Things to do
Around Salcombe
Salcombe presents a rich and varied tapestry: Salcombe’s local dairy ice cream in many delectable flavours; modish designer shops; art galleries; local restaurants who skilfully prepare local fish and seafood; sailing and kayaking lessons; scuba diving (lots of wrecks); power boating and RIBs; surfing; fishing.
On Custom House Quay, there’s a fascinating Museum of Maritime and Local History. Cross the estuary by ferry to sandy beaches at Smalls Cove, Mill Bay and Sunny Cove (while keeping a lookout for visiting seals and dolphins).
On North Sands Beach: go crabbing in intriguing rock pools. On South Sands Beach: witness the tide-braving sea tractor exchange passengers with the doughty Salcombe Ferry which takes you into town. Further out, enjoy the colourful flora in the Overbecks subtropical National Trust gardens. And, whether your preference is a casual stroll or hardy hike, there’s a dizzying selection of paths and headlands to explore.
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
Around Salcombe
Salcombe presents a rich and varied tapestry: Salcombe’s local dairy ice cream in many delectable flavours; modish designer shops; art galleries; local restaurants who skilfully prepare local fish and seafood; sailing and kayaking lessons; scuba diving (lots of wrecks); power boating and RIBs; surfing; fishing.
On Custom House Quay, there’s a fascinating Museum of Maritime and Local History. Cross the estuary by ferry to sandy beaches at Smalls Cove, Mill Bay and Sunny Cove (while keeping a lookout for visiting seals and dolphins).
On North Sands Beach: go crabbing in intriguing rock pools. On South Sands Beach: witness the tide-braving sea tractor exchange passengers with the doughty Salcombe Ferry which takes you into town. Further out, enjoy the colourful flora in the Overbecks subtropical National Trust gardens. And, whether your preference is a casual stroll or hardy hike, there’s a dizzying selection of paths and headlands to explore.
Around Salcombe
Salcombe presents a rich and varied tapestry: Salcombe’s local dairy ice cream in many delectable flavours; modish designer shops; art galleries; local restaurants who skilfully prepare local fish and seafood; sailing and kayaking lessons; scuba diving (lots of wrecks); power boating and RIBs; surfing; fishing.
On Custom House Quay, there’s a fascinating Museum of Maritime and Local History. Cross the estuary by ferry to sandy beaches at Smalls Cove, Mill Bay and Sunny Cove (while keeping a lookout for visiting seals and dolphins).
On North Sands Beach: go crabbing in intriguing rock pools. On South Sands Beach: witness the tide-braving sea tractor exchange passengers with the doughty Salcombe Ferry which takes you into town. Further out, enjoy the colourful flora in the Overbecks subtropical National Trust gardens. And, whether your preference is a casual stroll or hardy hike, there’s a dizzying selection of paths and headlands to explore.
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
Around Salcombe
Salcombe presents a rich and varied tapestry: Salcombe’s local dairy ice cream in many delectable flavours; modish designer shops; art galleries; local restaurants who skilfully prepare local fish and seafood; sailing and kayaking lessons; scuba diving (lots of wrecks); power boating and RIBs; surfing; fishing.
On Custom House Quay, there’s a fascinating Museum of Maritime and Local History. Cross the estuary by ferry to sandy beaches at Smalls Cove, Mill Bay and Sunny Cove (while keeping a lookout for visiting seals and dolphins).
On North Sands Beach: go crabbing in intriguing rock pools. On South Sands Beach: witness the tide-braving sea tractor exchange passengers with the doughty Salcombe Ferry which takes you into town. Further out, enjoy the colourful flora in the Overbecks subtropical National Trust gardens. And, whether your preference is a casual stroll or hardy hike, there’s a dizzying selection of paths and headlands to explore.
Nearest surfing beach with great coffee/pizza/food vans in the car park. May only be there in summer months or weekends.
28 locals recommend
Bantham
Nearest surfing beach with great coffee/pizza/food vans in the car park. May only be there in summer months or weekends.
Great walks, beautiful long beach, golf course for a day out.
The Beach Cafe, a great place to eat...
32 locals recommend
Thurlestone
Great walks, beautiful long beach, golf course for a day out.
The Beach Cafe, a great place to eat...
Hope Cove
A lovely village and beach with good places to eat.
Beaches
Easy reach family friendly beach, dogs welcome, lovely and famous Winking Prawn restaurant, loos available and ice creams.
29 locals recommend
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff RoadEasy reach family friendly beach, dogs welcome, lovely and famous Winking Prawn restaurant, loos available and ice creams.
Great family friendly beach, paddle board/canoe hire. Beautiful South Sands Hotel. take away pizzas and ice creams. The walk is a little further than North Sands.
27 locals recommend
South Sands Beach
Great family friendly beach, paddle board/canoe hire. Beautiful South Sands Hotel. take away pizzas and ice creams. The walk is a little further than North Sands.
Places to Eat and Drink
Central pub and restaurant, newly developed garden to eat in at the back.
26 locals recommend
Victoria Inn
Fore StreetCentral pub and restaurant, newly developed garden to eat in at the back.
Looking over the far end of the harbour, one of my favourites for beautiful fresh fish and friendly good service.
30 locals recommend
The Crab Shed
Gould RoadLooking over the far end of the harbour, one of my favourites for beautiful fresh fish and friendly good service.
Probably the closest restaurant, great for brunches, lunches and dinner. great BBQ's and fish dishes
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadProbably the closest restaurant, great for brunches, lunches and dinner. great BBQ's and fish dishes
The Fortescue Inn
Union Streetgreat pizzas!
dickandwills
Fore StreetVery good food with fantastic view for a special meal
The Ferry Inn
Fore StreetGet the ferry from the harbour, walk to Gara Rock along the coastal path (about an hour) and enjoy a leisurely lunch with the most amazing views
61 locals recommend
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthGet the ferry from the harbour, walk to Gara Rock along the coastal path (about an hour) and enjoy a leisurely lunch with the most amazing views
Worth a trip to Kingsbridge for a great meal, fun atmosphere and beautiful views over the water.
90 locals recommend
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadWorth a trip to Kingsbridge for a great meal, fun atmosphere and beautiful views over the water.
Neighbourhoods
Within 5 minutes of the house there is a children's playground, some playing fields to kick a ball and woods to walk the dog.
Fortescue Road
Fortescue RoadWithin 5 minutes of the house there is a children's playground, some playing fields to kick a ball and woods to walk the dog.
Loring Road
Loring RoadSpar Shop on Loring Road, Salcombe TQ8 8BL, under 10 min walk
Walks
Moorlands is within a 10 minute walk to the coastal path.
Walk to Bolt Head and take in the breath taking views.
Take the Coastal Path to Hope Cove for lunch and back, it would probably take a day to do.
Ferry over the estuary and walk to Gara Rock Hotel for lunch, very special..
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathMoorlands is within a 10 minute walk to the coastal path.
Walk to Bolt Head and take in the breath taking views.
Take the Coastal Path to Hope Cove for lunch and back, it would probably take a day to do.
Ferry over the estuary and walk to Gara Rock Hotel for lunch, very special..
A great place to walk to for lunch. Take the ferry over to East Portlemouth, walk along the costal path to Gara Rock Hotel, lunch and back..
61 locals recommend
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthA great place to walk to for lunch. Take the ferry over to East Portlemouth, walk along the costal path to Gara Rock Hotel, lunch and back..