Jenny's Guidebook 2024
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach and sea tractor to Burgh island. Very popular!
103 recommandé par les habitants
Bigbury-on-Sea
Beautiful beach and sea tractor to Burgh island. Very popular!
A long stretch of beach with lots of history from D day American landing practices! See the tank taken from the sea and eat the best fish and chips from the start bay inn!
42 recommandé par les habitants
Torcross
A long stretch of beach with lots of history from D day American landing practices! See the tank taken from the sea and eat the best fish and chips from the start bay inn!
Always a favourite trip on board this beautiful steam train and a visit to Buckfast abbey is recommended!
57 recommandé par les habitants
Gare de South Devon Railway
Dartbridge RoadAlways a favourite trip on board this beautiful steam train and a visit to Buckfast abbey is recommended!
Blackdown Rings Car Park
Lovely walks and views for miles around .close to south Devon chilli farm!
Dartington Hall and the shops at Dartington are always worth a visit
25 recommandé par les habitants
Dartington
Dartington Hall and the shops at Dartington are always worth a visit
Parc zoologique de Paignton
Totnes RoadPopular place to visit!
Beautiful scenery and you can walk to the lighthouse.The coastal path walks around here are absolutely breathtaking and sometimes seals on the rocks!!
Start Bay
Beautiful scenery and you can walk to the lighthouse.The coastal path walks around here are absolutely breathtaking and sometimes seals on the rocks!!
Blackpool Sands
Popular beach with Venus cafe
Fabulous bag shop. Island street salcombe! My friends Malcolm and Jane have a very popular stall beside will bees during the summer months!
Will Bees Bespoke Ltd
Island StreetFabulous bag shop. Island street salcombe! My friends Malcolm and Jane have a very popular stall beside will bees during the summer months!
The Pilchard Inn
The best location for a pub on Burgh island !
Jack Wills | Salcombe
22 Fore StThe original store!!!
Fabulous little boat ride with stunning scenery- takes you from central Salcombe to south sands beach ! ( and national trust over becks up the hill from the beach)
10 recommandé par les habitants
South Sands Ferry
Fabulous little boat ride with stunning scenery- takes you from central Salcombe to south sands beach ! ( and national trust over becks up the hill from the beach)
Rivermaid Ferry Company
Tithe HillBoat trips from Kingsbridge to Salcombe and the creeks!
A short boat ride from Dartmouth / Diitisham to Agatha Christie’s famous home and gardens
132 recommandé par les habitants
Greenway House
A short boat ride from Dartmouth / Diitisham to Agatha Christie’s famous home and gardens
Overbecks
National trust property popular with tourists!
Visit the famous Buckfast Abbey and visitor centre. The stained glass windows are especially lovely and the lavender grounds! Home to Buckfast tonic wine!Just off the A38 at Buckfastleigh on you way home!
72 recommandé par les habitants
Abbaye de Buckfast
Visit the famous Buckfast Abbey and visitor centre. The stained glass windows are especially lovely and the lavender grounds! Home to Buckfast tonic wine!Just off the A38 at Buckfastleigh on you way home!
The scenery is just breathtaking and if you walk along the coastal path you might even see seals lying on the rocks ! It’s simply stunning!
17 recommandé par les habitants
Start Point
The scenery is just breathtaking and if you walk along the coastal path you might even see seals lying on the rocks ! It’s simply stunning!
Great for a rainy day and a great Rockfish restaurant nearby !
208 recommandé par les habitants
National Marine Aquarium
Great for a rainy day and a great Rockfish restaurant nearby !
A short walk across the beach to the island from Bigbury on sea! A sea tractor alternative when the tide is in!!! See the famous Burgh island hotel featured in Agatha Christie’s novel and have a drink in the fabulously located pub on the island!
64 recommandé par les habitants
Burgh Island Hotel
A short walk across the beach to the island from Bigbury on sea! A sea tractor alternative when the tide is in!!! See the famous Burgh island hotel featured in Agatha Christie’s novel and have a drink in the fabulously located pub on the island!
Take the boat to the castle and stroll back to beautiful Dartmouth!
117 recommandé par les habitants
Château de Dartmouth
Castle RoadTake the boat to the castle and stroll back to beautiful Dartmouth!
Very popular beach with locals The Rock box has fantastic take away food here in the summer too. Across from the beachhouse but much more affordable!
25 recommandé par les habitants
South Milton
Very popular beach with locals The Rock box has fantastic take away food here in the summer too. Across from the beachhouse but much more affordable!
This is the zoo from the movie ‘we bought a zoo’ I have the DVD for you to watch in your accommodation - guests enjoy a day here!
83 recommandé par les habitants
Zoo de Dartmoor
This is the zoo from the movie ‘we bought a zoo’ I have the DVD for you to watch in your accommodation - guests enjoy a day here!
Many guests have been to visit this lovely National trust property and enjoyed it.
114 recommandé par les habitants
National Trust - Maison et Jardins de Coleton Fishacre
Brownstone RoadMany guests have been to visit this lovely National trust property and enjoyed it.
One of the top trending beaches in Britain and the world. Get the ferry across from the ferryman pub steps in Salcombe!
34 recommandé par les habitants
Mill Bay
2 Devon RdOne of the top trending beaches in Britain and the world. Get the ferry across from the ferryman pub steps in Salcombe!
In Britain’s top ten list of beaches. The closest to our Airbnb. Beautiful views to Burgh island and beautiful coastal path walks.
183 recommandé par les habitants
Bantham Beach
In Britain’s top ten list of beaches. The closest to our Airbnb. Beautiful views to Burgh island and beautiful coastal path walks.
Boat trip
Recommended by a friend for those interested in getting out on the water in salcombe
Salcombe Sea N Shore
25 St Dunstans RdSalcombe Ferry Company
Fore StreetRecent guests have rated this experience very highly !
Dartmouth River Boats
Steamer Quay RoadGuests love boat trips up the river Dart
Food scene
The nearest pub serving excellent local food! Steak is the best around- reasonably priced and friendly. Highly recommend! Closed Sunday evenings/ Monday
10 recommandé par les habitants
The New Inn
Back RoadThe nearest pub serving excellent local food! Steak is the best around- reasonably priced and friendly. Highly recommend! Closed Sunday evenings/ Monday
Excellent fish and chips by the sea to eat in or take down the beach. Beautiful walks and views ! Lots of history too!
42 recommandé par les habitants
The Start Bay Inn
Excellent fish and chips by the sea to eat in or take down the beach. Beautiful walks and views ! Lots of history too!
By the estuary with lovely views. Good food. Very popular!
90 recommandé par les habitants
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadBy the estuary with lovely views. Good food. Very popular!
The Ring Feeder Cafe
Local farm shop and cafe serving great countryside food. Free parking
Gorgeous tearoom serving breakfasts / lunches/ and everything in between! Lovely local boutique shops and great walks from our Airbnb to here( approx 2 miles each way by the river along the primrose line)
24 recommandé par les habitants
Avon Mill Garden Centre
Gorgeous tearoom serving breakfasts / lunches/ and everything in between! Lovely local boutique shops and great walks from our Airbnb to here( approx 2 miles each way by the river along the primrose line)
Excellent food. Award winning cafe.
Highly recommend a visit
9 recommandé par les habitants
Valley View Cafe
Excellent food. Award winning cafe.
Highly recommend a visit
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetThe best place for breakfast in Dartmouth!
Take aways delivered to our Airbnb. Highly rated Indian food!
37 recommandé par les habitants
Maha-Bharat Indian Restaurant
7 Mill StTake aways delivered to our Airbnb. Highly rated Indian food!
By the sea at North sands Salcombe. Fantastic vibe. Good food!
90 recommandé par les habitants
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadBy the sea at North sands Salcombe. Fantastic vibe. Good food!
Shabby chic seafood by a wonderful beach. Gorgeous coastal path walks and national trust car park!
53 recommandé par les habitants
Beachhouse
Shabby chic seafood by a wonderful beach. Gorgeous coastal path walks and national trust car park!
Have breakfast/ coffee or lunch here if browsing in kingsbridge. Go through to the outside tables at the back. Local favourite
Mangetout
Have breakfast/ coffee or lunch here if browsing in kingsbridge. Go through to the outside tables at the back. Local favourite
Harbour House
Vegetarian and vegan food highly recommended here
A cocktail/ afternoon tea for a special occasion! This is definitely the place!
58 recommandé par les habitants
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff RoadA cocktail/ afternoon tea for a special occasion! This is definitely the place!
Great place to see everything chilli 🌶
Only 2 miles from our Airbnb
14 recommandé par les habitants
South Devon Chilli Farm
Wigford CrossGreat place to see everything chilli 🌶
Only 2 miles from our Airbnb
Seafood lovers this is the place for a special meal! In Salcombe by the sea-book well in advance!
30 recommandé par les habitants
The Crab Shed
Gould RoadSeafood lovers this is the place for a special meal! In Salcombe by the sea-book well in advance!
Hugely popular! Rock box appears in three places over the summer . August on South Milton sands! Food/drinks al fresco. No booking required Lots of seating or take your food down on the beach! Great vibes
Rockbox
Hugely popular! Rock box appears in three places over the summer . August on South Milton sands! Food/drinks al fresco. No booking required Lots of seating or take your food down on the beach! Great vibes