Anita's Guidebook
Beaches
Blackpool Sands
Neither in Blackpool or Sandy, but a goodie
My favourite beach- go for a walk over to Burgh island, amazing views. Have a pint (of Piltch) or lunch at the Pilchard Inn.
Ride on the sea tractor if the tide is in. Brilliant day out
50 locals recommend
Bigbury Beach
My favourite beach- go for a walk over to Burgh island, amazing views. Have a pint (of Piltch) or lunch at the Pilchard Inn.
Ride on the sea tractor if the tide is in. Brilliant day out
South Milton
Lovely beach - fishy lunch at the beach house is great too
30 minute walk or less than a 5 minute drive. great walk and a few pubs to stop at along the way
77 locals recommend
Slapton Sands
30 minute walk or less than a 5 minute drive. great walk and a few pubs to stop at along the way
Lovely sandy beach connects to Bigbury in low tide. Pizza van in the car park too!
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
Lovely sandy beach connects to Bigbury in low tide. Pizza van in the car park too!
South Sands Beach
Lovely beach in Salcombe
Hope Cove
Two beaches in one, lovely little cove spot for a full day out
Mill Bay
2 Devon RdFood scene
Beautiful location, great for dinner or lunch and a walk to the beach or Salcombe. Or a GnT at sunset is also a great experience. They also have a spa if you fancy some pampering.
61 locals recommend
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthBeautiful location, great for dinner or lunch and a walk to the beach or Salcombe. Or a GnT at sunset is also a great experience. They also have a spa if you fancy some pampering.
The Seahorse Restaurant
5 S EmbankmentReally good. Very good lunch value lunch offer
Fun pub, good pizza right in the water. Dj on Friday and Saturday evening a in the summer
90 locals recommend
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadFun pub, good pizza right in the water. Dj on Friday and Saturday evening a in the summer
The Oyster Shack
Bonkers but tasty fish!
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadFishes!
Bring your own booze
Eat in or eat from the takeaway hatch by the beach (or take home) brilliant
36 locals recommend
Britannia at The Beach
Bring your own booze
Eat in or eat from the takeaway hatch by the beach (or take home) brilliant
Wild Artichokes
Lower Union RoadSuper tasty sharing tables - moving locations check their website
The Tradesman Arms
Traditional pub, lovely home cook food
The Tower Inn
Best coffee around
Spot on the way and pick up bread and sweet treats
Pop for breakfast when going to Totnes
46 locals recommend
The Almond Thief
Best coffee around
Spot on the way and pick up bread and sweet treats
Pop for breakfast when going to Totnes
Barrel & Still
1 St Andrew StGreat wine shop
Catch Of The Day
54 Fore StFresh fish catch local often that morning
Andria
5 Lower StLovely shop, Aamazing butchers for bbqs and dinner. Also make a mean cake or traditional breakfast in the cafe.
13 locals recommend
Springfield Farm Shop, Butchers and Deli
Lovely shop, Aamazing butchers for bbqs and dinner. Also make a mean cake or traditional breakfast in the cafe.
Lovely farm shop, little garden centre. Brewery tap room, pizza some evenings too. Walkable from the cottage
39 locals recommend
Stokeley Farm Shop
Lovely farm shop, little garden centre. Brewery tap room, pizza some evenings too. Walkable from the cottage
The Millbrook Inn
Super good pub, the BEST Sunday lunch.
Pigs Nose Inn
Super fun pub for drinks and live music
Beachhouse
Amazing spot, tasty, little bit pricey but nice treat
Bull Inn
102 RotherfoldReally really tasty, lovely spot
Riverford Field Kitchen - Organic Restaurant
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentThe BEST fish and chips, crispy batter and unlimited chips!
The Cricket Inn
The Crab Shed
Gould RoadThe chocolate honeycombe, might just be the best ice cream ever made 🤯
There’s also a spot in Kingsbridge and Dartmouth.
8 locals recommend
Salcombe Ice Cream Dairy
1 Island StThe chocolate honeycombe, might just be the best ice cream ever made 🤯
There’s also a spot in Kingsbridge and Dartmouth.
Lovely deli, everything is homemade. Good for cheese and meats. Also lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch.
18 locals recommend
Mangetout Delicatessen
84 Fore StLovely deli, everything is homemade. Good for cheese and meats. Also lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch.
Day out
Visit the vineyard - drink wine and eat cheese - take some more home
17 locals recommend
Sharpham House
Visit the vineyard - drink wine and eat cheese - take some more home
Totnes
Salcombe
Dartmouth
Kingsbridge
Our local town, underrated lovely for a stroll around
Start Point Lighthouse
Waterborn
PromenadePaddle board hire on Kingsbridge Estuary
Family Fun
Pennywell Farm
Lower DeanNational Marine Aquarium
Dittisham Boat Hire
Manor StreetBygones Victorian Museum
Fore StreetKents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdChina Blue
Station RoadDartmouth Steam Railway
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueKings Cinema Kingsbridge
Fore StreetWaves Leisure Pool
Chestnut AvenueQuayside Leisure Centre
RopewalkWaterborn
Promenade