Golden Memories

A Memory of Loventor Manor.

My memory of Loventor Manor dates back to August 1970 when it was a hotel. My husband Colin and I chose it as our honeymoon destination all those years ago. At the time it was quite expensive for a week's holiday - all of 19 guineas (roughly £20) which was a week's wages in those days. We arrived late on the Saturday night and were shown to our our luxury 4 poster bedroom by a young girl, who for some reason couldn't stop giggling - perhaps she knew we were honeymooners! I was mortified when we unpacked our cases and handfuls of confetti cascaded everywhere.

We had a lovely week, the sun shone everyday as far as I can remember. We visited all the local places of interest particularly Totnes, Berry Pomeroy Castle and of course the lovely beaches. We also spent time walking in the manor grounds, often accompanied by the resident Jack Russell, aptly named Jack!

We have returned to the area over the years and know that Loventor Manor is now private dwellings. Lucky people who live there!

What a shame it isn't still a hotel though. It would have been our number one choice for our Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations next year.

Jo Mason