is Bishopsteignton in Devon. Already a popular destination in the UK, Devon attracts many visitors each year. Bishopsteignton has a strong community feeling and welcomes visitors to join in its many social events and activities throughout the year. It is equipped with cafés, restaurants, homely pubs and other leisure services to help make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. For city dwellers, a stop at Bishopsteignton is a breath of fresh air, and for fellow countrymen it is a chance to explore a charming new corner of England. 

Bishopsteignton is situated between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot. There are many local buses running here from these towns. Services running between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, as well as those going from Newton Abbot to Exeter, all stop at Bishopsteignton. Connections to popular tourist towns such as Torquay can be made from Newton Abbot. 

If you are coming from further away, it is possible to get a train direct from London to Teignmouth and to connect from there. Reservations for train tickets can be made online at trainline.com. If you are travelling around the south of Britain for an extended period you may find that you have invested a substantial sum in train ticket reservations and hotel deposits. Whilst holiday insurance isn’t always necessary for domestic travel, obtaining a basic policy online from a company such as Go Travel, could protect these investments should you have to cancel your trip under unforeseen circumstances. Check their website for ways to purchase their holiday insurance.