Close Icon

Area Guides

Area Guides

Trying to choose the perfect base for your holiday? The South Hams is made up of a myriad of tiny picture-postcard hamlets, quaint seaside villages and unspoilt waterside towns. Let us inspire your next break with our detailed area guides.

The special thing about South Devon is there’s a place for everyone. For the water lovers, the incredible coastal towns of Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Totnes and Dartmouth all offer varying entertainment… seaside swells for surfing, tranquil tides for stand up paddleboarding or rippling rivers for relaxing rowing, the list is endless.

And it’s certainly not confined to waterside retreats. The countryside is just as special – with dramatic clifftop settlements, lone cottages nestled deep in green valleys, or traditional villages filled with thatched cottages and traditional village inns.

With so many amazing spots in South Devon, it’s hard not to be inspired!

7th May 2025

Bigbury-on-Sea | South Devon Beach Bible

The village of Bigbury-on-Sea is situated on South Devon’s west coast, overlooking Bigbury Bay, South Devon’s largest sandy beach,...

Read More
28th April 2025

Our Guide To The River Dart

Exploring the River Dart is one of our favourite things to do in South Devon, at any time of...

Read More
9th April 2025

Top 10 Dartmoor Walks

Looking for a selection of the best Dartmoor walks? Boasting 368 square miles, Dartmoor National Park is home to...

Read More
Area Guides Houses along the harbourfront in Dittisham
9 months ago

Dittisham | South Devon Village Guide

Dittisham, or ‘Ditsum’ to locals, is a picturesque riverside village nestled on the west bank of the River Dart....

Area Guides Stoke Gabriel
9 months ago

Stoke Gabriel | South Devon Village Guide 

Often referred to as the ‘jewel of the Dart’, the village of Stoke Gabriel in South Devon is situated...

Area Guides A view of Dartmouth across the harbour
11 months ago

Visiting Dartmouth: Our Town Guide

On the picturesque banks of the River Dart, the ancient market town of Dartmouth is stunning and boasts a...

Area Guides Plymouth city drone
1 year ago

Plymouth: A Comprehensive Travel Guide

Come rain or shine, Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions, eateries and things to do. ...

Area Guides Rock on dartmoor - dartmoor day trips
1 year ago

5 Places to Visit in Dartmoor

Beautiful South Devon is not only known for its spectacular coastal path and stunning beaches. But also its close...

Area Guides
1 year ago

11 Places to visit in South Devon

With so much to see, do and explore in this wonderful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, take a look...