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About Cockington

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a sedate horse-drawn carriage.

This celebrated village is an old place, it was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and is seemingly little changed since Tudor and medieval times. Sweet little stone cottages peer out at you from beneath a lush thick thatched roof, these are now mainly curio shops and tea-rooms, none-the-less the village is lovingly preserved.

Quaint Cockington Forge has been there since the 14th-century, its eye catching thatch looks almost about to fall were not for its sturdy supports.

Parts of the village were pulled down in the 18th-century to open up the view from Cockington Court, thus its church was left in an isolated position.

The Drum Inn is a worthy hostelry, built to a design by Sir Edwin Luytens in 1930. This building is particularly notable for the engraving of Whistler's poem "The Drum" in one of the windows.

Historic Cockington Court and its 460 area of parkland are open to the public. The grounds offer scope for delightful walks, picnics, rambles in the woods, and lakes with wildlife. From the park you get an interesting glimpse of the beautiful Gamekeepers cottage which is sited close to the entrance of the woodland walk.

The house hosts many events, most recently it was the venue for an evening of Murder, Mystery and Suspense, featuring the work of Agatha Christie who was born in near-by Torquay. The Court makes a dramatic backdrop for the very English game of cricket which is often played in the grounds on a Sunday after-noon.

Cockington is but a few minutes drive from the centre of Torquay, to miss it would be to miss a joyful experience, for it has a charm beyond compare.

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	Fairways 72 Avenue Rd, Torquay, Devon, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Silver award winner, Fairways is less than 300 metres from the waters edge, providing free car parking for our guests. Near to all amenities in Torquay, Fairways really allows you to explore Torquay t... More info and book online.. Price from £57.00
	Westbourne Hotel 106 Avenue Rd., Torquay, Devon, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Detached Four Star accommodation, located within Torquays conservation area, bursting with new ideas & fresh thinking. The former luxury residence of a Jackpot Pools Winner, has today lost none of its... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	The Brandize 19 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Built in 1906, this elegant Edwardian property is set back from the road and boasts a spacious car park and delightful gardens. Totally non-smoking and welcoming couples and families, the property ... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Avenue Park Guest House 3 Avenue Road, Torquay, Devon, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Avenue Park offers quality Bed & Breakfast in Torquay, providing modern comfortable facilities with friendly service, close to the Riviera Centre, and convenient for the Beach and Harbour, Town Centre... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00
	Daylesford Hotel 60, Bampfylde Road, Torquay, Devon, England (0.6 miles, 0.9 km) Quality 4-star Silver Award hotel-style B&B providing a gentle ambience and high level of hospitality and comfort. Located in a tree-lined avenue, the hotel is a few minutes walk from the beach and... More info and book online.. Price from £67.00

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Nearby travel help

Torquay Station	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Torre Station	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
M5 Junction 31	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 30	(17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction N)
Exeter Airport	(19.6 miles, 31.6 km, direction N)
Plymouth City Airport	(24.7 miles, 39.7 km, direction W)
Cockington to London	(166.1 miles, 267.2 km, direction NE)