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9 things that surprised me when I left London and moved to a small seaside town in Devon, England

Rachel HosieMay 13, 2023, 15:58 IST

Rachel Hosie in her home of Dartmouth, Devon.Rachel Hosie

  • At the start of 2023, I moved to Dartmouth, Devon, after seven years in London.
  • It's a slower pace of life here and I love the beautiful scenery.
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I moved to the small English town of Dartmouth after seven years in London.

Dartmouth is a small seaside town in Devon.Rachel Hosie

Dartmouth is located in the southwest of England.

Dartmouth is located in south Devon, in the southwest corner of England.Rachel Hosie
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Food and drink aren’t cheaper than London.

Sparkling wine from nearby Lyme Bay Winery at The Embankment, and a baked camembert starter at Bayard's Cove Inn.Rachel Hosie

The food is excellent though.

The cozy Cherub Inn at Christmastime (when I was house hunting) and a salad from Cafe Alf Resco.Rachel Hosie
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I actually miss chain restaurants.

Meals at Five Guys and Wagamama (not in Dartmouth).Rachel Hosie

Your rent goes a lot further.

The Dart Estuary and Kingswear from above Dartmouth.Rachel Hosie
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The tourist effect is more pronounced.

Dartmouth was really quiet in the winter months.Rachel Hosie

Living in a small town has pros and cons.

River and Rose beauty salon, and Dartmouth Castle.Rachel Hosie
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Being by the sea is calming.

Castle Cove (left) and nearby Blackpool Sands.Rachel Hosie

There's lots to explore around Devon.

Dartmoor National Park.Knight Frank
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Driving has become a (terrifying) necessity.

Driving through floods and trying to navigate narrow roads are now the norm.Rachel Hosie

I've had to find new hobbies.

My time is now spent on countryside walks or rehearsing for a play.Rachel Hosie
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