Plymouth
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Plymouth :
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Plymouth Hotel tips
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The New Continental from70 £
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth from50 £
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The Grosvenor Plymouth from54 £
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Plymouth Travel guide
Plymouth
: Michelin's recommendations
Plymouth developed from the union of three towns, Sutton, Devonport and Stonehouse. Growing trade with France, then with the rest of the world, enabled Plymouth to become the fourth largest town in England for a while, after London, Bristol and York. From the 13C, Plymouth also played a major role as a naval and military port, from which soldiers and explorers, such as Drake, Raleigh, Cook, and the Pilgrim Fathers set sail.
Tourist attractions Plymouth : Things to see and do
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Cornwall
GB - Plymouth
Remoteness and wildness are the charms of the Cornish peninsula, which lies at the southwestern tip of England. Inland from the irregular coastline are its fishing villages, former haunts of smugglers, lush gardens contrasting with the desolate lands..
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St Andrew's
Royal Parade GB - Plymouth PL1 2AD
The church, founded in 1050 and rebuilt in the 15C, was bombed in 1941; this left only the walls, the fluted granite pillars, chancel arches and the 41 m tower standing. The church was rebuilt and reconsecrated in 1957. It has six stained-glass wind..
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Prysten House
Princess Street GB - Plymouth PL1 2EX
Prysten House (Prior's House), the oldest house in Plymouth (1490), is three storeys high and has an inner courtyard with open wooden galleries. The living room has a fine wooden ceiling, its beams still blackened by smoke - a legacy of the Dissoluti..
Hotels Plymouth
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The New Continental
Millbay Road GB - Plymouth PL1 3LD
Plymouth’s largest independent hotel, The New Continental is ideally located in the heart of the city. It offers an on-site leisure complex and a brasserie restaurant. Rooms at The New Continental feature contemporary design, a TV, and spacious en s..
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The Grosvenor Plymouth
7-9 Elliot St, The Hoe GB - Plymouth PL1 2PP
Situated on Plymouth Hoe, The Grosvenor is just half a mile from Plymouth Ferry Port. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers cooked breakfasts and cosy bedrooms. With stylish modern decor, the rooms at The Grosvenor Plymouth each have a ..
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Invicta Hotel
11/12 Osborne Place, Lockyer Street, The Hoe GB - Plymouth PL1 2PU
Prix Prices from : 63 £
The centrally located Invicta Hotel has views across Hoe Park towards the sea. It is a Grade II listed Georgian building and newly refurbished to a high standard. The family-run hotel is located on Plymouth Hoe and has its own excellent restaurant, ..
Restaurants Plymouth
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Tanners
Prysten House, Finewell St GB - Plymouth PL1 2AE
Hugely characterful building with a modern lounge and decked courtyard; reputedly the oldest house in the city. Stone-faced walls, mullioned windows and an illuminated well feature. Interesting menus have modern touches and personal twists.
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River Cottage Canteen & Deli
No 1 Brew House, Royal William Yard GB - Plymouth PL1 3QQ
Large, buzzy restaurant featuring reclaimed wood, exposed stone, a deli and a terrace; set in the old docks and boasting views over the Sound. Appealing menus offer gutsy, satisfying dishes; produce is local, wild, organic and sustainable.
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Artillery Tower
Firestone Bay GB - Plymouth PL1 3QR
Uniquely set in a 500 year old former defence tower overlooking Plymouth Sound. Circular dining room with exposed stoned walls and traditional furniture and fabrics. Menus offer a concise selection of classically based dishes.
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Barbican Kitchen
Black Friars Distillery, 60 Southside St GB - Plymouth PL1 2LQ
Informal eatery set in the Plymouth Gin Distillery, comprising two long, narrow rooms with vibrant pink chairs and green banquettes. Brasserie menus offer a good selection of simply cooked dishes, with classic comfort food to the fore.
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Chloe's
Gill Akaster House, Princess St GB - Plymouth PL1 2EX
Friendly neighbourhood restaurant with a small paved terrace, an airy, open-plan interior and a nightly pianist. Cooking is hearty and satisfying, featuring good old French classics; the lunch and early evening menus are good value.

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