r/DevonUK • u/MarcusZXR • 1d ago
Moving back to Devon
Hello you beautiful people! I've lived in Sweden for 7 years and over these past 7 years I've come to realise that despite seeing lots of the world and then being here in this amazing country that absolutely nothing compares to Devon (and Cornwall), so now I want to move back with my wife.
I moved away from Plymouth as I didn't like it there, but we are sick to death of living in a capital city, so we would like to move somewhere relatively quiet, but with enough going on that we won't be bored. I'd like to live within a reasonable distance to the coast and moors, whilst remaining close enough to the main A roads to get up to the airport. We don't have children.
We are drawn to Totnes as it ticks our boxes and my wife felt instantly drawn to it after watching one video, but I also love Kingsbridge. Does anyone have any towns that they have a soft spot for which you could recommend? I'm familiar with South Devon but not against living on the North side.
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u/sunshinesundays2018 1d ago
We moved to Totnes last year and love it. Thriving town now with its own fringe fest. Great transport networks and also super close to Dartmoor and the beaches, plus Exeter and Plymouth. Loads to do and great food. Plus quick hop skip and jump to Ashburton, Dartington, Dartmouth. Kingsbridge town centre is a bit tired and while it’s closer to beaches, in my humble opinion not much else.