Why Hold A Conference In South Devon?

Best Conference And Meeting Venue In Dawlish Warren

Whether this is for a meeting with a potential client, for your day to day job, or, as we look at in this article, for business conferences.

If you’re in the planning stages of holding a conference, or would like to bring your team away for some team building sessions, here’s why South Devon should be your top choice!

1. Beautiful location

First and foremost, South Devon as a location is truly stunning.

The coastal path that follows the edge of the land looking out to sea is a sight to behold.

While inland there are rolling hills and vast moorlands inhabited by some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife.

Arranging a conference in South Devon will mean that you and your attendees will be surrounded by gorgeous natural landscapes, who doesn’t want that?

2. Cheaper than city prices

As you would expect, venturing out of densely-populated areas to more rural locations such as South Devon will also bring with it some financial benefits.

Typically, the cost of venues will decrease when looking outside of large towns and cities, which means you’ll be getting even better value for money.

Granted, there may be a few instances where rural locations are more expensive, however, we’re confident that the rates we offer at our large party hotel in Devon are highly competitive.

3. Rail connections to the rest of the country

Devon, and South Devon specifically, has excellent rail connections to the rest of the country.

The two main cities in the area, Plymouth and Exeter, both act as hubs for you to be able and connect to other local train networks.

If you’re looking to visit Dawlish for your conference, typically you can expect only one change at either Bristol or Exeter, making your journey down to the region quick and straightforward!

Travelling from London, train journey times can range between two and a half to three and a half hours.

From Bristol, journeys are roughly one and a half hours.

4. Attendees will feel valued

Bringing your employees/attendees to a beautiful part of the world such as South Devon will make them feel loved and valued.

Although there are many options of things to do in cities during the day and into the evening, these can also act as distractions and take the focus away from the purpose of the conference.

5. Team-building opportunities

Thanks to South Devon’s glorious coastline, there are myriad opportunities to take the conference attendees out and get involved in some team building activities.

Whether it’s a sporting event such as a surf lesson or kayaking, or a recreational event such as a cooking lesson with some fresh local ingredients, you’ll have a great time getting stuck in and building some new relationships.

6. Away from the office setting

When you head out of the town or city, it gives you a chance to recharge and relax, this should also be the case during a business meeting or conference (outside of working hours, of course).

Holding an event in a rural and picturesque location somewhere in the region of South Devon will allow everyone to get some fresh charge in their batteries.

Being able to step out into the fresh air and admire the beautiful surroundings is something that people will value from the event, they might even decide to bring the family back with them next time!

At the Langstone Cliff Hotel in South Devon, we have a range of meeting rooms to suit businesses and functions of all sizes. Browse our function rooms and suites for your next conference or business meeting.