Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 09-07-2009
Tags: accommodation, Britain, England, holiday, Holidays, Hotels, plymouth, travel, travel and leisure, United Kingdom, vacation, vacation destinations, vacations
Vacations in the UK appear to be increasingly popular this year, due to the present depression and the weak pound Sterling. England has many first class vacation destinations including London (the English capital city) and other interesting cities plus a fine selection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Weston-super-Mare, Torquay and Bognor Regis. One seaside town often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.
First appearances are that Plymouth appears rather bland and modern, but searching a bit deeper and you will soon find that the city of Plymouth has a rich history and a long relationship with the sea. As long ago as the fifteen hundreds there has been a port in Plymouth. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake embarked from the port to defend Britain against the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in 1620 when the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from the port.
It is possible to enjoy inexpensive Plymouth vacations by staying in Plymouth bed and breakfast rather than making a reservation in a plush hotel. A quick search on Google will reveal that you can make a reservation from £29 a night and some establishments offer reasonably priced dinners also, commonly equivalent to, or less costly than local restaurants.
Places To Visit In Plymouth
There are a great many interesting places in Plymouth that are well worth visiting. Popular tourist attractions include; Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Dome, the National Marine Aquarium, the Royal Citadel and Merchant’s House Museum. A cruise around the waters of the port is a superb way to spend some time but if you discover that you have more time to spare why not take a day out to other places close by Plymouth, for example; Mount Edgcumbe, Saltram House or Buckland Abbey.
Saltram House is a lovely Tudor Mansion which is located two miles east of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, around 6 miles from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Sir Francis Drake and was at a later date renovated as a family home.
If you and your family are currently considering spending a few days in Plymouth it is immensely important that you reserve your room as early as possible as, unfortunately hotel accommodation in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are frequently fully booked for months in advance. If you have a large family you might find that apartment accommodation in Plymouth prove to be cheap option to bed and breakfast in Plymouth. If you are visiting England from abroad then why not consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the English capital too.
