The Ultimate Guide to the River Dart
The River Dart journeys from its source high up on spellbinding Dartmoor National Park towards the South Devon coastline. The...
Our new #YourSouthDevon video showcases how holidaymakers here can spend each day as actively or leisurely as they wish. Here’s some information about the places we visited to create this feature.
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Let’s start with some of the beaches that form the backdrop of many scenes in #YourSouthDevon.
South Sands is an unspoilt cove just a short walk from Salcombe – it’s the perfect spot for a day at the beach, followed by something to eat at the nearby Winking Prawn restaurant. You can reach South Sands on foot from Salcombe (around fifteen minutes) or take the popular South Sands Ferry.
Visitors access the South Sands Ferry from the Sea Tractor, pictured below.
Bigbury-On-Sea’s stunning beach, famed for its surfing waves as well as the tidal land bridge that links it to Burgh Island, made an unmissable location for our video.
This part of South Devon offers plenty of expansive beaches from Hope Cove to Challaborough – lots of room for kickabout.
North Sands, less than a mile south of the centre of Salcombe, is ideal for picnics…
… and pooches!
There’s a nice mix of fine shingle and sandy beaches in South Devon, each with their own advantages. Sandy East Portlemouth, a stunning series of beaches you can access by passenger ferry from Salcombe, is perfect for building magnificent sandcastles, not to mention sunbathing, swimming and all your favourite seaside activities.
The beaches of East Portlemouth are gorgeous when seen from Salcombe, and the reverse is also true!
You can find out much more about South Devon’s best beaches here.
If watching #YourSouthDevon made you hungry, spare a thought for our team members who visited all these places to get the footage! Let’s look at the foodie businesses we featured in our video.
Every year, the Bake House in Salcombe quickly becomes a favourite amongst newcomers to Salcombe, just as it remains a first port-of-call for those who return to the area over and over again.
Sharpham Vineyard, on the south-facing slopes of the Dart Valley near Totnes, has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in creating deliciously fruity wines.
Their creamy cheeses are equally renowned!
With so many flavours on offer, you’ll need to try an awful lot of Salcombe Dairy ice cream before you can be completely sure which is the best – it’s all in the name of research, of course…
Roly’s Fudge, winners of our Best South Devon Fudge Award (based on a blind test), simply had to be included in our video.
While we’re on the subject of sweet treats, we’re big fans of Cranch’s traditional sweet shop, which you’ll find on Fore Street in Salcombe.
The Pickwick Inn near Bigbury is an ever-popular foodie pub which serves top-notch pizzas… like this one.
Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel is a popular choice for indulgent traditional afternoon and cream teas. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it’s well worth a visit.
From gentle walks on the South West Coast Path to surfing the waves off Bantham and Bigbury-On-Sea, our #YourSouthDevon video shows some of the activities for all to enjoy.
Toboggan rides are always irresistible for kids. We visited Woodlands Family Theme Park, just a few miles from Dartmouth, to capture some of the fun.
South Milton Sands is a popular beach for walkers, sunbathers and watersports enthusiasts alike. This stand-up paddleboard was hired from Triocean Surf.
With Sea Kayak Salcombe on hand, there’s plenty of watersports equipment for hire, including these bodyboards.
Yet another reason to love Bigbury-On-Sea – it’s home to Discovery Surf School and their team of expert instructors.
Stunning Blackpool sands, an unspoilt cove of fine shingle at the northern tip of Start Bay near Dartmouth, offers kayaks for hire (seasonally).
As well as being a hugely attractive destination in its own right, Hope Cove is also the ideal starting point for a range of coastal walks.
There’s lots for little ones to enjoy at Pennywell Farm, a perfectly-sized attraction for young families, with generous supply of adorable animals to pet and play with…
…plus lots more to occupy the kids, such as a play area with a maze and an indoor soft play centre.
A round of golf at Thurlestone Golf Club involves stunning coastal views.
We pick up the pace with footage of a rib ride, courtesy of Sea N Shore, based in Salcombe.
Prefer to travel under your own steam? This scenic jog took place at Torpoint.
Dart Marina, just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Dartmouth, offers a range of indulgent treatments and packages. Guest membership is provided with most of our Dart Marina properties.
We offer 14 Dart Marina properties, many of which benefit from private balconies and uninterrupted views of the River Dart.
Explore our stunning range of properties in Salcombe, Dartmouth and the South Hams, and start looking forward to an unforgettable break in #YourSouthDevon.
Looking for more reasons to spend your summer break in South Devon? How about these 51 reasons to visit South Devon or our A-Z guide to things to do in South Devon?
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