A few of our favourite places.
Some of our favourite restaurants
We love ‘The Cove’ it’s a family/dog friendly bar and restaurant serving great locally sourced food and a wonderful range of craft beers.
Next to 2 lovely beaches, ‘The Cove’ is great for lunch whilst you’re enjoying a beach day or enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace and watch one of the stunning sunsets.
Our kids absolutely LOVE pizza from ‘The Cove’
Only 2 miles from Haven.
If you’re feeling energetic there is a stunning walk to Hope Cove from Haven which takes about 1 hour each way.
28 locals recommend
The Cove
We love ‘The Cove’ it’s a family/dog friendly bar and restaurant serving great locally sourced food and a wonderful range of craft beers.
Next to 2 lovely beaches, ‘The Cove’ is great for lunch whilst you’re enjoying a beach day or enjoying a glass of wine on the terrace and watch one of the stunning sunsets.
Our kids absolutely LOVE pizza from ‘The Cove’
Only 2 miles from Haven.
If you’re feeling energetic there is a stunning walk to Hope Cove from Haven which takes about 1 hour each way.
Another firm favourite of ours is ‘Beachhouse’ at South Milton Sands. Less that 2 miles from Haven and a winner for stunning Sunsets over the gorgeous South Milton Sands.
They serve seafood and snacks throughout the day, you can sit outside or take your food to the beach. The ‘Beachhouse’ is small so if you want to be guaranteed a table inside it’s definitely best to book!
53 locals recommend
Beachhouse
Another firm favourite of ours is ‘Beachhouse’ at South Milton Sands. Less that 2 miles from Haven and a winner for stunning Sunsets over the gorgeous South Milton Sands.
They serve seafood and snacks throughout the day, you can sit outside or take your food to the beach. The ‘Beachhouse’ is small so if you want to be guaranteed a table inside it’s definitely best to book!
The ‘Crabshell’ is on the waterfront in Kingsbridge and is a great spot to enjoy a wonderful meal in a fun and buzzing environment. The have live music on the terrace on a Friday evening.
Be sure to take crabbing lines if you’re taking the kids at high tide as it will keep them busy whilst you enjoy a chilled drink.
There is also an adults only terrace, with stunning views across the estuary.
Kingsbridge is 5 miles from Haven.
90 locals recommend
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadThe ‘Crabshell’ is on the waterfront in Kingsbridge and is a great spot to enjoy a wonderful meal in a fun and buzzing environment. The have live music on the terrace on a Friday evening.
Be sure to take crabbing lines if you’re taking the kids at high tide as it will keep them busy whilst you enjoy a chilled drink.
There is also an adults only terrace, with stunning views across the estuary.
Kingsbridge is 5 miles from Haven.
The Winking Prawn is on the beach at North Sands. We love heading down to North Sands for paddle boarding and then grabbing a coffee or lunch at ‘The Winking Prawn’
Situated just behind the beach, it serves anything from coffee to seafood lunches, ice creams and has a selection of buckets and spades for the kids.
In the afternoon, from 4pm they fire up the BBQ and serve a wide range of favourites.
North sands is 2 miles from Haven, there is parking.
If you’re feeling like a good walk, there is a walk down a bridle path that leads directly to North Sands. 45 mins each way.
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadThe Winking Prawn is on the beach at North Sands. We love heading down to North Sands for paddle boarding and then grabbing a coffee or lunch at ‘The Winking Prawn’
Situated just behind the beach, it serves anything from coffee to seafood lunches, ice creams and has a selection of buckets and spades for the kids.
In the afternoon, from 4pm they fire up the BBQ and serve a wide range of favourites.
North sands is 2 miles from Haven, there is parking.
If you’re feeling like a good walk, there is a walk down a bridle path that leads directly to North Sands. 45 mins each way.
If you’re looking for a wonderful meal in a gorgeous setting and stunning views I recommend ‘The South Sands Hotel’
Perfect for a long rose lunch or a fabulous dinner.
2 miles from Haven
20 locals recommend
South Sands Hotel & Restaurant
If you’re looking for a wonderful meal in a gorgeous setting and stunning views I recommend ‘The South Sands Hotel’
Perfect for a long rose lunch or a fabulous dinner.
2 miles from Haven
Seafood lovers this ones for you! Tucked away on the tidal road between Aveton Gifford and Bigbury, the 'Oyster Shack' is a casual dining spot with amazing fresh local seafood. The Crab and Lobster are our favourites.
Make sure you check the tides before you go though as you the tidal road will cut you off when the tide is in! Don't worry there is another (slightly longer route)
5 miles from Haven.
78 locals recommend
The Oyster Shack
Seafood lovers this ones for you! Tucked away on the tidal road between Aveton Gifford and Bigbury, the 'Oyster Shack' is a casual dining spot with amazing fresh local seafood. The Crab and Lobster are our favourites.
Make sure you check the tides before you go though as you the tidal road will cut you off when the tide is in! Don't worry there is another (slightly longer route)
5 miles from Haven.
The finest seafood by the very talented Mitch Tonks. Special occasions are perfect in this wonderful restaurant.
65 locals recommend
The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S EmbankmentThe finest seafood by the very talented Mitch Tonks. Special occasions are perfect in this wonderful restaurant.
The Crab Shed
Gould RoadCity/town information
A really wonderful seaside town. Stunning beaches, quirky shops, local seafood straight from the boats, fabulous pubs that are both dog and child friendly, great restaurants and a really lovely community.
You can hire boats, learn to sail, paddle board or canoe from the beaches, or simply build sandcastles and swim in the sea. Theres so much fun to be had in our local town x
Here's a few links for fun water activities in Salcombe!
www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
www.seakayaksalcombe.co.uk
www.salcombepaddleboarding.com
213 locals recommend
Salcombe
A really wonderful seaside town. Stunning beaches, quirky shops, local seafood straight from the boats, fabulous pubs that are both dog and child friendly, great restaurants and a really lovely community.
You can hire boats, learn to sail, paddle board or canoe from the beaches, or simply build sandcastles and swim in the sea. Theres so much fun to be had in our local town x
Here's a few links for fun water activities in Salcombe!
www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
www.seakayaksalcombe.co.uk
www.salcombepaddleboarding.com
Kingsbridge is 5 miles from Haven. Its a lovely market town on the top the estuary with an interesting high street. Great for a potter around the local shops and a walk along the estuary.
Perhaps a trip to the Crab Shell for lunch or jump on the Rivermaid for an estuary trip to Salcombe.
www.kingsbridgesalcombeferry.co.uk
116 locals recommend
Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge is 5 miles from Haven. Its a lovely market town on the top the estuary with an interesting high street. Great for a potter around the local shops and a walk along the estuary.
Perhaps a trip to the Crab Shell for lunch or jump on the Rivermaid for an estuary trip to Salcombe.
www.kingsbridgesalcombeferry.co.uk
OMG we love this town! Only 15 miles from Haven, Totnes is beautiful bustling market town full of independent shops and an interesting high street filled with history and quirkiness.
There is a market on a Friday and a Good food Market on a Sunday.
If you love food as much as we do, you will love the flavours that come out of the cafes and restaurants in Totnes.
Great for a mooch and lunch!
351 locals recommend
Totnes
OMG we love this town! Only 15 miles from Haven, Totnes is beautiful bustling market town full of independent shops and an interesting high street filled with history and quirkiness.
There is a market on a Friday and a Good food Market on a Sunday.
If you love food as much as we do, you will love the flavours that come out of the cafes and restaurants in Totnes.
Great for a mooch and lunch!
15 miles from Haven, Dartmouth is a stunning navel town with a beautiful harbour and wonderful ambiance. Filled with historic buildings and narrow streets, its a fabulous place to spend the day. There are two ferries that cross the river Dart to Kingswear where you can jump on a steam railway towards Totnes.
Home of Mitch Tonks wonderful restaurant the Seahorse as well as more local fish and chip shops, pasties and ice creams!
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
15 miles from Haven, Dartmouth is a stunning navel town with a beautiful harbour and wonderful ambiance. Filled with historic buildings and narrow streets, its a fabulous place to spend the day. There are two ferries that cross the river Dart to Kingswear where you can jump on a steam railway towards Totnes.
Home of Mitch Tonks wonderful restaurant the Seahorse as well as more local fish and chip shops, pasties and ice creams!
Beaches!
Great beach for surfing and boarding boarding. There are life guards at peek times.
5 miles from Haven
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Great beach for surfing and boarding boarding. There are life guards at peek times.
5 miles from Haven
A great beach when the tide is out! Safe for children and dog friendly. When the tide is in the beach disappears!
Stop at The Winking Prawn for an Ice Cream or BBQ!
2 miles from Haven. If you fancy a good walk, there's a bridle path from Malborough that leads you to the beach.
29 locals recommend
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff RoadA great beach when the tide is out! Safe for children and dog friendly. When the tide is in the beach disappears!
Stop at The Winking Prawn for an Ice Cream or BBQ!
2 miles from Haven. If you fancy a good walk, there's a bridle path from Malborough that leads you to the beach.
2 fabulous beaches which are great for families. Theres 'The Cove' and the 'Hope and Anchor' for all your refreshment needs!
2 Miles from Haven. If you fancy a good walk its an hour there and an hour back along a footpath through fiends.
84 locals recommend
Hope Cove
2 fabulous beaches which are great for families. Theres 'The Cove' and the 'Hope and Anchor' for all your refreshment needs!
2 Miles from Haven. If you fancy a good walk its an hour there and an hour back along a footpath through fiends.
Great beach for everyone! We love the fine sands of South Milton Sands. Relax on the beach or take to the water for a swim or when calm on a paddle board. You can hire these on the beach in the summer.
The car park is National Trust and don't forget the Beachhouse is just above the beach for lovely lunches, ice creams and takeaway.
2 miles from Haven.
53 locals recommend
Thurlestone Sands
Great beach for everyone! We love the fine sands of South Milton Sands. Relax on the beach or take to the water for a swim or when calm on a paddle board. You can hire these on the beach in the summer.
The car park is National Trust and don't forget the Beachhouse is just above the beach for lovely lunches, ice creams and takeaway.
2 miles from Haven.
Jump on the ferry from Salcombe ferry steps and you will arrive on the beaches in East Portlemouth.
The fine sands and calm waters make these beaches perfect for a family day.
Theres the 'Venus Cafe' selling light refreshments.
15 locals recommend
East Portlemouth
Jump on the ferry from Salcombe ferry steps and you will arrive on the beaches in East Portlemouth.
The fine sands and calm waters make these beaches perfect for a family day.
Theres the 'Venus Cafe' selling light refreshments.
Sightseeing
Overbecks is a fabulous National Trust garden in Salcombe. A great way to spend an afternoon walking through the almost tropical gardens with stunning views down the Salcombe estuary.
Enjoy a cream tea or lunch on the terrace.
Must book online on the National Trust website, you can’t just turn up!
51 locals recommend
Overbecks
Overbecks is a fabulous National Trust garden in Salcombe. A great way to spend an afternoon walking through the almost tropical gardens with stunning views down the Salcombe estuary.
Enjoy a cream tea or lunch on the terrace.
Must book online on the National Trust website, you can’t just turn up!
Fun filled day out for the whole family! For my kids (8 & 10) this is the perfect day! Checkout the website for all the rides, be prepared to get wet on the water slides!
www.woodlandspark.com
135 locals recommend
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122Fun filled day out for the whole family! For my kids (8 & 10) this is the perfect day! Checkout the website for all the rides, be prepared to get wet on the water slides!
www.woodlandspark.com
The Rare Breads Farm is a magical day out for little ones!
It’s situated in Totnes next to the old steam railway (which in itself is fabulous).
The farm is only small but enough for children up to the age of 6/7.
www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
35 locals recommend
Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
The Rare Breads Farm is a magical day out for little ones!
It’s situated in Totnes next to the old steam railway (which in itself is fabulous).
The farm is only small but enough for children up to the age of 6/7.
www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
A trip on the steam railway and paddle steamer is a great way to enjoy Dartmouth, see the website for full details
https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tours/steam-train-cruise
39 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
The SquareA trip on the steam railway and paddle steamer is a great way to enjoy Dartmouth, see the website for full details
https://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/tours/steam-train-cruise
Why not enjoy an afternoon on the water! Salcombe Dingy Sailing will give you a fun filled afternoon teaching you how to sail!
Great for both beginners or more advanced sailors.
Booking is essential
https://www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
7 locals recommend
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
Fore StreetWhy not enjoy an afternoon on the water! Salcombe Dingy Sailing will give you a fun filled afternoon teaching you how to sail!
Great for both beginners or more advanced sailors.
Booking is essential
https://www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk