Food Scene
Simply the best place to go to for scrummy seafood lunches right by the River Dart in Dittisham.
55 locals recommend
The Anchor Stone Cafe
Simply the best place to go to for scrummy seafood lunches right by the River Dart in Dittisham.
Open every day for wonderful breakfasts and people watching - where the locals go!
69 locals recommend
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetOpen every day for wonderful breakfasts and people watching - where the locals go!
Superb coffee - Italian wood roasted - at the bottom of Totnes High Street
65 locals recommend
The Curator Cafe & Kitchen
2A The PlainsSuperb coffee - Italian wood roasted - at the bottom of Totnes High Street
On the Embankment in Dartmouth so great views of the river and excellent seafood.
65 locals recommend
The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S EmbankmentOn the Embankment in Dartmouth so great views of the river and excellent seafood.
Fantastic spacious restaurant, ideal for groups or families, with superb vegetable dishes, as well as, locally produced meats. Leave room for the puddings - which are to die for!
Booking essential.
120 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Fantastic spacious restaurant, ideal for groups or families, with superb vegetable dishes, as well as, locally produced meats. Leave room for the puddings - which are to die for!
Booking essential.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere in this local pub on the riverbank in Dittisham. Real ales, good locally sourced food and sometimes live music and barbecues on the beach.
26 locals recommend
Ferry Boat Inn
Manor StreetGreat atmosphere in this local pub on the riverbank in Dittisham. Real ales, good locally sourced food and sometimes live music and barbecues on the beach.
Good place for evening meal sitting at the window seat overlooking the river Dart. On sunny days, sit outside by the quay watching the boats come up on the rising tide.
42 locals recommend
The Maltsters Arms
Good place for evening meal sitting at the window seat overlooking the river Dart. On sunny days, sit outside by the quay watching the boats come up on the rising tide.
Sightseeing
Agatha Christie's summer home - now run any the National Trust. Glorious gardens and a fascinating house - was also used by the Americans during World War II and has a wonderful mural in the sitting room.
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
Agatha Christie's summer home - now run any the National Trust. Glorious gardens and a fascinating house - was also used by the Americans during World War II and has a wonderful mural in the sitting room.
Once owned by the D'Oyly Carte family this is a beautiful house and gardens to visit.
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadOnce owned by the D'Oyly Carte family this is a beautiful house and gardens to visit.
Take a day trip to Salcombe to Overbeck's museum and also explore the coastal path to Bolt Head and beyond. Hidden coves and beaches to swim from, as well as, exploring the pretty town of Salcombe for those who like shopping! Note the later does get busy in Summer.
51 locals recommend
Overbecks
Take a day trip to Salcombe to Overbeck's museum and also explore the coastal path to Bolt Head and beyond. Hidden coves and beaches to swim from, as well as, exploring the pretty town of Salcombe for those who like shopping! Note the later does get busy in Summer.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views and walks over the moor - children will love seeing wild ponies and sheep all over the roads! Look up 'Letter boxing" and see if you can find a few.
799 locals recommend
Dartmoor National Park
PL20Stunning views and walks over the moor - children will love seeing wild ponies and sheep all over the roads! Look up 'Letter boxing" and see if you can find a few.
Beautiful walks all along our coastline - cliffs or beaches - bring your hiking boots, some of it can be a bit steep!
7 locals recommend
S W Coast Path, Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3HJ
South West Coast PathBeautiful walks all along our coastline - cliffs or beaches - bring your hiking boots, some of it can be a bit steep!
Award winning family run beach - always gets a Blue Flag (no dogs in the summer) - with super cafe using organic produce, watersports and a shop.
183 locals recommend
Blackpool Sands
Award winning family run beach - always gets a Blue Flag (no dogs in the summer) - with super cafe using organic produce, watersports and a shop.
One of our favourites - super quiet - only parking for about 10 cars. No facilities so take your own picnic!
10 locals recommend
Lannacombe Beach
One of our favourites - super quiet - only parking for about 10 cars. No facilities so take your own picnic!
Shopping
Do visit Simon Drew's international renowned gallery and shop in Foss Street and enjoy his quirky drawings and the fabulous artworks he has on show.
7 locals recommend
Simon Drew
13 Foss StDo visit Simon Drew's international renowned gallery and shop in Foss Street and enjoy his quirky drawings and the fabulous artworks he has on show.
Amazing collection of vintage clothes - wonderful place to spend time browsing among old memories!
Revival
64 High StAmazing collection of vintage clothes - wonderful place to spend time browsing among old memories!
Saveurs
4 Market StGreat place to stock up on French pastries for your picnic.
Great local shop en route through Totnes, providing fresh, local organic produce, breads, cheeses, meat, vegetables (grown on Riverford Farm). Treat yourselves to some quality ingredients.
75 locals recommend
Ben's Farm Shop
StavertonGreat local shop en route through Totnes, providing fresh, local organic produce, breads, cheeses, meat, vegetables (grown on Riverford Farm). Treat yourselves to some quality ingredients.
Essentials
Pop into Dittisham and The Red Lion where you will find everything you need for your picnic.
Dittisham Post Office & Stores
The LevelPop into Dittisham and The Red Lion where you will find everything you need for your picnic.
For basic food shop on your way through Totnes for your self-catering apartment at Fingals.
46 locals recommend
Morrisons
For basic food shop on your way through Totnes for your self-catering apartment at Fingals.
Sainsbury's
Nelson RoadAt the top of town, only 15 minutes away by car.
Entertainment & Activities
The Barn Cinema
Lovely small cinema in the wonderful buildings at Dartington.
More than just a Movie Theatre - The Flavel has plays, live screenings, great music and much more.
36 locals recommend
The Flavel
Flavel PlaceMore than just a Movie Theatre - The Flavel has plays, live screenings, great music and much more.
Great fun in big canoes for 12 people paddling up and down the River Dart with guided expertise. Stops off on the way at beautiful spots.
12 locals recommend
Canoe Adventures
16 BrooklandsGreat fun in big canoes for 12 people paddling up and down the River Dart with guided expertise. Stops off on the way at beautiful spots.
Great fun for families, to hire a small motor boat to explore the River Dart. Instructions and life-jackets provided. Take your own picnic and off you go!
11 locals recommend
Dartmouth Boat Hire
North EmbankmentGreat fun for families, to hire a small motor boat to explore the River Dart. Instructions and life-jackets provided. Take your own picnic and off you go!