Our Favourite Local Places to Eat
Located at Mothecombe best visited alongside a trip to Mothecombe beach! Parking is around 5 pounds all day. The same car park is used for the beach.
A quirky seafood restaurant that is on ‘The Times 100 Best Places to Eat!’ A range of snacks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners to eat inside on the school benches or outside in their quirky seating area. Dogs welcome. Live music planned on occasion – visit their Facebook or Twitter for local updates .
15 Minutes drive from property.
28 locals recommend
Schoolhouse Restaurant
Located at Mothecombe best visited alongside a trip to Mothecombe beach! Parking is around 5 pounds all day. The same car park is used for the beach.
A quirky seafood restaurant that is on ‘The Times 100 Best Places to Eat!’ A range of snacks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners to eat inside on the school benches or outside in their quirky seating area. Dogs welcome. Live music planned on occasion – visit their Facebook or Twitter for local updates .
15 Minutes drive from property.
Located on Lower Street in Dartmouth. Best visited as a day trip to nautical Dartmouth, home to the Royal Naval College Britannia Dartmouth. Use the main town Car Park for all day parking.
Bayards Cove Inn is the perfect place to go for a relaxing meal. Serving breakfast, lunches and delicious meals in the evening. Live music every Friday and Sunday nights.
30 Minutes drive from property.
39 locals recommend
Bayards Cove Fort
Located on Lower Street in Dartmouth. Best visited as a day trip to nautical Dartmouth, home to the Royal Naval College Britannia Dartmouth. Use the main town Car Park for all day parking.
Bayards Cove Inn is the perfect place to go for a relaxing meal. Serving breakfast, lunches and delicious meals in the evening. Live music every Friday and Sunday nights.
30 Minutes drive from property.
Beach café overlooking North Sands beach at Salcombe. Pay and display car park adjacent. Dogs welcome. Outside and inside dining options.
Specialising in local seafood and serving breakfast, lunch and dinners. It is advised to book a table ahead for lunch or dinner.
Breakfast: 8.45-11.15am
Lunch: 11.30am-4pm
Dinner: 6-8.30pm
25 Minutes drive from property.
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadBeach café overlooking North Sands beach at Salcombe. Pay and display car park adjacent. Dogs welcome. Outside and inside dining options.
Specialising in local seafood and serving breakfast, lunch and dinners. It is advised to book a table ahead for lunch or dinner.
Breakfast: 8.45-11.15am
Lunch: 11.30am-4pm
Dinner: 6-8.30pm
25 Minutes drive from property.
Our favourite place to visit for a special occasion or a superb Sunday roast/BBQ.
Outside and inside dining options. We recommend you book in advance.
Best teamed up with the circular coastal walk – 4.5 miles – park at the pub and walk back to it for a well-deserved cold drink and food.
20 Minutes drive from property.
75 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
Our favourite place to visit for a special occasion or a superb Sunday roast/BBQ.
Outside and inside dining options. We recommend you book in advance.
Best teamed up with the circular coastal walk – 4.5 miles – park at the pub and walk back to it for a well-deserved cold drink and food.
20 Minutes drive from property.
Our Favourite Local Beaches
Postcode: PL8 1LD
Dog friendly all year round!
The perfect mix of clear waters and sandy beaches alongside the backdrop of rolling green Devon countryside.
30 locals recommend
Wonwell
Postcode: PL8 1LD
Dog friendly all year round!
The perfect mix of clear waters and sandy beaches alongside the backdrop of rolling green Devon countryside.
Postcode: PL8 1LB.
Dogs not allowed 1 May – 30 Sept.
Dogs are allowed on the beach to the left of Mothecombe beach- to access walk directly down the road from the car park and access down a slipway (this beach is the opposite side of the estuary to Wonwell beach).
55 locals recommend
Mothecombe Beach
Postcode: PL8 1LB.
Dogs not allowed 1 May – 30 Sept.
Dogs are allowed on the beach to the left of Mothecombe beach- to access walk directly down the road from the car park and access down a slipway (this beach is the opposite side of the estuary to Wonwell beach).
Postcode: TQ7 3JY
Dog friendly all year round.
A stunning sandy beach where dreams are made of.
34 locals recommend
National Trust - South Milton Sands
Postcode: TQ7 3JY
Dog friendly all year round.
A stunning sandy beach where dreams are made of.
Postcode: TQ7 3AN
Dogs not allowed on the main beach 1 May – 30 Sep.
Dogs are allowed on the beach to the right of the main beach by the estuary all year round – follow the sand dunes keeping to the right of the main beach.
Popular with the relaxed vibe of camper vans and surfers. Surf school situated here.
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Postcode: TQ7 3AN
Dogs not allowed on the main beach 1 May – 30 Sep.
Dogs are allowed on the beach to the right of the main beach by the estuary all year round – follow the sand dunes keeping to the right of the main beach.
Popular with the relaxed vibe of camper vans and surfers. Surf school situated here.
Postcode: TQ7 4AZ
Dogs allowed on beach keeping to the right of Burgh Island. Dogs not permitted on beach to left of Burgh Island 1 May – 30 Sep.
Sandy beach exposed during low tide. Be sure to get the tide timings right! Visit Burgh Island, second home to Agatha Christie, and if the tide comes in whilst you are over there then the sea tractor will take you back over!
50 locals recommend
Bigbury Beach
Postcode: TQ7 4AZ
Dogs allowed on beach keeping to the right of Burgh Island. Dogs not permitted on beach to left of Burgh Island 1 May – 30 Sep.
Sandy beach exposed during low tide. Be sure to get the tide timings right! Visit Burgh Island, second home to Agatha Christie, and if the tide comes in whilst you are over there then the sea tractor will take you back over!
Postcode: TQ7 3QH
Vsit its two beaches:
Mouthwell Sands (nearest beach to the car park) – Dogs not allowed 1 May – 30 Sept.
Harbour beach (walk through village to reach) – Dogs allowed all year round but must be kept on a lead.
84 locals recommend
Hope Cove
Postcode: TQ7 3QH
Vsit its two beaches:
Mouthwell Sands (nearest beach to the car park) – Dogs not allowed 1 May – 30 Sept.
Harbour beach (walk through village to reach) – Dogs allowed all year round but must be kept on a lead.
Postcode: TQ8 8LD
Dog friendly all year round.
Perfect for lazy days and indulging at the Winking Prawn beach cafe!
29 locals recommend
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff RoadPostcode: TQ8 8LD
Dog friendly all year round.
Perfect for lazy days and indulging at the Winking Prawn beach cafe!
Our Favourite Day Trips Out
Noss Mayo Circular Coastal Walk – PL8 1EW - 20 Minutes drive from property.
START: Warren National Trust car park-PL8 1EW
LENGTH: 4.5 Miles
TIME: Approx 1.5hrs
TERRAIN: Relaxed coastal path (Trainers suitable in summer, Wellies needed in winter!)
Note: This can be extended to a larger circular route of 9 miles for the adventurous!
Note: You can park at The Ship Inn car park and access the route through the village. However, parking is busy in the summer and is on a tidal strip, so please make sure your car doesn’t float away!
See map guidance printouts at the property for your use of both the 4.5 and 9 mile routes.
We like to book a table at The Ship Inn at 1pm and do the 4.5 mile walk with our dogs before, starting at 11am. This is plenty of time to enjoy the walk and enjoy the cider afterwards!
29 locals recommend
Noss Mayo
Noss Mayo Circular Coastal Walk – PL8 1EW - 20 Minutes drive from property.
START: Warren National Trust car park-PL8 1EW
LENGTH: 4.5 Miles
TIME: Approx 1.5hrs
TERRAIN: Relaxed coastal path (Trainers suitable in summer, Wellies needed in winter!)
Note: This can be extended to a larger circular route of 9 miles for the adventurous!
Note: You can park at The Ship Inn car park and access the route through the village. However, parking is busy in the summer and is on a tidal strip, so please make sure your car doesn’t float away!
See map guidance printouts at the property for your use of both the 4.5 and 9 mile routes.
We like to book a table at The Ship Inn at 1pm and do the 4.5 mile walk with our dogs before, starting at 11am. This is plenty of time to enjoy the walk and enjoy the cider afterwards!
South Milton Sands to Hope Cove Coastal Walk – TQ7 3JY – 20 Minutes drive from property.
START: South Milton Sands National Trust car park – TQ7 3JY
LENGTH: 1 Mile or 7 Miles
TIME: Approx 20 mins (Hope Cove) or 2hrs 30 mins (inc. circular) + eating time!
TERRAIN: Relaxed coastal path (Trainers suitable in summer, Wellies needed in winter!)
Note: You can either stop and explore the village of Hope Cove or carry on further on a circular route to Bolt Tail, Bolberry Down and back to Hope Cove (An additional 5 miles).
See map guidance printouts at the property for your use of both the 1 mile route and the additional circular route from Hope Cove.
We like to park at South Milton and do the walk to Hope Cove and carry on to the circular route. On returning to Hope Cove we go for lunch at the Hope and Anchor (booking rarely needed) before walking it off slightly on the 1 mile downhill back to South Milton and the car!
34 locals recommend
National Trust - South Milton Sands
South Milton Sands to Hope Cove Coastal Walk – TQ7 3JY – 20 Minutes drive from property.
START: South Milton Sands National Trust car park – TQ7 3JY
LENGTH: 1 Mile or 7 Miles
TIME: Approx 20 mins (Hope Cove) or 2hrs 30 mins (inc. circular) + eating time!
TERRAIN: Relaxed coastal path (Trainers suitable in summer, Wellies needed in winter!)
Note: You can either stop and explore the village of Hope Cove or carry on further on a circular route to Bolt Tail, Bolberry Down and back to Hope Cove (An additional 5 miles).
See map guidance printouts at the property for your use of both the 1 mile route and the additional circular route from Hope Cove.
We like to park at South Milton and do the walk to Hope Cove and carry on to the circular route. On returning to Hope Cove we go for lunch at the Hope and Anchor (booking rarely needed) before walking it off slightly on the 1 mile downhill back to South Milton and the car!
Salcombe – TQ8 8DU (Creek car park) – 25 Minutes drive from property.
This seaside town, famous for its Sailing Regatta’s attracts many visitors in the summer season. Whilst it does get busy, it hosts some lovely individual shops, as well as the stores of Jack Wills, Joules, Crew, Musto and Fat Face usually found in these seaside towns.
We tend to have a quick look around the shops (Dogs welcome) before hopping
on the passenger ferry to cross the harbour to East Portlemouth.
•Get the ferry from Jubilee Ferry Pier – next to the Ferry Inn.
•Runs weekdays 8am-7pm – half hourly
•Runs weekends 8.30am – 7pm – half hourly
•Costs: Adult 1.60, Child (2-14yrs) 1.10, Dogs free!
We then walk along the coastal path to the Gara Rock Restaurant for lunch or a slice of cake before carrying on the walk back through the woods to Mill Bay where the East Portlemouth landing strip is found to return to Salcombe (Approx 3.75 miles, undulating but worth it!)
See map guidance printed at the property for your use.
58 locals recommend
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff RoadSalcombe – TQ8 8DU (Creek car park) – 25 Minutes drive from property.
This seaside town, famous for its Sailing Regatta’s attracts many visitors in the summer season. Whilst it does get busy, it hosts some lovely individual shops, as well as the stores of Jack Wills, Joules, Crew, Musto and Fat Face usually found in these seaside towns.
We tend to have a quick look around the shops (Dogs welcome) before hopping
on the passenger ferry to cross the harbour to East Portlemouth.
•Get the ferry from Jubilee Ferry Pier – next to the Ferry Inn.
•Runs weekdays 8am-7pm – half hourly
•Runs weekends 8.30am – 7pm – half hourly
•Costs: Adult 1.60, Child (2-14yrs) 1.10, Dogs free!
We then walk along the coastal path to the Gara Rock Restaurant for lunch or a slice of cake before carrying on the walk back through the woods to Mill Bay where the East Portlemouth landing strip is found to return to Salcombe (Approx 3.75 miles, undulating but worth it!)
See map guidance printed at the property for your use.
Dartmouth – TQ6 9NF (Mayor’s Avenue Car Park) – 30 Minutes drive from property.
The nautical seaside town of Dartmouth is perfect for another day out. Home to the Royal Naval College Britannia, where Royal Navy officers receive their initial training, it is steeped in history and tradition.
We like to stroll through the cobbled streets with independent and larger shops to browse. There are many art shops to explore and one of our favourite’s is Paul Barclay Designs found on Oxford Street. Usually always in the store to sign and personalize any prints, Barclay’s commissions for his art have spread globally from super yachts to military vessels. Well worth a visit.
Whilst there, our favourite places to stop and eat are Bayards Cove Inn on Lower Street or The Floating Bridge on Coombe Road.
You can also access many local ferry trips from Dartmouth, most popular is a trip to Greenway, once the home of Agatha Christie.
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
Dartmouth – TQ6 9NF (Mayor’s Avenue Car Park) – 30 Minutes drive from property.
The nautical seaside town of Dartmouth is perfect for another day out. Home to the Royal Naval College Britannia, where Royal Navy officers receive their initial training, it is steeped in history and tradition.
We like to stroll through the cobbled streets with independent and larger shops to browse. There are many art shops to explore and one of our favourite’s is Paul Barclay Designs found on Oxford Street. Usually always in the store to sign and personalize any prints, Barclay’s commissions for his art have spread globally from super yachts to military vessels. Well worth a visit.
Whilst there, our favourite places to stop and eat are Bayards Cove Inn on Lower Street or The Floating Bridge on Coombe Road.
You can also access many local ferry trips from Dartmouth, most popular is a trip to Greenway, once the home of Agatha Christie.
Padstow – PL28 8BY (Harbour Commissioner’s Car Park)- 1hr 30 Minutes driver from property.
A longer day trip but always a must during the summer months is a trip to Padstow.
This charming working fishing port is great for foodies with many restaurants to feast at, including Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant.
We like to browse the quirky shops before getting the passenger ferry over to Rock with our dogs. Here we enjoy the beaches with our four legged friends. We always take a Cornish pasty with us from the local shops to enjoy on the beach – it’s a Cornish sin not to!
•The ferry departs from two points depending on the tide (Clear signs will let you know which one).
•Operates every 20 minutes from 8.30am-7.30pm.
•Costs: Adult 4.00, Child 2.00, Dogs 1.00 (All fares are returns).
435 locals recommend
Padstow
Padstow – PL28 8BY (Harbour Commissioner’s Car Park)- 1hr 30 Minutes driver from property.
A longer day trip but always a must during the summer months is a trip to Padstow.
This charming working fishing port is great for foodies with many restaurants to feast at, including Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant.
We like to browse the quirky shops before getting the passenger ferry over to Rock with our dogs. Here we enjoy the beaches with our four legged friends. We always take a Cornish pasty with us from the local shops to enjoy on the beach – it’s a Cornish sin not to!
•The ferry departs from two points depending on the tide (Clear signs will let you know which one).
•Operates every 20 minutes from 8.30am-7.30pm.
•Costs: Adult 4.00, Child 2.00, Dogs 1.00 (All fares are returns).