Sheila's Guidebook for Eating, Drinking and enjoying Dittisham & Dartmouth
Food Scene
The Anchorstone in Dittisham is a wonderful seafood restaurant overlooking the River Dart ...
55 locals recommend
The Anchor Stone Cafe
The Anchorstone in Dittisham is a wonderful seafood restaurant overlooking the River Dart ...
Delicious wine, delicious food and cheese and a beautiful spot to eat out!
90 locals recommend
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadDelicious wine, delicious food and cheese and a beautiful spot to eat out!
Open every day from the crack of dawn for fun breakfast and people watching.
69 locals recommend
Cafe Alf Resco
Lower StreetOpen every day from the crack of dawn for fun breakfast and people watching.
This is French run and has just the best, yummy French breads and patisserie which you can either take out to eat on the river bank or eat in with special coffee.
21 locals recommend
Saveurs
4 Market StThis is French run and has just the best, yummy French breads and patisserie which you can either take out to eat on the river bank or eat in with special coffee.
This wonderful restaurant is a great meal out for family or groups. It is set in a farm situation where you can do a audio guide farm walk by Guy Watson. Amazing food, especially the vegetables and puddings to die for.
120 locals recommend
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
This wonderful restaurant is a great meal out for family or groups. It is set in a farm situation where you can do a audio guide farm walk by Guy Watson. Amazing food, especially the vegetables and puddings to die for.
Parks & Nature
We are very fortunate to be only a short drive from areas of natural beauty, be it The River Dart, Dartmoor, The South West Coast path with its pretty coves and beaches, and Slapton Ley a Nature Reserve. If you are someone who enjoys the outdoors, walks, birdwatching, sea swimming, there is something for everyone within a few miles of Fingals.
It is beautiful - acres of stunning moorland scenery, villages with great pubs, acres of space for fabulous walks for all the family including dogs (check for sheep, ponies and cattle free-grazing) and kids.
799 locals recommend
Dartmoor National Park
PL20It is beautiful - acres of stunning moorland scenery, villages with great pubs, acres of space for fabulous walks for all the family including dogs (check for sheep, ponies and cattle free-grazing) and kids.
Fabulous walks along the coast - either on cliffs or beaches. Favourites beaches are Mattiscombe, near Start Point Light House and Slapton beach.
12 locals recommend
South West Coast Path Association
Royal William RoadFabulous walks along the coast - either on cliffs or beaches. Favourites beaches are Mattiscombe, near Start Point Light House and Slapton beach.
Slapton Ley is the largest natural lake in south-west England. Although it is only separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar, it is entirely freshwater. The lake is surrounded by reedbeds, marshes and woodland habitats. Follow a trail, join a FREE event or stay for a course at the Field Centre. It is a fantastic place to go for bird watching and then walk up to Slapton and have a drink at The Tower Inn.
30 locals recommend
Slapton Ley
Slapton Ley is the largest natural lake in south-west England. Although it is only separated from the sea by a narrow shingle bar, it is entirely freshwater. The lake is surrounded by reedbeds, marshes and woodland habitats. Follow a trail, join a FREE event or stay for a course at the Field Centre. It is a fantastic place to go for bird watching and then walk up to Slapton and have a drink at The Tower Inn.
Sightseeing
National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadA beautiful house and garden on the River Dart
A beautiful garden and Art Deco house, not to be missed as it used to belong to the D'Oly Cart Family
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadA beautiful garden and Art Deco house, not to be missed as it used to belong to the D'Oly Cart Family
Take in the pretty seaside harbour of Salcombe with plenty of interesting places to eat and drink. Overbecks house and gardens is at the start of the South West Coastal path which goes to Bolt Head and beyond. If it a hot sunny day take a dip in the sea at South Sands beach. A good day something for all - walking, swimming, shopping and sight seeing.
51 locals recommend
Overbecks
Take in the pretty seaside harbour of Salcombe with plenty of interesting places to eat and drink. Overbecks house and gardens is at the start of the South West Coastal path which goes to Bolt Head and beyond. If it a hot sunny day take a dip in the sea at South Sands beach. A good day something for all - walking, swimming, shopping and sight seeing.
Essentials
The Red Lion Inn
Perfect for last minute shopping!
Sainsbury's
Nelson Road15 minutes away by car for basic food shop
Main Totnes supermarket, 25 minutes from Fingals. Useful if on your way here and need to stop off for self-catering supplies.
46 locals recommend
Morrisons
Main Totnes supermarket, 25 minutes from Fingals. Useful if on your way here and need to stop off for self-catering supplies.
In the centre of Dartmouth, useful for that meal you don't want to cook!
20 locals recommend
M&S Outlet
7b Mayor's AveIn the centre of Dartmouth, useful for that meal you don't want to cook!
Ben's Farm Shop
StavertonDrinks & Nightlife
The Hunters Lodge Inn, Cornworthy. A lovely cosy village pub a short drive away, which does very good food. A good idea to book on weekend nights as it gets busy. Tel 01803 732204
Great riverside pub in the village of Dittisham - just a mile away - fun atmosphere, real ales and cider and sometime live music or a barbecue on the beach.
26 locals recommend
Ferry Boat Inn
Manor StreetGreat riverside pub in the village of Dittisham - just a mile away - fun atmosphere, real ales and cider and sometime live music or a barbecue on the beach.
A fantastic outdoor seating area by the quay where you can watch the boats coming up The River Dart on the high tide. Inside are tables overlooking the quay, ask for a window table when you book.
42 locals recommend
The Maltsters Arms
A fantastic outdoor seating area by the quay where you can watch the boats coming up The River Dart on the high tide. Inside are tables overlooking the quay, ask for a window table when you book.
Arts & Culture
Great place to take the kids - wonderful views, great little walk and super tea room. Some summer days you can dress up as a pirate!
117 locals recommend
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadGreat place to take the kids - wonderful views, great little walk and super tea room. Some summer days you can dress up as a pirate!
Dartington Hall has a long history of cultural event, with live music, literary festivals, and The Barn cinema, all set in the stunning grounds of Dartington gardens and The Great Hall.
A lovely place to visit with The White Hart pub providing refreshments or the new alternative cafe The Green Table for delicious vegetarian food.
22 locals recommend
Dartington Trust
Dartington Hall has a long history of cultural event, with live music, literary festivals, and The Barn cinema, all set in the stunning grounds of Dartington gardens and The Great Hall.
A lovely place to visit with The White Hart pub providing refreshments or the new alternative cafe The Green Table for delicious vegetarian food.
A fantastic local art centre in the heart of Dartmouth offering cinema, live music, concerts, comedy festivals, with its own cafe and library next door. Regular exhibitions of art are also displayed showcasing local artists work.
36 locals recommend
The Flavel
Flavel PlaceA fantastic local art centre in the heart of Dartmouth offering cinema, live music, concerts, comedy festivals, with its own cafe and library next door. Regular exhibitions of art are also displayed showcasing local artists work.
Shopping
Wonderful local gallery in Dartmouth - featuring Simon's own work and other beautiful paintings and ceramics.
7 locals recommend
Simon Drew
13 Foss StWonderful local gallery in Dartmouth - featuring Simon's own work and other beautiful paintings and ceramics.
Wonderful fresh organic produce, en route to Totnes, with locally sourced food.
75 locals recommend
Ben's Farm Shop
StavertonWonderful fresh organic produce, en route to Totnes, with locally sourced food.
Totnes Friday market with wonderful home made breads, local fish and meat, and fun vintage clothing stall and much more. Head out early to find easy parking.
27 locals recommend
Market Square station
Totnes Friday market with wonderful home made breads, local fish and meat, and fun vintage clothing stall and much more. Head out early to find easy parking.