Devon


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>A former naval dockyard, <a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal William Yard</a> was the vision of British engineer Sir John Rennie, named after King William IV, and is set to celebrate its 200th birthday in 2025. Today, this 15-acre waterside site seamlessly blends RIBA-award winning apartments with living history and cultural experiences. It&#8217;s a place where you can pop downstairs for dinner at a waterfront restaurant, browse local art studios, or quaff a glass of wine on your private terrace while watching the world go by. With a year-round calendar of events, from makers&#8217; markets to networking nights and social paddles &#8211; there&#8217;s always something happening right on your doorstep.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line.jpg" alt="Hook and Line Royal William Yard Plymouth " class="wp-image-77042" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/06/hook-line-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Dine waterside at Wagamama&#8217;s, Seco Lounge, Bistro Pierre, Wildwood and Pho, or head to the indies like Hutong for their legendary bagels, and <a href="https://www.thehookandlineplymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hook &amp; Line </a>for local-caught seafood. For coffee breaks, <a href="https://ramp.realideas.org/ourspaces/#caf%C3%A9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ocean Studios</a> is part of the brilliant Real Ideas Organisation, serving up local Heyl Bakery sourdough and vegan/veggie options, or bag a Voyager brew at <a href="https://southwestsup.co.uk/the-shack/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Shack</a> for your post-paddle takeaway. Past the yard arm? Head to <a href="https://levignoble.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le Vignoble</a>, an independent wine lounge, merchant and education provider for a choice of over 300 wines from all over the world, or the Steel Brew microbrewery.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>Boutique shopping comes very stylishly from<a href="https://identityfashion.online/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Identity Fashion</a>, a Muddy Awards regional and national winner selling super-cool bespoke designer fashion that&#8217;s affordable. For tasty gifts, <a href="https://www.domeafavourchocolate.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Domeafavour</a> is a one-man band making delicious artisan hand-crafted chocolate; and the first Sunday of every month, the Yard plays host to the <a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/things-to-do/shop/good-food-craft-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Good Food &amp; Craft Market</a>, where you can find local, independent makers offering their wares. Plus, of course, there&#8217;s the whole of Plymouth for all the chain stores you&#8217;d expect to find in a city, with M&amp;S, Next and Boss undercover at <a href="https://www.drakecircus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Drake Circus</a>, and smaller indies at the cobbled waterside area of the Barbican.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/halogi-2.jpg" alt="Hàlogi at Royal William Yard Plymouth " class="wp-image-65177" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/halogi-2.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/halogi-2-533x800.jpg 533w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/halogi-2-667x1000.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/halogi-2-768x1152.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>You&#8217;re right in the city and on the water so recreational opportunities abound, from paddle-boarding to walking the South West Coast Path. <a href="https://blockgym.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BLOCK</a> is a 24/7 state-of-the-art gym, where you can workout and do yoga classes. Take to the water for a weekly social sesh with <a href="https://southwestsup.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Southwest SUP</a>, join <a href="https://www.aceswimming.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ACE Swimming</a> for professional coaching through swim camps, clinics, private sessions and theory sessions, or relax al fresco with an ice bath plunge and sauna at <a href="https://halogico.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hálogi</a>. For pampering options, there&#8217;s <a href="https://yokethesalon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YOKE</a>, a gorgeous hair salon using only ethical hair products, and <a href="https://www.enhanceplymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enhance Aesthetics &amp; Wellbeing</a> will keep you looking good with their organic and vegan treatments, including sports massage, osteopathy, aesthetics and medical grade skin services. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The communal green space is regularly filled with events, for residents to meet up. There&#8217;s a co-working space at BLOCK, and an active <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RWYResidentsAssociation/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">residents association</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>All the delights of Plymouth, including The Hoe, the indie streets of The Barbican and the RWY Marina are yours. Prefer to be in Cornwall? You can hop on the ferry from the marina and be admiring the 16th century tapestries at the Grade II listed stately home and gardens of <a href="https://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mount Edgcumbe</a> in just 10 minutes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="751" height="751" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/everyman.jpeg" alt="Everyman Cinema Plymouth " class="wp-image-57878" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/everyman.jpeg 751w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/everyman-400x400.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/everyman-525x525.jpeg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/everyman-500x500.jpeg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px" /></figure>



<p>In the Yard, you can enjoy movies in style at the <a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/venues-list/g01rj-everyman-plymouth/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everyman Cinema</a> (above) and explore the art (or join a class) at <a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/things-to-do/ocean-studios" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ocean Studios</a>, Royal William Yard’s creative hub. Head into the city for dance, theatre and comedy at the UK&#8217;s largest regional theatre, <a href="https://theatreroyal.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Theatre Royal</a>. For world-class art exhibitions head into the city for <a href="https://www.theboxplymouth.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Box Museum</a>, catch a indie movie at <a href="https://plymouthartscinema.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth Arts Cinema</a>, or a gig at <a href="https://plymouthpavilions.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plymouth Pavilions</a>. Plymouth is home to the annual <a href="https://www.britishfireworks.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">British Fireworks Championships</a>, filling the night sky with two nights of free displays to the city every summer. <a href="https://real-immersive.realideas.org/market-hall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Market Hall </a>houses Europe&#8217;s only 15m dome cinema where you can watch a movie, do yoga and creative courses.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>According to Rightmove, properties went for an average of £277,029 over the last year.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="595" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/10/rwy-apartment.jpeg" alt="waterside apartments for sale at Royal William Yard in Plymouth " class="wp-image-80610" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/10/rwy-apartment.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/10/rwy-apartment-800x476.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2025/10/rwy-apartment-768x457.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A <a href="https://plymouth.atwellmartin.co.uk/property/d182d09b-da13-4a05-ac29-90ad10bd470d/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">two-bed apartment</a> with waterside views your kinda lifestyle? On for £325,000 with Atwell Martin </figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/services/childcare" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freshlings Nursery</a> for children 0-5 on the University campus has just been graded Outstanding by Ofsted, while <a href="https://www.kingsschool-plymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King’s School and Nursery</a> is a co-educational independent school for children aged 8 months up to 11 years old. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>Plymouth has a wide range of primary and secondary schools, including C of E, Catholic and grammar. Devonport High School for Girls, Hele&#8217;s School, Notre Dame RC School, and Plymstock School are all well-regarded comprehensive schools.&nbsp;For primary schools, Ernesettle Community School, High View School, Marine Academy Primary, and Mayflower Academy are all rated Outstanding. Kings School is a private day school and Plymouth College offers boarding.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>The free live summer music events in the Secret Garden, tucked away behind the boutique B&amp;B rooms at Residence 1 and found through an archway into a landscaped walled garden just metres from the sea.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE </h2>



<p>Plymouth is on a mainline train station, for trains to Exeter and Bristol and London just under three hours away. By car, the A38 Devon Expressway gives fast dual carriage links to Exeter and the M5 and the Tamar Bridge over into Cornwall.</p>



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