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Slapton, Devon

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The village of Slapton is high on a hill above the long shingle beach of Slapton Sands. The beach is quiet now, but in 1944 it was a beehive of activity as US Army forces used it as a training ground in preparation for the D-Day landings in Normandy. Slapton Sands was chosen for the exercises because of its similarity to the beaches in Normandy where the assault was due to take place. more details ...
Slapton, Devon, England

About Slapton
Attraction Type: Town
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Nearest Attractions Bayard's Cove Fort - 5.2 miles (Historic Property) Salcombe Maritime and Local History Museum - 6.2 miles (Museum) Coleton Fishacre House and Garden - 6.5 miles (Historic House) Greenway - 7.1 miles (Historic House) Dartmouth Castle - 7.2 miles (Castle) Overbeck's Museum and Garden - 7.4 miles (Museum) Totnes Castle - 9.8 miles (Castle) Kirkham House - 10.9 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Torcross - 1.8 miles away Stokenham - 1.8 miles away Kingsbridge - 4.9 miles away Dartmouth - 5.3 miles away Salcombe - 6.4 miles away Ashsprington - 7.4 miles away Stoke Gabriel - 7.6 miles away Brixham - 9.2 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Slapton

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Duckery Cottage - 1.7 miles from Slapton Kingsbridge, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £400

Duckery Cottage - 1.7 miles from Slapton Torcross, Devon Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £385

The Old Bakehouse - 5.4 miles from Slapton Dartmouth, Devon Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

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Nearest Hotels

Buckland Tout Saints Hotel - 3.8 miles from Slapton Kingsbridge, Devon Stay from: £85.00

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club - 4.6 miles from Slapton Blackawton, Devon Stay from: £60.00

Orleans - 5.1 miles from Slapton Torbay, Devon Stay from: £75.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Tower Inn - 0.1 miles from Slapton Kingsbridge, Devon From: £55.00

Strete Barton House - 1.7 miles from Slapton Dartmouth, Devon From: £110.00

Keynedon Barton - 3 miles from Slapton Kingsbridge, Devon From: £27.00

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Dartmouth
Tourist Information Centre
The Engine House
Mayor's Avenue
Dartmouth
Devon
England
TQ6 9YY
Tel: 01803 834224
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Fax: 01803 835631
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