MumAmy

@Paul thank you so much for taking the time to do the map. I think where we are looking would be near to there. Your description of Dawlish sounds perfect, I really hope we can manage to get a place down there. @TheObserver we are possibly looking near to the town on Exeter road, near the garage on the corner. Hopefully this is one of the nice area's.

@ZIGGY that is great to hear, really looking for a slower pace of life (we live about an hour from London) and better life balance for the kids, much more nature. We have hopes of starting a business too but will get through relocating first then see if it is possible. Did you start your business in Dawlish?

Thank you @Teignbridge Rotten Borough and @Steve , really helpful. Everything I read says it is a good community and that's what we are really missing. Also Top tip about north facing, never would have thought of that.

@Teignbridge Rotten Borough thank you, that is a good point. I will have a look around. We don't have a massive budget and don't want to end up in the wrong area, looking for somewhere family friendly.

Thanks Steve, that's really helpful. Looks like a busy road, I'm guessing it gets a lot of traffic?

Hi all, Looking to relocate and considering Dawlish. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We are a family with 3 young children and one older, 9 months, 4, 8 and 21. We have seen a place on Exeter road close to the town and wondered if anybody has any advice about the area? We are desperately looking for community, space and generally a better upbringing for the kids. Would love to hear ...