General Discussion

Thank you all so much for the advice - it's really helpful! I think I might just avoid using my car on the Thursday and Friday of Carnival Week - fortunately, I can work from home so it's no big deal really. Unfortunately, my partner can't do that and as such will have to attempt to use the trains as usual - although it's reassuring to know that extra carriages are added on the air show day! ...

Lynne, that sounds lovely! I would never have thought to go in there for nice deli goods and bread, so thank you very much for sharing. I know Stokes on the Strand isn't technically an independent shop, but as it's a small chain local to the South West, I thought I would give it a mention here. I think they are an excellent greengrocer, and the prices are very competitive - I actually find them ...

Hello, I'd really like to pick the brains of some knowledgeable Dawlish residents about the parking and transport situation during Carnival Week! My partner and I have lived in Dawlish for the past couple of years, but we've never actually been in Dawlish for any part of Carnival Week (I won't pretend that's an accident, but that's another story...!). This year, we will be in Dawlish for the ...

Hi BobRees, I get what you're saying, and naturally, if you've had an unpleasant experience there, it's entirely understandable that you don't plan on going back. I also think it's entirely legitimate to share your views about the place; personally, I find it extremely helpful when people have taken the time to post a fair review online about a business that I'm considering patronising, ...

I have to say, I'm extremely surprised at this appraisal of the Model Fish Cafe. I live just around the corner, and go there reasonably regularly - probably a couple of times a month - and have been doing so for the past couple of years. My experiences have been totally at odds with those described above. I've found the service to either be completely neutral but nonetheless polite, or I've found ...